Before & afterArabi
Arabi Fire Restoration
Fire restoration & tornado reconstruction · 25 photos
Licensed Louisiana general contractor
We define the scope of work before we price it, so there are no surprises during construction, including the hidden damage that only turns up once demolition starts.
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Photographed as they went, these project showcases illustrate what can be, regardless of the original.
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New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Destrehan, Slidell, Houma, Baton Rouge, Mandeville and Covington, plus Lakeview, Old Metairie, Uptown, Arabi and the French Quarter. From historic New Orleans homes to newer properties throughout the surrounding communities, Riverbend provides general contracting and renovation services tailored to the construction methods, permitting requirements, and conditions found across Southeast Louisiana.
We handle insurance restoration from the first call through to a finished rebuild. We document the damage, write the repair scope the claim needs, attend the adjuster's visit, and rebuild, including the hidden damage that often cannot be identified until demolition begins.
The first hours after a property loss are critical. Once emergency mitigation is complete, Riverbend can manage the reconstruction process, develop the repair scope, coordinate the necessary trades, and work with the insurance adjuster as the home is rebuilt.
In remodeling, the lowest estimate is not always the best value. A cheaper number often reflects a narrower scope: demolition, disposal, repairs beneath flooring, or the electrical work a modern appliance requires. Work that was not included initially reappears later as additional charges or change orders.
Compare the scope of work as well as the price. Every project starts with a site visit and a detailed scope, so you know exactly what you are getting before any numbers are discussed.
As the general contractor, Riverbend coordinates the trades, scheduling, inspections, and construction sequence around that defined scope, helping keep complex renovation projects organized from start to finish
We walk the property and evaluate existing conditions, not just the room you asked about.
A written scope of the labor involved, sent to you before any pricing is finalized.
Pricing built from that scope, so you can compare the work and not only the number.
Coordinated trades, with hidden damage documented and discussed as it is found.
Each one reappears later as an additional charge or a change order. Identifying these items before construction also helps Riverbend coordinate subcontractors, inspections, material selections, and scheduling around a more complete scope of work.
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Riverbend Renovation serves homeowners across New Orleans and the surrounding communities. We handle kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole-home renovations, home additions, historic restoration, structural repair, and insurance claim repairs.
Every project starts with understanding what you want and writing a detailed scope of work. We coordinate with designers, architects, engineers and trade partners, and we tell you what is happening as it happens. Whether you are updating one room or restoring a whole house after storm, fire or water damage, the goal is the same: work that holds up, and no surprises along the way.
We start with a conversation and a site visit to define scope before pricing, so you know exactly what to expect.