About Us

Meet Nick F. Castjohn

Nick F. Castjohn

Meet Karen L. Castjohn

Karen L. Castjohn

Founder and Past President of Renovate, Francis “Frank” Castjohn spent his life working to raise the standards of professionalism and promote education within the industry. Today, leadership of the company resides in the capable hands of his wife, Karen and his son, Nick. In Frank’s memory, the Castjohn’s remain dedicated to his legacy of ethics and education.

As President, Nick F. Castjohn continually works to increase his knowledge of the latest industry methods and most innovative products. He has earned the following designations:

Certifications

Graduate Master Builder (NAHB)
Certified Graduate Builder (NAHB)
Certified Graduate Remodeler (NAHB)
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (NAHB)
Certified Green Professional (NAHB)
Certified Remodeler (NARI)
Universal Design Certified Remodeler (NARI)
Green Certified Professional (NARI)

Affiliations

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
National Association of Home Builders Remodelers (NAHB Remodelers)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
Louisiana Home Builders Association
Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans
St. Tammany/Washington Parishes Home Builders Association
Better Business Bureau of New Orleans
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
American Institute of Architects New Orleans (AIA)

NARI Certified Remodelers (CR) are professional remodelers who provide a full range of remodeling services. To become a CR, candidates must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas.

To qualify for the CR designation, applicants must meet all of the following:

Be employed by or own a firm that derives at least 90% of its sales volume through remodeling work
Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the remodeling industry
Completed 16 hours of continuing education
Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
Successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing 20 knowledge areas related to general remodeling practices and business
Submit all required application materials and fees

NARI Universal Design Certified Remodelers (UDCR) are recognized as experienced remodelers with skills and knowledge in all aspects of universal design and remodeling.

Be primarily engaged in remodeling
Have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the remodeling industry
Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Completed 8 hours of continuing education
Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
Successfully complete a written examination addressing knowledge areas related to universal design fundamentals, client needs assessments, project design, construction techniques, electrical systems, plumbing systems and exterior universal design considerations
Submit all required application materials and fees

The NARI Green Certified Professional Designation (GCP) is designed to recognize and identify remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects. To qualify for the GCP designation, applicants must meet all of the following:

Be employed by or own a firm engaged in conducting green remodeling projects
Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Have a minimum of five years continuous full time experience in the remodeling industry
Completed 16 hours of continuing education
Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
Successfully complete a one-day written examination on building science, indoor air quality, resource conservation, renewable energy, and 12 trade related areas of green program application
Submit all required application materials and fees

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RENOVATE, INC.
824 24th Street | Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Phone: 504.464.4700
Toll Free: 888.464.4701

Renovate Inc provides services to the following Louisiana Parishes: Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, & Terrebone.

Renovate Inc provides services to the following Louisiana Cities:
Metairie, Gretna, Harvey, Kenner, New Orleans, Thibodaux, Hammond, Denham Springs, Albany, Walker, Livingston, Houma, Laplace, Mandeville, Madisonville, Slidell, Covington, Houma, Laffite, Marrero, Westewego, Springfield, Holden, Gramercy, Abita Springs, Kentwood, Ponchatoula, & Surrounding areas.

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