Short answer
We serve all of Gretna, ZIPs 70053 and 70056. Near the river, the historic district is full of raised shotguns and bungalows where ducts often run under the floor; farther out are newer homes with attic systems. Common calls are AC repairs, sweating under-floor ducts and quieter options for older houses. The line is answered 24/7.
Raised shotguns and bungalows in the historic district
Shotgun houses make up about 54 percent of the building stock in Gretna's historic district, and most of its bungalows are raised a few feet above grade. Homes like these were built for porches and tall ceilings, not ductwork, so central air was added later, usually with ducts hung under the raised floor. In a humid crawlspace those ducts sweat, sag and pull loose at the joints unless they are sealed and wrapped in a continuous vapor jacket.
Where an owner wants to keep plaster walls and original details intact, ductless heads or a small-duct high-velocity system can cool the house with very little cutting. Away from the historic district, Gretna's newer streets look more like the rest of the West Bank, with attic air handlers and the usual summer list of capacitors, drains and refrigerant leaks.
What Gretna homeowners call us for
Ductwork Repair
Under-floor ducts in raised houses that sweat, sag or come apart at the joints.
Ductless Mini-Split Installation
Ductless heads for older rooms and additions where ducts would mean cutting plaster.
Small-Duct High-Velocity Systems
Whole-house central air for historic homes through small flexible tubes.
AC Repair
Everyday no-cool calls across the city, from capacitors to refrigerant leaks.
Getting to you in Gretna
From our Monticello Ave office we cross the river on the Crescent City Connection or the Huey P. Long Bridge and reach Gretna by way of the West Bank Expressway. We cover the whole city, from the historic district near the river to the neighborhoods out toward Terrytown. Tell us the cross streets when you call, and urgent calls go first.