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Budget Realty, Inc.
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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Budget Realty, Inc., is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! BUDGET \nRealty Inc, has been licensed since 1975., 49 years of experience. Built Bayou DesFamilles, Phase4 1,60 homes,Horizon Estates on Ames \nBlvd.,. Marrero, 20 homes, Nottingham Extension in Marrero,51 homes,Nottingman Plantation 50 homes,Chauvin Trace, Ames Blvd./, 20 homes, King Henry Court, 21 homes,numerous scattered sites, over 600 homes built on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, Developed 100 LOT Bald Eagle Estates, total homes built over 1000. Thirty Commercial warehouses built in Kenner.Apartment renovation in Metairie.CALL US

1524 westbrook
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Response rate88%
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Hometown National
5.0(
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We experienced a pungent smell in our washroom and had a technician perform a humidity and leak assessment. He discovered nothing. I reached out to Hometown Restoration and the very next day, Samuel appeared. He said he could perform air, dampness, as well as another complete testing for $300. I understood. Once the team arrived at our house, Samuel told us there's no need to spend extra money. Hometown Restoration's principles and honesty are unparalleled. I can't say enough good things about this company. Hometown Restoration's customer experience is outstanding! Thank you very much!"
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Grasso Construction LLC
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Marcio was very professional, I cannot recommend enough. It feels so good to know you have someone who stands behind their work and gives a fair price. We have completely renovated our home, and the roof was by far the least stressful part. My husband and I cannot recommend Grasso Construction more and will definitely be reaching out to work with them in the future."
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Home Revive Renovations & Remodel
5.0(
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

When it comes to Renovations, Homebuilding, Patio Enclosures, and Remodeling, there is no project too small or too big for us. Our team has experience since the early 2000's in the field for both residental and commercial. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, carpentry, drywall, and so much more! We also install flooring of any material and roofing repairs or replacements. Every project is tailored to the client's needs and vision. What makes us stand out is our affordable prices and quality work the customer will be more than satisfied with. We guarantee that your project will be in the rights hands if you hire us! \n

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Mac Bros Co.
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Working with Dan was an absolute pleasure. His work is top notch, he is prompt, professional, honest, and just an all around great guy. I received quotes from several roofers/contractors and no one else actually took the time to get on my roof and really take a good look at it. Dan came to my home and spent more time examining my roof, attic, house, etc than all the other roofers combined. He really spent the time to make sure he wasn't just throwing numbers at me while getting a very accurate idea of price, time, and depth of the job. I can absolutely recommend Dan and Mac Bros wholeheartedly."
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Able Home Improvements
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"This is a follow-up review to the last one I wrote for this company, which wasn't too favorable. The owner was very concerned that I had a bad experience and gave me a complimentary day of painting with 3 painters. I almost couldn't believe it since my original service was a day with one painter, so I couldn't refuse even though I was apprehensive. It went much better this time. They listened to what I wanted, not just doing what they assumed I wanted. They worked 8 hours with a few short breaks. I can now say I am a satisfied customer and would consider using this company in the future.
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Castillo Construction LLC
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"I hired Castillo Construction to do emergency repairs to my home after my neighbor's tree fell on it and caused major damage to the house and completely destroyed my garage. Unfortunately, this was the second time that the same tree had fallen on my house causing major damage. The first time, about half of the tree fell and my whole house was gutted. My first contractor was a crook and wasn't even finished with the renovations a year later when the rest of the tree fell. Having had such a horrible experience with my first contractor, I was very picky about who I would hire for this round of renovations and repairs. Alfonso and his team were very responsive with my inquiries for a site visit, estimate, and references. He was also understanding of the trouble I had been through over the last year and was willing to jump through all the hoops I put up to make sure that he was an honest contractor who wasn't trying to make a quick buck without doing the work. As soon as my insurance company issued the first check, his crew got to work. They replaced my roof, laid new wood floors throughout the entire house, repaired the ceiling in two rooms where the tree had come through, painted the interior rooms that had been damaged, rebuilt damaged kitchen cabinet, demolished and rebuilt the two-car garage and patio roof, upgrade electrical box to garage, repainted the exterior of the house, installed new gutters and downspouts, and replaced air conditioning compressor. I'm probably forgetting so many details about what was done. I'll just say that it was a lot of work and they completed it quickly and beautifully. My former contractor had left several things inside the house unfinished such as no window sills on several windows and tile missing in the bathroom or incorrectly installed. I was going to have to pay out of pocket to get these things taken care of since I was fighting with my old contractor over what he owed me. When I asked Alfonso for an estimate to complete this work while they were doing all the other repairs, he told me not to worry about it. He finished all of the unfinished items in the house without asking for a dime. It wasn't a lot of work but he sympathized with my situation he saved me several hundred dollars instead of taking advantage. His crews were always extremely polite and answered any questions I had about what they were doing. They also kept a very clean work site, making sure that all materials and tools were put away and organized every day before they left for the day. Even when Alfonso and I had a disagreement about the air compressor that was installed, he was willing to bend to what I wanted, and what had originally been agreed upon, at a financial loss to himself in order to make things right with the customer. After having been through the ringer over the last year and a half, it was refreshing to have a contractor who was honest and didn't try to take advantage of a woman navigating in a largely male-dominated field."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work—there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

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