Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway in Shreveport, LA
Asphalt or concrete for a driveway in Shreveport? Here is how they compare on price, heat, clay and upkeep, and when each one makes sense. Call (318) 216-6124 for a free asphalt quote.
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What each driveway costs in Shreveport
An asphalt driveway in Shreveport typically costs $4–8 per square foot. Concrete usually costs noticeably more for the same driveway. Prices on this page are estimates from previous work. We cannot quote an exact price. The actual cost can be lower or higher depending on the job. The person who knows is the professional who will do the work. You get a written quote after we see the property.
How each one handles Shreveport heat and clay
Shreveport clay moves with the seasons. Asphalt is flexible and rides that movement with small cracks that are cheap to fill. Concrete is rigid; when the ground moves it cracks in slabs, and those cracks are harder to repair invisibly. In summer heat asphalt can soften slightly under a parked tire; concrete does not.
Repairs and upkeep over the years
Asphalt needs sealcoating every two to three years and crack filling now and then. Concrete needs little routine care, but a cracked or sunken slab usually means breaking out and replacing that section.
Which one we recommend, and when
For most Shreveport homes asphalt is the more cost-effective choice: lower cost, easy repairs, and a smooth black finish. We only pave asphalt, so if you have decided on concrete we will say so and not waste your time.
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