Asphalt Paving in Kinder, LA

Asphalt paving in Kinder centers on a crossroads. James A. Kinder's store stood where Highways 165 and 190 meet, and the town grew around it. Kinder was proclaimed a village in 1903 and a town on March 4, 1911, once its population passed 1,000. It counted 2,170 people in 2020.

Higher ground

At about 46 feet, Kinder sits higher than the coastal parishes, and the ground drains better. Roots, shade and older bases still need attention.

Visitors and traffic

The Coushatta Casino Resort, described as the largest casino resort in Louisiana, brings steady traffic to the area. Businesses serving visitors need lots that drain, hold up to traffic and are clearly marked.

Typical Kinder projects

• Driveway replacement for older homes
• Business lots along the highways
• Gravel conversions on rural lots
• Sealcoating and striping

Pricing

National guides list new asphalt at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot and lots at $2 to $4.50.

Rules at the road

Kinder sets its own rules in town; Allen Parish and the state handle parish roads and highways.

Scheduling

Kinder is about 36 miles from DeQuincy on LA 12. We group north-area work to keep travel efficient.

Older driveways

Kinder's homes span more than a century. Older driveways are often narrow, thin or concrete strips. We rebuild them as full asphalt driveways on a new base.

Rural drives

Outside town, properties in Allen Parish often have long gravel drives. We convert them, reusing sound rock as base.

Churches and businesses

We pave, patch and stripe church and business lots, including accessible spaces to the 2010 ADA Standards.

Pine country

Allen Parish is pine country. Roots and needles affect driveways, so we plan around trees and keep drainage clear.

Planning

We visit, flag trees, measure, check drainage and the 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. Gravel conversions can cost less where rock is reusable.

Visitor traffic

Businesses that serve resort visitors see weekend surges. We schedule lot work on quieter days.

Highways 165 and 190

Driveway access to the highways goes through the state; we check requirements before work at the road.

Maintenance

Seal every few years once the surface turns gray, and fill cracks promptly. Clear needles from drains and the driveway surface.

Typical sizes

Most Kinder driveways run 300 to 700 square feet. HomeGuide's national range for 700 square feet is about $3,500 to $8,400.

Coushatta-area traffic

Roads and lots near the resort see visitor traffic that peaks on weekends and holidays. We plan commercial work for quieter weekdays.

Allen Parish rules

Outside Kinder's limits, Allen Parish handles parish roads. We confirm requirements before work at the road.

Business lots on Highway 165

Shops, restaurants and gas stations along Highway 165 serve local and resort traffic. We pave, patch and stripe, scheduling around weekend peaks.

Storm damage

Kinder is inland, but tropical storms still bring heavy rain and wind. After a storm, check for new cracks and soft spots.

Maintenance

Seal every few years and fill cracks promptly.