Residential and light commercial renovation and construction across Greater New Orleans.
Whole-property scope — layout, systems, envelope and finishes under one plan. Structure comes first; where a wall goes shapes the next twenty years.
The highest cost per square foot and least room for error. Cabinetry lead times and proper waterproofing drive the schedule, not price.
Distressed or vacant properties brought back to livable, lettable standard. We assess honestly first — water damage gets found before finishes get priced.
New builds and structural work — framing, repairs, and load-path changes. The work behind the walls, done right before drywall hides it.
Unit turns and building-wide work built around occupancy and schedule. Scope is fixed early, so change orders don't erase your returns.
Tenant improvements and fit-outs driven by lease dates and permits. A missed week here means lost revenue, not just inconvenience.
Scope, schedule, trades and permits run by one accountable person. Available on our builds or to coordinate trades you've already hired.
Targeted work when a full renovation isn't the right fit. Scoped and finished on its own terms, without scope creep.
Every New Orleans property has unique permitting needs. We identify requirements, Safety and Permits review, and historic-district approvals early — including surrounding parishes — before work begins.
Formosan termites are a serious New Orleans concern, causing hidden damage to framing and joists. When demolition reveals it, we assess, explain repair options, and coordinate treatment.
Older New Orleans homes may require lead-safe practices when painted surfaces are disturbed. When applicable, we follow proper containment, dust control, and cleanup — planned for, not unexpected.
New Orleans' humidity and flooding history make moisture management essential. If we find water damage or mold, we assess, coordinate remediation, and fix the source before closing walls.
Storm damage often extends beyond what's visible. We assess roofing, decking, and framing, then plan repairs with current code requirements and long-term storm resistance in mind.
When storm or water damage involves a claim, we keep the process organized — documenting damage, building a detailed repair scope, and coordinating with your adjuster throughout.
Shotguns, doubles, camelbacks, and raised center-halls each carry unique structural traits. We plan around raised foundations, narrow lots, and period materials — solving problems properly, not generically.
Most renovation delays in this city are not construction delays. Work in Orleans Parish goes through the City’s Safety and Permits process, and exterior work in a designated historic district can also require review by the Historic District Landmarks Commission — or, in the French Quarter, the Vieux Carré Commission. Surrounding parishes each run their own process on their own timelines.
None of that is a reason not to do the work. It is a reason to identify the path at estimate stage and put realistic time in the schedule for it, rather than discovering a review requirement in week three and telling you the project has slipped. If a property is in a historic district, that is one of the first things we check.
Where a project needs drawings, engineering or a licensed design professional, we say so at the start rather than partway through.
Yes, and it is a meaningful part of the work. Investor projects run differently from owner-occupied ones: scope gets fixed earlier, the schedule is built around getting the property back in service, and we report against it. If you are buying with a renovation in mind, the useful time to talk is before closing.
Yes. We identify the permit path at estimate stage, including whether the property falls in a historic district, and manage the process through inspections.
Greater New Orleans and the surrounding areas. Send the property address with your estimate request and we will confirm.
Sometimes. It depends on what was done, whether it was permitted and what condition it was left in. We will look at it and give you a straight answer, including if that answer is that the cheapest route is to undo some of it.
In writing, priced, before the work happens. Verbal changes are how a renovation budget grows twenty percent without anyone deciding it should.
Yes. We handle general construction and renovation work directly — demolition, framing, drywall, flooring, carpentry, cabinetry, and full project management. Specialty trades that require separate licensing, like electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing, are coordinated through licensed subcontractors as part of the job.
Yes. We regularly work alongside homeowners and their insurance adjusters on storm, flood, and hurricane damage claims. We document the damage and provide a detailed contractor’s repair scope, and we’re available to walk your adjuster through it during inspection. If you’re not sure whether your damage is covered, we can do an initial assessment and walk you through what the documentation process typically involves before you file.
Yes. New Orleans’ older homes and humid climate make hidden termite damage a common discovery once walls or flooring are opened up. If we find termite-damaged framing, joists, or sill plates mid-project, we stop, assess the structural extent, and give you clear options — repair, reinforce, or replace — before continuing. We also coordinate treatment recommendations so the underlying infestation is addressed, not just the visible damage, preventing the same issue from resurfacing later.
If your home was built before 1978, it likely falls under the EPA’s Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule, which applies to most pre-1978 homes common throughout New Orleans’ historic neighborhoods. We identify lead-safe requirements at the estimate stage and carry out or coordinate RRP-compliant work with certified professionals on any project that disturbs painted surfaces in these homes. If you’re unsure of your home’s build year or previous renovation history, we can check for you and explain what lead-safe procedures will apply to your specific project.
