Licensed New Construction
New Home Construction Built Right From the Beginning
Cajun Home Services is a licensed Louisiana general contractor (#889646) managing every phase — permitting, site prep, framing, trades coordination, and final inspections — so you have a single point of accountability from foundation to certificate of occupancy. Based in Metairie and building across Greater New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, with select projects in the Baton Rouge area.
Full-Service Residential Construction
Whether you're building a custom home on your own lot, constructing an investment property, adding a detached outbuilding, or replacing a storm-damaged structure entirely, Cajun Home Services provides the licensed oversight and professional coordination required for a compliant, well-executed build in Southeast Louisiana.
Our role is to manage the entire construction process on your behalf—securing permits through Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, or your local municipality, coordinating all trades, maintaining schedules, and ensuring every phase meets Louisiana building codes and wind-resistance standards. You get a single point of accountability from start to finish, not a rotating cast of uncoordinated subcontractors.
We've completed new construction projects ranging from custom residential homes and elevated builds to outbuildings, workshops, and carports across Metairie, New Orleans, Kenner, and Meraux, with select projects in the Baton Rouge area. Each project benefits from the same structured project management approach: dedicated oversight, twice-daily photo documentation, and full permit coordination.
All work is performed by licensed, insured, and documented crews, with scheduling systems designed to minimize delays and disruptions.
Request a Construction ConsultationWhat We Handle
- Site preparation and coordination
- Permit acquisition and inspection management
- Structural framing and building envelope
- Trade coordination across all phases
- Project oversight and scheduling
- Final inspections and certificate of occupancy
Who This Service Is For
Our new construction services are designed for clients who need professional oversight, licensed execution, and full regulatory compliance.
Homeowners
Planning to build a custom home on your own lot. You need a contractor who handles permits, coordinates trades, and manages the project professionally.
Investors
Building new residential properties for rental or resale. You require a licensed general contractor who can deliver compliant, insurable, and marketable construction.
Property Managers
Overseeing new builds or major rebuilds on behalf of owners. You need a contractor who understands inspections, reporting, and professional project delivery.
Construction Services That Work Together
New construction is just one part of what we do as a licensed general contractor. Cajun Home Services offers a full range of residential construction services for homeowners across Greater New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, which means we can handle projects that start small and grow, or homes that need work before, during, or after a new build.
If you're building a custom home, you'll also need roofing services designed for Louisiana's hurricane season. We install architectural shingles, metal roofing, tile, and FORTIFIED-certified systems that can lower your insurance premiums. Many of our new construction clients also add home additions later—a detached garage, a covered patio, or a guest suite—using the same licensed team that built the original structure.
Site preparation and foundation work sometimes reveal structural repairs that must be addressed before construction proceeds—unstable soils, previous termite damage, or drainage problems that could undermine the new foundation. We handle these issues in-house, so you're not hiring a separate company to fix what should have been caught early.
How We Work
New construction is a multi-phase process. Here's how we guide projects from concept to completion.
Consultation & Feasibility
We assess your site, discuss your goals, and determine project viability.
Planning, Engineering & Permits
Design development, structural engineering, and permit applications are handled on your behalf.
Construction & Coordination
We manage all trades, inspections, and project milestones from foundation to finish.
Completion & Final Inspections
Final walkthrough, inspection sign-offs, and handover of your completed home.
Service Areas
We provide new construction services throughout Greater New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. Our coverage includes Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, St. Charles Parish, and select regional markets.
Also offering roofing services, home additions, structural repairs, and our full residential construction services throughout Southeast Louisiana.
Building New in Southeast Louisiana
New construction in Louisiana requires navigating environmental, regulatory, and engineering challenges that don't exist in most other states. From expansive clay soils that shift with seasonal moisture changes to hurricane wind-load requirements, flood zone elevation mandates, and parish-specific permitting processes, every phase of a new build must account for conditions unique to the Gulf South.
Foundation design is one of the most critical decisions in Louisiana construction. Depending on your lot's soil report, a structural engineer may recommend slab-on-grade with post-tension cables, pier-and-beam construction, or raised elevated foundations in flood-prone areas. Cajun Home Services coordinates geotechnical testing, structural engineering, and foundation construction to ensure your home starts on solid ground—literally.
Wind resistance is equally important. Louisiana building codes require specific uplift ratings, hurricane strapping, and in many cases, impact-rated windows and doors. For homeowners interested in maximum storm protection, we offer FORTIFIED roof systems that meet IBHS certification standards—providing both structural protection and significant insurance savings.
Our project management approach treats new construction with the same structured oversight used on our whole-home renovations: dedicated project managers, twice-daily photo documentation, coordinated trade scheduling, and complete permit management. Whether you're building in Metairie, New Orleans, or the Baton Rouge area, you receive the same level of professional oversight and accountability.
New Construction Questions
Answers to common questions about building a new home in Louisiana.
New Construction Portfolio
See examples of our ground-up residential construction across Southeast Louisiana.
Architectural Plans - Meraux, LA
Shed Interior Framing - Meraux, LA
Shed OSB Sheathing - Meraux, LA
Rafter Installation - Meraux, LA
Wall Framing on Slab - Metairie, LA
Exterior Wall & Windows - Kenner, LA
Roof Truss Framing - Jefferson Parish, LA
Crew Interior Framing - Metairie, LA
Site Grading - Kenner, LA
Brick Shed Glass Block - Meraux, LA
Interior Framing & Tools - Meraux, LA
Early Framing Phase - Metairie, LA
Completed Outbuilding - Metairie, LA
Jobsite Truck & Trailer - Metairie, LA
Tyvek Wrap Addition - Metairie, LA
Crew on Roof - Kenner, LA
First Wall Framing - Meraux, LA
OSB & Rafter Framing - Meraux, LA
Siding Over House Wrap - Metairie, LA
Completed Shed - Metairie, LA
Finished Outbuilding - Metairie, LA
Custom Shed Alternate - Metairie, LA
Shed Interior & AC - Meraux, LA
Backyard Structure Framing - Kenner, LA
Patio Cover & Fence - Kenner, LA
Hardie Plank Siding - Metairie, LA
Second Floor Addition - Metairie, LA
Second Floor Addition Front - Metairie, LA
Addition Street View - Metairie, LA
Hardie Plank Crew - Metairie, LA
Supply Run - Sod Pallets for Landscaping
Carport, Fence & Lattice AC Cover
Custom Shed Build - Metairie, LA
Shed Framing - Pier Block Foundation
Bobcat Grading - Backyard Site Prep
Front Yard Grading - Metairie
Site Prep - Dirt Staging, Metairie
Shed House Wrap & Windows - Metairie, LA
Sidewalk Demo - River Ridge, LA
Site Prep & Forming - River Ridge, LA
Commercial Sidewalk Pour - River Ridge, LA
Curved Concrete Walkway - River Ridge, LA
Completed Walkway - River Ridge, LA
Explore Our Other Services
Home Additions
Expand your home with seamlessly integrated room additions.
Learn MoreRoofing
Complete roof replacement, repair, and FORTIFIED certification.
Learn MoreWhole-Home Remodeling
Full home renovations coordinating all trades and permits.
Learn MoreStructural Repairs
Foundation, termite, and water damage repair.
Learn MoreKitchen Remodeling
Custom kitchen renovations with quality finishes.
Learn MoreStorm Damage Repairs
Emergency response and full restoration after hurricanes.
Learn MoreWe serve homeowners across Southeast Louisiana
Ready to Build?
If you're planning a ground-up residential construction project in Louisiana, we're here to help. Request a consultation to discuss your site, your goals, and how we can manage the build on your behalf.