New Orleans General Contractor · Metairie — EST. 2012
Building Homes. Building Equity. Building Legacy.
Custom residential, commercial, roofing and investment construction — over two hundred projects across Greater New Orleans, every one of them signed, licensed and warrantied.
DuCar Construction is a family-run, fully licensed Louisiana builder. From first drawing to final walkthrough, we put everything in writing — the budget, the schedule, the warranty — and then we build it right.
Four disciplines. One signature.
Residential Construction
New builds and whole-home renovations, engineered to modern code and hurricane-rated standards — finished to the detail, backed by a builder warranty. Every new build is raised to base flood elevation, as Louisiana requires.
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Commercial Construction
Build-outs, fit-outs and ground-up commercial work — delivered on a written budget and a written timeline, with updates at every milestone. Experienced with historic work in the French Quarter — we know how to work with the Vieux Carré Commission and pull the permits it requires.
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Roofing
New roofs and reroofs, built for South Louisiana weather — the entire roof, wind-rated and done right the first time. We’re certified to build FORTIFIED™ roofs, the hurricane-resistance standard that can lower your insurance.
Storm damage? We document it professionally and coordinate directly with your insurance adjuster.
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Investment Properties
Turn-key duplexes engineered for cash flow — we find the lot, we build it, you get the keys. Our specialty, with its own dedicated practice at Investment Property Builders.
Visit the Sister SiteLong-term wealth, built in New Orleans real estate.
As a duplex builder in New Orleans, we build turn-key investment properties from zero: we help you find the lot, design the duplex, connect you with the right financing (local banks, FHA from 3.5% down, VA $0 down, even DSCR loans for investors) — we match every client to the lender that fits their needs, and build it to hurricane-rated code. You get the keys to a cash-flowing property — with built-in equity from day one.
Duplex, triplex or fourplex — small multifamily, built to rent. Perfect for investors and for first-time buyers ready to try house hacking: live in one side, rent the other, and let the rental income build passive income, forced equity, appreciation and generational wealth. We even guide you on lease-up and property management.
Turn-key, from zero
We find the lot, we design, we build, we hand you the keys — one team, start to finish.
Built-in equity
Building new typically costs less than the finished appraisal — that difference can become built-in equity.
Income for retirement
Live in one unit and let the other help pay your mortgage — or rent both and let the property fund your future.
Estimate only — 30-yr fixed at 7%, with Louisiana property taxes and wind + flood insurance approximated. For real numbers on a real deal, talk to us.
See a real deal — real numbers
A recent duplex we built — 3 bed / 2 bath on each side:
Forced equity depends on closing costs. These are real numbers from a real build — not a marketing estimate. Results vary by lot, financing, appraisal, insurance and market conditions.
Invest with knowledge, not with luck.
Free, straight-talk videos from CJ — how to invest, where to invest, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost real money.
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Everything in writing. Built with discipline. Backed by warranty.
No surprises is not a slogan — it’s how we’ve kept an A+ rating and a five-star reputation for over a decade.
Start the ConversationA portfolio of proof.
Real projects, photographed as built — across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and beyond.
From first call to final walkthrough.
Consultation
We listen — goals, budget, timeline. Complimentary, and without obligation.
Proposal
A written scope, budget and schedule — before we lift a hammer.
Construction
Licensed crews and milestone updates at every stage of the build.
The Keys
A final walkthrough together — and a warranty that stands behind it all.
Meet the builders.
CJ Carr
Helps clients understand the real numbers behind every deal — before they sign anything.
Angel Duran
14+ years building in New Orleans. 200+ projects, one standard: done right.
The reputation, on record.
All the members of the DuCar Construction team were great, especially Angel and CJ. Knowledgeable, professional, flexible, and even on time!
The craftsmanship is impeccable and home inspectors tout their work — leaving home buyers impressed and satisfied with their purchase.
My project started when promised and ended when scheduled. It was the most smooth renovation I have ever done.
Everything they’ve done is fantastic. They’re honest, always backing up their work and their word. CJ and Angel are really good guys.
The team at DuCar is phenomenal. They provide quality work for a good price, and their customer service is superb. Great communication throughout the process.
They did an excellent job and were on time, very courteous and did not leave a mess during the whole process. Would definitely recommend DuCar.
Answered, plainly.
Are you licensed and insured in Louisiana?
What areas do you serve?
Do you give written estimates?
Do you build investment properties?
Can I live in one side of a duplex and rent the other?
Do you help with hurricane or storm insurance claims?
What does your warranty cover?
How long does a new build take?
Do you do new roofs and reroofs?
How do I choose a contractor I can trust?
Do you build to flood / base flood elevation?
Do you build FORTIFIED™ roofs?
How do I get started?
Let’s discuss your project.
Choose a time that suits you — or call us directly. We answer. Contestamos.
Free 20-minute call · No obligation — walk away with a straight answer, a ballpark budget, and a FORTIFIED insurance-savings check.
Metairie, LA 70005
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