Ryan Cartier, owner of Total Construction & Renovation LLC, Mandeville, Louisiana

About the Owner

Meet Ryan Cartier Third-Generation General Contractor

Ryan is the owner and project lead of Total Construction & Renovation. He grew up in Mandeville, has lived in St. Tammany Parish for over 40 years, and comes from three generations of contractors. When you call us, he’s the one who walks your home.

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#886155

Licensed & Insured in Louisiana

3rd Generation

General Contractor

40+ Years

Living in St. Tammany Parish

A Family Trade

Three Generations of Contractors

Construction isn’t just Ryan’s profession. It’s the family business he grew up around, long before Total Construction & Renovation existed.

Ryan Cartier as a child at Christmas, already drawn to tools and building

Ryan, age 3 — already reaching for the tools.

First Generation

His Grandfather: Civil Engineer

A civil engineer in St. Tammany Parish, helping build the community Ryan would grow up in.

Second Generation

His Father: Commercial General Contractor

Ryan grew up around job sites, watching how a good reputation gets built one project at a time.

Third Generation

Ryan: Residential General Contractor

Ryan founded Total Construction & Renovation to bring that same work ethic home, renovating kitchens, bathrooms, and whole homes and building additions for Northshore families.

Rooted Here

A Lifetime in Mandeville & St. Tammany Parish

Ryan has lived in Mandeville and around St. Tammany Parish for over 40 years. He went to Our Lady of the Lake, graduated from St. Paul’s in Covington, and is an LSU alum.

Growing up in a close community teaches you that your name follows your work. That’s how he runs the business: honest with every client, respectful of every home, and giving each project the care he’d give his own house.

40+ Years

In St. Tammany Parish

Our Lady of the Lake · St. Paul’s

Mandeville & Covington Schools

LSU

Alumnus

Family, Faith & Community

The Values Behind the Work

Ryan and his wife, Alyce, a local realtor and real estate investor, are raising their four sons here on the Northshore. The family is active at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and in the community. The same values guide how he treats every homeowner:

Integrity

Straight answers, even when they’re not the easy ones.

Humility

It’s your home. He listens before he recommends.

Patience

Every question answered, every decision explained.

Service

Treating your project the way he’d want his own handled.

How He Works

How Ryan Approaches Every Renovation

A renovation should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Ryan keeps the process transparent and organized so your family stays informed and in control.

01

He Listens First

Your goals and frustrations come before any recommendation.

02

He Explains Things Clearly

Scope, cost, and timeline in plain language, with no jargon.

03

He Stays in Touch

Consistent updates so you never have to wonder where things stand.

04

He Respects Your Home

Your time and your property are treated with care, every day.

05

He Shows Up

When he says he’ll be there, he’s there.

06

He Treats It Like His Own

Every decision is made the way he’d make it in his own house.

From Our Clients

What Homeowners Say About Ryan

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His crew came in and completely gutted our tiny bathroom and put it back together with inside plumbing fixed and everything that I asked for. Ryan understood the aesthetic that I wanted and worked with me to make it happen. He even found an old cypress door that goes perfectly with the room.

K.G. · 1967 Home · Bathroom Renovation · Google Review

“

Ryan did a beautiful job making the vision of my master bath a reality. He and his crews are honest and dependable.

M.M. · Mandeville · Primary Bathroom

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A Message From Ryan

“

When you trust me with your home, I take that responsibility seriously.

St. Tammany Parish is where I grew up, and it’s where my wife and I are raising our boys. These are my neighbors’ homes. I take real pride in helping families improve the homes they love, and I don’t take the trust you put in us for granted.

— Ryan Cartier · Owner, Total Construction & Renovation

Want Ryan to walk your home?

Every consultation starts with the owner. Tell us what isn’t working and we’ll set up a time.

Common Questions

About the Owner

Who owns Total Construction & Renovation?

Ryan Cartier, a third-generation general contractor who grew up in Mandeville and has lived in St. Tammany Parish for over 40 years. He is the owner and project lead.

Is the company licensed?

Yes. Total Construction & Renovation LLC is a licensed and insured Louisiana residential contractor, License #886155.

Will I work directly with Ryan?

Yes. Ryan leads every consultation and stays involved through the final walkthrough, so you always have a direct line to the owner.

What does “third-generation general contractor” mean?

Ryan’s grandfather was a civil engineer in St. Tammany Parish, and his father was a commercial general contractor. Ryan grew up around the trade and now runs his own residential renovation company.

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Ready For A Renovation? We’re Ready To Help!

No pressure, no obligation — just an honest conversation about your home and what it would take to get it where you want it.

What Happens Next

STEP 01

Reach Out

Call 985-869-5828 or send us a request through our contact page.

STEP 02

Hear Back Within 48 Hours

We respond to every message within 48 hours. Calling is the fastest way to reach us.

STEP 03

Walkthrough & Estimate

We walk your home with you, then follow up with a detailed, thorough estimate. No obligation.

or call 985-869-5828 · Licensed & Insured · LA #886155