Brothers Construction acts as general contractor for new home construction in Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish, from site evaluation and permitting through framing, finishes and final inspection.
Building new in Lake Charles and the surrounding growth corridor toward Moss Bluff and out along Interstate 10 starts with the lot, not the floor plan. Soil conditions, flood zone designation and access all affect what foundation type is realistic and what the build will cost. We check FEMA flood maps and, where required, an elevation certificate before finalizing any design, since a lot flood zone can set a minimum finished-floor elevation that changes the entire foundation approach.
As general contractor, we coordinate every subcontractor, site work, foundation, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and finish trades, through a single schedule and a single point of contact, building to Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code wind-load and hurricane-strap requirements as the baseline. We also manage the inspection sequence a new build requires so the project does not stall waiting on a missed inspection.
A few questions upfront save real money and time once the build starts.
Flood elevation rules, wind code and Gulf Coast soil conditions shape almost every new-build decision in this parish.
FEMA flood maps set minimum finished-floor elevations across much of Calcasieu Parish. We confirm your lot zone and design the foundation to meet it.
Gulf Coast clay soils affect foundation design and cost. A soil assessment early in the process avoids surprises later.
Louisiana Uniform Construction Code requires specific wind-load and hurricane-strap detailing for new framing.
New construction permitting, plan review and inspections take real time. We build realistic timelines instead of promising unrealistic start dates.
Whether water, sewer and electric are already at the property line, or need to be extended, materially affects both cost and timeline. We check this during the site evaluation.
Whether your lot is inside Lake Charles city limits or unincorporated Calcasieu Parish changes which permitting office and code officials are involved. We manage this either way.
Louisiana Uniform Construction Code requires specific hurricane-strap connections between roof, wall and foundation framing, which we build in from the first day of framing, not as an inspection fix.
Framing lumber, roofing materials and certain fixtures can have lead times that shift seasonally. We build realistic ordering schedules into the project timeline.
We check flood zone, soil conditions and access before pricing the build.
Working with your architect or our plan options, we finalize drawings for permitting.
Plans are submitted and permits secured before any ground is broken.
The lot is prepped and the foundation built to the required elevation and soil conditions.
The structure is framed, roofed and closed in against weather.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing are roughed in, then interior and exterior finishes are completed through final inspection.
Clearing, soil work and utility hookups vary widely by lot.
Elevated and pier-and-beam foundations cost more than a standard slab.
Complex rooflines and custom layouts cost more than a straightforward footprint.
Builder-grade to high-end finishes create a wide range in the final price per square foot.
Based in Lake Charles, LA 70601, we serve the city and the surrounding towns below.
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Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Serving Lake Charles & all of Calcasieu Parish