On the north shore of Lake Arthur
Asphalt Paving in Lake Arthur, LA
A low lakefront town on the tidal Mermentau River.
- Free estimates on site
- Written price for each part of the job
- Culvert and drainage checked before paving
Paving on the Lakefront
Asphalt paving in Lake Arthur means low, lakefront ground. The town sits on the north shore of Lake Arthur, a tidal section of the Mermentau River about a mile wide and nine miles long, at about 7 feet of elevation. Its limits extend into the middle of the lake, which is the line with Vermilion Parish.
History
Acadian families arrived in the late 1700s, Atanas Hebert settled in 1811, the first post office opened in 1878, and the town incorporated in 1904, the same year the Southern Pacific Railroad arrived.
Size
Lake Arthur peaked at 3,615 people in 1980 and counted 2,595 in 2020.
Low ground
At 7 feet next to a tidal lake, ground stays wet. Driveways need a firm base, a slightly raised profile where possible and grades that drain to the street or ditch.
Roads
Louisiana Highway 14 runs 44 miles west to Lake Charles and 36 miles east to Abbeville, and Highway 26 runs 10 miles north to Jennings.
Typical Lake Arthur projects
- Driveway replacement
- Boat and trailer pads
- Lots for marinas and small businesses
- Sealcoating
Pricing
National guides list new asphalt at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot. Boat pads need a heavier base.
Waterfront businesses
Marinas, bait shops and restaurants near the lake need lots that handle trailers and drain quickly. We build heavier sections where trailers turn and park.
Older homes
Many Lake Arthur homes date from the town's mid-century peak. Their driveways often need a new base. Sound ones can be sealed and crack-filled.
Maintenance
With sun reflecting off the water and humid air, sealing every few years helps asphalt last.
Storms
Lake Arthur sits on low ground near the coast. After a storm, check for soft spots and new cracks, and keep heavy vehicles off damaged areas until repairs are made.
Planning
We check heights near the lake, look at drainage and the culvert, and give you an itemized quote.
Typical prices
HomeGuide's national range for a 500-square-foot driveway is about $2,500 to $6,000. Boat pads cost more per foot because of the heavier base.
Scheduling
We group Lake Arthur jobs with Jennings and Hayes, and schedule after the ground dries.
Typical sizes
Most Lake Arthur driveways run 300 to 600 square feet. HomeGuide's national range for 600 square feet is about $3,000 to $7,200.
Drives along LA 14
Properties along LA 14 often have longer drives and ditches. Access to the state highway goes through the state; we check requirements before work at the road.
Gravel and shell
Some properties use shell or gravel. Sound material can be regraded and compacted as part of the base.
Maintenance
Seal every few years once the surface turns gray, fill cracks promptly and keep the culvert clear. On low lakeside ground, keeping water out of the base is most of the job.
Boat and trailer traffic
With the lake right there, many households launch boats. Driveways that carry trailers need a heavier base at the turn and parking spot.
Scheduling
We group Lake Arthur work with Jennings, Hayes and Bell City.
Local Notes for Lake Arthur
- Lakefront. Lake Arthur sits on the north shore of Lake Arthur, a tidal section of the Mermentau River about 1 mile wide and 9 miles long, at about 7 feet of elevation.
- History. Acadian families arrived in the late 1700s; the town incorporated in 1904, when the Southern Pacific Railroad arrived.
- Roads. LA 14 runs 44 miles west to Lake Charles, and LA 26 runs 10 miles north to Jennings.
- Population. Lake Arthur peaked at 3,615 in 1980 and counted 2,595 in 2020.
Lake Arthur Questions
Do you build boat pads?
Yes, with a heavier base.
Can asphalt hold up near the lake?
Yes, with a firm base and good drainage.
Who handles permits?
The town in its limits, the parish outside.
Do you group jobs here?
Yes, with Jennings and Hayes.
Do you sealcoat?
Yes.
Do you pave marina lots?
Yes, with heavier sections for trailers.
Can you raise a low driveway?
Sometimes, with extra base, if it still ties in at the garage and street.
Do you sealcoat?
Yes.
How long does a driveway take?
Usually two to four days.
Can you pave a shell drive?
Sound shell can serve as part of the base.
Do you pave near the park and waterfront?
We work on private and commercial property throughout town.
Do you work along LA 14?
Yes.
Do you group Lake Arthur jobs?
Yes, with Jennings and Hayes.
Free Estimates in Lake Arthur, LA
Free asphalt estimates in Lake Arthur.
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