West Bank city on the river
Asphalt Paving in Westwego, LA
A small city with storm-refugee roots and a working waterfront.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Paving a Small West Bank City
Asphalt paving in Westwego serves a compact city on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish. Westwego covers about 3.1 square miles of land at roughly 3 feet of elevation and had 8,568 residents in 2020, down from 10,763 in 2000. It was incorporated as a city in 1951.
Roots in the 1893 storm
The community began as Salaville, where families displaced from Cheniere Caminada by the 1893 hurricane bought lots carved from the old Seven Oaks plantation. Fisheries, shrimping and seafood canning built the town, and that working waterfront still shapes the commercial side of Westwego.
Older homes, narrow lots
With a long history and a modest size, Westwego has many older homes on narrow lots. Driveways tend to be short, tight to the house and often patched. We rebuild them with a proper base and clean joints at the slab and street.
Lots that see trucks
Businesses tied to the waterfront and seafood trade see delivery trucks and heavy vehicles. We build heavier sections where trucks travel and repair failed areas in existing lots.
City permits
Westwego is an incorporated city, so we confirm its requirements for any work at the street before scheduling.
Costs
HomeGuide puts small driveway repairs, such as a crack or pothole, at about $100 to $400, and a full 400-square-foot asphalt driveway at $2,000 to $4,800 nationally. On short Westwego drives, repair is often enough if the base is still firm.
Drainage
On low, flat lots near the river, we set every driveway with a slope to the street and check where downspouts empty, so roof water does not soak the base.
Call (504) 499-5506 or get a free estimate.
Westwego Facts That Shape the Job
- Storm-refugee founding. Families displaced from Cheniere Caminada by the 1893 storm bought lots and founded Salaville, which became Westwego.
- Incorporation and size. Westwego incorporated in 1951 and had 8,568 residents in 2020 on about 3.1 square miles at 3 feet.
- 1977 explosion. The Continental Grain Elevator exploded on December 23, 1977, killing 36 people and leading to new dust-explosion rules.
Our Services in Westwego, LA
Westwego Questions
Do you work on small driveways?
Yes. Short, tight driveways are common in Westwego.
Who handles permits?
The City of Westwego for work at the street.
Can you patch a truck lot?
Yes, with full-depth repairs where trucks have broken the base.
How much does a small repair cost?
HomeGuide lists small crack or pothole repairs at about $100 to $400, with typical minimum charges of $100 to $250.
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