Jefferson Parish
Kenner Concrete Leveling: Sunken Driveways, Patios & Garage Floors
Kenner runs from the river to the lake, and the ground changes along the way. Older homes near Rivertown sit on firmer soil than the newer subdivisions north of I-10.
New Orleans Concrete Leveling connects Kenner homeowners, landlords and businesses with independent local contractors for concrete leveling — raising sunken driveways, patios, garage floors, pool decks and walks by injecting material underneath instead of tearing them out. With mudjacking, typical Kenner prices follow the metro ranges: $600–$1,400 for a 150-square-foot patio, $1,400–$3,200 for a full garage floor and $1,800–$4,100 for a full driveway, per HomeGuide's mudjacking cost data. Polyurethane foam runs $8–$25 per square foot, roughly double.
The city stretches from the Mississippi to Lake Pontchartrain, with Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport taking up much of the middle. That long north–south span crosses two very different kinds of ground.
Common in Kenner
What sunken concrete looks like in Kenner
Driveways dropping at the garage
Common in the 1970s-and-later subdivisions north of I-10, where driveways sit on reclaimed lakeside fill.
Patios draining toward the house
Settled patios reverse their slope and send rain back under the slab and against the foundation.
Pool deck gaps at the coping
Backyard pools in north Kenner sit in backfill over soft ground that keeps compacting.
Cracked garage floors
Door edges take wind-driven rain and the weight of every car — and drop first.
Services
Leveling services for Kenner properties
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Driveway Leveling
Lift a sunken driveway panel back to grade and close the lip at the garage, the sidewalk or the street — without tearing it out.
From $1,800 (mudjacking) Details
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Patio & Porch Leveling
Fix a patio that tips back toward the house or a porch slab pulling away from the door — and stop water running at the foundation.
From $600 (mudjacking) Details
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Garage Floor Leveling
Raise a sinking garage or carport slab, close the step at the driveway and find out whether the cracking is structural.
From $1,400 (mudjacking) Details
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Pool Deck Leveling
Lift settled pool deck panels, close the gap at the coping and restore drainage away from the pool.
From $1,600 (mudjacking) Details
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Void Filling
Fill the washed-out space under a slab before it cracks — common near downspouts, leaking lines and slab edges.
Priced on site Details
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Sidewalk Leveling
Raise sunken sidewalk sections back to grade and close trip lips — and know the City permit rules before anyone drills.
From $400 (mudjacking) Details
The local picture
Why concrete sinks in Kenner — the ground under it
The oldest part of Kenner, Rivertown, sits along the Mississippi on the river's natural levee — higher, sandier, older ground that settles slowly. South of I-10, most homes are cottages and ranch houses from the 1950s and 1960s. North of I-10, toward the lake, the subdivisions — Driftwood Park, Chateau Estates, Woodlake and their neighbors — were mostly built from the 1970s on, on land reclaimed from lakeside marsh and drained by pumping.
That reclaimed ground is the same kind the City of New Orleans describes across the region: organic soils that shrink and oxidize after drainage, contributing to average subsidence of about 0.2 inches a year and much more in places. In north Kenner, that shows up as driveways dropping away from garage slabs, patios tipping toward houses and pool decks separating from coping — flatwork poured on a shallow base over soil that is still compacting, next to a house slab built heavier.
Water speeds everything up. Kenner's lots are flat, and the area gets more than 60 inches of rain a year (NWS). Downspouts that empty onto a driveway edge or patio corner carry soil out from under the slab every storm. A lift that lasts here includes sealing joints and moving that water away.
For the full explanation with every source, read why concrete sinks in New Orleans.
Process
How a Kenner leveling job runs
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Call or send the form
Call (504) 517-8336 now for a free, no-hassle quote, or send the form with the address and what dropped.
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Estimate within 24 hours
A local contractor measures the drop, checks for voids — common near Kenner downspouts and slab edges — and gives a written price.
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Lift and fill
Material is injected under the slab through small holes until it is back to grade. Most residential jobs take a few hours.
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Seal and drain
Holes patched and joints sealed so Kenner's heavy rain can't wash out the new support.
How this works
What you get before anyone drills
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Prices on the page
Typical Kenner ranges are published below, with sources, before anyone visits.
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Local ground, explained
The subsidence data and soil history that decide whether a lift lasts are laid out on this page.
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Method-neutral
Mudjacking and foam are both explained, so the method fits the slab rather than the rig.
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Checked contractors
We ask every contractor we work with to carry a license and insurance — and we recommend confirming both before work begins.
Areas covered in Kenner
Kenner neighborhoods served
- Rivertown
- Laketown
- Driftwood Park
- Chateau Estates
- Woodlake
- North Kenner
- South Kenner
- Lincoln Manor
- Vintage
- Susan Park
Landmarks nearby
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport — central Kenner
- Rivertown Heritage Park — historic riverfront district
- Laketown — Lake Pontchartrain lakefront
- Pontchartrain Center — Williams Blvd near the lake
- La Salle's Landing — Mississippi riverfront
- Williams Boulevard corridor — Kenner's main north–south street
How we reach you
Kenner is reached from New Orleans and Metairie along I-10, Veterans and Airline, with Williams Boulevard and Loyola Drive running north to the lake and south to Rivertown.
- I-10
- Williams Blvd
- Veterans Memorial Blvd
- Airline Dr (US-61)
- West Esplanade Ave
- Loyola Dr
- Power Blvd
FAQ
Concrete leveling in Kenner: questions
How much does concrete leveling cost in Kenner?
Kenner mudjacking jobs follow the metro ranges from HomeGuide's cost data: about $600–$1,400 for a 150-square-foot patio, $1,400–$3,200 for a full garage floor and $1,800–$4,100 for a full driveway. Mudjacking runs $4–$9 per square foot, foam $8–$25, with a $300–$700 minimum.
Why do north Kenner driveways settle more than those in Rivertown?
North Kenner, toward the lake, was largely built from the 1970s on land reclaimed from marsh, where organic soils keep compacting. Rivertown sits on the Mississippi's natural levee — older, higher and firmer ground.
Is foam or mudjacking better for a Kenner driveway?
On soft reclaimed soil, lighter polyurethane foam ($8–$25 per sq ft) adds less load and lets you park the same day. On firmer ground with a single large void, mudjacking ($4–$9 per sq ft) is often the better value.
Can a pool deck in Kenner be leveled without replacing it?
Usually. Settled deck panels can be lifted back to slope away from the pool and the coping joint resealed. If the same spot keeps sinking, have the pool plumbing checked for leaks first.
How long does a leveling job take?
Most residential lifts take a few hours. Foam cures in about 15 minutes; mudjacking slurry needs about 24 hours, and HomeGuide advises two to three days before driving on it.
Free estimate
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Nearby service areas
- Jefferson Parish Metairie Named in NASA's subsidence study. 1950s–60s slabs on reclaimed marsh, now 60+ years into settling.
- St. Charles Parish Destrehan & Luling St. Charles Parish on both banks — Destrehan and Norco east, Luling and Hahnville west.
- St. John the Baptist Parish LaPlace River-parish alluvial soils and a large post-Ida rebuild stock.