St. Bernard Parish seat
Asphalt Paving in Chalmette, LA
A community rebuilt after 2005, on low ground east of the city.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Paving in a Rebuilt Community
Asphalt paving in Chalmette is shaped by what happened in 2005. On August 29 of that year, Hurricane Katrina's storm surge, about 25 feet high, overflowed the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet and flooded most of the town 14 to 15 feet deep in places. Chalmette, the parish seat of St. Bernard Parish, fell from 32,069 residents in 2000 to 16,751 in 2010, then rebounded to 21,562 in 2020.
Pavement of different ages
Rebuilding happened block by block, so driveways and lots in Chalmette range from post-2005 to much older pavement that survived the flood. Many slabs and driveways placed after the storm are now 15 years old or more and due for sealing, crack repair or resurfacing.
Low, flat ground
At an official elevation of about 3 feet, Chalmette is flat and low. Drainage on every driveway and lot needs a clear path to the street or an inlet, and the base needs to be deep enough to stay firm on soft soil.
Commercial corridors
After Katrina, businesses clustered along St. Bernard Highway and Paris Road. Those lots carry steady traffic and benefit from regular sealing, patching and restriping.
History on the ground
The Battle of New Orleans was fought at the Chalmette plantation in January 1815, and the battlefield is now part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
Permits
Chalmette is unincorporated, so St. Bernard Parish handles work in the parish right-of-way. We confirm the parish requirements before scheduling.
Costs
HomeGuide puts crack filling at about $0.50 to $3 per linear foot and a full 400-square-foot driveway at $2,000 to $4,800 nationally.
Call (504) 499-5506 or get a free estimate.
Chalmette Facts That Shape the Job
- Katrina flooding. Katrina's roughly 25-foot surge overflowed the MRGO and flooded most of Chalmette 14 to 15 feet deep in places.
- Population swing. Chalmette had 32,069 residents in 2000, 16,751 in 2010 and 21,562 in 2020.
- Parish seat and elevation. Chalmette is the St. Bernard Parish seat, at an elevation of about 3 feet.
- Battle site. The Battle of New Orleans was fought at the Chalmette plantation in January 1815.
Our Services in Chalmette, LA
Chalmette Questions
My post-Katrina driveway is cracking. What should I do?
If the base is still firm, crack filling and sealing can add years. If there are soft spots, those need rebuilding.
Who issues permits in Chalmette?
St. Bernard Parish. We confirm the requirements before work at the street.
Do you pave lots on Paris Road?
Yes, including repairs, sealing and striping.
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