We build the homes, restorations and buildings New Orleans keeps. Fourteen years, more than two hundred projects, and two founders you work with from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.
01PlanDesign, permits, a written budget and a schedule, settled before work begins.
02BuildLicensed crews, city inspections at every stage, and the founders involved from start to finish.
03DeliverA final walkthrough, a clean site, and the keys in your hand.
Years building in New Orleans
14
Projects completed
200+
Google rating · 58 reviews
5.0
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My project started when promised and ended when scheduled.
Carol W. — verified review on Angi
Questions
Answered, plainly.
Are you licensed and insured in Louisiana?
Yes — DuCar Construction holds Louisiana residential license 883334 and commercial license 63084, and we carry full insurance on every project.
What areas do you serve?
Greater New Orleans and the Northshore: New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, the Westbank, Slidell, Mandeville, Covington and Madisonville. We’re licensed statewide in Louisiana and also licensed in Mississippi, where we have an active home build.
Do you give written estimates?
Always. Every project begins with a written scope, budget and timeline — full transparency before any work starts.
Do you work on hurricane or storm damage repairs?
We document visible damage — photos, measurements and a written scope — prepare a detailed construction estimate, and provide repair information to you and your insurer or adjuster as requested. DuCar does not adjust claims or interpret insurance coverage. Urgent roof cases go to the top of the list.
What does your warranty cover?
New construction is backed by Louisiana law: under the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act, every new home we build carries 1 year of coverage on workmanship and building standards, 2 years on plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and 5 years on major structural elements. Renovations and roofing come with our written workmanship warranty, spelled out in your contract — not in the fine print.
How long does a new build take?
A typical new construction runs about 5 to 6 months of build time. The overall timeline depends on a few factors outside the jobsite — mainly how fast city permits and Sewerage & Water Board approvals move, and how quickly your financing is ready. Once those are in place, we build on a written schedule with milestone updates at every stage.
Do you do new roofs and reroofs?
Yes — new roofs and complete reroofs, wind-rated for South Louisiana, including storm-damage replacements, with a written estimate you can share with your insurer. When it’s time for the whole roof, that’s us.
How do I choose a contractor I can trust?
Do your homework — it protects you. First, verify insurance by calling the contractor’s insurer directly to confirm the policy is real and active, and that they carry Builder’s Risk and Workers’ Compensation. Second, check the license number on the Louisiana State Licensing Board (LSLBC) website and confirm the name matches. Third, review their record there for any complaints, along with their public reviews. We welcome all of it — DuCar passes every one of these checks, and we’d rather you build with total confidence.
Do you build to flood / base flood elevation?
Yes. The exact requirement is set by the parish, not by one statewide number — several jurisdictions in Greater New Orleans require a margin above base flood elevation rather than the bare minimum. We pull the elevation certificate and build to whatever that specific jurisdiction requires. It is how the project passes inspection, and it protects your home and your flood-insurance position for the long run.
Do you build FORTIFIED™ roofs?
Yes — DuCar is a FORTIFIED Contractor, certified to build to the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ standard. In Louisiana a qualifying FORTIFIED designation may reduce the hurricane portion of your homeowners premium; actual savings depend on your property, zone, insurer and policy.
How do I get started?
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