The New Orleans Excavating Company serves Gretna, LA for excavation, grading, trenching and land clearing, with free estimates and written quotes. Call (504) 608-4795 or text a photo of the job.
Excavation & Site Work services in Gretna
Gretna is the seat of Jefferson Parish, on the West Bank directly across the river from New Orleans. Old Gretna and McDonoghville sit on the natural levee close to the river, with narrow lots, shotgun and Creole cottages, and historic district rules. Farther from the river, the ground drops and softens into clay that settles under slabs and driveways. The water table is high, and heavy rain fills streets until the pumps catch up. Older homes here often stand on piers with old sewer lines running under them. Our Gretna work includes sewer lateral trenches, digging under raised homes, removing old slabs and drives, regrading and drainage, and pads for sheds and garages, done with small machines on tight lots.
Neighborhoods we cover in Gretna
- Old Gretna
- McDonoghville
- Huey P. Long Avenue area
- Belle Chasse Highway area
Permits and local rules
Gretna issues its own permits, and exterior work in the Old Gretna and McDonoghville historic districts can need Historic District Commission approval first. Louisiana 811 requires notice at least 48 hours before digging, weekends and holidays excluded. We confirm what your address needs.