Distinctive custom homes and exacting renovations — built to an uncompromising standard for those who expect the very best.
Whether you're building new, reimagining a space, or expanding your business, our team delivers quality that lasts.
Custom homes designed around how you live, built to the highest standard.
Kitchens, baths, and whole-home transformations, executed with precision.
Ground-up commercial builds, multifamily, and tenant improvements across Baton Rouge.
A five-bedroom new build in the heart of Baton Rouge: handcrafted cabinetry, reclaimed-look beams, designer lighting, and an open plan made for everyday living.
Home design by Chris Tyson · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
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Homeowners across Greater Baton Rouge trust us because we show up, communicate, and stand behind our work — backed by 30+ years of hands-on building experience.
"We chose Nelson on a friend's recommendation and are delighted. David's dedication and prompt attention to touch-ups are impressive. We'd hire him again gladly."
— Tracy & Marcelo C."Clear understanding, fair pricing, and timely availability impressed us. The outcome exceeded expectations. We'd hire them again without hesitation."
— Lary Y."Put it this way: I would hire you or recommend you in an instant."
— Bill H."The work done by Nelson Builders was great."
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A polished final walk-through, documented to the detail, with every system explained.
Ongoing support and warranty service long after move-in — we stand behind our work.
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Nelson Custom Builders is an owner-led general contractor serving the Greater Baton Rouge area. Founded in 2021 by David Nelson and backed by a lifetime of hands-on building experience — more than 30 years in the field — we've earned a reputation for craftsmanship, integrity, and standing behind every detail of our work.
From custom homes and additions to major remodels and commercial build-outs, we treat every project as if it were our own.
David's story starts on a job site at fourteen. His father — determined that he understand both the value of an education and the meaning of hard work — sent him to dig footings at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center through the heat of a Louisiana summer. He fell in love with the work, and spent every summer, break, and holiday on a job site from then on.
That passion carried him through a Construction Management degree from LSU's College of Engineering, with a minor in Business Administration, and into more than two decades of building at every scale — industrial projects across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas; commercial construction; and years on the architectural side, getting products into plans and specifications, guiding design, and teaching the trade to contractors and distributors. Few builders have seen the process from as many sides.
In 2021, David finally built the company he'd dreamed of his whole life — Nelson Custom Builders, under his own license and his own name. The work took off almost immediately, on a principle he still runs the company by:
“Say what you'll do, then do it right — the rest falls into place.”
A devoted husband to Brooke and father of three, and a member of St. Aloysius Parish, David believes building is the work he was called to do. His youngest — already a fixture on the job site — fully intends to carry the company into the next generation. When he isn't building, you'll find him in the Louisiana outdoors he loves: hunting, fishing, and cooking for the people he cares about.
David NelsonPresident
Beau Luke NelsonVice President
Morgan Senske-RhodesOffice Manager
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Contact UsNo matter how big or small, we bring ideas to life across the Greater Baton Rouge area.
We manage your build from concept to keys — site work, framing, finishes, and final walk-through.
Reimagine a single space or the entire house. We obsess over the details so the finish endures.
From slab to finished space — commercial buildings, multifamily, and tenant improvements, self-performed and managed start to finish.
Share your vision and we'll arrange a private consultation to discuss the details.
Request a ConsultationExplore our custom homes, major remodels, and additions across Greater Baton Rouge — each project below, photographed and captioned.
The Annabelle Residence
Home design by Chris Tyson · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A ground-up custom home in Baton Rouge — reclaimed-beam interiors, marble baths, and a fully equipped covered outdoor living wing.
Architectural design by Mark Matthews · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A timeless Bocage ranch reimagined inside and out — an opened living plan anchored by a painted-brick fireplace and reclaimed beam, a marble primary bath, and a new covered outdoor living wing built for entertaining.
Architectural design by Susan Naquin Weisbrod, Cypriere Studio · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A full second-story family floor carved out of unused attic space — an upstairs bonus & game room, a marble wet bar, a music room, a guest suite, and a hidden playroom tucked behind a cabinet door.
Architectural design by Susan Naquin Weisbrod, Cypriere Studio · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A two-story Acadian transformed inside and out — refreshed stucco, brick and siding, a second-floor balcony, and a light-filled living room under a vaulted, white-beamed ceiling, opening to a private courtyard.
Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A whole-home renovation with a soaring two-story foyer and reclaimed-wood column, a custom kitchen with marble-tile floors, and a spa-style bath — plus a clever built-in dog nook with its own sliding gate tucked beneath the stairs.
Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A multi-level addition of flexible living space — bright recreation and bonus rooms wrapped in windows, opening through French doors onto covered balconies.
Design by Construction Drafting, LLC · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
An upstairs addition that turned attic space into a full second floor — an open, light-filled loft, two bedrooms, a walk-in closet, and a full bath finished in green zellige tile and brass.
Home design by Patton Home Design · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A backyard addition built for play and entertaining — a vaulted recreation room with a brick fireplace (wired for a golf simulator) and a brick-walled covered porch with an outdoor kitchen, opening straight onto the pool.
Designed by King Design, LLC · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
An open-concept renovation that reworked the living and kitchen into one bright, connected space.
Built by Nelson Custom Builders
An interior renovation that opened the floor plan with handcrafted reclaimed-wood architecture — wide cased archways and a statement timber column linking the living and dining spaces.
Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A bright, full kitchen remodel — crisp white cabinetry, stone counters, and updated appliances in an open galley layout.
Design by Ourso Designs · Built by Nelson Custom Builders
A luxurious master-bath remodel — a marble wet room pairing a freestanding soaking tub with a walk-in shower, and a double vanity with a dedicated makeup station.
Built by Nelson Custom Builders
Ground-up commercial buildings, multifamily communities, and tenant build-outs across the Greater Baton Rouge area.
Built by Nelson Custom Builders
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