A railroad town turned bedroom community
Asphalt Paving in Harahan, LA
Postwar homes on slightly higher ground near the Mississippi.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Driveways in a Postwar Railroad Town
Asphalt paving in Harahan is mostly residential driveway work in a compact, settled city. Harahan covers about 2 square miles of land in Jefferson Parish, at about 10 feet of elevation, with 9,116 residents in 2020. That is higher ground than much of the metro area, thanks to its spot near the Mississippi River levee.
From rail yard to suburb
Harahan began in 1894 when the Illinois Central Railroad built a repair yard and roundhouse near today's city hall. It was incorporated in 1920 and named for railroad president James Theodore Harahan. The population was 1,082 in 1940, then passed 9,000 by 1960 after World War II, and the Earhart Expressway later made it a bedroom community for New Orleans. Most of its homes, and their driveways, date from that postwar boom.
What older driveways need
Driveways from the 1950s and 1960s have often been overlaid several times. Each layer raises the surface, and eventually it sits above the garage slab and sends water toward the house. Removing old layers and rebuilding the base at the right height solves that.
City permits
Harahan is an incorporated city. For any work that reaches the street, curb or sidewalk, we confirm the City of Harahan's requirements before scheduling.
Better drainage, still heavy rain
At 10 feet, Harahan drains better than many neighbors, but it still gets the region's 60-plus inches of rain. Slope and edges still matter.
Costs
Angi lists removal and replacement at about $8 to $15 per square foot nationally. On Harahan's older drives, the removal of several old layers is part of that work and is what lets the new surface sit at the right height.
Keeping it sealed
Once the new asphalt cures, HomeGuide recommends sealing every 2 to 10 years. In strong Louisiana sun, the shorter end of that range is usually right.
Call (504) 499-5506 or get a free estimate.
Harahan Facts That Shape the Job
- Railroad origins. Development began in 1894 when the Illinois Central built a repair yard and roundhouse; Harahan incorporated in 1920.
- Postwar boom. Harahan had 1,082 residents in 1940 and more than 9,000 by 1960; it had 9,116 in 2020.
- Higher ground. Harahan's elevation is about 10 feet, on about 2 square miles of land near the Mississippi River.
Our Services in Harahan, LA
Harahan Questions
My driveway sits higher than my garage floor. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove old layers and rebuild so the new surface meets the slab cleanly.
Who issues permits in Harahan?
The City of Harahan for work at the street. We confirm the details before scheduling.
How long does a driveway replacement take?
Usually one to three days for most Harahan driveways.
Can you work around my trees?
Yes. We plan the edges around major roots and avoid cutting close to the trunk.
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