East of Chalmette in St. Bernard
Asphalt Paving in Meraux, LA
A community devastated in 2005 and rebuilt on low ground.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Driveways in a Rebuilt Community
Asphalt paving in Meraux is mostly work on homes and lots rebuilt after 2005. Meraux is a census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, east of Chalmette, at about 7 feet of elevation. Katrina devastated the town with storm surge and wind and destroyed the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet levee. The population fell from 10,192 in 2000 to 5,816 in 2010 and recovered to 6,804 in 2020.
Post-storm driveways
Many driveways in Meraux were poured or paved in the years after the storm. Those are now 15 to 20 years old. If the base is still firm, crack filling and sealing can keep them going; if they have settled, a rebuild is the better value.
New construction
New homes continue to fill lots that were cleared after the storm. We build those driveways from the base up, with a firm subgrade and slope to the street.
Industry nearby
A Murphy Oil office in Meraux reflects the industrial side of St. Bernard Parish. Commercial and industrial lots see heavy trucks and need thicker sections.
Permits
Meraux is unincorporated, so St. Bernard Parish handles work in the parish right-of-way.
Costs
HomeGuide puts crack filling at about $0.50 to $3 per linear foot and driveway sealing at $1 to $2 per square foot. For a firm post-storm driveway, that is a fraction of the cost of rebuilding.
Low ground
At about 7 feet, with water on several sides, Meraux needs a firm base and good slope on every driveway. We check where water goes on each lot.
Commercial lots
For businesses, we repair failed areas, seal and restripe, working in sections so the lot stays open.
Call (504) 499-5506 or get a free estimate.
Meraux Facts That Shape the Job
- Katrina. Meraux was devastated by Katrina's storm surge and wind, which also destroyed the MRGO levee.
- Population. Meraux had 10,192 residents in 2000, 5,816 in 2010 and 6,804 in 2020.
- Location. Meraux is a CDP in St. Bernard Parish at about 7 feet of elevation.
Our Services in Meraux, LA
Meraux Questions
Can you pave a new-build driveway in Meraux?
Yes, from the base up.
Who handles permits?
St. Bernard Parish.
My post-storm driveway is cracking. What should I do?
Fill cracks and seal if the base is firm; rebuild if it has settled.
How long does sealing take?
Most driveways take a few hours to seal, and cars should stay off for 12 to 72 hours depending on the weather.
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