Straight answer for Shreveport-area homeowners planning asphalt work. No sales-y bloat — just what we’d tell a friend.
For a standard residential asphalt driveway in Shreveport — tear-out of an existing surface, standard sub-grade prep, 4" crushed-stone base, and 2" hot-mix asphalt mat — expect $4.50–$7.50 per square foot at 2024–2026 pricing. That translates to $2,700–$4,500 for a 600 sqft single-car driveway, $4,500–$7,500 for a 1,000 sqft two-car driveway, and $6,750–$11,250 for a 1,500 sqft driveway with a turn-around apron.
Ranges below that are usually achieved by cutting the base course, skipping geotextile fabric, or dropping the mat thickness below 2". Those choices show up as failures at year three to five. Ranges above that reflect sites with drainage complications, significant sub-grade rebuild, or long distances from the plant.
Sub-grade rebuild (soft spots need excavation and stone infill): +$1–$3/sqft depending on depth. Geotextile fabric: +$0.30–$0.60/sqft (strongly recommended on our clay). Grading changes (adding fill to lift a low apron): $50–$150 per cubic yard delivered. Drainage tie-ins (French drain along an edge, downspout burial): $25–$50 per linear foot. Removal of an existing concrete driveway (vs asphalt): +$1–$2/sqft due to added disposal cost.
A properly-installed asphalt driveway in Shreveport lasts 18–22 years to first mill-and-overlay, provided you sealcoat every 3 years and address cracks before they grow. Amortized, that’s roughly $250–$450 per year on a $5k install — genuinely cheap for a piece of infrastructure that’s used every day and directly affects home resale.
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