10/18/2025
Our team at Sunlight Contractors completely restored this 100-year-old Uptown New Orleans home from the ground up — eliminating moisture problems, rebuilding the structure, and remodeling the entire first floor into a healthy, efficient, and beautiful living space.
We began by tunneling under the home because it was only 3”-4” off the ground to perform a complete moisture remediation of the subfloor, sanitizing with Mold Stat, Jo-Max, and RMR, then treating every beam and joist with Bora-Care with blue tracer dye. After drying the structure to under 10% moisture, we encapsulated the subfloor with 3" of Gaco Western closed-cell spray foam, forming a permanent v***r and air barrier.
Once stabilized, we remodeled the entire first floor, rebuilding 2×10 joists, installing new ¾″ subfloors, and laying over 1,000 sq. ft. of hardwood flooring. The kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas were fully upgraded with new cabinetry, tile, paint, and trim — all while the home was disinfected and air-purified using HEPA scrubbers and negative-pressure systems.
Outside, we replaced all siding and insulation with 4″ Rockwool, a new weather barrier, and Hardie Board siding finished in Sherwin-Williams premium paint. We also rebuilt nineteen windows, installed three wall-mounted dehumidifiers, added a ventilation fan under the house, and finished with a brand-new custom privacy fence.
From the crawlspace to the crown molding, this project reflects the Gold-Star Building Science Standard — moisture control, air sealing, and craftsmanship built to last for decades.
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The customers review on Sunlight Contractors
I hired Sunlight Contractors to resolve serious moisture and structural issues in my 100-year-old New Orleans home, and their team went above and beyond! They were so quick to address an extreme mold issue underneath the house that they discovered had also penetrated into the walls requiring a complete renovation of the downstairs. I was told by others - including the home inspector – that the crawl space was too small to get into, but Sunlight Contractors actually tunneled under the house. They disinfected and treated every inch of wood with EPA-approved solutions, thoroughly dried the subfloor, and sealed it with Bora-Care and closed-cell spray foam. How do I know they treated every inch? They use a blue dye to ensure nothing is missed!
They did not stop there. When severe hidden rot was discovered, they immediately updated me with a clear plan. They replaced rotted plywood and joists, pre-treated all new wood for mold and termites, and rebuilt the floor system to code.
In addition, Sunlight handled extensive plumbing, electrical, siding, painting, and Sheetrock work — all done with the same professionalism, integrity and attention to detail. Every in-house trade was coordinated seamlessly with no stress, and I could not be more pleased with the results!
What impressed me most was their commitment to long-term solutions and transparency. They documented every step, provided daily updates including photos and videos, and never cut corners as the original builders of the home obviously did. I highly recommend Sunlight Contractors to anyone who wants their home protected and restored the right way! They truly care about their customers and their work.
