A dense, growing community in south East Baton Rouge Parish
Asphalt Paving in Gardere, LA
Driveways and shared parking for single-family homes, duplexes and rental properties.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote with base depth and compacted asphalt thickness
- Driveway pipe, culvert and right-of-way permits sorted out before work is scheduled
Paving for Homes and Rental Properties
A lot of the asphalt paving in Gardere is for property owners managing shared parking. The community, also called Riverland, grew from 7,209 people in 1990 to 13,203 in 2020, and it had 3,601 housing units in about 3.3 square miles of land at the 2000 census. That density means duplexes, small apartment buildings and closely spaced homes, all with pavement that sees steady traffic. We patch, overlay, sealcoat and stripe parking areas, and pave and replace driveways.
Low ground between two highways
Gardere sits at about 23 feet, roughly half the elevation of downtown Baton Rouge. Louisiana Highway 30 forms its southwest edge and Highway 42 runs along its northeast side. Low ground drains slowly, and on a shared lot every puddle becomes a pothole within a season or two. Fixing the low spot is as important as fixing the hole.
Shared lots, steady traffic
For duplexes and small apartment properties, we usually see a predictable list:
- Potholes where water ponds near entries and dumpsters
- Cracked and raveling pavement in the drive aisle
- Faded striping that leaves parking unclear
- Broken edges where cars cut the corner
We can stage repairs so tenants always have somewhere to park: patch one half, reopen it, then do the other. Written estimates break out each item so owners can plan repairs over time.
Sealcoat and striping on rental properties
Sealcoat on a multi-unit lot does more than make it look cared for. It slows the sun's oxidation of the binder and seals small cracks against water, which stretches the time between bigger repairs. After sealing, fresh striping marks spaces clearly. We coordinate the timing with the owner or manager so tenants get notice before their spaces are closed.
Single-family driveways
Not every Gardere job is a rental. Homeowners call for new drives, replacement of failed asphalt and widening for a second vehicle. Because the community is unincorporated, culvert permits go through the City-Parish Department of Development, which requires driveway pipe at least 24 feet long and does not allow plastic pipe under driveways.
Accessible parking and clear markings
On multi-unit properties, faded markings cause daily problems: cars parked across two spaces, blocked dumpsters and unclear accessible spaces. After patching and sealing, we lay out and stripe the lot to the owner's plan, including accessible spaces and aisles where the property needs them, and add arrows or stop bars where traffic needs direction.
What we do in Gardere
- Pothole and base repair on shared lots
- Overlays on worn drive aisles
- Sealcoating and parking striping
- New driveways and replacements
- Driveway widenings
Call (225) 346-9274 to set up a visit at your home or property.
Gardere Facts
- Growth. Population rose from 7,209 in 1990 to 13,203 in 2020, up 24.8 percent from 2010.
- Density. Gardere had 3,601 housing units in 2000 in about 3.3 square miles of land.
- Low elevation. The community sits at about 23 feet, between LA 30 on the southwest and LA 42 on the northeast.
- Parish culverts. Culvert permits go through the City-Parish Department of Development, which bars plastic pipe under driveways.
Our Services in Gardere, LA
Gardere Questions
Can you repair our duplex lot without blocking all parking?
Yes. We work in sections so part of the lot stays open, and we coordinate timing with the owner or manager.
How often should a rental lot be sealcoated?
Every few years is typical, depending on traffic and sun exposure. We look at the surface and recommend timing.
Why do potholes keep coming back in the same spot?
Usually water is ponding there and softening the base. The repair has to include fixing the low spot, not just filling the hole.
Free Estimates in Gardere, LA
Free written estimates for Gardere homes and rental properties.
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