Asphalt Paving in DeQuincy, LA

Asphalt paving in DeQuincy happens on higher ground than most of the parish. DeQuincy is the northernmost city in Calcasieu Parish, at about 82 feet of elevation, and it was founded in 1897 as a railroad town when the Calcasieu, Vernon and Shreveport Railway and Arthur Stilwell's Kansas City, Shreveport and Gulf Railway were completed. The Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific railroads are still major employers.

A steady town

DeQuincy had 3,589 people in 1930 and has stayed close to that size since, with 3,144 in 2020. Most homes are established, and many driveways are decades old. Those with soft spots or widespread cracking need a new base; sound ones need sealing and crack filling.

Pines and better drainage

The higher ground drains better than the coast, but pine roots and shade bring their own issues. Roots lift asphalt and needles clog drains. We plan driveways around trees and keep drainage paths open.

Roads

Louisiana Highway 12 runs east 36 miles to Kinder and southwest 22 miles to Deweyville, Texas, and Highway 27 runs north 31 miles to DeRidder and south 17 miles to Sulphur. Driveway connections to state highways go through the state.

Typical DeQuincy work

• Driveway replacement for older homes
• Long drives on wooded lots
• Business and church lots
• Sealcoating and crack filling

Pricing

National guides list new asphalt at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot. Root work and longer drives add to totals.

Rules at the road

DeQuincy is an incorporated city with its own requirements. We check them before scheduling.

Rail traffic and industry

With KCS and Union Pacific still major employers, DeQuincy sees rail-related trucks and contractors. Business lots that serve them need entrances built for heavy loads.

Older neighborhoods

Many DeQuincy homes date from the town's early railroad decades and mid-century growth. Driveways there are often narrow, thin or partly concrete. We rebuild them as full asphalt driveways on a new base or tie new asphalt into sound concrete aprons.

Maintenance

In the pines, keep the surface clear of needles, fill cracks promptly and seal every few years.

Planning a DeQuincy job

We visit, flag trees to protect, measure, check drainage and look at the culvert. You get an itemized quote. Because DeQuincy is at the north end of the parish, we group work and give you a firm date when the quote is accepted.

Typical sizes

Most DeQuincy driveways run 300 to 800 square feet. HomeGuide's national range for 800 square feet is about $4,000 to $9,600.

Railroad Days and community events

Community lots used for events see heavy use a few days a year. We can patch and restripe before busy seasons.

Higher ground, different issues

Compared with the coast, DeQuincy's main paving problems are roots and shade rather than standing water. Pine roots run shallow and lift asphalt; shade keeps some surfaces damp. We plan routes around large trees, add base where roots and soft ground meet, and keep drainage paths clear of needles.

Business lots

Shops and offices along LA 12 and LA 27 need lots that drain and are clearly marked. We patch, resurface and stripe.

Maintenance

In the pines, clear needles from the surface and drains, fill cracks promptly and reseal every few years.

Scheduling

DeQuincy is about 17 miles north of Sulphur. We group work in the north parish to keep travel efficient.