Exterior Works
Siding, stucco, masonry, and James Hardie board — engineered for Gulf Coast weather and installed by a licensed Louisiana general contractor (#889646).
Free on-site estimate. No-pressure walkthrough. One-year workmanship warranty.
Exterior works is one of our core service categories — not a side offering. We treat the building envelope as a system and rebuild it the way a licensed general contractor should: siding, trim, flashing, sheathing, and the framing behind them, all coordinated under one accountable contract.
Best fit: homeowners planning a full or partial exterior renovation — re-skinning an elevation, replacing rotted trim and soffit on a 1960s ranch, restoring an exterior after termite or water damage, or refreshing the envelope before sale.
Not a best fit: single-panel patches, gutter-only work, or sub-$7,500 handyman repairs. If the project is purely storm-driven and insurance-tied, start there. If the failure is structural, start with structural repairs.
Between Gulf humidity, wind-driven rain, hurricane season, and the freeze-thaw cycles that have become more frequent across Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish, exterior cladding works harder here than almost anywhere in the country. Wood trim chalks and rots, vinyl warps off failing fasteners, and cheap caulk joints fail at three to five years. A well-built exterior envelope — properly flashed, properly fastened, and tied into the roof and openings — is the single best moisture defense your home has.
That is why we approach exterior renovation services as envelope work, not finish work. Behind every panel, we inspect sheathing, replace damaged framing, re-detail flashing at roof-to-wall transitions, and reset windows and penetrations to current best practice before the new cladding goes back on.
Faded paint and chalked vinyl are cosmetic. Soft fascia, sagging soffit, blistered trim, and stained sheathing usually point to hidden water or framing damage that needs a licensed contractor — not a painter.
Rotted soffit and fascia are almost always a downstream symptom — failed drip edge, undersized gutters, or roof flashing problems. We inspect the cause before quoting the cure.
Most siding-only crews legally cannot touch framing, headers, or sheathing they uncover. As a Louisiana general contractor (#889646), we can repair what is behind the wall — see licenses & insurance and our process.
Exterior envelope work often overlaps with other core services. We frequently pair exterior repair work with home additions (matching siding, trim, and soffit on a new bump-out), with storm-damage roof repair after wind events, and with structural repairs when rot or termite damage has reached the framing. Where the roof itself is at end of life, that envelope conversation usually includes shingle roof replacement services or metal roofing systems; where stair-step brick cracks or out-of-square openings show up during tear-off, it includes our licensed foundation repair services. Most of our exterior projects are in Metairie, New Orleans, and across Jefferson Parish.
From a single elevation refresh to a full house re-skin, our crews install every major exterior cladding system used in Southeast Louisiana — backed by manufacturer-aligned installation standards.
Durable, low-maintenance siding with dozens of profiles and colors. Insulated options improve energy efficiency and stand up to Louisiana humidity, heat, and storms.
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Engineered for the Gulf Coast — moisture-resistant, non-combustible, and impact-rated. The premium choice for homeowners who want the look of wood without the upkeep.
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The gold standard in fiber cement. Engineered for HardieZone 5 (the Gulf South), with HardiePlank lap, HardieShingle, and HardiePanel systems backed by a 30-year limited warranty.
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Traditional three-coat and modern EIFS stucco systems for new builds, additions, and full re-skins. Properly flashed and drained to handle Louisiana rainfall.
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Brick veneer, stone veneer, tuckpointing, and full masonry repairs. We restore historic facades and build new masonry walls that meet local code and architectural review.
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PVC and composite trim, vented and solid soffit, aluminum and Hardie fascia. The finishing details that make an exterior project look custom — and stay watertight for decades.
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A clear three-step process designed to remove guesswork and deliver an exterior you'll be proud of for decades.
On-site walkthrough of your home, measurements, substrate inspection, and an honest discussion of material options, timeline, and budget. You get a written, itemized estimate — no high-pressure sales.
Our W-2 crews handle tear-off, sheathing repair, housewrap, flashing, and the new cladding system. Daily JobTread photo updates keep you in the loop without climbing a ladder.
We walk every elevation with you, address any punch-list items on the spot, and leave the jobsite cleaner than we found it. Workmanship warranty paperwork is delivered before we hand over the keys.
Project Spotlight · Northline, Metairie
The existing fence and gate enclosure in Northline, Metairie had reached the end of its service life — moss-stained boards, rotted post bases, split trim at grade, and failed gate hardware leaving the utility wall exposed. Cajun Home Services tore out the failing assembly and rebuilt it with true-size cedar pickets and matched trim profiles to preserve the original architectural detail, installed new heavy-duty gate hardware with decorative strap hinges, and finished the new enclosure with paint to match the adjoining wall.
Project Spotlight · Gretna
This Gretna repeat customer hired Cajun Home Services for a full exterior refresh that touched nearly every visible surface: painted brick, hurricane-rated French windows and double patio doors, aluminum Bahama shutters at the rear, smooth-sand architectural panel installation, ProBead soffit work, shingle replacement, back porch roof replacement, shed door painting, and a rebuilt AC cage. The result is a sharper, more durable exterior with matched black accents and upgraded storm-ready openings.
Real photos from real Louisiana jobsites — siding, stucco, columns, and full re-skins across Greater New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, and Southeast Louisiana.
Siding Install — Metairie, LA
Siding & Window Install — Metairie, LA
Completed Siding & Windows — Metairie, LA
Tyvek Housewrap — Metairie, LA
Second-Story Addition — Aerial
Outbuilding Siding — Metairie, LA
Stucco & Tile Roof — Old Metairie
Siding Install — Destrehan, LA
Patio Siding — Destrehan, LA
Columns & Siding — Destrehan, LA
Shutter Replacement — Before — Destrehan, LA
Damaged Shutter Closeup — Destrehan, LA
Old Shutters Removed — Destrehan, LA
Demo & Wall Prep — Destrehan, LA
Hand-Painting New Shutters — Destrehan, LA
Fresh Paint Finish — Destrehan, LA
New Shutters Installed — Side Window
New Shutters — Front Porch — Destrehan, LA
Shutter Replacement Complete — Destrehan, LA
Project Complete — Destrehan, LA
Historic Exterior — New Orleans
Custom Coastal Exterior — Gulf Coast
Custom Home Exterior — Kenner, LA
Crew Finishing Exterior
Gable Siding from Scaffold
Scaffold-Set Siding Install
Framing Before Siding
New Construction Exterior Wall
Second-Story Addition — Complete
Tyvek Wrap — Second Story
Custom Brick Shed — Meraux, LA
Brick Masonry & Glass Block — Meraux, LA
Brick Side Elevation — Meraux, LA
Door Surround Brickwork — Meraux, LA
Corner Brick Coursing — Meraux, LA
Most siding-only companies can't legally repair the framing or sheathing they uncover during tear-off. As a licensed Louisiana general contractor, we can.
Full general contractor license — we can repair structural and framing issues uncovered behind your old siding.
Installation follows James Hardie HardieZone 5 best practices so your manufacturer warranty stays valid.
Twice-daily JobTread photo updates of every elevation — you see the work without leaving the office.
Metairie-based and owner-operated across Greater New Orleans. We're here for warranty calls long after the project is complete.
Tell us about your home — siding, stucco, masonry, or a full re-skin — and a project manager will follow up within one business day.
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Schedule a free on-site consultation. We'll measure, walk every elevation, and deliver a written estimate with no pressure to commit.