A river town settled by 1775
Asphalt Paving in Plaquemine, LA
Driveways, parking areas and repairs in the Iberville Parish seat.
- 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 in One of the Region's Oldest Towns
Asphalt paving in Plaquemine covers everything from century-old lots near the historic core to newer homes on the edge of town. Plaquemine was settled by 1775 where Bayou Plaquemine meets the Mississippi and incorporated in 1838. It is the seat of Iberville Parish, and its population peaked at 7,689 in 1960 before settling at 6,269 at the 2020 census. We pave and replace driveways, resurface and patch pavement, sealcoat, and handle small lots for businesses and churches.
The lock, the levee and the ground
The Plaquemine Lock, built from 1895 to 1909, connected the bayou to the river until it closed in 1961 and was listed on the National Register in 1972. The town lives behind levees on fine river soil. That soil holds water and compresses under load, which is why so many older drives here have sunk in the tire paths and broken away at the edges. A strong compacted stone base is the single biggest factor in how long new asphalt lasts on this ground.
Main Street lots
Plaquemine has been a Louisiana Main Street City since 1993 and has ten properties on the National Register. Businesses around the historic center often have small, older lots and alleys where pavement has been patched many times. We can:
- Cut out and rebuild the worst failed areas
- Overlay the rest for a uniform surface
- Sealcoat and restripe so parking is clear
- Phase the work to keep part of the lot open
Where a lot sits beside historic buildings, we pay attention to how the new grade meets thresholds and walkways so water does not run toward old foundations.
Older residential drives
Many Plaquemine homes date from the first half of the 20th century or the postwar years. Their drives are often narrow, layered with old patches and higher than the yard at the edges. When we replace one, we remove the old layers rather than stacking more on top, build the base back up and pave at a slope that carries water to the street.
Soft yards and heavy trucks
On lots near the bayou and river, the yard can be too soft for a loaded asphalt truck. We plan the equipment route at the estimate, protect the lawn where we can and schedule for a dry stretch. We confirm with the city whether your project needs a permit before we start.
Mixing old pavement with new
When only part of a Plaquemine lot or driveway is replaced, the new asphalt will be darker than the old for a while. We cut straight, clean edges so the seam is neat and sealed, and where appearance matters, such as a storefront lot, we suggest an overlay or a seal coat across the whole surface so it reads as one.
What we pave in Plaquemine
- Driveway replacement and widening
- Small commercial and church lots
- Patching, base repair and overlays
- Sealcoating and crack filling
- Parking lot striping
Call (225) 346-9274 to set up a visit.
Plaquemine History and Ground
- Old river town. Plaquemine was settled by 1775 at Bayou Plaquemine and the Mississippi and incorporated in 1838.
- Historic lock. The Plaquemine Lock was built from 1895 to 1909, closed in 1961 and listed on the National Register in 1972.
- Main Street city. Plaquemine has been a Louisiana Main Street City since 1993 and has ten National Register properties.
- Population peak. Population peaked at 7,689 in 1960 and was 6,269 at the 2020 census.
Our Services in Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine Questions
Can you repave a small lot near downtown Plaquemine?
Yes. We patch the worst areas, overlay and restripe, and can work in sections so the business stays open.
Why do Plaquemine driveways sink in the tire tracks?
River soil compresses under repeated loads, especially when wet. Without a thick compacted base, the asphalt follows the soil down.
Should I add a new layer over my old driveway?
Only if the base is firm. If the drive already sits above the yard from earlier layers or has soft spots, removing the old asphalt and rebuilding is better.
Free Estimates in Plaquemine, LA
Free written estimates for Plaquemine paving.
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