General Contractor in Metairie, LA

Your Metairie General Contractor

Looking for a general contractor in Metairie, LA? Cajun Home Services provides comprehensive residential construction services throughout Jefferson Parish. From the stately estates of Old Metairie near Metairie Road to the post-war ranches along Veterans Boulevard, we understand the unique construction needs of Metairie's diverse housing stock.

As a licensed Louisiana contractor (#889646), we're authorized to perform residential construction work including roofing, remodeling, home additions, and new construction. Our team carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance, protecting you from liability during your project.

We're not just licensed to work in Metairie—we're based here. That means we know the local permitting process, understand drainage considerations near the 17th Street Canal, and have established relationships with Jefferson Parish building officials. When you hire Cajun Home Services, you're hiring your neighbors.

Metairie's Housing Stock

Metairie's housing tells the story of Jefferson Parish's growth. You'll find elegant Tudor and Colonial revival homes in the Bonnabel Place area, sprawling brick ranches in East Jefferson, and newer construction toward Kenner. Each architectural style presents unique construction challenges:

• Old Metairie: Historic homes often featuring slate or tile roofs, plaster walls, and original hardwood that require specialized renovation techniques
• Mid-Century Ranches: Post-war construction with pier-and-beam foundations, original electrical panels, and aging roof systems
• Bucktown Area: Waterfront properties with elevated construction and marine-grade material requirements
• East Jefferson: 1970s-80s construction with slab foundations and opportunities for kitchen/bath modernization

FORTIFIED Roofs & Roof Repair in Metairie, LA

We install FORTIFIED roofs in Metairie and handle everything from minor roof repair in Metairie, LA to full hurricane-rated replacements. Every roof we install in Jefferson Parish is permitted, inspected, and eligible — when built to spec — for the IBHS FORTIFIED certification that can unlock Louisiana wind/hail insurance discounts and the state's $10,000 FORTIFIED Roof grant. Learn more about FORTIFIED roofing.

Beyond roofing, Metairie homeowners hire us for full residential construction work. That includes licensed roofing contractor services for shingle, metal, and flat systems, kitchen remodeling in Old Metairie and East Jefferson ranch homes, home additions for growing families, and structural repairs for foundation, termite, and water damage common to slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam construction across Jefferson Parish.

Construction Challenges in Metairie

Living in Metairie means dealing with our subtropical climate—high humidity that challenges roofing and siding, and the occasional storm that tests every structure. Our team understands these Louisiana-specific challenges:

• Hurricane-rated roofing systems that meet current wind load requirements
• Moisture management and proper ventilation to prevent rot and mold
• Foundation considerations for the area's clay-rich soils
• Energy efficiency upgrades that reduce cooling costs in our hot summers

What Sets Us Apart in Jefferson Parish

Unlike storm-chasers who appear after hurricanes and disappear with your deposit, Cajun Home Services is a permanent member of the Metairie business community. Our four non-negotiable commitments to every customer:

1. We honor our schedules — When we commit to a start date, we show up
2. Same-day communication — We return calls the same day
3. We finish what we start — No abandoned projects or endless delays
4. We make it right — If there's an issue, we address it immediately

Popular Construction Services in Metairie

Metairie homeowners call us for a wide range of projects, from roof replacements after hurricane season to full interior renovations and second-story additions. Our residential construction services cover everything a homeowner needs under one licensed contract, so you don't have to coordinate multiple contractors yourself.

Roofing contractor services are one of our most requested offerings in Jefferson Parish, especially for homes with aging shingle systems or storm damage. We install architectural shingle roofing, tile, slate, and standing seam metal roofing systems, and we are one of the few local contractors certified for FORTIFIED roof systems. After named storms, our storm-damage roof repair team handles inspections, adjuster documentation, and full replacements end-to-end.

If you're considering interior upgrades, our kitchen remodeling team handles layout reconfigurations, custom cabinetry, and countertop installation. For families who need more space without moving, we build home additions ranging from master bedroom suites to second-story expansions.

We also handle bathroom remodeling in Metairie, from walk-in shower conversions to full master suite renovations. On the outside of the house, our exterior renovation services cover siding, trim, soffit, and fascia work, James Hardie installation, and exterior carpentry repairs after rot or water damage — common on Old Metairie and East Jefferson homes built before the 1990s. For landlords and agents prepping a Metairie rental or listing between tenants, our make-ready services handle paint, flooring, punch-list repairs, and code corrections on a tight turnover timeline.

We also provide structural repairs for foundation settling, termite damage, and water intrusion—common issues in older Metairie homes with pier-and-beam foundations or clay soil conditions. Sticking doors, sloped floors, or stair-step cracks in brick veneer usually trace back to soil movement, which is why our licensed foundation repair services start with a documented elevation survey before any piers are quoted. Every project starts with a free consultation and a clear, written estimate.