St. Tammany Parish seat
Asphalt Paving in Covington, LA
Higher ground, river forks and wooded lots north of the lake.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Paving on Higher Northshore Ground
Asphalt paving in Covington is different from the south shore because the ground is higher. Covington, the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish, sits at about 26 feet of elevation at the fork of the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers. John Wharton Collins founded the town in 1813 as Wharton, and it was renamed Covington in 1816. The railroad arrived in 1888.
Growing fast
Covington grew from 8,483 residents in 2000 and 8,765 in 2010 to 11,564 in 2020, a big jump in a decade. New homes and businesses mean new driveways and lots, and older homes in the historic center often have drives that need rebuilding.
Wooded lots and long drives
Many Covington properties are wooded, with pines and hardwoods close to the drive. Long drives through trees need a well-built base, supported edges and a route that avoids major roots. Shade also keeps surfaces damp, so sealing on schedule helps.
Rivers
Low areas near the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte drain slowly and can flood in heavy rain. We check where water goes on every site.
Trail town
The 31-mile Tammany Trace rail-trail connects Covington with Mandeville, Abita Springs, Lacombe and Slidell.
Permits
Inside city limits, we confirm the City of Covington's requirements before work at the street; outside, St. Tammany Parish's.
Costs
HomeGuide puts a 1,000-square-foot driveway at about $5,000 to $12,000 nationally. Long wooded drives can run well past that, so many owners pave the most-used section first.
Call (504) 499-5506 or get a free estimate.
Covington Facts That Shape the Job
- Higher ground. Covington sits at about 26 feet of elevation at the fork of the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers.
- Founding. John Wharton Collins founded the town in 1813 as Wharton; it was renamed Covington on March 11, 1816.
- Recent growth. Covington grew from 8,765 residents in 2010 to 11,564 in 2020.
- Tammany Trace. The 31-mile Tammany Trace connects Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Lacombe and Slidell.
Our Services in Covington, LA
Covington Questions
Can you pave a long wooded driveway?
Yes. We route around major roots and support the edges.
Is the ground better in Covington?
Generally higher and better-drained than the south shore, but low spots near the rivers still need care.
Who handles permits?
The City of Covington inside city limits, St. Tammany Parish outside.
Can you pave in phases?
Yes. We leave a clean edge so the next section ties in without a weak joint.
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