Business Details
Your Dream Home Starts Here with Kay-Ray Construction
At Kay-Ray Construction, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and locally operated business that has earned the title of Tangipahoa's Number 1 Home Builders over the past decade. Our husband-and-wife leadership team, Crystal Eaves and Michael Thompson, brings deep local market expertise and a commitment to personalized service, eliminating middlemen to deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. By maintaining low overhead and partnering with top subcontractors in Tangipahoa Parish, we ensure every home we build reflects our dedication to excellence and client satisfaction. Our streamlined approach removes unnecessary staff layers, allowing us to focus on what matters most: creating high-quality, feature-rich homes tailored to our clients' needs. With a diverse range of pre-designed floor plans and customizable options, we specialize in turnkey builds, on-lot constructions, and fully custom homes designed to exceed expectations.Our direct communication model ensures clients can reach us via personal cell phones for seamless consultation throughout the building process. From concept to completion, we prioritize transparency, affordability, and craftsmanship, offering modern amenities like LED lighting, crown molding, and granite countertops as standard features. Our mission remains clear: to build dream homes that become foundations for lifelong memories while maintaining buyer-friendly pricing. With extensive experience in residential construction and a deep understanding of local building requirements, we guide clients through every step of the home-building journey. Our reputation as trusted community builders stems from our unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency, and personalized attention that sets us apart in the Tangipahoa market.
Services
Turnkey Build
On-Lot Build
Custom Build
Floor Plans
Home Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized service with direct owner involvement
- Our team has deep local market expertise in Tangipahoa Parish
- We maintain low overhead to pass savings to homeowners
- We utilize top-rated subcontractors for quality construction
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Services
Turnkey Build
Our Turnkey Build option delivers fully completed homes with no additional costs during construction. Clients receive move-in ready properties featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and LED lighting. This service eliminates decision-making burdens for busy families seeking quality housing solutions.
On-Lot Build
On-Lot Build services transform client-owned properties into dream homes using pre-designed or custom plans. We handle complete construction from foundation to finishes while maintaining the same premium features as our turnkey builds for established property owners.
Custom Build
Custom Build allows complete design control for unique housing requirements. Our team works directly with client sketches and ideas to create personalized homes while maintaining cost predictability through standardized construction processes and material sourcing.
Floor Plans
We offer 30+ original floor plans ranging from 1,500 to 2,400 square feet with options for all family sizes. Our designs include modern features like open-concept living areas, multiple bedroom configurations, and energy-efficient lighting packages to suit diverse lifestyles.
Home Consultation
Direct consultation services connect clients with owners Crystal Eaves and Michael Thompson for personalized project planning. This service covers design options, budget considerations, and construction timelines with no obligation, available through direct phone contact.
People
Crystal Eaves
Co-Owner
With over a decade of local construction experience, Crystal Eaves co-founded Kay-Ray Construction to provide personalized home-building solutions while maintaining quality standards in Tangipahoa Parish.
Michael Thompson
Co-Owner
Michael Thompson brings extensive residential construction expertise to Kay-Ray Construction, focusing on operational efficiency and client relationship management as co-owner of Tangipahoa's top home-building company.
Questions
What home-building options do you offer?
We provide three main options: Turnkey Builds (pre-designed homes), On-Lot Builds (for clients with existing property), and fully Custom Builds tailored to specific design requirements.
Can I customize my home's features?
Yes! All homes include standard premium features, with options for additional customization including architectural details, flooring patterns, and exterior finishes during the building process.
How does your building process work?
Our streamlined process eliminates middlemen through direct owner involvement, using trusted subcontractors to maintain quality control while offering transparent pricing from initial design to final construction.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Absolutely. Our Turnkey Build option is particularly popular with first-time buyers due to its predictable pricing, included features, and simplified decision-making process.
