New Orleans Bathroom Renovation Contractor

A well-renovated bathroom does more than look good. It functions better, holds up to the humidity and demands of Gulf Coast living, and adds real value to your home. MLM Custom Homes & Renovations has been renovating bathrooms throughout Greater New Orleans for over 17 years, from powder room updates in Metairie and Old Metairie to primary suite overhauls in Uptown, Lakeview, the Garden District, and the Northshore.

MLM has earned Best of Houzz awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and was named Best Construction Company in the New Orleans Homes Best of Home awards in both 2024 and 2025. We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, a 4.9 rating on Angi, and 55-plus five-star Google reviews. We’ve been featured in New Orleans Homes and Millennium magazines. Our bathroom work ranges from historically sensitive renovations in HDLC districts to contemporary spa-style primary baths built for modern living.

Types of Bathroom Renovations

• Powder Room Updates A powder room is a small space with a big impact on guests. Updated vanities, statement tile, new fixtures, and better lighting can completely transform the room in a relatively short timeline and budget. Many of our most distinctive bathroom projects are powder rooms where there was room to take design risks.

• Primary Bath Renovations A full primary bath renovation typically involves new cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and sometimes layout changes to add a freestanding tub, walk-in shower, or double vanity. These projects run 6 to 10 weeks depending on scope and custom order lead times.

• Secondary and Guest Bath Renovations Guest baths and secondary bathrooms often get overlooked, but they see heavy daily use. We renovate these spaces with the same attention to durability and finish quality as primary baths, typically at a lower overall cost due to smaller footprint and simpler scope.

• Historic Bathroom Renovations Older New Orleans homes present specific bathroom renovation challenges: cast iron plumbing, knob-and-tube wiring, plaster walls, and tight footprints that were never designed for modern fixtures. We know how to work in these spaces without compromising the character of the home. If your property falls under HDLC or Vieux Carre Commission jurisdiction, we manage the Certificate of Appropriateness process as part of our standard scope. We’ve renovated historic bathrooms across Uptown, the Garden District, Mid-City, Marigny, and Lakeview.

• Layout Changes and Additions Sometimes the footprint itself is the problem. We handle bathroom additions as part of home addition projects, convert closets or underused spaces into bathrooms, and reconfigure existing layouts to accommodate walk-in showers, soaking tubs, or double vanity runs. These projects require permits and typically involve plumbing relocation, structural work, or both.

• Spa-Style and Custom Bathroom Renovations For homeowners looking to build something distinctive, we work with your designer or can connect you with local professionals we trust. Custom tile work, heated floors, steam showers, freestanding tubs, and built-in cabinetry are all within scope. The portfolio below shows examples across a range of budgets and styles.

What It Costs and How Long It Takes

Bathroom renovation costs vary based on the size of the space, the scope of work, and the materials selected. Keeping the existing plumbing layout in place reduces cost significantly. Moving drains or relocating plumbing walls adds time and expense but is sometimes necessary to get the layout right. We’ll walk you through real numbers in the early stages so you can make informed decisions before committing to a full design.

Most bathroom renovations run between 6 and 10 weeks. Powder room updates and straightforward refreshes can finish faster. Projects with custom tile, specialty fixtures, or permit requirements take longer. We provide a project-specific timeline before work begins.

How We Work

Every bathroom project starts with a site walkthrough and consultation to understand your goals, your space, and your budget. We develop a detailed scope with real pricing options before any work begins. Once underway, you’ll receive daily construction progress updates with photos, real-time budget and timeline tracking, and centralized communication through Buildertrend. Every change order, note, and conversation is archived and accessible throughout the project.

Service Areas

We renovate bathrooms throughout New Orleans, Metairie, Old Metairie, Lakeview, Uptown, the Garden District, River Ridge, Elmwood, and the Northshore including Mandeville, Covington, and Slidell, as well as South Louisiana and Mississippi.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact MLM Custom Homes & Renovations to schedule a consultation. We’d be glad to walk your space and talk through what’s possible.

If you’re ready to get started on the bathroom of your dreams, contact us to request quote today.

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