★★★★★4.9 from 117 Google reviewsLouisiana Licensed Residential Contractor · RL.02821 · HI.566226
Residential remodeling
When a Whole House Renovation Makes Sense
Sometimes the problem isn't one room. The kitchen is closed off from the family, the bathrooms are original, the floors don't match from one room to the next and the wiring was never meant for how you live now. Remodeling one room at a time means living through construction again and again.
A whole home remodel fixes the house you already love in one plan: one design, one set of selections, one schedule and one team. It's often the right call when you like your neighborhood and your lot but the house no longer fits your family.
Lacoste & Young are licensed home remodeling contractors who handle whole-house renovations from planning to final walkthrough. Our home remodeling services cover layout changes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring throughout, interior finishes, and the electrical, plumbing and HVAC work that comes with them, coordinated through licensed trades.
If you already have plans from an architect, we can build from them. If you don't, we'll help you work out what the house needs, room by room, and put it in an order that makes sense.
Open the floor plan
From Closed Rooms to One Open Living Space
Illustrative plan of a typical ranch layout, not a specific project. Switch between before and after.
Before: Walls Between Every Room
Many Baton Rouge ranch homes were built with a closed kitchen, a formal dining room and a separate living room. Each room is fine on its own; together they cut the family off from each other and leave the kitchen dark.
Kitchen closed off from living space
Little natural light reaches the middle of the house
Dining room used twice a year
After: Kitchen, Dining and Living Together
Opening the walls between kitchen, dining and living turns three small rooms into one bright space with an island at the center. A whole house renovation puts the cook back in the conversation.
Whether a wall can come out depends on what it carries. We check structure, plumbing and wiring before we plan.
Island seating where the dining wall was
Light from both sides of the house
One flooring run through the whole space
How it works
Five Phases of a Whole Home Remodel
A big project goes smoothly when every phase is planned before the first wall comes down.
01
Plan the house
We walk every room with you, list what each needs and set priorities and a budget.
02
Design and selections
Layouts, then finishes for every room chosen in our showroom, so nothing waits on a decision.
03
Demolition and rough-in
Walls open, then plumbing, electrical and HVAC go in by licensed trades before anything is closed up.
04
Finishes
Drywall, cabinets, counters, tile, floors, trim and paint, room by room.
05
Final walkthrough
We walk the whole house with you and make sure every room is right.
In their words
★★★★★
Major remodel. Down to the studs, raised ceiling, all new electrical, new HVAC, new plumbing, new hardwood floors. They completely changed the layout of our home that we had drawn up by the architect. They handled our special requests, and all of our add ons along the way. Their subs were very professional and trustworthy with access to our house. They make a great team!
Courtney B. · Google review
Older homes
Renovating Older Baton Rouge Homes
As home renovation contractors in Baton Rouge and St. George, we open up plenty of houses that were built forty, fifty or sixty years ago. They have good bones and great lots, and they hide things you only find when walls open: old wiring, tired plumbing, ductwork in the wrong place, subfloors that have seen a few leaks.
The best time to fix what's behind the walls is during a whole home remodel, when the walls are already open. A whole-house renovation is the moment to bring electrical, plumbing and HVAC up to how you live now, before new drywall and floors go back over them.
Systems
New electrical, plumbing and HVAC are coordinated through licensed trades as part of the plan, not as surprises halfway through.
Comfort and efficiency
Open walls are also the chance to improve insulation, windows and ventilation, which matters in a Louisiana summer.
Character
Brick, wood beams and original details can stay and become the centerpiece of the new space instead of something to cover up.
During the work
Living at Home During a Whole-House Renovation
Whether you can stay in the house depends on the scope. Some whole-home remodels can be phased so part of the house stays livable while we work on the rest; others are easier and faster with the house empty for the heaviest weeks.
We'll talk through the options before work starts, so you can decide with real information. You'll always know what's happening next and who will be in your house.
Phasing so one part of the house stays usable
A clear sequence for kitchen and bathroom downtime
A clean job site at the end of each day
Google reviews
What Homeowners Say About Our Whole-Home Work
Verbatim Google reviews from clients who remodeled more than one room with us.
Lacoste and Young is incredible! They communicate with you daily, keep their commitments, and send workmen that do superior work (actually they consistently go above and beyond what you would expect). In so doing, they turned our 43 year old house into a beautiful new looking home. If you have a remodeling project that you want done right while working with delightful people, then my wife and I highly recommend LaCoste and Young!
Larry K. · Google review
★★★★★
We wanted our remodel to include updating both bathrooms, our kitchen, and replacing the bedroom carpet with vinyl flooring. Jacob and Jesse worked with us to choose the right options. Jacob was always happy to talk to me when I had questions. Everything they did has turned out beautifully.
Lisa D. · Google review
★★★★★
Jacob and his team did an outstanding job remolding our kitchen and floors throughout the entire house and patio. I highly recommend Jacob, not only is he committed to his clients but easy to work with. His team of craftsman did an excellent job. We will absolutely use them for any future projects!
Cindy R. · Google review
★★★★★
Lacoste and Young renovated my kitchen, living room and various other areas in my home. I trust their work and remain very satisfied with my renovations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an honest, hardworking crew.
Julie G. · Google review
★★★★★
We started the remodel at the beginning of the summer. As I sit here, I now have two beautiful new bathrooms as well as gorgeous bedrooms, an awesome new patio, and numerous other projects inside and out that have completely transformed my home. Jacob and John run a tight ship, are easy to work with, and the crew is spectacular as well! Already planning a kitchen remodel with them soon. Highly recommend
Scott S. · Google review
★★★★★
I have had the privilege to work with Jacob and John at Lacoste and Young remodeling. I recommend this company for all of your home remodeling. Their attention to detail and customer service is second to none. I had very specific ideas and they executed just as I envisioned. We have 4 school-aged kids and they were very patient. I highly recommend Lacoste and Young, you won't be disappointed.
Francine B. · Google review
Planning your budget
What Does a Whole Home Remodel Cost?
Square footage, how many rooms change, layout and structural work, and what turns up behind the walls drive the cost of a whole house renovation. Our cost guide explains how each one adds up.
Whatever your house needs. Most include the kitchen and bathrooms, flooring throughout, interior finishes and some layout changes, plus the electrical, plumbing and HVAC updates that come with them.
Can we stay in the house during the renovation?
Sometimes. Some projects can be phased so part of the house stays livable; others go faster with the house empty for the heaviest weeks. We'll talk through the options before work starts.
Can you build from my architect's plans?
Yes. If you already have plans from an architect or designer, we can build from them. If you don't, we'll help you plan the work room by room.
Do you update electrical, plumbing and HVAC?
Yes. Systems work is coordinated through licensed trades as part of the plan, done while the walls are open and before new finishes go in.
How much does a whole house renovation cost?
It depends on the size of the house, how many rooms change and how much structural or systems work is involved. Our remodeling cost guide explains the factors, and your free estimate puts real numbers to your plan.
Is it better to remodel or move?
If you love your neighborhood and your lot, a whole-home remodel lets you keep both and get a house that fits. Moving makes more sense when the house can't become what you need. We're happy to talk it through honestly.
