Cautious about which company to use, I was pleased to learn that Lauricella and Sons has been a…read morefamily-owned foundation/shoring business for more than 100 years. They are "old school" and contemporary in their approach to any issues including structural damage, rotten wood, decaying piers and other challenges. They are well known in the Garden District, French Quarter, and throughout the city. The team was respectful and willing to explain any procedure used. I would not hesitate to use them again with complete confidence.

Dear Y'all, Today I am happy, but a little bit sad too…read more Today David and Dave Lauricella...AKA the Dynamic Duo...are putting the finishing touches to my house renovations. The sad bit is I won't be seeing them every day. They've just finished doing major repairs on my front porch, siding and ceilings. Until they started the repairs (caused by termite and water damage I didn't know I had), my porch had been held up by the hand of God. Then He handed it over to the Dynamic Duo to fix. It was almost a shame to put the siding back on over the studs and insulation because Lauricella and Son are seasoned craftsmen of the highest order. Oh, and my beautiful put-back-together-again, re-beautified front door! I could digress and go on about how delightful David and Dave are, or how they go out of their way to do what you want done, or how I gave them a key to my now beautiful front door when I was out of town, or how I never had to sweep up after them. Honest. Suffice it to say, I am thrilled to bits with their work and work ethic. Cheers, Kathleen Langan

New Orleans Flooring in Elmwood did a terrible job on our vinyl floors. We had our floor replaced…read morewith an LVP product called Strong Built Floors which was sold exclusively by New Orleans Flooring. Shortly after installation we started having issues with the flooring popping up and warping. Countless times we had to have them replace the broken and or warped boards. After months of this happening they decided to rip up the flooring and have it reinstalled "properly". Their excuse was not that there was a problem with the flooring but a problem with the installation. So we once again had to rent a storage pod out of pocket and move all of our furniture. Plus, we had to move out of our house with two small kids while they worked. This time they did an even worse job than the first time, rushing to get the entire job completed within a weekend. They did not allow the flooring to acclimate to the indoor environment and did not allow proper drying of the self leveler. There are too many other flooring companies in the greater New Orleans area that I'm sure would do a much better job than New Orleans flooring in Elmwood did. Please think twice before going with this company for your flooring needs.

Recently moved to the NOLA area and needed some new carpet put down in our home. Fortunately had…read moresome neighbors recommend New Orleans Flooring to me. Now granted, I don't know a lot about the area coming from Memphis, but I can't tell you how happy I am with the service that we received. First off, in these covid times, all matters of business are difficult, especially involving letting strangers into your home. But the crew with New Orleans Flooring, was not only extremely punctual, but they were courteous to all of my needs and even some of my incessant questions. We've had no issues with any bunching or corners coming up, and I'm still enjoying that new carpet smell here a few weeks after the installation. I really can't think these guys enough. The guy i talked with, John, was very welcoming and warm-hearted. He was able to work with my hectic schedule and provided me with that real New Orleans hospitality I've been hearing so much about it. Definitely would recommend their services to others

Fantastic job on our kitchen counters! Highly recommend, beautiful granite, very professional…read moreinstallation.

Very good. Quick to respond. Very professional in all aspects and great price! Install guys showed…read moreup on time, were very thorough, very clean and quiet.

Amazing inventory and helpful staff. They can custom mill…read moreanything....always a pleasure when people know what they're doing! Great ideas and solutions for our projects. We're very happy with the reclaimed shelves they milled for us. A great resource in New Orleans area. A fun drive with delicious BBQ near by.

I hired Pokorn to do demo and framing on an interior condo renovation project. It is fortunate that…read moreI kept the initial contracts small. Thankfully, I wasn't stuck with them for the whole project. I have experience in renovation and historical restoration, and am detail oriented, and had high hopes for a successful professional relationship. On the plus side, they were always responsive to my communications, and seemed to understand what needed to be done. On the minus side, I don't know where to begin. All of the work, except management, on our project was handled by sub-contactors, not direct employees of Pokorn. Adding that additional layer of management inflated the cost of the job significantly. Too many generals, not enough soldiers. Their subs are of varying quality. For example, one subcontractor framed for a new closet in a way that partially obstructed an adjacent door because of a measurement mistake on the architect's plans. The sub didn't think "Oh look. Something's not right. I should ask how to proceed". They just went ahead and built it, even though the drawn plans showed no obstruction, necessitating tearing out the mistake and rebuilding. They also put the subfloors down in the bathrooms before the plumbing drain work was done. The plans clearly showed the fixtures being relocated within the rooms. Something else to tear out. When they removed the subfloor I saw that the bathroom vent duct for the bathroom below had very obviously been crushed (stepped on at the joist), which is why the bathroom vent below had no air flow. If the subfloor hadn't needed to be torn out, this air flow problem could have been difficult to diagnose and expensive to fix later on. Somehow all the generals didn't notice the substandard work. All these blunders would be comical if they weren't so frustrating. Pokorn did correct their mistakes after I pointed them out and asked them to, which is the only reason they got 2 stars. I should not have to do this work: it's their responsibility. Read their contract carefully before signing. It is written in a way that keeps too much power in their hands. They are strict about expecting payment within 72 hours of their submitting an invoice, even if they've screwed up and not yet corrected the work being invoiced. If you're late in paying, they can immediately stop work and require an extra $500 to start up again. You can make the payment "under protest", but then have to trust that they will fix the issue. To their credit, they always did, but I was upset that I had to trust a company that was messing up left and right. Why should this even have to happen in the first place? As is pretty standard, they ask for periodic payments as work progresses. They are the sole determiners of when a phase is substantially completed, which is not unusual, but ask for payment at a point when other contactors I've worked with (and I) would have considered the phase only partially completed. These examples do not exhaust the deficiencies or problems experienced during the short time I employed Pokorn. Let the buyer beware.

Let me start by saying that this company is fantastic and should be hired for your next project or…read morerepair. I have had the opportunity to work with them twice, once to do a small dryer vent repair/installation and once to replace all my major appliances, upgrade my home's electrical breaker boxes and repair/install new outlets. Both times, their professionalism, frequent communications, and monetary value for services provided were second to none! During projects things sometime do not go according to plan, but this company takes immediate action to correct any problem and to make sure things are set right. I will give you an example, during my appliance replacement, the microwave that was ordered from a vendor in NJ (I believe) was delivered to these folks and had sustained obvious damage during the shipment...not caused by them, but man, before lunch, they had procured the exact same make/model from a local provider which made sure that they did not fall behind schedule; their problem solving was done seamlessly, and took away all my worry about this major project. Really cannot say enough good things about this team....they are my go-to contractor when I need their expertise...do yourself a favor and make them your go-to contractor as well!!

very good work.Two men did a good job and they were fast. I…read morewill recommend LAS to my friends.

I used LAS Shutters company out of Metairie La, The most professional company I've ever dealt with…read more Start to finish, the measurements are so precise and the shutters are of the highest Quality. Kudos to the workers they are very pleasant nice and professional. They are not one of the best company, they are the best Company Period. JGP. Zachary La,

My family has been coming here for years. Their service and expertise is some of the greatest…read morearound. If you are in need of anything having to do with custom concrete, Precast Concrete is the best choice for you. They are very friendly and have been run by the same family for 3 generations now.

We could not recommend Kevin Knott with Crystal Pools and Spas more highly! From start to finish,…read moreKevin & his team were a pleasure to work with. Crystal Pools is a locally owned, family-run business that delivers attention to detail, professionalism, & customer care. Kevin worked closely with us to design a stunning saltwater gunite pool & spa that maximized our space. The thoughtful design includes a raised stack-stone wall with waterfalls, a tanning ledge with a bubbler fountain, LED lights, and a convenient app-controlled computer system to manage everything, including lights & temperature. Construction was timely, and the finished product exceeded our expectations. Throughout the process, Kevin's communication was top-notch. He kept us informed at every step, answered all of our questions, & made the experience smooth & stress-free. His hands-on involvement, keen eye for detail, & genuine investment in our vision were evident in every aspect of the project. The result is a breathtaking backyard oasis that we couldn't be happier with! Kevin took the time to show us step-by-step pool maintenance and recommended a reputable pool maintenance company for ongoing care. If you're looking to build or renovate a pool, Crystal Pools and Spas is the way to go. Their expertise, professionalism, & commitment to customer satisfaction are truly unmatched. Thank you, Kevin, for making our dream pool a reality!

We cannot overstate how happy with are with our decision to work with Kevin and Crystal Pools! We…read morebegan discussing our pool with Kevin three years before it was installed. He was never pushy. He took plenty of time to describe the process and options for our budget even though the project was so far in the future. When it came time to install, he made everything so easy and enjoyable. Kevin is one of the most responsive contractors we have ever worked with and always answered our texts and calls within minutes, if not seconds. Having his dad, Jeff, on the job installing plumbing was also a great testament to the quality of work they put forth as a family run business. The pool came out absolutely beautiful, and Kevin still takes the time to respond to our questions about operating the equipment long after the install finished. It feels like he became a part of our family. We love our pool and would build again with Kevin and Crystal Pools ten times out of ten. The only problem is that we can't get our friends and family to leave our backyard!