Across the river from downtown Baton Rouge
Asphalt Paving in Port Allen, LA
Paving and repair for older driveways and small lots on the west bank of the Mississippi.
- 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
West Bank Driveways With Decades Behind Them
Asphalt paving in Port Allen is mostly replacement and upkeep on homes that have stood for generations. The city grew from 1,898 residents in 1940 to 5,026 in 1960 and has held near that level since, counting 4,939 in 2020. That means a large part of the housing, and its driveways, dates from the postwar years. We replace and widen old drives, resurface and patch blacktop, sealcoat, and handle small parking lots for businesses and churches.
A river city across from the capital
Port Allen was founded in 1878 and named for Henry Watkins Allen, Louisiana's 17th governor. It sits on the west bank of the Mississippi at about 26 feet, directly across from downtown Baton Rouge. The Port Allen Lock, built in 1961, links the river to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and forms a man-made break in the levee. Living behind the levee means working on fine river sediment, which holds water and compresses under weight.
What old west bank driveways need
A 60-year-old drive in Port Allen has usually been through several rounds of patching. We often find:
- Asphalt laid thin over shell or bare soil with no real base
- A single-car width that no longer fits the household
- An apron broken where it meets the street or ditch
- Low spots that hold water for a day after rain
Paving another thin layer over that will not last long. The better approach is to remove the old surface, dig out soft soil, build a compacted stone base and pave new asphalt at a proper thickness.
Widening on a tight lot
Widening is one of the most common requests here. Before we cut, we locate the property line, the water meter, any sewer cleanouts and the ditch line. If the wider drive crosses a ditch, the culvert has to be extended or replaced to match. We confirm with the city or West Baton Rouge Parish which office handles the permit for your address before we start.
Small lots near the river
Port Allen has older commercial buildings with small lots that see trucks every day. Asphalt is a practical surface for them because it can be repaired in patches as areas fail. We cut out the worst spots, rebuild the base where trucks turn, overlay or sealcoat the rest and restripe so the lot reads clearly again.
Sealcoat on an older drive
If your Port Allen driveway was replaced or overlaid in the last several years and is holding up, sealcoat is the cheapest way to keep it that way. The sun breaks down the asphalt binder over time, which is why old pavement turns gray and sheds loose stone. A seal coat slows that and closes hairline cracks to water. We fill cracks first, clean the surface, and apply the seal when the weather allows it to cure.
Port Allen paving work
- Driveway replacement and widening
- Hot-mix patching and base repair
- Overlays on drives with a firm base
- Sealcoating and crack filling
- Small commercial lots and striping
Call (225) 346-9274 to set up a visit.
Port Allen Background
- Postwar housing. Population grew from 1,898 in 1940 to 5,026 in 1960 and was 4,939 in 2020.
- West bank. Port Allen sits on the west bank of the Mississippi at about 26 feet, across from downtown Baton Rouge.
- Port Allen Lock. Built in 1961, the lock links the river to the Intracoastal Waterway and is a man-made break in the levee.
- Founding. Founded in 1878, the city is named for Henry Watkins Allen, Louisiana's 17th governor.
Our Services in Port Allen, LA
Port Allen Questions
Can you widen my single-car driveway in Port Allen?
Yes. We check the property line, meter and ditch first, extend the culvert if needed, build a stone base and pave the new width.
Why does my old driveway hold water?
Many older drives were paved without a base or slope, and river soil settles over time. Rebuilding the base and regrading fixes it.
Do you repair small commercial lots?
Yes. Patching, overlays, sealcoating and striping for small lots are a regular part of our work.
Free Estimates in Port Allen, LA
Free written estimates for Port Allen driveways and lots.
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