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Current Projects

 ( updated 6/21/10 )

(Some jobs may not be listed, such as small handyman projects)

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Aurora Ave. in Old Metairie:  This older small home needs some TLC and more room. Termite damage repairs, sill replacement, pier repairs, new siding, new roof, new paint, interior renovations, and a rear addition ---- I guess that sums it up. Project Update: This project is scheduled to start the second week of July.

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Audubon St. off St. Charles:  A repeat client has just purchased this home to give them more room for their growing family. This project will consist of termite damage repairs, interior main floor renovations, and a staircase leading to a future attic build-out. Project Update: This project is scheduled to start around June 23rd.

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Esplanade Ave. in the Quarter:  This huge historical house on Esplanade needs some serious TLC. Both 1st and 2nd story balcony's will get rotten wood replaced/repaired on the columns, handrails, and steps. The entire front of the house will be painted. Project Update: The upper balcony is just about complete, with rotten wood repairs and painting. The lower porch has received some prep and painting, but due to extensive termite damage discovered, three of the columns had to be completely replaced. The columns were constructed by PCS carpenter "Walter Godfrey" at our shop in Gretna. Walter is currently working on rebuilding the historic handrails.

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Historical Old-Gretna:  This clients home was threatened to be demolished by the Parish. PCS has achieved getting the ruling overturned by supplying a "Fair Market Value" report, elevation certificate, and updated survey, all to show that this historical landmark is well worth restoration. A complete historical restoration will bring this old shotgun "barge-board" structure back to life.  Project Update: Plumbing and electrical rough-ins are complete, central HVAC installed, old wood windows repaired/refurbished, rotten wood repaired/replaced, insulation blown-in, drywall hung, gutters repaired, porches re-built, and the exterior is receiving it's final coat of paint. A screen side porch is being constructed as an "Extra Work Order" along with iron handrails on the front porch. This project should be substantially complete by the end of June.

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N. Galvez St. in New Orleans: This client has been planning this kitchen remodel for a year and the time has finally come to start. Out with the old and in with the new; New cabinets, counter tops, flooring, and plumbing/electrical fixtures. We are also closing in the back porch to create a larger kitchen with a breakfast area. The existing laundry room will be reconfigured, also adding additional room to the kitchen. Beautiful French doors will be installed and a small deck with stairs leading to the backyard. Project Update: Demo is complete along with framing. Plumbing and electrical rough-in has been started and should be complete by June 23rd. Drywall installation is scheduled to start on June 28th. This project is within budget and on schedule.

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Ave. "J" in the Marrero:  Two complete bathroom gut and remodels. New fixtures, tubs, flooring, and paint, along with some wall reconfigurations to enlarge the bathrooms.  Project Update: Demo is complete, framing complete, drywall hung, new tubs installed, tilework complete, and texturing/painting has begun. This job is on schedule and should be complete by the end of June.

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Carol Sue Ave. in Terrytown:  A house fire project. Everything inside will be new with complete gut, remediation, and restoration. Complete re-wiring of electrical, new HVAC ductwork, new insulation, new plumbing/electrical fixtures, new drywall, new cabinets, new doors/windows, new trim/millowork, new flooring, new roof, new gutters, soffit/fascia repairs, and new paint.  Project Update: The roof and gutters have been replaced, exterior soffit/fascia repairs done, exterior trim painting started, new windows installed, remediation complete, electrical and plumbing rough-in's complete, framing repairs complete, insulation installed, and drywall is installed/taped/floated/& textured.

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Jefferson Hgts. in Metairie:  A repeat client who has also become a great friend. Rotted sills and floor joists will be replaced and repaired under the front load-bearing wall of this home. Great to be back working for you Don and Nancy! This job is still pending scheduling.

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