Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.
"John was very professional and cleaned up afterwards give that man a taise"
Arshield J on December 2024
Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.
"John was very professional and cleaned up afterwards give that man a taise"
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.
"Perfectly satisfied with job, they did really good!"
Peter B on March 2020
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.
"Perfectly satisfied with job, they did really good!"
Duplessis Builders is more than a business—it’s a dream brought to life by Derek and Bradie Duplessis. With over 20 years of experience and a heart for creating exceptional spaces, Derek found his true calling after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. In 2020, fueled by passion and a deep love for his craft, he and Bradie founded Duplessis Builders. Together, they’ve built more than just homes and pools—they’ve built lasting relationships and memories for the families they serve.
Duplessis Builders is more than a business—it’s a dream brought to life by Derek and Bradie Duplessis. With over 20 years of experience and a heart for creating exceptional spaces, Derek found his true calling after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. In 2020, fueled by passion and a deep love for his craft, he and Bradie founded Duplessis Builders. Together, they’ve built more than just homes and pools—they’ve built lasting relationships and memories for the families they serve.
Family owned and with a commitment to excellence, our construction team prioritizes your satisfaction, offering tailored services to bring your vision to life. Contact us for a detailed estimate!
"I recently had DU Construction replace the roof of my historic home, a project I was initially anxious about given the house's age and the need for special care. Daniel's expertise and reassurance made all the difference. He outlined a plan that respected the home's integrity while upgrading to modern roofing materials. The crew was respectful, skilled, and attentive to details, blending the new with the old seamlessly. The project was completed on time, within budget, and beyond my expectations. DU Construction's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is truly commendable."
Christy M on April 2024
Family owned and with a commitment to excellence, our construction team prioritizes your satisfaction, offering tailored services to bring your vision to life. Contact us for a detailed estimate!
"I recently had DU Construction replace the roof of my historic home, a project I was initially anxious about given the house's age and the need for special care. Daniel's expertise and reassurance made all the difference. He outlined a plan that respected the home's integrity while upgrading to modern roofing materials. The crew was respectful, skilled, and attentive to details, blending the new with the old seamlessly. The project was completed on time, within budget, and beyond my expectations. DU Construction's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is truly commendable."
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Our building experience covers just about everything: from adding a new room to your home, to building a multi-acre resort, Asset Builders does it all. We believe in honest opinions and hard work, and will protect your investment and build equity in your property better than any builder out there. We don't see our clients as dollar-signs, we see them as real people with real dreams. We bring the same level of customer service and attention to detail regardless of how big or small your project is.
Our building experience covers just about everything: from adding a new room to your home, to building a multi-acre resort, Asset Builders does it all. We believe in honest opinions and hard work, and will protect your investment and build equity in your property better than any builder out there. We don't see our clients as dollar-signs, we see them as real people with real dreams. We bring the same level of customer service and attention to detail regardless of how big or small your project is.
Concrete is our canvas! CTI of Acadiana LLC is a concrete resurfacing and beautification company serving residential and commercial customers throughout south Louisiana. We specialize in staining and resurfacing concrete to look like stone, granite, tile, slate, and natural stone. You can turn to our experts for both interior and exterior work, including patios, driveways, walkways, porches, pools decks, floors, garages, and countertops. Our products are non-porous and chemical resistant, and the colors do not fade in sunlight. Benefits of our systems: • Freeze/Thaw resistant • Fade resistant • Stain resistant • Salt /Alkali resistant • Twice the strength of concrete • Heat resistant • Easier to maintain than concrete (day to day dirt and grime can be cleaned with a hose) • Adds value to a homeowner’s property Let us know if you are interested and we will come to your house to perform measurements and give you a free estimate.
"CTI did an amazing job. They were extremely professional and offered a variety of very creative options to take our back patio concrete to the next level. Could not recommend them enough!"
Joel H on June 2023
Concrete is our canvas! CTI of Acadiana LLC is a concrete resurfacing and beautification company serving residential and commercial customers throughout south Louisiana. We specialize in staining and resurfacing concrete to look like stone, granite, tile, slate, and natural stone. You can turn to our experts for both interior and exterior work, including patios, driveways, walkways, porches, pools decks, floors, garages, and countertops. Our products are non-porous and chemical resistant, and the colors do not fade in sunlight. Benefits of our systems: • Freeze/Thaw resistant • Fade resistant • Stain resistant • Salt /Alkali resistant • Twice the strength of concrete • Heat resistant • Easier to maintain than concrete (day to day dirt and grime can be cleaned with a hose) • Adds value to a homeowner’s property Let us know if you are interested and we will come to your house to perform measurements and give you a free estimate.
"CTI did an amazing job. They were extremely professional and offered a variety of very creative options to take our back patio concrete to the next level. Could not recommend them enough!"
We have 30 plus years of experience. We install all types of ceramic tile, laminate, and wood. We also specialize in custom bathrooms, backsplashes, fireplaces, etc. We guarantee our labor for 1 year. Our billing procedures are 1/2 down upon starting the job and the other half when the job is completed.
We have 30 plus years of experience. We install all types of ceramic tile, laminate, and wood. We also specialize in custom bathrooms, backsplashes, fireplaces, etc. We guarantee our labor for 1 year. Our billing procedures are 1/2 down upon starting the job and the other half when the job is completed.
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
Figure out how much tile you need by measuring the backsplash area. Measure the height and length in feet and multiply to get the square footage. Don’t make adjustments for outlets or small cutouts but subtract the square footage for windows or other large obstructions from the total. To account for waste, get 10% more than your calculation.
Stone can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years before it needs to be restored. You should clean your stone flooring or countertops regularly using cleaners designed for stone surfaces. Stay on top of vacuuming to prevent scratches from deteriorating stone faster, deep clean your stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaning solution at least once a year, and reseal the stone every one to five years, depending on foot traffic or usage.
Regrouting is cheaper than retiling, and it involves less work. Grout is available in a wide range of colors, making it a cost-effective way to improve the look of any tiled area in your home.
A cement backer board is not needed for laying tile on concrete. Sometimes referred to as a cementitious backer unit, or CBU, backer board should be used if the subfloor is plywood or OSB. The backer board provides a base on which to install the tiles that isn’t as likely to be damaged by any accidental water seepage as natural materials would be.
Quartz is more durable than granite, so it should last longer. However, it does have one weakness: It can be damaged by extreme heat, so exercise caution with cooking pans. Granite is durable, but it’s also porous, which invites stains when liquids are left sitting on a countertop. With this in mind, clean up spills promptly and reseal the countertops every year. Beyond that, granite can be damaged by a high-impact blow.
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