Joshua Doucet Construction Llc

07/19/2025

It all starts with a strong foundation. You'll need a solid stable dirt pad. Followed by the right footings, rebar, wire and the right mix of concrete. The difference between the cheapest 3000psi mix and 3500-4000psi mix is usually less than $1000 on most homes. A strong start gives you peace of mind for the future.

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06/24/2025

05/30/2025

Water damage from an water heater. Remember to get in the attic yearly and inspect these. Anode rods don't last long and leaks can develop over time. After 10 years you're working on borrowed time with the tank type water heaters.

05/30/2025

Shop and buildout gaining some ground. Insulation and sheetrock in this week. Moving on to trim and cabinets.

05/30/2025

Cabinets in on this custom. Rolling right along

04/29/2025

Bush hog 1
Chainsaw 0

04/22/2025

It's amazing the difference 100 years makes in prices. The older homes is just a kit price but today you wouldn't be able to buy the exterior doors for that.

04/05/2025

This may be our last weekend of cool weather, time to take care of any maintenance needing to be done in your attic.
[ ] Water heater: flush, change anode rod, check for leaks.
[ ] Ac units: flush primary and secondary drain lines with bleach, check ducts for leaks, make sure drain pans aren't rusted out, check pan safety switch, check suction line insulation on exterior exposed lines for deterioration.
[ ] Attic insulation. Inspect depth of existing insulation. R38 is the current value for attics. Cellulose should be roughly 11" deep, blown fiberglass should be roughly 15", and batt insulation @12"

04/02/2025

Top 30 things I've learned being a contractor for the last 15 years

1- Budgets are difficult to stay on.
2- Paint chips look different no matter where you put them.
3- Spray foam requires lots of other things to be effective and efficient.
4- Add more lighting.
5- Check with the husband AND the wife on all design decisions.
6- Nails and screws tend to seek out water lines and tires.
7- Floor plugs never end up under the couch
8- Strait sak concrete is the way to go.
9- It rains the most until you get Drywall inatalled.
10- There's always something that's on backorder that will slow the entire process down.
11- White Grout on a bathroom floor turns yellow.
12- You never have enough outlets.
13- Small changes add up fast.
14- Build a house that's 70 % of what you're approved for and upgrade where it makes the most sense.
15- Stop planting anything that has tree in its name closer than 25' from your home.
16- All water is hard water, your shower door knows what I'm talking about.
17- Jose said he will be here to install granite tomorrow.........................
18- Never send the wife with her mom to pick things out.
19- If it won't last 20 years don't finance it.
20- You need a very large back patio area.
21- Home maintenance can cure lots of problems before they start.
22- Everthing is expensive.
23- Anyone can do anything they put their mind to but do you have time and the tools.
24- Lvp flooring isn't applicable in all areas.
25- Foam backed Stucco is crap.
26- I know your uncle built his own house in the 80s but the code book has updated 13x since then.
27- That fixture you had to splurge only gets noticed by everyone once.
28- Pretty much every Contractor talks s**t on every other contractor in the same field.
29- Don't freak out everything can be fixed or changed, remember we started with an empty lot.
30- Ask questions

You'll never be done learning. Every mistake is a lesson, If you never lose, you arent being challenged. Take everything you learn and use it to be the best. No excuses, be accountable, Never quit.

03/24/2025

Consult the Builder! 🏗️💡🔨💬 We invite you to pose questions regarding the construction process, materials, guidelines, and pricing strategies. As we receive a substantial volume of inquiries, this thread will be maintained for ongoing reference. Knowledge is freely available, and if it assists you in making an informed decision, we are here to provide guidance. 🤔💬👏

02/18/2025

Current custom homes pricing in Louisiana. Keep in mind every home is different and some prices are dependent on sq ft and quality of materials. This is priced out using higher end materials and finishes.