Durable Concrete Driveways Built for New Orleans Homes and Businesses

TurnKey Renovators installs and repairs concrete driveways for residential and commercial properties across the New Orleans area. Our team handles everything from old driveway removal to grading, forming, pouring, and finishing, giving you a durable surface built to handle daily traffic and Louisiana’s tough ground conditions.

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Our Concrete Driveway Services

Whether you need a brand-new driveway or your current one has seen better days, we offer a full range of exterior construction services for New Orleans homeowners and businesses.

New Driveway Installation

For properties without an existing driveway or those upgrading from gravel or shell, we build from the ground up. This includes clearing the area, grading for proper water runoff, compacting the sub-base, and pouring a reinforced concrete slab at the right thickness for your expected use. Standard residential driveways typically call for a 4-inch pour, while driveways supporting heavier vehicles may need 5 to 6 inches.

Driveway Replacement

Widespread cracking, significant settling, and tree root damage are signs that patching will not solve the problem long-term. We remove and haul away the old concrete, address the underlying soil issues that caused the damage, and pour a new driveway with proper reinforcement and drainage grading.

Driveway Extensions and Widening

Need more parking space or a wider turning radius? We match new concrete sections to your existing driveway in thickness, finish, and elevation. Proper bonding and joint placement between old and new sections prevents separation over time.

Driveway Repair

Not every driveway needs full replacement. When damage is limited to a specific section, such as a cracked panel or a settled area near the garage apron, targeted repair restores function without the cost of a complete tear-out. We evaluate the cause of the damage before recommending any repair work.

Concrete Finish Options We Offer

The finish you choose affects both the look and the slip resistance of your driveway. We offer several options to match your style and budget.

• Broom Finish: The most common choice for residential driveways. Fine parallel lines are brushed into the surface to provide traction in wet conditions. It is practical, affordable, and well-suited to New Orleans, where rain is frequent.
• Exposed Aggregate: Reveals the natural stone and gravel underneath the cement surface, creating a textured, decorative look with solid slip resistance. It costs more than a broom finish but adds real visual interest to your property.
• Stamped Concrete: Mimics the appearance of brick, stone, slate, or other materials through patterns pressed into the wet concrete. It delivers a high-end look without the price of natural stone pavers, though it may need periodic resealing to maintain its appearance.
• Smooth Trowel Finish: Creates a flat, polished surface that looks clean but can become slippery when wet. This option works best for covered areas or decorative borders rather than the main driveway surface.

When to Repair vs. Replace Your Driveway

Knowing when to repair and when to replace saves you from spending money on fixes that will not last.

• Repair: Makes sense when damage is isolated to one or two panels, surface scaling has not spread, or a single section has settled near a tree or drainage area.
• Replacement: The better investment when cracks run through multiple panels, the slab has sunk or heaved in several spots, or widespread spalling covers the surface. Driveways older than 25 to 30 years with this level of damage are typically past the point of cost-effective patching.
• Drainage Issues: Require special attention. If water pools on your driveway or flows toward your foundation instead of away from it, regrading during a replacement corrects the problem at its source.

Built for New Orleans Soil and Weather

Concrete work in South Louisiana is different from concrete work in most other parts of the country. Expansive clay soils shift with moisture changes. High water tables complicate sub-base stability. Heavy seasonal rainfall tests drainage at every angle.

We account for all of these conditions in every driveway project. Proper sub-base compaction, appropriate reinforcement, correct grading for water management, and strategic control joint placement are not optional steps here. They are what separate a driveway that lasts 25-plus years from one that cracks within the first few seasons.

Our Driveway Installation Process

We follow a consistent process on every project to make sure nothing gets missed.

• Site Assessment and Measurement: We visit your property to evaluate soil conditions, measure the area, and check existing drainage patterns. This shapes the project plan, including concrete thickness, reinforcement type, and grading needs.
• Old Surface Removal: If you have an existing driveway, we break up and haul away all the old concrete, clearing the area down to the soil level.
• Grading and Sub-Base Preparation: We establish a slope that moves water away from your home and garage, then compact the sub-base to create a stable foundation.
• Form Building: Wood or metal forms define the driveway’s shape and hold the wet concrete in place. Forms are leveled and secured for consistent thickness and clean edges.
• Reinforcement Placement: Steel rebar, wire mesh, or fiber reinforcement goes in before pouring to help the concrete resist cracking from soil movement, temperature changes, and heavy loads.
• Concrete Pouring and Finishing: The concrete is poured, spread evenly, and finished to your chosen texture while the surface is still workable.
• Control Joint Cutting: Joints are cut into the surface so that when the concrete expands and contracts, cracks form along these planned lines instead of randomly across the slab.
• Curing: We apply a curing compound to retain moisture during the first several days. You will need to stay off the driveway during this period, typically 5 to 7 days for foot traffic and up to 10 days before driving on it.

What Affects the Cost of a Concrete Driveway?

We provide detailed estimates after the site assessment so there are no surprises. The main factors that influence pricing include:

• Driveway size and thickness: Larger driveways and thicker pours require more material and labor. A standard 4-inch residential pour costs less than a 6-inch pour built for heavier loads.
• Site conditions: Old driveway removal, extra soil preparation for problem areas, and limited access to the pour location can all add to the project scope.
• Finish type: A basic broom finish is the most affordable. Exposed aggregate, stamped patterns, and decorative borders increase the price.
• Reinforcement and drainage work: Heavier reinforcement for problem soils and any additional drainage corrections are factored into the estimate.

Why Choose TurnKey Renovators

Not every contractor understands what it takes to pour concrete that lasts in South Louisiana. Here is what sets TurnKey Renovators apart from the rest.

• Licensed for Residential and Commercial Work: We hold Residential License #890459 and Commercial License #3667, meeting Louisiana’s licensing requirements for both residential and commercial projects.
• Local Experience That Matters: Our team has years of experience working with the specific soil and weather conditions across the Greater New Orleans area. We know how to build driveways that hold up here, not just driveways that look good on pour day.
• Clear Communication and Reliable Timelines: We communicate clearly, provide realistic timelines, and stand behind our work. When we say your project will start on time and finish on time, we mean it.

Ready for a New Concrete Driveway?

Your driveway takes a beating every day, and in this climate, the wrong installation will not hold up. Whether you need a full replacement, a new pour, or just want to know if repair makes sense for your situation, reach out to us.

At TurnKey Renovators, we will give you an honest assessment and a clear estimate. We handle every step from old surface removal to final finishing, so you are not left coordinating between multiple contractors.

A solid driveway starts with the right contractor. Call us at 504-527-8711 for your free estimate and see what we can do for your property.