About Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC)
Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) is a Gulf Coast home improvement contractor serving Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With offices in Slidell and Baton Rouge, our team helps homeowners plan and complete exterior projects built for heat, humidity, heavy rain, and storm seasons.
This page gives homeowners a clearer picture of who we are, what we do, where we work, and how to reach the right office for a free estimate. It is designed to make the company easier to understand at a glance, while still connecting you to the detailed service pages for project-specific information.
Why Homeowners Choose SHIC
When homeowners compare contractors, the first questions are usually practical. They want to know whether the company is licensed, whether it understands Gulf Coast weather, whether the scope will be clear, and whether there is a real local office behind the estimate.
Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi
SHIC lists Louisiana Residential Building Contractor license LA 81801 and Mississippi license MS R07326, giving homeowners a straightforward starting point for documentation and verification.
Built Around Gulf Coast Conditions
The company positions its work around real local conditions, including coastal heat, humidity, heavy rain, and storm seasons. That focus matters when the project involves water management, weather sealing, drainage, and long-term exterior performance.
Established Regional Presence
With offices in Slidell and Baton Rouge, plus region-specific phone lines shown on the site, SHIC presents itself as a contractor set up to serve multiple Gulf Coast markets instead of operating as a single-location shop.
Clear Scope and Project Flow
The current About page already emphasizes written estimates, documented scope review, scheduling, installation, cleanup, and walkthroughs. Those details are worth keeping because they reassure homeowners before the first appointment is booked.
Together, these points make the page more useful as a trust page, not just a short directory of links. That is the main shift in the new structure below.
What We Do
SHIC’s site structure shows a broader service lineup than the current About page explains. To make the company easier to understand, the service summary below matches the actual navigation more closely and separates categories that should not be blended together.
Roof Replacement and FORTIFIED Options
Roof replacement, installation paths, and FORTIFIED-focused roofing solutions for Gulf Coast homes.
Explore roofing services →
Storm Damage and Roof Restoration
Storm-related roof inspections, stabilization, restoration planning, and documentation support after severe weather.
Explore storm restoration →
Replacement Windows
Window replacement solutions focused on weather sealing, comfort, and exterior performance in Louisiana and Mississippi conditions.
Explore window services →
Entry and Exterior Doors
Entry door replacement and installation, with a cleaner separation from window services so the page reflects the site menu more accurately.
Explore door services →
Siding Services
Siding upgrades and related exterior wall work, including performance-focused installation guidance for Gulf Coast homes.
Explore siding services →
Seamless Gutters and Drainage
Seamless gutter installation, repair, and drainage improvements designed to protect roof edges, walls, and foundations.
Explore gutter services →
Patio Covers and Carports
Outdoor cover systems designed for shade, drainage, daily use, and compatibility with Gulf Coast weather exposure.
Explore patio cover services →
Room Additions and Enclosures
Insulated room additions, enclosure systems, and expanded covered living space for homeowners planning a larger exterior upgrade.
Explore additions and enclosures →
This service summary is easier to scan, better aligned with the navigation already on the site, and stronger for homeowners who arrive on About Us before they know which page to open next.
Licenses, Offices, and Experience
Many homeowners want to verify the basics before they compare materials, project types, or pricing. Presenting those details clearly on the About page removes friction and makes the page more credible.
Contractor Licenses
- Louisiana Residential Building Contractor — LA 81801
- Mississippi — MS R07326
Office Locations
- 58431 Pearl Acres Rd., Slidell, LA 70461
- 11754 S Harrells Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
The site footer also states that Southern Home Improvement Center has been providing home repair services in Southeast Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast area for over 30 years. Moving that fact higher on the page gives the About section more substance immediately instead of hiding it at the bottom of the site.
How We Work
A strong About page should explain the working process, not just the service list. The current site already has the right idea here, so the improved version keeps the same sequence while making each step easier to scan.
Inspection and Scope Review
The process starts with review of the home, the visible conditions, and the project priorities that matter most for the estimate.
Clear Estimate
Homeowners receive a written estimate with scope details, practical options, and a clearer path for deciding what comes next.
Scheduling and Coordination
Once the project is approved, scheduling, delivery coordination, and the work sequence are organized before installation begins.
Installation
Installation is framed around clean tie-ins, weather-sensitive details, water management, and a more durable finished result.
Cleanup and Walkthrough
The process closes with debris removal, final checks, and a walkthrough so the homeowner has a cleaner handoff at the end of the job.
Storm-Related Support
For storm-related work, the page should continue to emphasize documentation and sequencing so homeowners understand how protection and next steps are handled.
Service Area and Regional Contacts
The current page mentions Southeast Louisiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, the Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The footer goes further by showing phone lines tied to specific regional markets. Bringing that information into the main body improves usability because homeowners can immediately see how the company is organized geographically.
This layout makes the About page more useful for real visitors because it answers two questions immediately: whether SHIC works in their area and which office or region they should contact first.
Company Resources
The current About page does not fully use the supporting resources already available elsewhere on the site. Adding these links makes the company easier to evaluate without forcing users to return to the main menu.
This section keeps the About page focused on the company itself while still helping visitors move deeper into the parts of the site that support trust and decision-making.
Request a Free Estimate
Homeowners can speed up the first response by sharing the property address, a short description of the issue or upgrade, and any photos available. That gives the team enough context to route the inquiry to the right office and next step.
To request a free estimate, call Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) at (225) 766-4244 or (985) 643-6611, or use the form on this page and the team will direct your request to the right office.