Bathroom Renovation
Full remodels, shower rebuilds and vanity swaps, with the waterproofing done properly before any tile goes on.
Gretna, Louisiana
Renovation Contractor
in Gretna
Gretna has a genuine historic district on the West Bank, with shotguns and Victorian-era homes alongside later suburban development.
Serving Jefferson Parish
Renovation in Gretna
The historic core of Gretna has the same housing types as the city across the river: shotguns, doubles, and Victorian-era timber homes on pier and beam.
That means the same set of questions. Settling and sloping floors, plaster over lath, original millwork worth keeping, and drainage that decides how the house behaves.
Further out, later suburban stock needs updating rather than structural work.
People in Gretna 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 Gretna
The historic core of Gretna has the same housing types as the city across the river: shotguns, doubles and Victorian-era timber homes sitting on pier and beam. That means the same starting checklist.
Settling comes first. Pier and beam foundations follow the ground under them, and on the West Bank the ground moves with moisture like everywhere else in this region. Sloping floors, doors that stop closing and cracks that reopen after being patched are all symptoms of the same thing, and levelling a floor without addressing what caused it buys a few years at most.
Plaster and lath is the second. Crews who only know drywall will recommend gutting it. Plaster that is sound and keyed to the lath is worth repairing, and it keeps the depth and the relationship with the original trim that makes these rooms worth being in.
Further out from the historic district, later suburban stock needs updating rather than structural repair, and the work looks much more like Kenner or Terrytown than like the Gretna historic district.
What You Get
What We Do in Gretna
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
The same process on every job in the New Orleans metro, whether it is one room or the whole house.
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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.
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Renovating in Gretna’s Historic District: Shotguns, Creole Cottages, and Pier and Beam
Gretna has one of the most intact historic cores on the West Bank. Walk the Gretna Historic District along Huey P. Long Avenue and you will see shotgun houses and Creole cottages dating back to the 1800s, most on pier and beam foundations rather than slabs. That raised construction is original to the house, and it is part of what makes these homes worth preserving instead of gutting and starting over. Big Easy Renovations treats that history as part of the plan, not an obstacle to it.
Pier and beam changes the renovation math. You get crawl space access for plumbing and electrical, a real advantage over a slab, but you also inherit whatever a century of settling, moisture, and past patch jobs left behind. Floor joists and sill plates on a home from that era need an honest look before anyone starts on kitchens, baths, or additions.
If your home sits inside the historic district boundary, exterior changes typically go through a local review process before permits are pulled. We plan for that step rather than treat it as a surprise partway through the project.
McDonoghville, Timberlane, and the Rest of Gretna
Not every Gretna neighborhood is historic. McDonoghville, one of the oldest settled areas in Jefferson Parish, has its own mix of older cottages and later infill. Timberlane and Bellemeade, further from the river, are newer subdivisions with mid-century and later construction on more conventional foundations.
What ties Gretna together is its closeness to the Mississippi River and the humidity that comes with it. Whether you are in a shotgun near Huey P. Long Avenue or a ranch home in Timberlane, moisture management belongs in the plan for any kitchen, bath, or addition project.
Neighbourhoods
Where We Work in Gretna
If your street is not listed, call 504-470-0455. We cover the whole area.
- Gretna Historic District
- McDonoghville
- Timberlane
- Baywood
- Bellemeade
Local Knowledge
Gretna Housing Stock
Renovating well in Gretna means knowing what you are walking into before demolition starts. Here is what we check first.
We work across the West Bank, so the approach is matched to the house rather than applied from a template.
- Historic districtShotguns, doubles and Victorian-era timber homes
- Pier and beamSettling, sloping floors and levelling before finishes
- Plaster and lathRepaired where sound rather than gutted by default
- Later suburban stockUpdating and finishes rather than structural repair
Ready For a Straight Number?
Tell us what you want done. We will come look at the house and put it in writing.
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
My floors slope. Is that serious?
It is worth understanding rather than ignoring. Often it is drainage moving the soil under the piers, which is fixable. We look at the cause before quoting the floor.
Do you work across the whole West Bank?
Yes, Gretna and the surrounding communities including Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero and Westwego.
Do you cover the West Bank?
Yes. Gretna and the surrounding West Bank communities are part of our regular Jefferson Parish coverage.
Do you work on shotgun houses in Gretna?
Yes, and they are among the most common houses we work on. Same construction as across the river, same set of things to check first.
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.
Do I need special approval to renovate a home in the Gretna Historic District?
Exterior work on a home inside the historic district boundary is typically subject to local design review before permitting. We build that step into the project timeline from the start so it does not hold up work later.
What should I expect from a pier and beam home in an older Gretna neighborhood like McDonoghville?
Expect us to inspect the joists, sill plates, and piers before we plan interior work. Pier and beam gives good access for plumbing and electrical, but a home from that era needs that structural check first. Call 504-470-0455 to schedule one.
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
Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and Tangipahoa parishes, and out to Baton Rouge.
- New Orleans
- Metairie
- Kenner
- 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 Gretna Project
Tell us what you want done in Gretna 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