--- title: "Van Alan Homes — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/van-alan-homes-pfvwus-pf~1451247224 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451247224.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Van Alan Homes" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/11330c5d0f4e6983_0899-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "511 Shore Drive, Suite 1, Youngsville, Louisiana 70592, United States" latitude: 30.0975 longitude: -92.0096 phone: "(337) 230-2662" website: https://vanalanhomes.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 years_in_business: 20 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 255 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Van Alan Homes > One of Acadiana’s Most Trusted Names in Homebuilding Original Houzz profile: [Van Alan Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/van-alan-homes-pfvwus-pf~1451247224) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Youngsville, LA - **Serves:** Lafayette, New Iberia, Youngsville, Broussard, Abbeville, Carencro, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Milton, Erath, Cade, Maurice, Duson, Vermilion Parish - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 20 years in business - Verified Hires - Hired on Houzz ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business - Offers Custom Work - 1 Verified Hire - 7 Hires on Houzz With the experience of building more than 400 custom homes, Van Alan, Jalyn & Carson Plaisance of Van Alan Homes knows their customers, and they know custom homes! After 20 years of providing superior craftsmanship and unparalleled service, Van Alan Homes is one of Acadiana’s most trusted names in homebuilding. We have created a brand of custom homes which are a combination of classic old world craftsmanship, modern technology and traditional Acadiana symbolism. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide quality construction at the most affordable price. Van Alan Homes focuses on making the building experience a pleasant one for its customers. We have spent a lot of time trying to take the anxiety out of building. We try to streamline our processes, while making sure the house stays completely custom with as many personal touches as the homeowner wants. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Floor Plans - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Lafayette - New Iberia - Youngsville - Broussard - Abbeville - Carencro - Scott - Breaux Bridge - Milton - Erath - Cade - Maurice - Duson - Vermilion Parish ### Typical Job Cost $400,000 - 2 million $400,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Van Alan Homes | | Address | 511 Shore Drive, Suite 1, Youngsville, Louisiana 70592, United States | | Phone | (337) 230-2662 | | Website | https://vanalanhomes.com | | License Number | 88134 | | Years in business | 20 | | Followers on Houzz | 255 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/van-alan-homes/166952006686014?ref=hl - Blog — vanalanhomes.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Van Alan Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/van-alan-homes-pfvwus-pf~1451247224) - **Website:** https://vanalanhomes.com - **Phone:** (337) 230-2662 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: CL.67343 - Type: Commercial License Certificate - Issued by: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors **Certifications & Awards** - Voted \#1 Best Home Builder by the Times of Acadiana 7 times!, Voted \#1 Best Home Builder by Locals Love Us, Top 13 Builders in Louisiana, Best of Houzz-5x's, Voted by House & Home as 1st place in 4000 sq/ft + for 2013, House & Homes Best in Show 2011, Outdoor Living Design Award - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Acadian Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/acadian-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~723041478) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Chase Bourgeois, April 2018** > The building process with Van Alan Homes has been remarkable. Alan and Jalyn were by our sides every step of the process in helping us build and design our DREAM home. We have heard horror stories of building a new home, so we were a bit nervous about the process, but after going through it with Van Alan homes, we can honestly say that the entire process was AMAZING! Their team was responsive, transparent and provide exceptional customer service throughout the process. We now can consider Alan and Jayln are now some of our dearest friends, who we will always be thankful for making our dream turn into a reality! ### All 14 reviews **★★★★★ — Trahan Architecture & Planning, April 2025** > We have worked with Van Alan Homes on numerous residential and commercial projects and rate them at the top of the contractor list in our area. Alan and his team are hands on with all their projects and take the time to make sure the details we design are brought to life. Whether your project is residential or commercial, give Alan a call. **★★★★★ — John and Gayle Smith, April 2018** > Van Alan Homes built our new home in Lafayette. Although we have owned several homes over the past forty years, this was the only time that my wife and I have built a home. It was a long process, but much less stressful than we imagined. All of Van Alan's employees and most of the vendors and sub-contractors that Van Alan used were helpful, thorough, and did quality work. We are pleased that the home was completed under budget. We are thoroughly enjoying living in it. **★★★★★ — Jared Tarver, March 2018** > When my wife and I prepared to build a home, it didn’t take us long to realize that we had found the right people once we had met with Alan. We COULD NOT be more pleased with the outcome! The results are beyond our initial expectations! One of the most important things to me during the process was the fact if Alan (or his vendors) said that they would do something, it was done! The process was a pleasure and there is no doubt I would do it again with VAH! **★★★★★ — Scott Wright, Dec. 2017** > Van Alan Homes has built three (3) homes for me over the past 5 or 6 years. Needless to say, there's a reason I have continued choosing Van Alan Homes as my builder. Their level of professionalism, attention to detail and overall quality of work is what separates them from the list of other builders. My advise to anyone who is considering which builder/contractor to go with for their new construction project, is to not get zeroed in on the overall costs differences when comparing quotes/estimates. Remember, you get what you pay for. You won't regret selecting Van Alan Homes to build your home. **★★★★★ — walterc91, Dec. 2017** > I am a REALTOR so I see a lot of new construction and can honedtly say we love our home! The attention to detail was excellent. We definitely recommend Van Alan Homes to our friends. **★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2017** > My wife and I are extremely pleased with Van Alan Homes. Their personal touch with us from design, through the entire construction of our 3,100 square foot home and 1,800 square foot workshop was excellent.. Alan, Jalyn and their entire team are absolutely the best customer focused company we ever worked with. Note, we previously built three other homes. > Van Alan Homes team's attention to detail from helping us to finalize our floor plans and helping us to consider things we would not have thought of in our floor plan. Their great guidance from selecting roofing, bricks, all interior and exterior colors, shutters, all appliances, flooring, trim options, door options, shutter options, etc. was just awesome. Van Alan Homes is also a very cost competitive builder. > Our on-site building superintendent was just great. He visited our construction site regularly and made sure not only that the subcontractors were doing their jobs in a timely and quality manner but that we were also very happy with the construction progress. > If we ever build another home, we will definitely be using Van Alan Homes as our very trusted, high quality and cost competitive builder. NOTE: Van Alan Homes remained on budget throughout our project, which was also very important. > We did add a few items into our scope after construction began. We were very much in control of those additions and cost: eg. Power generator, rain gutters, inside plantation shutters and a sprinkler system were the major items we added to our home later on in the construction process. Thank you Alan for helping us in getting these late added scope items completed in a very timely manner. Even with those added scope items we moved within the time frame we had all planned on. **★★★★★ — Carolyn Groner, Jan. 2017** > I have the great honor to represent Alan as one of his Real Estate Agents in Acadiana. The quality and the details are second to none. His style is so distinctive you immediately know when you're walking into a VAN ALAN HOME! The professionalism offered by Alan, his wife Jaylan and his entire support staff during the building process and especially after the sale, provides comfort, piece of mind and great pride in being the owner of a VAN ALAN HOME! If you are looking to build your first home or ready to build that large home of your dreams, you owe it to yourself to give Alan a call. He is an honest realist, with an open book policy. He will keep you in budget and produce on time!!! **★★★★★ — Jessica McGehee, Jan. 2017** > I have worked with Van Alan Homes as their trusted Realtor and I have seen Alan & Jalyn go above and beyond to make their clients dreams come true by building a customized one of a kind home. You can spot a Van Alan Home strictly by its craftsmanship and signature upgrades they include in their homes. Their staff is amazing to work with and after your transaction closes, you are not just another client, you become like family. **★★★★★ — Trahan Architecture & Planning, Jan. 2016** > I have worked on many projects with Van Alan homes and they have always done a great job, with attention to the details. I am very careful of who I recommend to my clients, and Van Alan ihas always provides the service and quality I expect for my clients. **★★★★★ — cindybh, Oct. 2014** > Great contractor to work with. He is very organized and not high strung as the majority of contractors are. He seems to be very even tempered. He provides a high quality product and pays attention to detail. He is very experienced and can build from. 1200 square foot home to 8000 square foot home with ease. **★★★★★ — devilgirl, Oct. 2014** > Alan and his team made my building experience much more professional and pleasant than any of the many others I have encountered. He and his team were always available to walk through any explanations I asked for and were most patient with all my requests. I never had to worry from beginning to end just tell them what I wanted. > It was like working with a family and not just some strangers building my home. And when I say home the experience with the team was like building a home and not just a house. The workmanship and customization was expert. Working with them and the design I had in mind, we were able to get exactly what I needed and requested in my new home. Anyone who is considering a new home would do well to select the Van Allan Team. **★★★★★ — kashallen, Oct. 2014** > Van Alan homes is building our custom home. We have been very pleased with the organization, accuracy, dependency, personalization, and professionalism that they have maintained throughout the process. **★★★★★ — kimberly106, April 2012** > He is doing an amazing job on our new home! Can't say enough how great and easy he is to work with. Excellent staff and vendors! ## Selected projects - [Gregiore Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gregiore-residence-pj-vj~7907611) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 67 - [2026 Parade of Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2026-parade-of-homes-pj-vj~7839517) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 152 - [Devoltz Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/devoltz-residence-pj-vj~7852081) - Location: Lafayette, LA - Photos: 51 - [The Langlinais](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-langlinais-pj-vj~7839482) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Soundview in Sugar Mill Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soundview-in-sugar-mill-pond-pj-vj~7834090) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 57 - [Kane Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kane-gallery-pj-vj~7069894) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 75 - [Gallery-Ashy Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gallery-ashy-residence-pj-vj~6191161) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 94 - [Bienvenu Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bienvenu-residence-pj-vj~7852064) - Location: Broussard, LA - Photos: 35 - [Meche Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meche-residence-pj-vj~7852054) - Location: Lafayette, LA - Photos: 36 - [Parade Home-2025](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parade-home-2025-pj-vj~7628137) - Location: Youngsville, LA - Photos: 87 - [Andrepont Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/andrepont-residence-pj-vj~7703068) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 52 - [Sandoz Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandoz-residence-pj-vj~7489186) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - [Allemand Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allemand-residence-pj-vj~7588962) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 56 - [Donata](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/donata-pj-vj~7839492) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [The Parson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-parson-pj-vj~7839499) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Batiste-Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/batiste-gallery-pj-vj~7619886) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 47 - [Vanicor-2022 Parade of Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vanicor-2022-parade-of-homes-pj-vj~6943145) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 70 - [Goodie Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goodie-gallery-pj-vj~7475700) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Patin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patin-residence-pj-vj~7703070) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Sugar Mill Pond-Windswept](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugar-mill-pond-windswept-pj-vj~7619874) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 [See all 77 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/van-alan-homes-pfvwus-pf~1451247224) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840730801.m3u8?s=147ada5d7df69751d337a9c9574044b89b8f19a5&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed and insured?** Yes, we are a fully licensed and insured home builder. As one of Acadiana's most trusted names in home building, and members of the National and Acadian Home Builders Associations, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and quality in every project we undertake. **Do you handle permitting and inspections for new home construction?** Absolutely. We are by your side every step of the process, and that includes managing all necessary permitting and inspections for your new home construction. Our goal is to streamline the process and take the anxiety out of building, ensuring everything is handled correctly and efficiently. **Do you build fully custom homes?** Yes, building fully custom homes is our specialty. With over 400 custom homes built, we pride ourselves on creating unique residences that combine classic craftsmanship, modern technology, and traditional Acadiana symbolism. We ensure your home is completely custom with all the personal touches you desire. **Do you build new homes from the ground up?** Yes, we specialize in new home construction, building homes from the ground up. With our extensive experience and focus on quality craftsmanship, we guide you through the entire process, from initial design to the final touches, to create your dream home. **What architectural styles do you specialize in?** We specialize in creating custom homes that are a unique combination of classic old-world craftsmanship, modern technology, and traditional Acadiana symbolism. Our designs reflect a timeless elegance while incorporating contemporary elements to suit your preferences. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Exterior Colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/176706910/list/exterior-colors) — 2 ideas - [A Problem and a Solution](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5735948/list/a-problem-and-a-solution) — 2 ideas - [Silo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164416636/list/silo) — 18 ideas - [Elevation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32764050/list/elevation) — 14 ideas - [Elevations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163341750/list/elevations) — 1 idea - [Kitchen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142632356/list/kitchen-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Ceilings 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114675567/list/ceilings-2) — 7 ideas - [Taylor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34036196/list/taylor) — 4 ideas - [Foyer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4735138/list/foyer) — 2 ideas - [Darce Solar Panels](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22501800/list/darce-solar-panels) — 16 ideas - [Darce Boat House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22500206/list/darce-boat-house) — 23 ideas - [Darce Bar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22501254/list/darce-bar) — 19 ideas - [Darce- Mounts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18561771/list/darce-mounts) — 17 ideas - [Themed Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22500642/list/themed-room) — 8 ideas - [Garage Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5425936/list/garage-doors) — 3 ideas - [Darce Generator House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18639835/list/darce-generator-house) — 8 ideas - [Darce beams](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18557767/list/darce-beams) — 32 ideas - [Painted Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14935598/list/painted-furniture) — 7 ideas - [Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4733551/list/laundry) — 36 ideas - [Pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4733519/list/pool) — 3 ideas [See all 47 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/aplaisance) ## Community Q&A **Q: Do you know the brand/name of the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* Perfect navy A: BM Hale Navy HC-154 **Q: tell me about this glass. what is it called? Where did you get?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: seedy glass **Q: Door Width** *(in Photo Questions)* Gorgeous! Can you please provide the width of this door (with and/or without the casing)? A: 30" wide **Q: where did they get the farm tractor mural?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Pixus in Lafayette, LA **Q: floor plan** *(in Photo Questions)* What does this floor plan look like? I am very interested in building this type of style on the north shore. A: you can contact Michael Murphy Design Group at 337-234-7343, ask for plan 1518 living. **Q: where are these doors from? thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: these doors were found in an antique store in Washington LA --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*