Corpus Christi · Portland · Port Aransas

Remodeling Done Right In Corpus Christi

Kitchens, bathrooms, decks and full remodels built by a licensed local crew that shows up when they say they will. Serving the Coastal Bend since 2013.

4.8/5 on HomeAdvisor · 44 reviews Serving Corpus Christi, Portland & Port Aransas Operating since 2013 Licensed & permit‑pulling
Why homeowners rehire us

Built On Doing What We Said We’d Do

Read through MLA’s reviews and the same few words keep coming up. On time. Professional. Clean. Good communication. Homeowners mention that they did not have to stand over the work or chase anyone down to get it finished.

That is the whole idea. Juan Martinez has run MLA Contracting since 2013, and the way the company earns repeat work is simple. We show up when we say we will, we build it the way we described it, and we leave the house cleaner than we found it. It is not complicated, but it is rare, and it is the reason so many of our jobs come from people who hired us once and called us back.

Juan Martinez, owner of MLA Contracting, next to a finished vanity
Juan MartinezOwner, MLA Contracting
What we build

Six Trades, One Crew

From a single walk-in shower to a full remodel or a commercial buildout, MLA handles the whole project so you are not managing a rotating cast of subcontractors.

01Remodeled kitchen with white shaker cabinets and subway tile

Kitchen Remodeling

New cabinets, granite and stone counters, tile backsplashes and full layout updates that make the room work the way you cook.

02Slate walk-in tile shower with built-in niche

Bathroom Remodeling

Walk-in tile showers, custom niches, glass enclosures and full bath rebuilds. Our most requested and most photographed work.

03Freshly painted single-story home exterior

Painting

Interior and exterior painting done with the prep work that makes it last. Careful caulking, clean lines and a job site left tidy at the end of the day.

04New cedar privacy fence with top cap rail

Fencing

Wood and privacy fencing built square, plumb and set to stand up to Coastal Bend weather year after year.

05Custom wood patio cover and deck on a brick home

Decks

Custom decks, patio covers and pergolas in wood and composite, framed to give you real outdoor living space out back.

06Commercial restroom buildout with tile and mosaic band

Commercial

Restaurant conversions, restroom buildouts and commercial tenant work. Real buildout experience, handled to code.

The receipts
4.8/5
HomeAdvisor · 44 verified reviews

Ten projects were completed as expected with excellent craftmanship. Everyone was polite, professional, and honest. Far surpassed my expectations… I will certainly hire them again.

Kimberly B.HomeAdvisor · November 2018

Very professional and competent… I did not have to constantly monitor the status of my projects… you wouldn’t even know a repair had been made.

LaDonna C.HomeAdvisor · December 2018

Hire these guys!!! They are amazing. Very thorough. Kind. Respectful. Good communication.

Brenda H.HomeAdvisor · August 2018
Recent projects

Real Jobs, Real Homes

Every photo below is MLA’s own work in and around Corpus Christi. No stock, no staging.

Slate walk-in shower with tiled niche and mosaic floor
BathroomSlate Walk-In Shower
Walk-in shower with pebble mosaic floor and glass panel
BathroomPebble-Floor Shower
Wood patio cover and deck on a brick home
DecksPatio Cover
Slate shower with glass sliding doors
BathroomGlass Enclosure
Commercial restroom buildout with tile and mosaic band
CommercialRestroom Buildout
Garden tub with dark wood surround and stone deck
BathroomGarden Tub Surround
Investment
Projects begin at$5,000

MLA takes on remodeling projects starting at $5,000. That minimum is how we protect the quality and the timeline on every job we accept, and it means the crew you meet is focused on your project, not stretched across a dozen small ones.

Where a project lands from there comes down to a few things: the size of the space, the materials and finishes you choose, and how much has to be rebuilt behind the walls before the finish work begins. We walk all of it with you in person, so the number you get is real and there are no surprises later.

How it works

A Straight Four-Step Path

01

In-Person Estimate

We come out and look at the actual space. Most estimates take about an hour, any day between 8am and 7pm.

02

A Clear Scope

You get a plain, itemized scope of exactly what we are doing and what it costs, so nothing gets decided for you halfway through.

03

We Build It

A licensed crew does the work, keeps you in the loop, and cleans up the site so your home stays livable throughout.

04

Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished project with you together and do not call it done until you are genuinely happy with it.

Free in-person estimate

Ready For An Honest Estimate?

Tell us about your project and Juan will get back to you to set up a time. Estimates are free and done in person, so you know the plan and the price before any work begins.