Expert Home Remodeling in New Orleans, LA
CMC's Contracting brings over 11 years of local residential craftsmanship to every project. We transform houses into tailored, resilient living spaces that match your lifestyle and respect authentic Crescent City architecture.
- Licensed & insured in Louisiana
- 11+ years on local homes
- Permits handled for you
- Free written estimates
Building for the Way New Orleans Actually Lives
Fixing up a home down here isn't like working anywhere else. Between shifting subsoils, heavy humidity, and strict rules in historic neighborhoods, a standard remodeler's playbook usually falls short. Over the last 11 years, CMC's Contracting has tackled everything from sagging floor joists in historic shotguns to modern kitchen refits in Lakeview. We build with heavy-duty waterproofing, proper moisture mitigation, and framing methods designed to survive local rain and heat.
Taking on a major overhaul takes real planning and good craft. You want rooms that fit your routine without throwing away original moldings, heart pine, or ceiling height. That balance takes time, patience, and a contractor who actually knows local framing styles and historic district paperwork.
What We Do
Every house needs something a bit different. Some clients just need a galley kitchen opened up, while others buy a shell that needs a full structural reset. Here is a breakdown of how we help.
Interior Layouts & Surface Upgrades
Shifting non-load-bearing walls, replacing soft drywall, or hanging fresh trim changes how a home feels immediately. If your layout feels chopped up or dark, pulling back a wall or shifting a doorway helps natural light reach deeper into the house. We lay down durable flooring, handle plaster repair, rebuild casings, and wire in lighting that brightens up long halls.
Whole-House Overhauls
When a home needs help from top to bottom, gutting back to the studs is often the cleanest path forward. A full restoration lets us swap out old wiring, run new plumbing lines, level sagging subfloors, and fix past repair mistakes. We coordinate subcontractors, order materials early to avoid port delays, and keep the timeline steady so you can get back into your space.
Kitchens
The kitchen gets more daily abuse than almost any other room. Between wet counters, high foot traffic, and heat from cooking, standard off-the-shelf materials quickly fail. We build custom cabinetry that fits non-standard dimensions, set stone or quartz counters, and lay down tile or sealed wood that handles spilled water. Layout adjustments focus on working triangles and prep space so two people can cook without bumping elbows.
Bathrooms
In South Louisiana, water control is everything in a bathroom. A bad shower pan or cheap backer board means rot within three years. We install waterproof membrane systems under every tile floor and custom shower stall. From floating vanities to curbless tile showers and high-volume exhaust fans that tackle summer mugginess, we make sure the space looks sharp and stays completely dry beneath the surface.
Bedrooms & Primary Suites
Turning an extra bedroom into a primary suite often requires taking space from an adjacent closet or hall. We handle master bedroom expansions, walk-in closet builds, soundproof insulation between interior walls, and custom trim work. Proper lighting and quiet ceiling fans make these rooms comfortable year-round.
Room Additions
Running out of footprint on a small lot is common around here. When you need extra space for a growing family or an in-law suite, adding onto the back or extending a second story is often better than moving. We pour reinforced footings, frame out walls to tie directly into existing rooflines, and match exterior siding or brick so the addition looks like it was built with the original house.
What Working With Us Looks Like
Finding a reliable general contractor shouldn't feel like a gamble. CMC's Contracting stays focused on clear site organization and honest updates from day one.
Deep Local Knowledge
We understand how local soils shift, how high humidity affects wet lumber, and how to work alongside local code inspectors.
11 Years on the Job
Over a decade in the trades means we've seen almost every weird framing decision or hidden leak past builders left behind.
Tailored Workplans
No two homes on the block are built identically. We adjust structural plans and finish choices to fit your actual house.
Quality Trade Partners
Plumbers, electricians, and finish carpenters on our job sites use proper materials and stick to proven installation steps.
How the Project Moves Along
Surprises belong in movies, not during a residential build. Staying on schedule requires a simple, reliable routine from start to finish.
First Meeting on Site
We walk your house, take physical measurements, examine load-bearing walls, and talk through what you want to accomplish.
Scoping and Materials
You get a line-item estimate covering labor, rough construction supplies, finish choices, and realistic lead times.
Active Construction
Demo starts, followed by mechanical rough-ins, framing adjustments, drywall, tile, and trim work. We keep dirt contained with dust plastic and clean up daily.
Detailed Walkthrough
Before final payment, we go room by room with a punch list to ensure every cabinet door aligns and every paint edge is clean.
Recent Work
Projects Around Town
Take a look at some of our recent residential projects. From custom kitchen islands to full historical restorations, these photos show how we resolve tricky layouts and deliver solid framing and tile work.
Word on the Street
Feedback from Local Homeowners
Good contractor reputations are earned on job sites, not in brochures. Read what local property owners say about our communication, cleanliness, and finishing quality.
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Questions People Ask Us
Which areas do you travel to?
CMC's Contracting works right across the city and surrounding parishes. We regularly take on projects in Uptown, the Garden District, Mid-City, Lakeview, Algiers, and nearby pockets. If your home sits in Orleans or Jefferson Parish, our crews can easily reach your job site. We bring all our equipment, tools, and project management directly to your driveway.
How long will construction take?
Length depends heavily on scope and material lead times. A straightforward bathroom or kitchen update often takes three to six weeks once materials arrive on site. Full-house guts or custom ground-up additions can take anywhere from three to six months. We give you a clear schedule before demo day and notify you right away if a custom order or severe storm pushes a date out.
How do estimates and pricing work?
We write itemized estimates so you can see where every dollar goes - framing, plumbing, tile work, permits, and finishing hardware. Because older houses frequently hide knob-and-tube wiring, rotten joists, or termites behind plaster walls, we outline contingency buffers early. You won't get hit with unexpected markups without a clear discussion and your sign-off first.
Can you match original historic details?
Yes. Preserving original cypress trim, historic casing profiles, pocket doors, and original heart pine flooring is a huge part of working down here. We salvage original materials whenever possible, source historic-profile moldings, and build custom casings to mirror what was put in a hundred years ago.
What about HDLC rules and city permits?
Navigating the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) and City Hall permitting can feel like a headache. We handle all submittals, submit architectural drawings, and schedule city inspections. Having dealt with local permitting for over 11 years, we know how to meet strict historic guidelines without stalling work.
How do you keep moisture out during construction?
Rain storms pop up quickly here. Whenever rooflines or exterior walls are open, we seal exposed structure with commercial tarps and weather-barrier wraps. Indoors, we run heavy-duty dehumidifiers, set up dust protection, and seal work areas so moisture and drywall dust don't migrate into living spaces.
What happens after the last walkthrough?
We do not pack up tools and disappear. After the final walkthrough, we hand over care details for your new tile seals, hardwood finishes, or custom cabinet hardware. If a cabinet latch needs adjusting or a seam needs caulk touching up after the house settles through a season change, you just call us back.
Can we stay in the house while you work?
For smaller jobs like a single bathroom, closet extension, or bedroom redesign, staying in the house is usually no problem. We seal off doorway gaps and keep water and power running to the rest of the home. For full-house guts where wiring, main plumbing stacks, or flooring are torn up, moving out temporarily keeps your family safer and helps us complete the project much faster.
Ready to Talk About Your Project?
If you're planning a project and want honest feedback on costs and timelines, reach out today. We can review your ideas, check out your floor plan, and put together a clear estimate. Give us a call at 504-329-0791 or send an email to cmcservices.nola@gmail.com to get started.
Site Visits & Written Estimates
Call, email or send the form and we will set up a time to walk through your home.
Where to Find Us
We handle residential construction across the metro area. Check our map location below to see our primary service footprint.