Asphalt Paving in Hackberry, LA

Asphalt paving in Hackberry is storm-country work. Hackberry is an unincorporated community in Cameron Parish on the west side of Calcasieu Lake, at an elevation of 0 feet. Hurricane Rita caused severe damage in 2005, Ike's 22-foot surge in 2008 reached about 60 miles inland, and when Category 4 Hurricane Laura came ashore on August 27, 2020, Hackberry was inside the eyewall.

A shrinking town

Hackberry had 1,699 residents in 2000, 1,261 in 2010 and 926 in 2020. Families who stayed have rebuilt, often raising homes. Driveways and parking areas need to work with raised houses and drain away from piers.

Surge and pavement

Surge and floodwater wash fine material out of the base and undercut edges. Pavement can look intact and then sink later. A thick compacted base, supported edges and grades that drain quickly are the basics here.

Highway 27

Louisiana Highway 27 runs north 17 miles to Sulphur and south 20 miles to Holly Beach. Driveway access to the highway goes through the state; parish roads go through Cameron Parish.

Typical Hackberry work

• Rebuilding storm-damaged driveways
• Pads under and beside raised homes
• Boat and trailer pads
• Lots for marine and service businesses

Pricing

National guides list new asphalt at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot. Storm-damaged base and drainage work add to totals.

Scheduling

Hackberry is about 17 miles south of Sulphur. We group coastal work and schedule after the ground has dried.

Industry and access

Hackberry sits along LA 27 between Sulphur and the coast, and energy and marine businesses here see trucks and equipment. Lots and access drives need heavier sections and good drainage.

Shell and gravel drives

Some properties still use shell or gravel. Converting to asphalt gives a firmer surface, and a thick base helps it recover after floods.

Maintenance

Salt air and sun age asphalt quickly. Seal every few years and fill cracks promptly.

Planning

We check heights, look at how water and surge have moved across the property, and build a base and edges that recover well. We confirm Cameron Parish and state requirements for work at the road.

Typical prices

HomeGuide's national range for a 500-square-foot driveway is about $2,500 to $6,000. Storm-damaged base and extra drainage work add to that.

Rebuilding after Laura

Many Hackberry homes were rebuilt or raised after 2020. Driveways built in a hurry during recovery are now showing cracks. We assess them and recommend repair or replacement.

Schedule

Hackberry is about 17 miles south of Sulphur on LA 27. We group coastal work with Cameron and schedule after the ground has dried. Most driveways take two to four days.

After a storm

Keep heavy vehicles off damaged areas until repairs are made. Call early to get on the list; after major storms, demand spikes quickly.

Edges

Asphalt edges near open water and ditches erode easily. We build a compacted, supported shoulder so edges hold.

Common Hackberry projects

• Rebuilding storm-damaged driveways
• Pads beside and under raised homes
• Boat and trailer pads
• Commercial lots for marine and energy businesses

After a storm

Keep heavy vehicles off damaged areas until repairs are made, and call early to get on the list.