Michael Augustine is that rare choice in home improvement with a professional acumen that you expect, but you get THAT and much more. His high Handy man craftsmanship, his dedication to customer satisfaction and all the skills utilized to do Your job, whichever job you want completed; is performed, perfectly suited for your needs. Michael Augustine is proven, with years of experience and background checked He?s on Time, On Budget, and he?s a Perfectionist. All the woodwork, repair, Drywall install or repair ,Interior & Exterior Painting, carpentry is guaranteed, for your 100% satisfaction! Member of the BBB, Better Business Bureau!
"Very respectful and trustworthy."
Patrick B on October 2024
Michael Augustine is that rare choice in home improvement with a professional acumen that you expect, but you get THAT and much more. His high Handy man craftsmanship, his dedication to customer satisfaction and all the skills utilized to do Your job, whichever job you want completed; is performed, perfectly suited for your needs. Michael Augustine is proven, with years of experience and background checked He?s on Time, On Budget, and he?s a Perfectionist. All the woodwork, repair, Drywall install or repair ,Interior & Exterior Painting, carpentry is guaranteed, for your 100% satisfaction! Member of the BBB, Better Business Bureau!
"Very respectful and trustworthy."
Patrick B on October 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I had a great experience when we had a crisis with our roof. Jackson addressed the immediate problem with a tarp, repaired the roof very quickly, and did a great job repairing the interior damage. He really cared about the challenges we were facing and solved the problem in a very professional way."
Yochanan R on October 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I had a great experience when we had a crisis with our roof. Jackson addressed the immediate problem with a tarp, repaired the roof very quickly, and did a great job repairing the interior damage. He really cared about the challenges we were facing and solved the problem in a very professional way."
Yochanan R on October 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"next time I will go with an independent service. the corporate ones overcharge"
Paul C on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"next time I will go with an independent service. the corporate ones overcharge"
Paul C on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We provide professional services at affordable prices and no job is too big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Contact us for a consultation and lets get started!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We provide professional services at affordable prices and no job is too big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Contact us for a consultation and lets get started!
With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on excellent customer satisfaction. We offer a 1 year guarantee on all work. Call us today for a free estimate!
"He came to my house to pour contere on the back of house and ii call him the next day and told him my content was rough he told me it had to cure. Which it didn?t so he sent a couple of men to sand down by hand and added more cement to slab which never cured. So for the mess up he said he would build me a shed for 3000.00 10 /10 or 10/12 so I said a 10/12 and he added another 1000.00 to price. Oh and my messed up cement was 7000.00 dollars. They needed 2000.00 before and 2000.00 after which he ended up wanting to walk out of job pulling out all plugs from my house and walking away and he said if I didn?t pay the other 2000.00 they were leaving my house with shed not finished he was very ugly and disrespectful to me . So for my doors which don?t fit frame don?t stay shut don?t have door mobs which I requested. I would never hired this company again so y?all be alert. And I do have a man here but he could go tell him he was doing it Wrong because he can?t talk was lucky. "
Dainna H on May 2025
With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on excellent customer satisfaction. We offer a 1 year guarantee on all work. Call us today for a free estimate!
"He came to my house to pour contere on the back of house and ii call him the next day and told him my content was rough he told me it had to cure. Which it didn?t so he sent a couple of men to sand down by hand and added more cement to slab which never cured. So for the mess up he said he would build me a shed for 3000.00 10 /10 or 10/12 so I said a 10/12 and he added another 1000.00 to price. Oh and my messed up cement was 7000.00 dollars. They needed 2000.00 before and 2000.00 after which he ended up wanting to walk out of job pulling out all plugs from my house and walking away and he said if I didn?t pay the other 2000.00 they were leaving my house with shed not finished he was very ugly and disrespectful to me . So for my doors which don?t fit frame don?t stay shut don?t have door mobs which I requested. I would never hired this company again so y?all be alert. And I do have a man here but he could go tell him he was doing it Wrong because he can?t talk was lucky. "
Dainna H on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.
We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at Reyes Remodeling, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They were professional but also really nice to be around. They were on time and on the money. I love my home and would recommend Reyes Remodeling for all your home needs. Thank you!"
Rebecca L on February 2022
We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at Reyes Remodeling, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They were professional but also really nice to be around. They were on time and on the money. I love my home and would recommend Reyes Remodeling for all your home needs. Thank you!"
Rebecca L on February 2022
serving new orleans area since 1989.customer satisfaction number on the list and no subcontractors.
serving new orleans area since 1989.customer satisfaction number on the list and no subcontractors.
New Orleans #1 Swimming Pool Renovation company. We strictly specialize in residential and commercial swimming pool renovations to existing pools. Our services include plaster, tile coping, exotic stone, water feature walls, LED lighting, lighted water walls, Travertine and pave stone decking. Our company has renovated over 3000 swimming pools in the last 30 years. Louisiana State Commercial Contractors license #55420 with Specialty: Swimming Pools and Installation of interlocking pavement systems. We service a 100 mile radius of New Orleans, including the Gulf Coast. NOTE: We do not work on vinyl liner and/or Fiberglass Pools.
"Terry and the Aqua Pool Renovation team did a fantastic job with my acid wash and replacing the cracked tiles. The pool looks brand new! Thank you so much."
Scott H on October 2020
New Orleans #1 Swimming Pool Renovation company. We strictly specialize in residential and commercial swimming pool renovations to existing pools. Our services include plaster, tile coping, exotic stone, water feature walls, LED lighting, lighted water walls, Travertine and pave stone decking. Our company has renovated over 3000 swimming pools in the last 30 years. Louisiana State Commercial Contractors license #55420 with Specialty: Swimming Pools and Installation of interlocking pavement systems. We service a 100 mile radius of New Orleans, including the Gulf Coast. NOTE: We do not work on vinyl liner and/or Fiberglass Pools.
"Terry and the Aqua Pool Renovation team did a fantastic job with my acid wash and replacing the cracked tiles. The pool looks brand new! Thank you so much."
Scott H on October 2020
Professional installation in an average-sized room (approximately 150 square feet) typically requires one to two full workdays. Larger spaces or projects involving texture removal may extend to three or four days. Additional time may be needed for painting or staining if not included in the initial installation. Weather conditions can affect drying times for adhesives and finishes, potentially extending the overall project timeline.
Beadboard features narrow vertical planks with rounded ridges ("beads") running between grooves, creating a traditional, detailed appearance. Shiplap consists of wider horizontal boards with overlapping edges that create distinctive shadow lines between panels. Beadboard offers a more formal, classic aesthetic often associated with cottage or Victorian styles, while shiplap provides a more contemporary or rustic look popular in farmhouse and coastal designs.
Beadboard can work well in humid environments when appropriate materials are selected. Vinyl or PVC beadboard offers superior moisture resistance for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other high-humidity spaces. Traditional wood beadboard requires thorough sealing with moisture-resistant paint or clear finishes to prevent warping or mold growth. MDF beadboard generally performs poorly in damp locations and should be avoided in these applications.
Beadboard can be installed directly over popcorn ceilings provided the existing texture is firmly attached and the ceiling structure is sound. However, testing for asbestos is essential for popcorn ceilings installed before the 1980s. Professional texture removal costs $1.30 to $2.50 per square foot, while asbestos remediation runs significantly higher at $3 to $7 per square foot. Direct installation over popcorn texture may affect the final appearance and requires careful planning for fixture integration.
Regular maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum or a microfiber duster to prevent dirt accumulation in grooves. For deeper cleaning, lightly dampen a soft cloth with a mild cleaning solution appropriate for your beadboard material. Avoid excessive moisture, particularly with wood or MDF installations. Painted beadboard may require occasional touch-ups or repainting every 5-7 years, while stained wood might need resealing periodically to maintain its protective finish.