Carroll Construction builds custom homes in St. Helena Parish on your land, including acreage near Greensburg, Pine Grove, and Chipola.
We are a design-build team based in Clinton, just west of the parish line.
A rural parish, a nearby team
Our office is at 12693 LA-67 in Clinton, close to the St. Helena line. We would rather walk the land with you early than design a house that does not fit the property.
- We already build in East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and East Baton Rouge.
- This page is for families building in western St. Helena, including Greensburg, Pine Grove, and Chipola.
Land prep is part of the home, not an afterthought
On raw or lightly improved land in St. Helena, site work can be a large part of the budget. That is a reason to plan for it before the house is drawn.
- Clearing, drainage, and, on some sites, fill or a raised pad should be planned early.
- A finished driveway and a temporary construction entrance are not always the same thing.
- Our dirt work article and dirt work calculator are useful starting points. A site visit still gives numbers for your property.
Water, septic, perc tests, and utilities
In much of rural Louisiana, you cannot assume that water and sewer are waiting at the road. Those items, and the power route, belong in the early budget.
- Water may come from a rural water system or from a well.
- Wastewater is often a septic system, and a perc or soil evaluation should be in the early budget.
- Our Build On Your Land page walks through the same checklist we use on a site visit.
Budget and plans through the BIDS™ System
Land prep is often where a budget comes apart, because the house was designed as if it sat on a finished lot. Our BIDS™ System — Budget Informed Design Services — starts with your budget and refines the plan as site costs become clearer.
- Final plans and pricing come when changes are still inexpensive.
- You can read the five phases on the BIDS™ page and use our Feasibility Review Checklist before we meet.
A new home, designed for how you want to live
We build new custom homes only. If you want a house on your St. Helena land, we can help with layout, porch living, storage, and aging-in-place features.
- Wider openings, a thoughtful main level, and a shower you can use for decades are easier to include at the start.
- Robert Carroll is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), a Certified Graduate Builder, and a Certified Master Building Professional.
- You do not need a finished plan to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your home project
Do you build in Greensburg, Pine Grove, and Chipola?
Yes. Those western St. Helena communities are the focus of this page, and we are based in nearby Clinton. If your land is elsewhere in St. Helena, tell us where it is and we will tell you honestly whether it is a project we can take.
Have you already built a home in St. Helena Parish?
We have not yet published a St. Helena project in our portfolio. The photos on this page are other Carroll Construction homes; they are not St. Helena houses. We do build regularly on rural land in neighboring parishes and would discuss your site on its own terms.
What is a perc test, and do I need one before I call you?
A perc or soil evaluation helps determine how a septic system might work on your property. You do not have to have one in hand before the first conversation, but if you already own the land, it is one of the more useful early items to plan for. The local health unit typically reviews septic design and approval, and we will not substitute our conversation for that review. Your lot is not the same as the lot next door, so we will help you understand what to gather and which specialists to involve, and we will not guess a septic cost without information. The evaluation and the system belong in the early budget, and the house location should respect the soil and the setbacks.
Can you help if I already own the land but have no plans?
Yes. Many clients start that way. We will want to see the property, talk about budget, and use BIDS™ to sketch a home that fits both. That sequence exists so you can make decisions while they are still inexpensive to change. You can arrive even better prepared by filling out the Feasibility Review Checklist.
Do you only build new homes, or do you also remodel?
We build new custom homes. We do not take on remodels, and we do not ask you to buy a lot in a neighborhood we already own. If you need a renovation, we will say so and wish you well.
How do I get in touch?
Call (225) 335-2334, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM CT, or use the contact form. Our office is at 12693 LA-67, Clinton, LA 70722.
Want to talk about building on your land in St. Helena Parish?
- Call (225) 335-2334, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM CT.
- Use the contact form and we will call you back, including the next business day if you write after hours.
- Download the Feasibility Review Checklist so your questions about the land, the budget, and the house are in one place. The feasibility review article explains how to use it.
