Jefferson Parish seat on the West Bank
Asphalt Paving in Gretna, LA
An old river town behind the levee, across from Uptown New Orleans.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Paving an Old River Town
Asphalt paving in Gretna mixes old-town driveways with busy West Bank commercial lots. Gretna is the parish seat of Jefferson Parish and its second-largest city, with 17,814 residents in 2020. It sits at about sea level behind the Mississippi River levee, directly across from Uptown New Orleans. Settled in 1836 as Mechanikham, with a railroad station and a ferry to New Orleans, it was incorporated in 1913.
Older lots and narrow drives
Gretna's older streets have narrow lots, side driveways and many homes from the early and middle 1900s. Driveways there are often short and tight, and they meet the garage, the house and the street at close quarters. Clean handwork at the joints matters more than size.
The first subdivision in the parish
John McDonogh founded McDonoghville in 1815, the first subdivision in Jefferson Parish, on land that later became part of Gretna. That long history means layers of old paving, fill and shell under many properties. We dig and probe before deciding how much base to rebuild.
City permits
Gretna is an incorporated city with its own government. For work touching the street, curb or sidewalk, we confirm the City of Gretna's requirements before scheduling.
Commercial work
Government offices, courts, churches and businesses near the Crescent City Connection keep Gretna's lots busy. We repair, resurface, seal and stripe them in phases.
Costs
Short driveways on narrow lots can still run into contractors' minimum charges; HomeGuide notes some contractors set minimums of $2,000 or more. Bundling a driveway with a rear pad or walkway can make better use of a visit.
Call (504) 499-5506 or get a free estimate.
Gretna Facts That Shape the Job
- Parish seat. Gretna is the parish seat of Jefferson Parish and its second-largest city, with 17,814 residents in 2020.
- Behind the levee. Gretna's elevation is about 0 feet, behind the levee on the west bank of the Mississippi, across from Uptown New Orleans.
- Early history. Settled in 1836 as Mechanikham with a rail station and ferry; McDonoghville, founded in 1815, was the first subdivision in Jefferson Parish; Gretna incorporated in 1913.
Our Services in Gretna, LA
Gretna Questions
Do you work in old Gretna?
Yes. Narrow side drives and tight joints are common there, and we handle them with careful handwork.
Who issues permits in Gretna?
The City of Gretna, for work touching the street. We confirm the requirements first.
Can you stripe a church lot?
Yes, including accessible spaces.
How long does a small driveway take?
Usually a day or two, plus curing time before heavy use.
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