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Professional Asphalt Paving and Sealcoating Services for Bay St. Louis Properties

Bay St. Louis’s coastal character and historic downtown district require paving contractors who understand both the aesthetic standards of one of Mississippi’s most beloved Gulf Coast communities and the demanding realities of a coastal environment. LMA Paving and Sealcoating delivers asphalt paving, parking lot paving, sealcoating, striping, and driveway services throughout Hancock County with a commitment to doing every job the right way — no shortcuts, no overpromises, no inaccurate job scopes.

Bay St. Louis, MS is home to a thriving arts scene, historic Beach Boulevard properties, and commercial districts along U.S. Highway 90 that see steady local and visitor traffic. Property owners here understand the value of appearance and durability — and so do we. Serving properties ranging from waterfront driveways on Beach Boulevard to commercial lots near downtown, LMA Paving and Sealcoating brings the same standard of quality craftsmanship to every project.

Our services in Bay St. Louis include asphalt paving, parking lot paving, new construction paving, rip out and replace, asphalt overlay, asphalt repair, asphalt patching (hot mix only — no cold patching), saw cut and removal, crack filling, crack sealing, pothole repair, parking lot repair, asphalt maintenance, sealcoating, striping, and residential driveway paving, repair, and sealcoating.

Founded in 2018 by Brent Scelson, LMA Paving and Sealcoating was built on a simple belief: the community deserves a paving contractor who actually delivers on their word. We’ve been in construction our whole lives, and we know that reputation in a community like Bay St. Louis is everything. Licensed under MS Board of Contractors #25749-MC, we serve homeowners, property managers, and business owners throughout the Bay St. Louis, MS area. Contact us today for a free estimate.

Why Property Owners

Choose LMA

LMA Paving and Sealcoating has built its reputation along the Mississippi Gulf Coast one honest job at a time. We came from construction backgrounds and started LMA because we saw too many contractors overpromise and underdeliver — especially in communities as particular about quality as Bay St. Louis. We won't stop working until the job is done the right way, and you'll always get exactly what you asked for. No shortcuts. No surprises. Just clean, lasting asphalt work performed by people who take pride in what they leave behind.
  • NO SHORTCUTS, EVER:

    Every project completed to spec with no skipped steps — because we know it reflects on our name in this community.

  • STATE-LICENSED CONTRACTOR:

    LMA Paving holds MS Board of Contractors License #25749-MC, verifying our qualifications for commercial and residential paving work.

  • COMPLETE SERVICE LINEUP:

    From new construction paving to sealcoating and striping, we handle the full scope of your asphalt project start to finish.

  • HONEST JOB SCOPES:

    We assess your property accurately and quote what’s actually needed — no inflated scopes, no surprise add-ons.

Bay St. Louis, MS

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Bay St. Louis is the county seat of Hancock County and one of the most distinctive communities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With a population of approximately 11,000 residents, the city is known for its vibrant arts community, historic downtown district, and waterfront neighborhoods along the Bay of St. Louis. Following Hurricane Katrina’s devastating 2005 landfall — the storm made final landfall just west of the city — Bay St. Louis rebuilt with remarkable resilience, earning national recognition for its recovery. The award-winning Bay St. Louis Bridge on U.S. Highway 90 features a pedestrian art walk and serves as a visual gateway to the city, connecting it to Pass Christian and the broader Gulf Coast.

Bay St. Louis’s humid subtropical climate creates consistent challenges for asphalt surfaces. Hot, humid summers cause thermal expansion and softening in pavement, while proximity to the Gulf means salt air exposure accelerates oxidation in unprotected surfaces. Moisture intrusion through unsealed crack networks leads to base failure at an accelerated rate compared to inland areas. Properties along Beach Boulevard and in the historic downtown corridor benefit from regular sealcoating on a 2-3 year cycle to protect against UV oxidation and moisture penetration. New construction and driveway replacement projects should use properly specified mix designs for the coastal environment, ensuring long-term stability under Bay St. Louis, MS’s demanding conditions.

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