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LA Demo and Restoration

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LA Demo and Restoration

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11 years of experience

General contractor specializing in custom home additions, remodeling and renovations. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Flood, fire, mold, remediation, demolition, and repair. Roofing. We are licensed and insured to protect your property and out staff. Family owned and based in Livingston, Ascension, and Baton Rouge

General contractor specializing in custom home additions, remodeling and renovations. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Flood, fire, mold, remediation, demolition, and repair. Roofing. We are licensed and insured to protect your property and out staff. Family owned and based in Livingston, Ascension, and Baton Rouge



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Under Construction by James

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Started June 2012 with over 10 years experience, James Scott introduced UCBJ (Under Construction by James) as one of Baton Rouge’s up and coming leaders in the residential and commercial construction services. With a crew of a just two, James Scott began scouring family, friends, and local businesses to promote his services. After many long hours, blood, sweat, and tears, James Scott began to capitalize on the need for competitive pricing and quality management in the community, thus improving the lives of the locals and educating them on the process of remodeling and fixing everyday misfortunes.

Started June 2012 with over 10 years experience, James Scott introduced UCBJ (Under Construction by James) as one of Baton Rouge’s up and coming leaders in the residential and commercial construction services. With a crew of a just two, James Scott began scouring family, friends, and local businesses to promote his services. After many long hours, blood, sweat, and tears, James Scott began to capitalize on the need for competitive pricing and quality management in the community, thus improving the lives of the locals and educating them on the process of remodeling and fixing everyday misfortunes.


We do all remodeling & new construction. Will work Saturday but not Sunday in order to attend Church with my family. Will provide 24 hour emergency services on Sundays.




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Action Construction of La LLC

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Action Construction of La LLC

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17 years of experience

Summer is right around the corner!!! Do you have a HONEY-TO-DO LIST a mile long? Does your kitchen look like it needs a face lift? Are you tired of your old flooring? Maybe your looking to add a addition on to you home. We can solve all your home renovation needs from painting, drywall, flooring, and carpentry!! Don't wait any longer ACT NOW with ACTION CONSTRUCTION!!!!!! **All work is warrantied and all estimates are at no cost to you**

Summer is right around the corner!!! Do you have a HONEY-TO-DO LIST a mile long? Does your kitchen look like it needs a face lift? Are you tired of your old flooring? Maybe your looking to add a addition on to you home. We can solve all your home renovation needs from painting, drywall, flooring, and carpentry!! Don't wait any longer ACT NOW with ACTION CONSTRUCTION!!!!!! **All work is warrantied and all estimates are at no cost to you**




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Drainage Plus Inc

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Drainage Plus Inc

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37 YEARS EXPERIENCE Engineered Drainage Systems And Foundation Waterproofing For Residential, Commercial, And Industrial Applications. Every drainage system we Install is backed by a three year ironclad warranty no questions asked

"I would give Drainage Plus 10 stars if I could! Troy was recommended to me by a very reputable civil engineer in this area and it is easy to see why- their work is excellent, their team is extremely hard working, and their prices are very fair and reasonable. Troy always responded quickly and courteously to all my questions and the whole team went above and beyond on my drainage project (they built retaining walls, installed drainage pipes and dug drainage ditches). I would highly recommend Drainage Plus to anyone in need of drainage solutions."

Sharon L on July 2023

37 YEARS EXPERIENCE Engineered Drainage Systems And Foundation Waterproofing For Residential, Commercial, And Industrial Applications. Every drainage system we Install is backed by a three year ironclad warranty no questions asked

"I would give Drainage Plus 10 stars if I could! Troy was recommended to me by a very reputable civil engineer in this area and it is easy to see why- their work is excellent, their team is extremely hard working, and their prices are very fair and reasonable. Troy always responded quickly and courteously to all my questions and the whole team went above and beyond on my drainage project (they built retaining walls, installed drainage pipes and dug drainage ditches). I would highly recommend Drainage Plus to anyone in need of drainage solutions."

Sharon L on July 2023

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Sandbags are the most common and efficient way to create a flood barrier at home. Some local authorities pass them around to homes before the risk of a flood. Otherwise, you can use flood-proof house materials, like burlap or woven plastic bags, to make sandbags and fill them with sand or cat litter. Make sure that when you stack them, they’re tightly laid on top of each other, creating the effect of a firm wall against accumulating water.

It is better to have a crawl space that is tailored to the outside temperature, your needs, and the season. For example, it is much better to have a vented space when it’s very hot outside and your AC bills are sky-high. Conversely, when the temperature drops and humidity rises, it is almost always better to have your vents shut and covered if possible.

External pressure on the basement wall can cause it to bow inward. Soil, heavy with water saturation, is commonly the main culprit. The soil exerts immense pressure on the wall, causing it to fail, at least partially. This is known as hydrostatic pressure—these situations can occur after rainfall or simply due to regular groundwater presence and may be temporary or more permanent.  

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Regularly inspect for leaks, repaint wood surfaces, and reinforce weak joints to prevent deterioration.

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