Cradle of Louisiana Oil
Asphalt Paving in Jennings, LA
The Jefferson Davis Parish seat, east of Lake Charles on the prairie.
- Free estimates on site
- Written price for each part of the job
- Culvert and drainage checked before paving
Where Louisiana Oil Began
Asphalt paving in Jennings takes us to the "Cradle of Louisiana Oil." In 1901, Jennings was the site of the first producing oil well in Louisiana, which opened the state's first oil field. A fire that same year destroyed many of the town's wooden buildings. Jennings had been incorporated as a village on May 2, 1888, and is now the seat of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Population
Jennings grew from 412 people in 1890 to 11,887 in 1960 and peaked at 12,401 in 1980. It counted 9,837 in 2020. Many homes date from the mid-1900s, and their driveways often need a new base.
Prairie ground
At about 26 feet on flat prairie, the soil drains slowly. Driveways and lots need a firm base and grades that move water off.
Parish seat lots
The courthouse, parish offices, churches and downtown businesses need lots that drain and are clearly marked. We patch, resurface, sealcoat and stripe.
Typical Jennings projects
- Driveway replacement for older homes
- Gravel conversions on larger 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 and lot paving at $2 to $4.50.
Rules at the road
Jennings sets its own requirements inside the city; Jefferson Davis Parish handles parish roads. We check before scheduling.
Oil-field history
With the state's first oil field nearby, some properties around Jennings have old fill or production pads. We probe for soft or uneven ground before paving.
Older neighborhoods
Neighborhoods built during Jennings' growth from the 1940s through the 1970s have many driveways past their life. We rebuild them on a new base and can widen them within your property.
Maintenance
Seal every few years and fill cracks promptly.
Common questions here
Homeowners in Jennings often ask whether an old concrete driveway can be paved over. Usually not: the concrete's joints and cracks come through. We remove it and pave on a new base.
Planning
We visit, measure, check drainage and the curb or culvert, and give you an itemized quote.
Typical prices
HomeGuide's national range for a 400-square-foot driveway is about $2,000 to $4,800; Angi lists remove-and-replace at $8 to $15 per square foot.
Downtown and courthouse lots
We work around business hours on lots near the courthouse and downtown.
Rural properties around Jennings
Outside the city, properties in Jefferson Davis Parish often have long gravel drives. We convert them, reusing sound rock as base where possible.
Business lots on the main roads
Shops and offices along the main roads see steady traffic. We resurface worn lots, patch entrances and restripe.
Scheduling
We group Jennings with Welsh and Lake Arthur. Most driveways take two to four days.
Paving on the prairie
The land around Jennings is flat rice and cattle country. Water moves slowly, so even a small low spot in a driveway will hold a puddle. We set grades carefully and keep ditches open.
Maintenance
Seal every few years once the surface turns gray, fill cracks in dry weather and keep the culvert or curb drain clear.
Scheduling
Jennings is east of Lake Charles on I-10. We group Jeff Davis Parish work with Welsh and Lake Arthur.
Local Notes for Jennings
- First oil well. In 1901, Jennings was the site of the first producing oil well in Louisiana, revealing the state's first oil field.
- Parish seat. Jennings is the seat of Jefferson Davis Parish and was incorporated as a village on May 2, 1888.
- Population. Jennings peaked at 12,401 in 1980 and counted 9,837 in 2020, at about 26 feet of elevation.
Jennings Questions
Do you work in Jennings?
Yes, grouped with Welsh and Lake Arthur.
Can you pave courthouse-area lots?
Yes, scheduled around business hours.
Who handles permits?
The city inside its limits, the parish outside.
Can older driveways be resurfaced?
If the base is sound. Otherwise replacement lasts longer.
Do you sealcoat?
Yes.
Can you pave over my concrete driveway?
Usually not; the concrete's joints come through. We remove it and pave on a new base.
Do you work around business hours?
Yes.
Do you convert gravel drives outside town?
Yes.
Do you pave church lots?
Yes, with striping.
How long does a driveway take?
Usually two to four days.
Do you resurface lots?
Yes, when the base is sound.
Who handles permits?
The city in its limits, the parish outside.
Do you work near the courthouse?
Yes, on business and church lots, scheduled around business hours.
Can you sealcoat a Jennings church lot?
Yes, followed by restriping, including accessible spaces.
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