What Pentek does

Pentek Design Build, LLC, operating as Pentek Homes, is a privately held custom luxury home builder and remodeling contractor founded in 2013 and headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana. The company serves the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area, providing integrated design-build services that combine plan design, structural engineering, interior decoration, custom millwork, and construction under a single provider. Its portfolio spans new luxury construction, complete gut-to-finish historic renovations with Historic District Landmark Commission (HDLC) compliance, additions and camel-backs, double-to-single conversions, and — more recently — commercial contracting under the PentekDesignBuild.com brand.

The company's underlying capability set includes multiple structure types (piling, piers, wood frame, CMU, solid concrete, AAC), expertise across Victorian, Greek Revival, NOLA Traditional, Modern, and Luxury architectural styles, and an in-house custom millworks operation producing shop drawings for cabinets, bookshelves, beams, specialty ceilings, sliding barn doors, entertainment centers, and stone tops. Pentek claims to have completed more gut-to-finish complex historic projects than any other builder in New Orleans since 2013.

The business model is project-based, one-time custom construction services with no recurring contracts. Pricing varies by scope, with disclosed project values ranging from approximately $450,000 to over $5 million. The go-to-market is sales-led and owner-driven: Bo Pennington handles client engagement directly via phone, email, online inquiry, and on-site consultations. Customer acquisition relies on referrals, word-of-mouth, an extensive project gallery website, and third-party endorsements (BBB A+, HBA membership, HomeBuilder Digest, Three Best Rated). With 1-10 employees and no external funding, the firm operates as a small, founder-led custom builder serving high-net-worth individuals, historic property owners, and architect-client pairs in the New Orleans market.

Name

Pentek

Legal name

PENTEK DESIGN BUILD, LLC

Website

https://pentekhomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pentek Homes is a Metairie, Louisiana-based custom luxury home builder and remodeling contractor founded in 2013, serving high-net-worth clients in the Greater New Orleans area with integrated design-build, historic renovation, custom millwork, and — recently — commercial construction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Home Building and Historic Renovation Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Remodelers (236118)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Historic renovations
• Design build services
• Luxury residential construction
• Commercial contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: Design-build custom luxury homes with average project values ranging from $450,000 to over $5 million. New construction projects include timeline of 7-8 months average. Projects range from 1,850 SF to over 5,000 SF homes.
2. Historic Renovations: Full gut-to-finish historic renovations and additions. Includes work in historic neighborhoods with HDLC compliance requirements.
3. Commercial Construction: Recently expanded services to include commercial projects alongside residential.
4. Lot Acquisition Assistance: Assists customers in finding lots in desired areas as part of full-service home building.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pentek Homes is a custom luxury home builder and remodeling contractor operating in the New Orleans and Metairie metropolitan area. The company provides integrated design-build services including new custom home construction, gut-to-finish historic renovations with HDLC compliance, interior decorating, structural engineering, and custom millwork. It serves high-net-worth homeowners and historic property owners with projects ranging from $450,000 to over $5 million.

Product overview

Pentek Homes operates as a custom luxury home builder offering an integrated suite of services centered on high-end residential construction and historic preservation. The company provides a unified Design Build service that combines custom home building, historic renovations, interior design, and commercial contracting under one umbrella. Their portfolio includes projects ranging from new luxury construction to complete gut-to-finish historic renovations, with specializations in complex, large-scale homes. The company serves the greater New Orleans metro area including Metairie, Kenner, and surrounding neighborhoods, operating as a fully licensed residential and commercial contractor since 2013.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Home Building Full-service custom luxury home building from design through construction completion, specializing in high-end complex residential projects in the New Orleans metro area. Projects range from 1,850 SF to over 5,000 SF homes with average timelines of 7-8 months.
• Historic Renovations Complete gut-to-finish historic home renovations including Additions & Camel-backs, Double Conversion to Single, Complete Home Remodeling, and Historic Preservation of brick buildings, with HDLC (Historic District Landmark Commission) compliance expertise.
• Design Build Services Integrated design and construction services including plan design, structural engineering, and interior decorating with a comprehensive step-by-step process from concept to completion.
• Commercial Contracting Commercial construction services for business and commercial projects, operating under the Pentek Design Build brand at www.PentekDesignBuild.com.
• Interior Design Interior decorating and finish selection services helping clients choose paint colors, granite colors, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and flooring.
• Custom Millworks Custom millwork services including custom cabinets, bookshelves, custom wood beams in ceilings, reflected ceiling plans for groin and dome ceilings, sliding barn doors, entertainment centers, and stone tops.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Living New OrleansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured on LivingNewOrleans.com media platform providing exposure to potential customers interested in New Orleans lifestyle and real estate

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tri Pointe Homes: Publicly-traded homebuilder with premium and luxury brands including Pardee Homes and Maracay. Overlaps with Pentek on premium-segment new construction and design-forward product positioning across multiple regional markets.
• Ashton Woods Homes: National private homebuilder known for personalization options and design-forward homes in desirable urban and suburban markets. Comparable to Pentek in targeting affluent design-conscious buyers willing to pay for customization.
• David Weekley Homes: Largest privately-held U.S. homebuilder with a focus on choice-driven design and personalized homes. Comparable on the custom-options and design-driven positioning that Pentek emphasizes, though at substantially broader geographic and volume scale.
• NVHomes: Luxury homebuilder operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast focused on design personalization and high-end finishes. Comparable to Pentek on luxury-segment positioning and personalization-driven buyer experience.
• Century Communities: Top-ten U.S. homebuilder with growing presence in the Southeast and a Century Complete value brand plus premium offerings. Relevant broader comparison for residential construction operating in Pentek's Gulf Coast/Southern region.
• PulteGroup: Largest U.S. homebuilder with multiple brands spanning entry-level through luxury. Overlaps with Pentek through its higher-end brands serving affluent move-up and custom-style buyers.
• M/I Homes: National homebuilder with a strong design-center customization model (Studio M/I) that mirrors Pentek's design-build personalization emphasis. Comparable on the integration of design selection and construction under one roof.
• Toll Brothers: National publicly-traded luxury homebuilder offering move-up and luxury custom homes across multiple U.S. markets. Relevant as a scaled incumbent serving affluent buyers with semi-custom and custom home offerings, though Toll operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth than Pentek.
• Taylor Morrison: Top-five U.S. homebuilder offering a portfolio that includes luxury and custom-style homes in high-growth markets. Relevant incumbent comparison for Pentek's premium positioning and design personalization angle.
• Lennar: Top-tier U.S. homebuilder offering design-center customization across move-up and luxury product lines. Relevant as a scaled competitor in custom-options for affluent buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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