BCL Concrete Constructions Concrete Contractor · Bossier City, LA
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The full list of concrete work we take on, from a small repair to a full driveway.

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Everything we take on

Every job below is one we do ourselves across Bossier City.

Concrete Driveways

We pour driveways with a compacted base, rebar for vehicle load, and control joints cut the same day so the slab cracks where we plan for it, not across the middle. Standard mix runs around 4 inches thick for a car, thicker if you're parking a dually or a boat trailer on it. Give it about a week before you drive on it, even though you can walk on it in a day or two.

Concrete Patios

Patios get a lighter mix than a driveway since they're not carrying vehicle weight, but we still lay wire mesh and pitch the slab a quarter inch per foot so water runs off instead of pooling. We can broom finish it for grip near a pool or trowel it smoother for a covered area. Sealer keeps it from staining under a grill or a planter.

Stamped Concrete

Stamped concrete gets colored while it's still wet, then textured with mats to look like flagstone, slate, or running bond brick before it sets up. It costs more than a plain broom finish but a lot less than actual pavers or stone. We reseal it every couple of years to keep the color from fading in direct sun.

Concrete Repair

Cracked slabs, sunken sections by the garage, and pitted or spalling patios are the most common calls we get. Small cracks get routed and filled, but a slab that's sunk because the base washed out usually needs to come up and get repoured on a proper base. We don't skim-coat over a slab that's structurally moving, it'll just crack through again.

Concrete Slabs

We pour slabs for sheds, garages, workshops, and pole barns, sized and reinforced for whatever's going on top of them. A riding mower shed calls for a lot less slab than a two-post lift in a home garage, and we spec the thickness and rebar accordingly. We can also set anchor bolts or J-bolts in the wet concrete if you're bolting down a structure.

Concrete Sidewalks & Walkways

Walkways get formed and poured to slope water away from the house, with expansion joints where the walk meets your driveway or porch slab so the two sections can move independently. We keep the finish broomed for traction, especially anywhere it's shaded and holds moisture.

Concrete Steps & Porches

Steps and porch slabs take a beating from foot traffic and weather, so we form them with extra rebar at the nose of each step where chipping usually starts. We match the finish to your existing porch or driveway so a repair or addition doesn't stick out.

Garage Floor Concrete

A garage floor gets poured thicker than a patio and finished smoother, usually a steel-troweled or light broom finish depending on whether you want it for parking or a workshop. We can add a moisture vapor barrier under the slab before the pour if the garage sits low or floods during heavy rain.

Concrete Foundation Repair

Foundation slabs that have settled or cracked from soil movement sometimes need piering or mudjacking instead of a straight repour. We'll tell you honestly if a crack is cosmetic or a sign the slab's settling, and if it's the second one we'll point you toward the right fix instead of just patching it.

Decorative Concrete Overlays

An overlay is a thin layer of polymer-modified concrete poured over an existing slab that's structurally sound but ugly, stained, or cosmetically cracked. It's a cheaper way to get a stamped or stained look without tearing out and repouring. It won't fix a slab that's actually broken or settling, that needs a real repair first.

How It Works

Four steps, and no surprises in any of them.

01

We come and look

You tell us what you want doing, we look at what is actually there, and we ask the awkward questions early.

02

You get a price

In writing, itemised, free. If something might add cost later we flag it now rather than at the end.

03

We do the work

Same crew throughout. We cover your floors, keep the dust down and tidy up before we leave each day.

04

We walk it with you

You point out anything you are not happy with and we fix it before the invoice, not after.

Where We Work

All of this, across Bossier City, LA

Concrete work is done throughout these communities in northwest Louisiana.

Bossier City, LA
Shreveport, LA
Marshall, LA
Minden, LA
Haughton, LA
Mansfield, LA
Springhill, LA
Greenwood, LA
Benton, LA
Vivian, LA
Stonewall, LA
Common Questions

Things worth asking

Questions that come up once a concrete project is underway.

Is a permit needed for a new driveway or patio?
Permit requirements depend on the city or parish and whether the concrete work changes drainage or sits near a property line. Most residential patios and driveway replacements in existing footprints don't need a permit, but a parish inspector can confirm it for a specific address.
How long does a typical concrete pour take?
Forming and pouring a standard driveway or patio usually takes one to two days depending on size and site access. The concrete then needs about a week before vehicles drive on it, though it's walkable within a day or two.
Can a concrete job be scoped to fit a budget?
Concrete jobs can be scoped to fit a budget by adjusting the finish, the thickness where code allows, or the total square footage poured at one time. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or stained concrete, and that's often the easiest place to trim cost without cutting corners on the base.
Is the concrete work guaranteed?
Workmanship is typically guaranteed against defects in the pour, like improper curing or joints that fail early, for a period spelled out in the written quote. Cracking caused by extreme ground movement or heavy equipment driven onto a slab before it's cured usually isn't covered, and that gets explained upfront.
Who handles questions during the project?
One point of contact typically handles scheduling and questions from the first estimate through the final walkthrough, avoiding runaround between an office and a crew. That contact stays reachable by phone throughout the job.
What kind of concrete mix gets used?
A standard 3,000 to 4,000 PSI mix covers most driveways and patios, with a higher-strength mix used for slabs carrying heavier vehicles or equipment. Rebar or wire mesh gets chosen based on what the slab will carry, not just what's cheaper.
Can someone stay home while concrete work is happening?
Staying home during a pour is fine, the main thing to plan around is access for trucks and mixer equipment. Keeping people and pets off the fresh concrete for a couple of days while it cures matters more than clearing the house.
How should the site be prepared beforehand?
Clearing the area of vehicles, furniture, and anything stored on the existing slab or ground speeds up prep work. Sprinkler lines, buried cable, or anything else underground should be flagged or mentioned before excavation starts.
What if a problem turns up once an old slab is torn out?
Soft soil, old tree roots, or a broken drain line under an existing slab sometimes shows up once demolition starts. Issues like that get pointed out and priced before work continues, rather than getting buried under new concrete and becoming a bigger problem later.
How should new concrete be cared for afterward?
New concrete should stay dry and untouched by vehicles for about a week, and gets sealed within the first month to protect against staining and freeze-thaw damage. Resealing every two to three years and keeping ice-melt salts off the surface in winter helps keep it from pitting.

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