Bathroom Renovation
Full remodels, shower rebuilds and vanity swaps, with the waterproofing done properly before any tile goes on.
Abita Springs, Louisiana
Renovation Contractor
in Abita Springs
Serving St. Tammany Parish
Renovation in Abita Springs
Abita Springs is really two builds in one small town. The historic core has turn of the century cottages and bungalows on tree lined lots, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Around it, most of the newer building sits on larger wooded acreage rather than close subdivisions.
The sandy, fast draining soil out here works in your favor. Standing water is less of a constant fight than it is closer to the lake in Mandeville or Slidell, though tree cover on the bigger lots holds moisture against siding and roofing longer than an open yard would.
The historic cottages reward doing the exterior work right: matching siding profiles and porch detail rather than replacing it with whatever is easiest.
People in Abita Springs search for a remodeler and for a renovation contractor interchangeably. Whichever word you use, this is the work: bathroom and kitchen remodeling, whole home renovation, and the roofing, siding and drainage that keeps it all dry.
- Bathroom Renovation
- Kitchen Renovation
- Whole Home Renovation
- Flooring
- Roofing
- Home Siding
- Gutters
- Drainage
- Cabinet Refacing
Local Detail
Working in Abita Springs
Abita Springs splits into two very different builds. The historic district downtown has turn of the century cottages and bungalows on wooded lots, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Outside that core, most of the newer building has gone up on larger wooded acreage rather than tight subdivisions.
The ground here works in your favor more than it does closer to the lake. Abita Springs sits in the piney woods on sandy, fast draining soil, so standing water is less of the daily problem it is in Slidell or Mandeville. Drainage still comes up, it just is not the first thing we check the way it is elsewhere on the Northshore.
The historic cottages are the real skill test. Original siding profiles, older window openings and porch framing are worth matching rather than replacing outright, and most of that stock has been kept up rather than neglected, which changes how we approach the work.
Wooded acreage lots outside the historic core bring a different issue: tree cover holds moisture against siding and roofing longer than an open lot would, and driveways and outbuildings usually need their own drainage plan separate from the house.
What You Get
What We Do in Abita Springs
Inside and outside, one contractor for the whole house.
Kitchen Renovation
Layout, cabinets, counters and lighting, including opening up plans that were closed off by design.
Whole Home Renovation
Top to bottom, sequenced water first then structure then finishes, so you are not paying to redo work.
Flooring
Hardwood, tile and vinyl plank, with the subfloor levelled and any failed joists repaired first.
Roofing
Leak investigation, repairs and full replacement, with the flashing and decking detailed properly.
Home Siding
Siding repair and replacement, with the house wrap and flashing behind it done right.
How It Works
Four Steps From Call to Finished
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Free On-Site Walkthrough
We come to the property and look at the actual house. On older New Orleans homes that means checking settling, moisture and what sits behind the plaster before anyone quotes a number.
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Written Scope and Price
You get the work written down: what is included, what is not, and what could change it. No charge and no obligation.
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One Crew, One Contact
Materials, trades and scheduling handled in house. You hear about problems the day we find them, not in a bill at the end.
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Walk It and Sign Off
We walk the finished work with you, write down anything you are not happy with, and fix it before the job is called complete.
Local Knowledge
Abita Springs Housing Stock
Renovating well in Abita Springs means knowing what you are walking into before demolition starts. Here is what we check first.
We work across the Northshore, so the approach is matched to the house rather than applied from a template.
- Historic cottage districtTurn of the century cottages and bungalows on the National Register, worth matching rather than replacing
- Wooded acreage lotsNewer building on larger, tree covered lots outside the historic core
- Sandy, well draining soilLess standing water pressure than the lakefront towns nearby
- Tree coverKeeps siding and roofing wet longer after rain, which changes the schedule more than the scope
Ready For a Straight Number?
Tell us what you want done. We will come look at the house and put it in writing.
4.88 from 59 Google reviews
They transformed my old kitchen into a modern space quickly and kept everything clean.
Lucas Rivera
They renovated our entire condo and the quality is top-tier. New flooring, fresh paint, and updated lighting throughout.
Sophie Ruby
A full main floor renovation. Honest pricing, high-quality materials, and a very hardworking crew.
Zachary Bailey
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do preservation rules apply to my Abita Springs home?
If your property sits inside the historic district, yes, exterior changes get reviewed. We will tell you at the walkthrough whether that applies to your address and plan the work to meet it.
Is a wooded lot harder to work on?
It changes the schedule more than the scope. Tree cover keeps siding and roofing wet longer after rain, so we build that into the sequence rather than treat it as a delay.
Do you work inside the historic district?
Yes. Where your property is subject to exterior review we plan the work to meet it and tell you that at the walkthrough, not after we have started.
Do you travel to Abita Springs?
Yes, it is part of our regular St. Tammany coverage alongside Covington, Mandeville and Madisonville.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. We come out, look at the property, and give you a written scope and a written number. No charge and no obligation.
Are you local?
Yes. We are based at 3436 Magazine Street in New Orleans and work across the metro, the Northshore and out to Baton Rouge.
How do I get started?
Call 504-470-0455 or send the form on this page and we will arrange a time to walk the property.
Explore Our Services
What Else We Do
One contractor, inside and out, across the New Orleans metro and the Northshore.
Cities We Serve
Renovation
Across the New Orleans Metro
- New Orleans
- Metairie
- Kenner
- Gretna
- Slidell
- Covington
- Mandeville
- Madisonville
- LaPlace
- Hammond
- St Rose
- Baton Rouge
Not listed? Call 504-470-0455. We cover most of the metro and the Northshore.
Where We Are
Based on Magazine Street
We work out of 3436 Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans, which puts most of the metro within a short run and the Northshore inside an easy morning.
- Address3436 Magazine Street #120-D
New Orleans, LA 70115 - Phone504-470-0455
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Next Step
Let’s Talk About Your Abita Springs Project
Tell us what you want done in Abita Springs and we will come and look at the house. Free written estimate, no obligation, and a number that holds.
Free Estimate
Let's Look At Your House
Send this over and we will call you back to set up a walkthrough.
- Call504-470-0455
- Visit3436 Magazine Street #120-D
New Orleans, LA 70115 - HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
4.88 from 59 Google reviews · 15 years in business · 50 year non pro-rated warranty