General Contracting in La Porte, TX

Luxury vinyl plank flooring is the most practical choice for La Porte homes with a flood history because it is fully waterproof and does not absorb standing water the way carpet or engineered wood does. It can also be removed in sections if a future flood event requires it, which reduces replacement costs. Tile flooring installation is the right choice for kitchens and bathrooms where water exposure is most likely.

Drywall that was installed over framing that was not fully dried after a flood will show signs of failure within one to two years, including soft spots, staining along the lower wall, and a musty odor that persists even after cleaning. If you are seeing those signs in a home that had post-flood repairs done, the drywall and possibly the framing behind it need to be inspected. We assess the condition during the estimate walkthrough.

Yes. Lower kitchen cabinets absorb water first during a flood event and are often the only cabinets that need replacement. Kitchen cabinet installation and replacement can be scoped to cover just the lower run, matching the door style and finish of the existing upper cabinets. We bring door samples to the estimate to confirm the match before ordering.

Brookglen, Bayside Terrace, and the Northside area near Old La Porte have historically experienced the most frequent flooding in the city. Homes in these neighborhoods benefit most from flood-resistant interior material choices, including waterproof flooring, moisture-resistant drywall in lower wall sections, and cabinet boxes with solid wood or plywood construction rather than particleboard.

Yes. Shower and tub surround tile installation in older La Porte homes frequently requires removing the original tile and the drywall substrate behind it, then installing cement board before new tile is set. This is the correct approach when the original substrate has been compromised by moisture. Tiling over a failed substrate produces the same failure within a few years.