Design & Build, One Team

You Won’t Need To Hire A Designer

Most kitchen and bathroom renovations start with two separate hires — a designer, then a contractor — and a lot of back-and-forth between them. We design in-house. One team, one point of contact, from your first idea to the final walkthrough.

Finished renovation by Total Construction & Renovation

We Ask Before We Assume

We’ve renovated our own homes, flipped houses, and built new construction from the ground up. That’s where the questions come from — not a script.

Before we talk about tile or cabinets, we want to know how you actually plan to use the space. No two homes are the same, and no two families use them the same way.

Planning To Stay Long-Term?

If you can picture yourself in this home ten years from now, we plan for that today — wider doorways, curbless showers, better lighting — so you’re not renovating the same room twice. As a certified Age Safe America Senior Home Safety Specialist®, aging-in-place planning isn’t a guess for us. It’s part of the conversation.

Got Young Kids?

A space that works today can feel wrong in five years. We plan rooms that can grow with your family instead of against it — we’ve raised kids of our own, so we know what that transition actually looks like.

This is more than a renovation to us. It’s an investment in how you’ll actually live in your home — not just how it looks the day we finish.

The Usual Way Costs You Time — And Money

Hire a designer, wait weeks for drawings, then hand those drawings to a contractor who has to re-quote everything based on someone else’s plan. If the designer specs something that doesn’t fit your budget or your home, you’re the one stuck in the middle.

Two Bills, Two Schedules

Designer fees on top of construction costs, and two different timelines to coordinate.

Plans That Don’t Match Reality

Beautiful renderings that run over budget once a contractor prices out what’s actually behind the walls.

Nobody Owns The Problem

When something goes wrong, the designer points to the contractor and the contractor points to the plan.

Design Lives Inside Your Renovation, Not Outside It

As a third-generation general contractor, we’ve spent decades of hands-on experience learning that a good design is only as good as the crew that can actually build it. So we handle both — layout, finishes, and materials — with the same team that pours the foundation and hangs the cabinets.

✓ Layout & Space Planning

We walk your space, take real measurements, and work out what’s actually possible before anything is priced.

✓ Cabinets, Counters & Tile

You choose from real samples and finishes — we coordinate ordering, delivery, and installation.

✓ Fixtures & Lighting

From faucets to vanity lighting, we help you pick finishes that work together and hold up over time.

✓ One Detailed Estimate

Every design decision is priced into one detailed, thorough estimate before we ever pick up a tool — built to prevent cost overruns, not create them.

For the rare project that calls for a licensed architect or structural engineer — a load-bearing wall, a major addition, a permit that needs stamped drawings — we bring in trusted local partners we’ve worked with for years. You still get one coordinated team instead of finding and managing your own.

How A Project Actually Comes Together

1

In-Home Consultation

We come to you, look at the actual space, and talk through what’s working and what isn’t. No sales pitch — just a conversation.

2

Layout & Design

We map out the layout together — where the walls, plumbing, and cabinetry actually make sense — grounded in what your home can support.

3

Material & Finish Selections

You pick the look. We handle sourcing, ordering, and making sure everything arrives on schedule.

4

One Detailed Estimate

Every selection is priced out in a detailed, thorough estimate — so you know the full number before work begins, not after.

5

We Build It

The same team that designed it manages the trades, the schedule, and the day-to-day — start to finish.

See The Plan Become The Room

Before anything is built, you see it. Every layout is modeled in 3D first, so what you approve is what gets built — not a surprise on install day.

Bathroom Renovation

Bathroom before renovation

Before

3D design rendering of bathroom renovation

3D Design

Finished bathroom renovation matching the 3D design

Finished

Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen before renovation

Before

3D design rendering of kitchen renovation

3D Design

Finished kitchen renovation matching the 3D design

Finished

See more finished work: Mandeville kitchens, Mandeville bathrooms, Covington kitchens, or Madisonville kitchens.

★★★★★

“Ryan took the stress out of our bathroom renovation. He was easy to work with and always showed up when he said he would.”

Sherri J. — Mandeville, Bathroom Renovation

Licensed & Verifiable

LA Contractor License #886155 — verify it yourself.

One Detailed Estimate

Detailed and thorough, built to prevent cost overruns before work ever starts.

Third-Generation

A family-owned general contractor backed by decades of hands-on experience.

Common Questions

Do I need to hire my own interior designer?

No. Layout, cabinetry, tile, counters, fixtures, and lighting are all handled in-house as part of your project. You’re welcome to bring your own ideas — you just don’t need to hire anyone separately to get a designed space.

Does design add extra cost on top of construction?

Design isn’t a separate line item billed on top of your renovation — it’s part of how we plan and price the project. Every selection you make is reflected in one detailed, thorough estimate, so there’s no second bill from a separate designer.

What if I don’t know what style I want yet?

That’s normal, and it’s exactly what the consultation is for. We’ll walk through options together, show you real materials, and narrow things down based on your home and your budget — no pressure to decide on the spot.

Can I bring my own ideas or photos from Pinterest?

Absolutely. Bring photos, links, whatever you’ve been saving. We’ll tell you honestly what will and won’t work in your space, and build the plan around what you actually want.

What if my project needs an architect or engineer?

Most kitchen and bathroom renovations don’t need one. But for projects that do — a load-bearing wall, a major addition, a permit requiring stamped drawings — we bring in trusted local architects and engineers we’ve worked with for years. You still get one coordinated team instead of finding and managing your own.

How long does the design phase take before construction starts?

It depends on the scope of the project and how quickly selections are finalized, but because the same team handles both design and construction, there’s no waiting on drawings to be handed off between separate companies.

Every Project Starts With A Conversation

Tell us about your kitchen or bathroom, and we’ll walk you through what’s possible — no pressure, no obligation.

Planning something bigger than a kitchen or bath? The same in-house design approach applies to home additions, too.