Metairie, LA
Paver Patios in Metairie, LA
Paver patios built for Metairie's bigger suburban backyards, soft delta soil, and Jefferson Parish drainage. From Old Metairie to Bucktown, we build patios that lift and reset instead of crack.
Metairie backyards tend to be wider and deeper than the tight lots inside the city, which is exactly why a paver patio pays off here. You have room for a real outdoor living space, and you have the same soft alluvial delta soil and high water table that the rest of Jefferson Parish sits on. From the oak-lined streets of Old Metairie to the camps and canals around Bucktown near Lake Pontchartrain, the ground moves and the rain comes hard. We build paver patios that work with that, not against it.
Why Metairie yards are made for pavers
A bigger backyard means a bigger slab if you pour concrete, and a bigger slab means more square footage waiting to crack. On this delta soil, a single rigid pour will settle unevenly, lift at the seams, and pond water in the low spots after a heavy storm. A paver patio is hundreds of interlocking units on a deep compacted base. It spreads across the whole field, flexes with seasonal movement, and drains instead of sheeting water toward your slab door. You get a large, flat, usable space that stays flat.
How we build for Jefferson Parish ground
- Deep excavation and a thick, compacted crushed-stone base sized for our soft, high-water-table soil
- Geotextile fabric over the subgrade so the base does not sink into the delta soil below
- Edge restraints locked in around the full perimeter so the field cannot spread
- Pavers pitched to carry water to a drain, a swale, or the rear of the lot, away from the house
- Polymeric joint sand swept in to lock the surface and resist weeds and washout
Humidity and heavy rain, not salt
People near Bucktown assume lakefront living means salt corrosion, but Lake Pontchartrain is brackish and the Gulf is more than 40 miles off. The real drivers here are heat, humidity, and the wind-driven rain that rolls through from June to November. Concrete sealers fail and slabs stain under that load. Pavers do not depend on one sealed surface, so a stain, a shift, or a settled corner is a lift-and-reset fix, not a teardown. That repairability is the whole point.
Pairs well with
A Metairie patio rarely stands alone. We tie it to a built-in outdoor kitchen for the bigger entertaining yards, match it to a new paver driveway out front, and anchor the whole project on our paver patio process. When you are ready to price it out, reach out and we will walk your yard with you.
Serving the New Orleans metro
Beyond Metairie, we build paver patios in New Orleans, Kenner, River Ridge, Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs.
Do I need a permit for a patio in Metairie?
It depends on the size, the location on your lot, and any drainage or setback rules. Permit requirements and fees vary across Jefferson Parish, so we check with the local office and fold the paperwork into your written scope.
My Old Metairie yard has big oak trees. Can you build around the roots?
Yes. Mature oaks are common here, and we plan the base and edges to avoid major roots and let the patio flex with future growth. Because pavers lift and reset, a root that shifts a section years later is a simple fix.
Will a paver patio handle the standing water we get after storms?
That is one of its strengths. We pitch the patio to drain and the open joints let water pass through instead of pooling on a sealed slab, which keeps water moving away from your foundation during our heavy rains.
How is this different from the patios you build in New Orleans?
The build standards are the same, but Metairie’s larger suburban lots usually mean more square footage, more room for an outdoor kitchen or fire feature, and drainage planned for a full backyard rather than a narrow city side yard.
What we build in Metairie
Hardscape Services in Metairie
Every surface engineered for drainage and built to lift and reset, never tear out.
Built for Metairie ground
Why Metairie Chooses Pavers
South Louisiana ground is hard on hardscape. An engineered paver system holds up where a poured slab fails.
- Pavers flex with shifting ground instead of cracking
- Drainage engineered into every base
- Local crew who knows Metairie soil and permitting
- Licensed, insured, and permit-ready
The Big Easy Method
How We Work in Metairie
Free Consultation
We come to your Metairie home, read the grade and drainage, and talk through your ideas and budget.
Custom Design
A layout, paver options, and a clear written estimate with a price that holds.
Installation
Our in-house crew builds the engineered base, sets the pavers, and walks the finished job with you.
Proof it holds up
Reviews From Across the Metro
★★★★★I wanted to revamp my outdoor living space, and they did an outstanding job with patio pavers. The attention to detail and the quality of their workmanship were remarkable. The patio is now the centerpiece of my backyard.
★★★★★Big Easy Paver Patios exceeded my expectations on my landscape construction. Their team was knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to delivering exceptional results. I would not hesitate to hire them again.
★★★★★They did an exceptional job constructing my outdoor home deck. The attention to detail was evident throughout, and the result is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. I could not be happier.
Nearby
Other Areas We Serve
Building paver hardscape across the New Orleans metro and the Northshore.
Common questions
Paver Questions in Metairie
Do you build paver patios in Metairie?
Yes. Metairie is part of our regular service area. We build paver patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and drainage across the city and the surrounding metro.
How much does a paver patio cost in Metairie?
Most paver patios in the metro run between $15 and $30 per square foot installed, depending on the paver, the base work, and any drainage the site needs. We price it into a written estimate before any work starts.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. We pull the permits your parish requires and put the full scope in writing before we start, so there are no surprises mid-project.
Ready when you are
Let's Build Your Outdoor Space
Free on-site estimate, written scope, and a price that does not change after we start. Tell us what you are picturing and we will show you what your yard can become.
No-pressure consult. Most estimates returned within 24 hours.