Top-rated contractors.

Get matched with top contractors in Shenandoah, LA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your contractor service project in Shenandoah, LA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SHENANDOAH, LA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.3
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon55
    Verified contractor services reviews

Find Contractors in Shenandoah

Avatar for Dutch & Sons Construction LLC
Dutch & Sons Construction LLC
5.0(
2
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shenandoah, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for A & R Elite Demolition & Renovation LLC
A & R Elite Demolition & Renovation LLC
5.0(
42
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shenandoah, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ran out of insurance money before the work was completed, but this contractor does great work, and was diligent about trying to save me money. He does a lot of the work himself; he doesn't just delegate the work to someone else."
Remove Floor Plywood Decking and Install New Floors
Plumbing Project
Full Interior and Exterior Remodel
Remove Floor Plywood Decking and Install New Floors
Plumbing Project

+114

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for BrockWorks
BrockWorks
4.9(
16
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shenandoah, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is an outstanding man. Mr. Brock is an excellent contractor, he is an experienced. professional, considerate, knowledgeable and HONORABLE. Mr Brock gave us a fair appraisal , then kept to the appraisal. He showed up for work on-time for the duration of the project. Additionaly, he kept a very clean work site."
Completed Floors
Complete Room Remodel
Before
Pre-install
Deconstructed room

+45

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Freedom Remodeling
Freedom Remodeling
5.0(
8
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shenandoah, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project only took a day once the materials came in....the thing that I like about this company that he was always in constant contact with updates...price was reasonable...great consumer service, attitude, & enthusiasm...excellent work..."
Case opening to dining room
Old plastic bathtub
Case opening from living room to dining room
New fiberglass bathtub and new trim
Closed in case opening to living room and installed wainscoat

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Gulf Solutions, LLC
Gulf Solutions, LLC
4.9(
9
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shenandoah, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gulf Solutions is a top tier contractor. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and very friendly; most importantly, I trust himâ ¦ Any time I need construction or home repairs, Gulf Solutions is always my first choice."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 192
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

The Shenandoah, LA homeowners’ guide to contractor services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.