Most homes in Greater New Orleans and across South Louisiana need repair work at some point — sometimes after a storm, often just from time, water, and humidity. The question isn’t whether you’ll need a repair. It’s whether the one in front of you is a quick fix or a sign of something bigger.

We do licensed home repair across Greater New Orleans, the Northshore, Livingston Parish, and the Baton Rouge metro. Here’s how we help homeowners think about it.

Cosmetic vs. structural: how to tell

A useful rule of thumb: if the damage is on the surface, it’s usually cosmetic. If it changes how the house sits or holds together, treat it as structural until a professional says otherwise.

Signs that lean structural — worth a licensed contractor’s eyes:

  • Doors and windows that suddenly stick or won’t latch
  • Cracks that run diagonally from window and door corners, or that you can fit a coin into
  • Floors that slope, bounce, or feel soft
  • Rooflines that sag or dip
  • Repeated water intrusion in the same place

Cosmetic repairs — a patch of drywall, a section of trim, a few shingles — are lower stakes. But in South Louisiana, water damage hides structural problems more often than anywhere else, so “it’s just a stain” is worth a second look.

What we repair

We’re a licensed general contractor, not a single-trade shop, so we handle the full range and the work that crosses trades:

  • Structural — foundations, framing, sill plates, shear walls, load paths
  • Roof, water, and flood — roof repair and replacement, water-intrusion repair, post-flood tear-out through finish
  • Interior — drywall, plaster, trim, doors, and cabinetry repair, finished by our own shop
  • Exterior — siding, soffit and fascia, decks, docks, porches, and exterior trim in marine-grade materials

If an insurance claim is involved

Storm and water claims live or die on documentation. When a repair is tied to a claim, we provide what an adjuster actually uses — a clear scope, photographs, and staged progress records. Years of post-storm work taught us what carriers ask for, and we have it ready rather than scrambling for it later.

A word of caution that’s especially relevant here: after a big storm, out-of-town crews show up fast, take a deposit, and sometimes vanish. A Louisiana-licensed, insured contractor whose name is on the paperwork is a different proposition. You can verify any contractor’s license through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

When to call

If you’re seeing any of the structural signs above, or you’ve got water showing up where it shouldn’t, it’s worth a look before it grows. Call (985) 255-2435 or send us a note and tell us what you’re seeing and where you are.