Premier Full House Remodeler in Metairie, LA
After 11 years of opening up cramped floor plans and rewiring aged electrical panels, CMC’s Contracting knows what it takes to overhaul a house in Metairie. We turn closed-off, dated buildings into solid, open spaces where families can actually stretch out. Whether your property needs beam installations from subfloor to roof or hasn't seen a update since the 1970s, we manage the entire job under one roof.
- Licensed & insured in Louisiana
- 11+ years on local homes
- Permits handled for you
- Free written estimates
What Goes Into a Complete Whole-Home Remodel
Taking on an entire house means treating every room as part of a single plan. Instead of patching one space this spring and dealing with a hallway next year, a whole-house overhaul fixes layout issues, updates hidden utilities, and ties your living area together. Around here, complete remodels are popular for updating mid-century ranches or raised cottages, adding living space for growing families, and repairing subfloor framing damaged by humidity. Working with a single contractor keeps the schedule moving without the head-ache of juggling five independent subs.
Opening Up and Reworking the Floor Plan
Older homes in Jefferson Parish often feel boxed in, with tiny dining areas and closed kitchens. We remove non-load-bearing walls, engineer steel or LVL support beams to handle ceiling loads, and create open floor plans that let natural light cross the building. If you want to turn a spare bedroom into an office or connect your kitchen to the main living area, our framing crew gets it done safely.
Kitchens and Baths Built Around How You Live
Kitchens and bathrooms take the hardest wear in any home. During a full remodel, we coordinate custom cabinets, stone countertops, new plumbing fixtures, and waterproof tile or vinyl plank flooring across every bath and kitchen. Updating these spaces simultaneously ensures tile lines match, cabinet finishes align, and plumbing layouts make sense across primary suites and guest spaces.
Replacing What’s Behind the Walls
Cosmetic updates don't mean much if pipes leak behind fresh sheetrock or your breaker panel trips every time the microwave runs. We pull out old galvanized iron plumbing, upgrade main electrical panels to handle modern appliance loads, and repair sagging HVAC ductwork. Updating mechanical systems while walls are stripped back is the smartest way to meet parish codes and avoid expensive repairs later.
Fortifying the Exterior
South Louisiana moisture, wind, and summer sun beat up a building fast. Exterior updates go hand-in-hand with interior renovations. We strip rotting timber or aged aluminum siding and install durable fiber cement or vinyl, hang weather-sealed windows, replace drafty doors, and build custom back porches or decks. A strong exterior protects everything built inside.
Why Tackle the Whole House at Once?
Knocking out a full renovation in a single phase takes planning, but it beats living in a perpetual construction zone for five years. Fixing structural framing, plumbing, and electrical lines all at once stops hidden leaks before they damage new finishes. It also lets us insulate properly from roof to subfloor, which helps drop power bills when summer heat sits over Lake Pontchartrain. Doing everything together also means trim, doors, and paint match perfectly throughout the house.
What Working With CMC’s Contracting Looks Like
We keep crews on site, maintain clean work zones, and give straight answers about timelines and materials. No disappearing acts midway through framing.
11 Years in the Area
Deep understanding of local construction details - from raised foundations and shifting clay soils to parish framing codes.
Single Point of Contact
You deal directly with us for design plans, parish permits, sub-contractors, and daily progress.
Solid Workmanship
We build with materials engineered to handle heavy moisture, coastal weather, and daily family use.
Clear Warranties
We stand behind structural alterations and finish work so you know the job was completed right.
From Initial Plans to Handing Over the Keys
Big projects run smoothly when everyone knows what comes next. Here is how we manage a full house transformation from start to finish:
First Walkthrough & Planning
We meet at your property, inspect current framing and utilities, listen to your goals, and outline realistic layout options.
Design & Permits
Once plans and material choices are set, we submit drawings and pull all necessary building permits with Jefferson Parish.
Demolition & Construction
Crews open up walls, run rough plumbing and wiring, frame new rooms, hang drywall, and set cabinets, trim, and flooring.
Punch List & Hand-Off
We walk every room together, test fixtures, finish detail work, and clean up before handing back your keys.
Recent Local Projects
Explore our portfolio of completed full house remodeling projects throughout Metairie and surrounding communities. From modernizing traditional ranch homes to restoring classic local cottages, our craftsmanship speaks for itself.
What Homeowners Have to Say
Our dedication to quality craftsmanship and honest communication has earned us the trust of local families. Read firsthand experiences from homeowners who trusted CMC's Contracting with their full home renovations.
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Questions We Get Asked Often
How long does a project like this usually take?
Most complete house remodels take three to six months. Timeline depends on whether we move load-bearing walls, wait on custom cabinet builds, or repair rot underneath subfloors. Larger houses or extensive layout changes lean closer to six months. We provide a clear schedule before demo starts and keep you posted if weather or material delivery shifts dates.
Will we have to move out while work is happening?
In almost every case, yes. When we tear down sheetrock, shut off water to rerun main supply lines, and upgrade electric service, living inside is noisy, dusty, and unsafe. Relocating temporarily lets our crews work faster and finishes the build weeks sooner than trying to section off rooms around an occupied house.
What parts of the area do you cover?
Our team works across Metairie and neighboring parts of Jefferson Parish. Whether your property is near Old Metairie, out toward Kenner, or close to the lakefront, we bring our crew directly to you. We know local housing stock well and come prepared for structural quirks common to houses built here over the last 70 years.
How do heavy rains and humidity change the way you build?
High humidity and heavy downpours mean siding sealing and insulation cannot be rushed. We use house wrap under siding, flashing around window rough openings, and pressure-treated lumber wherever wood meets concrete foundation footings. Inside, correct HVAC duct sizing and vapor barriers keep humid air from degrading drywall and wood trim.
Do you handle all the Jefferson Parish building permits?
Yes. Major renovations involving wall removal, electrical panel work, or plumbing re-routes require permits from the Jefferson Parish Department of Building Permits. We prepare documentation, submit drawings, coordinate parish inspection visits, and verify all completed work meets current local building standards.
Will a remodel help bring down high summer power bills?
It usually makes a noticeable difference. Older homes in the parish often have thin ceiling insulation, original single-pane windows, and leaky ductwork in the attic. Installing modern spray foam or blow-in insulation, double-pane glass, and sealed ductwork keeps cold air inside and lowers air conditioning demands during August heat spikes.
What happens when we want to take out load-bearing walls?
We work with a structural engineer to calculate ceiling and roof loads before touching structural studs. Temporary support walls hold the structure safe while we set engineered timber or steel beams flush inside the ceiling frame. Once secured, temporary supports come down, leaving an open floor plan backed by verified structural calculations.
What drives the overall cost of a whole-home job?
Overall square footage is a major factor, but structural changes and material selections drive numbers quickly. Cutting concrete slabs to relocate plumbing or upgrading old 100-amp electrical panels adds labor behind the scenes. Custom cabinetry, natural stone counters, and detailed tile work also adjust final totals. We provide itemized quotes before demo begins so every cost is clear.
Ready to Talk About Your Home?
If you have a house that needs updating, let's walk through it together. CMC's Contracting turns major renovation ideas into straightforward construction plans. Call us at 504-329-0791 or send a note to cmcservices.nola@gmail.com to set up your consultation.
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Where You’ll Find Us
CMC's Contracting works with homeowners across Metairie and surrounding Jefferson Parish neighborhoods. Reach out today to discuss your home renovation plans.