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
We are an efficient painting company, we aim to finish our projects quickly without letting the quality slip. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. 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 guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"Exceptional work! Costumer service was incredible! I certainly will be hiring Diamonds Fiinish contracting again! Very highly recommended. "
Dorcas L on February 2025
We are an efficient painting company, we aim to finish our projects quickly without letting the quality slip. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. 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 guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"Exceptional work! Costumer service was incredible! I certainly will be hiring Diamonds Fiinish contracting again! Very highly recommended. "
Dorcas L on February 2025
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 his guys were fantastic. From start to finish they made the whole process pretty stress free and we couldn’t be happier with the end results. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Aqua Pool Renovations again."
Melissa C on March 2021
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 his guys were fantastic. From start to finish they made the whole process pretty stress free and we couldn’t be happier with the end results. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Aqua Pool Renovations again."
Melissa C on March 2021
Shine Renovation is a small locally owned operation whose been in business for ten years. Shine Renovation takes care of one or two clients at a time because we take pride in the quality of our work. We usually take care of the smaller jobs that huge businesses won't touch. We generally operate with oneto maybe five employees. Shine Renovation accepts all major credit cards.
Shine Renovation is a small locally owned operation whose been in business for ten years. Shine Renovation takes care of one or two clients at a time because we take pride in the quality of our work. We usually take care of the smaller jobs that huge businesses won't touch. We generally operate with oneto maybe five employees. Shine Renovation accepts all major credit cards.
B&T specialize in lawn-care. Be it mowing grass, edging, weed eating, trimming trees and bushes or even planting flower and plants and fertilizing.
B&T specialize in lawn-care. Be it mowing grass, edging, weed eating, trimming trees and bushes or even planting flower and plants and fertilizing.
Local Business Owner with insurance and licesing we ofer financing options
"Trinity Construction came out and gave general advice and options for my roof problems (regardless of whether they got my business). They were also the only company that would check for hurricane straps, something I thought made sense since the roof would be opened to the rafters. They stripped off the old leaking metal roof and slats, and then installed OSB decking and quality asphalt shingles with continuous roof vents. The crews were hard working and diligent, answering any questions we had. This was a large roof (area like for 2 houses), and they got the re-build & re-roof done in 2 days. Very impressive. I have had weeks of off and on heavy rain storms since, and the new roof is performing flawlessly. All this and a warranty too."
Dana W on May 2019
Local Business Owner with insurance and licesing we ofer financing options
"Trinity Construction came out and gave general advice and options for my roof problems (regardless of whether they got my business). They were also the only company that would check for hurricane straps, something I thought made sense since the roof would be opened to the rafters. They stripped off the old leaking metal roof and slats, and then installed OSB decking and quality asphalt shingles with continuous roof vents. The crews were hard working and diligent, answering any questions we had. This was a large roof (area like for 2 houses), and they got the re-build & re-roof done in 2 days. Very impressive. I have had weeks of off and on heavy rain storms since, and the new roof is performing flawlessly. All this and a warranty too."
Dana W on May 2019
Zendak Construction is a licensed and insured company with 15 in house employees and numerous subcontractors
Zendak Construction is a licensed and insured company with 15 in house employees and numerous subcontractors
Converting plaster to drywall requires between three days and one week for a standard-sized room. The timeline includes the removal of existing plaster, the installation of drywall panels, and the application of finishing compounds. Each finishing coat needs time to dry completely before the next application, which extends the overall schedule.
For multi-room projects, expect several weeks of work. Always build additional time into your schedule for unexpected challenges like discovering structural issues behind walls.
Upon discovering potentially hazardous materials like asbestos or lead paint, immediately stop all demolition work. These substances require professional handling by certified remediation specialists using proper containment procedures.
Never attempt to remove these materials yourself, as improper handling can release dangerous particles throughout your home. Contact local environmental testing services to confirm the presence of hazardous materials before proceeding with any further work on your walls.
The decision to replace historic plaster with drywall requires careful consideration of both practical and preservation factors. While drywall offers easier repairs and modern convenience, original plaster contributes significantly to a historic home's authenticity and character.
Many preservation-minded homeowners choose a middle path—repairing plaster in visible, architecturally significant spaces while using drywall in less prominent areas or rooms that experience moisture issues. Check with local historic preservation guidelines, as some districts have specific requirements for maintaining period features.
When your walls are opened during plaster removal, you have an ideal opportunity to address other home improvement needs. Consider upgrading insulation to improve energy efficiency, modernizing outdated electrical wiring, or updating plumbing lines. Adding new electrical outlets or communication wiring becomes much simpler during this phase. Tackling these improvements while walls are already open is significantly more cost-effective than addressing them later as separate projects that would require reopening finished walls.