Bathroom Renovation
Full remodels, shower rebuilds and vanity swaps, with the waterproofing done properly before any tile goes on.
Metairie, Louisiana
Renovation Contractor
in Metairie
Metairie is the largest suburb in the metro, mostly post-war slab construction, with kitchens and bathrooms that have long outlived their design.
Serving Jefferson Parish
Renovation in Metairie
Metairie went up largely in the post-war decades and it shows in the housing stock. Slab-on-grade, closed-off plans, and original kitchens and bathrooms that are now decades past the point of replacement.
The most common job here is opening up a layout that was designed for a different way of living, and replacing kitchens and baths that have simply reached the end.
Being in Jefferson Parish on flat ground, drainage and roofing come up constantly alongside the interior work.
People in Metairie 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 Metairie
Metairie is the largest suburb in the metro and its housing tells one clear story: post-war, slab on grade, and planned around rooms that were meant to be separate.
Opening those plans up is the most common request we get here. The kitchen was walled off from the living space by design, and taking that wall out changes how the whole house functions. Whether it carries load is the first question and we answer it before you commit.
Original kitchens and bathrooms in this stock are typically decades past the point where a refresh makes sense. The cabinet boxes have absorbed sixty years of humidity and the plumbing behind the wall is often the real argument for doing the work now rather than later.
On flat Jefferson Parish ground, drainage and roofing come up alongside almost every interior job. Water sitting against a slab foundation causes different problems to water against pier and beam, but it causes problems either way.
Metairie is also one of the closest areas to our Magazine Street base, which makes scheduling and site visits straightforward.
What You Get
What We Do in Metairie
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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Recent Work
Renovating a Metairie Home: What the Slab Foundation Means for You
Most of Metairie was built out fast after World War II, and it shows in the construction. Drive through Green Acres, Metairie Heights, or Bonnabel Place and you will find block after block of brick ranch homes poured on a concrete slab. That is different from the raised, pier and beam construction you see closer to the river in New Orleans proper, and it changes how Big Easy Renovations plans a project. Slab foundations do not give you crawl space access, so plumbing and electrical work under the floor means cutting concrete, not crawling under joists.
Older pockets tell a different story. Old Metairie, along Metairie Road and back toward Bonnabel Place, has homes going back to the 1920s and 1930s that predate the postwar boom, some raised, some not. If your house sits in that stretch, we check the foundation type before we plan anything. A 1930s pier and beam cottage and a 1958 slab ranch two blocks apart need completely different approaches to a kitchen or bath remodel.
Add humidity to the mix. A concrete slab that has absorbed decades of Gulf Coast moisture can crack, settle, or trap water against interior walls. We check for that before we start, not after we find it mid-project.
Drainage and Storms in a Low, Flat Suburb
Metairie is bowl-shaped and low, and every longtime resident knows what a hard afternoon rain can do to the streets around Causeway Boulevard and the 17th Street Canal. That matters for renovation work, especially additions and any project that changes how water moves around your house. We look at grading and drainage before we touch a slab, not after.
Storm exposure is part of remodeling in Metairie too. Whether you are near Lakeside Shopping Center or further back off Airline Drive, wind and water are design considerations, not afterthoughts, on anything touching the roofline, siding, or exterior openings.
None of this is unique to Metairie, but it is not optional either. A remodeler who treats a Metairie renovation like a project anywhere else in the country is going to miss something the house needs.
Neighbourhoods
Where We Work in Metairie
If your street is not listed, call 504-470-0455. We cover the whole area.
- Old Metairie
- Bonnabel Place
- Fat City
- Green Acres
- Metairie Heights
- Metairie Lakefront
- Bissonet Plaza
Local Knowledge
Metairie Housing Stock
Renovating well in Metairie means knowing what you are walking into before demolition starts. Here is what we check first.
We work across the New Orleans metro, so the approach is matched to the house rather than applied from a template.
- Post-war slab homesThe dominant stock, with water intrusion outranking settling
- Closed-off layoutsPlans built for a different era, commonly opened up
- Original kitchens and bathsDecades past the point of replacement
- Flat groundDrainage and roofing recurring alongside interior work
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
Can you open up a closed-off Metairie plan?
Usually. The question is which walls carry load, and that gets established before you commit to a layout rather than after demolition starts.
Are you close to Metairie?
Yes. We are based on Magazine Street, so Metairie is one of the shortest runs we make.
Do you cover Metairie?
Yes. Metairie is part of our Jefferson Parish coverage and one of the closest areas to our Magazine Street base.
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.
My house in Old Metairie is older than most in the neighborhood. Does that change how you approach a remodel?
Yes. We start by identifying the foundation type and the era the home was built, not just the finishes you want. An older raised or pier and beam home near Metairie Road gets a different structural review than a postwar slab home in Green Acres or Metairie Heights.
Does Big Easy Renovations handle drainage or grading issues as part of a renovation in Metairie?
We factor drainage and grading into the plan for any project that changes your footprint or roofline, since Metairie’s low, flat terrain makes water movement a real concern. Call 504-470-0455 to talk through what your property needs.
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
- 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 Metairie Project
Tell us what you want done in Metairie 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