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New Orleans Garden District Historic Home Restoration

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Project Description

One New Creation, New Orleans' premier remodeling and restoration contractor, recently completed a stunning historic restoration project in the heart of the Garden District. This project focused on preserving the home's architectural charm while incorporating modern comforts, leaving the homeowners overjoyed with the results.

Our team at One New Creation specializes in restoring the unique character of New Orleans' historic homes. With a deep understanding of the Garden District's architectural heritage, we are committed to preserving these iconic properties for future generations.

A Comprehensive Restoration

This Garden District restoration project encompassed a wide range of services, including:

Exterior Restoration

Our team thoroughly cleaned and prepared the home's exterior for painting, revealing its original beauty. We replaced damaged roof tiles with historically accurate replacements and added a custom copper roof over the side door to enhance the home's curb appeal. New gutters were installed to protect the exterior from water damage.

Architectural Preservation

We salvaged and restored three original transom windows, preserving these valuable architectural details. These windows not only add character but also enhance natural light within the home.

Foundation and Structural Repairs

Our skilled carpenters addressed necessary repairs to the home's porch and deck boards, including rot repair and termite damage rectification. This ensured the structural integrity of these key outdoor living spaces.

Enhancing Curb Appeal

To protect the iconic brick chain wall, a hallmark of Garden District architecture, we encapsulated it with a layer of stucco. This innovative approach preserves the wall's integrity while providing added protection from the elements.

A Blend of Old and New

One New Creation is renowned for our ability to seamlessly blend historic preservation with modern amenities. This project was no exception. We installed custom-milled Spanish Cedar doors, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to the home's entrance. Additionally, we implemented waterproofing and flashing measures to protect the home from future water intrusion, ensuring its longevity.

The Garden District: A Neighborhood Treasure

The Garden District is renowned for its stunning architecture, lush gardens, and rich history. One New Creation is proud to be a part of preserving this iconic neighborhood. Our restoration projects not only enhance the beauty of individual homes but also contribute to the overall charm and value of the Garden District.

If you own a historic home in the Garden District and are considering a restoration project, One New Creation is your ideal partner. Our team of experienced craftsmen and designers is dedicated to bringing your vision to life while honoring the home's architectural heritage.

Contact us today for a consultation.


"We hired Mario and his team to paint the exterior of our Garden District double shotgun home, and to do repairs as needed to restore its condition. We selected One New Creation because we were convinced they would do things right. And they did. The quality of workmanship on all the carpentry and painting was truly outstanding and we received many comments from neighbors and friends on what a good job they were doing. Not unexpectedly, with a 175+ year-old house, the scope grew considerably. Mario was always straightforward and communicative about the additional charges and willing to discuss and explain our options at each decision point. We ended up not only replacing a significant amount of wood siding and trim (which was expected), but also replacing some structural framing, totally replacing the front porch, getting custom french doors milled to match existing ones, doing some roofing repair and upgrades, rewiring exterior lights and outlets, (which also led to some interior repair and painting), and replacing all the gutters and downspouts. In short, this grew to be a huge project that spanned several months. The painting job was a fixed price and while more expensive than other painters, was worth it. Everything was properly scraped, sanded, caulked, primed, and painted to give a result that will hold up to New Orleans conditions. The renovation and other work was done on a time & materials basis and Mario did a great job giving progress reports and estimates for the added work. All of One New Creation’s subcontractors were excellent and Mario took responsibility for their work and communicated with us clearly and proactively on scheduling and delays. In short, this is a top-notch renovation contractor and we would use them again with no hesitation and recommend them strongly."
Ted Anderson


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