North of Caddo Lake on LA 1
Asphalt Paving in Oil City, LA
A small town where practical, budget-minded repairs often make the most sense.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote: base depth and asphalt thickness spelled out
- Drainage checked before any new asphalt is placed
Practical Paving in a Small Town
Asphalt paving in Oil City is often about getting the most out of what is already there. Oil City is a small town in northwestern Caddo Parish, on Louisiana Highway 1 north of Caddo Lake, about 21 miles from downtown Shreveport and 9 miles south of Vivian. It had 1,430 residents in 1960 and 901 in 2020.
Repair first
The 2020 American Community Survey put Oil City's median household income at $20,375, so we approach every job with cost in mind. Patching potholes, filling cracks and cutting out a failed section can keep a driveway useful for years. When replacement is the only lasting answer, we explain why and can phase the work.
Gravel to asphalt
Some properties have gravel drives. Paving just the stretch nearest the house, or a parking pad, is a common first step.
Highway 1
LA 1 runs through town. Driveways and entrances on LA 1 connect to a state highway, so work in its right-of-way falls under a Louisiana DOTD access connection permit.
Low ground near the lake
At about 203 feet, Oil City is lower than many nearby towns, and properties close to the lake drain slowly. A good slope and a well-compacted base are what keep a driveway from breaking up there.
Getting the most from a repair budget
HomeGuide lists pothole repair at about $100 to $400 and crack filling at $0.50 to $3 per linear foot, with typical minimum charges of $100 to $250. Bundling several small repairs into one visit, and adding crack filling while we are there, makes the minimum charge go further.
When replacement is the better choice
If a driveway is breaking up across most of its surface, patches will keep failing. We can replace it in phases, starting with the area nearest the house or the most-used parking spot.
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.What to Know in Oil City
- Location. Oil City sits on Louisiana Highway 1 north of Caddo Lake, about 21 miles from downtown Shreveport and 9 miles south of Vivian, at 203 feet of elevation.
- Population. Oil City had 1,430 residents in 1960, 1,008 in 2010 and 901 in 2020.
- Household income. The 2020 American Community Survey put median household income at $20,375.
Our Services in Oil City, LA
Oil City Questions
Can you just patch my driveway?
Yes. If the base is mostly sound, patching and crack filling are the most cost-effective fix.
Can you pave part of a drive?
Yes. Paving the area nearest the house first is common.
Do I need a permit on LA 1?
Work in the LA 1 right-of-way falls under a Louisiana DOTD access connection permit.
What is the least expensive way to fix my driveway?
Usually filling cracks and patching potholes while they are small. If the base has failed widely, we will tell you honestly that patches will not last.
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