Reserve Study Companies in Louisiana
Compare vetted reserve study providers for HOAs and condominiums in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and communities across Louisiana.
Reserve studies built for Louisiana’s climate and communities
Louisiana’s humid subtropical climate, hurricane exposure, and aging infrastructure put extra stress on roofs, facades, parking areas, drainage, and waterfront structures. The reserve study companies in our marketplace understand Gulf Coast conditions and local construction pricing, so your funding plan reflects real world Louisiana risks instead of generic national averages.
- Through PropFusion, you can connect with reserve study companies that already work with:
- Single family HOAs
- Condominium associations
- Townhome communities
- Mixed-use and active adult communities
- Coastal and bayou communities
Louisiana reserve study rules in plain language
Louisiana does not require HOAs or condos to perform reserve studies or fund reserves at a specific level, but new planned communities must disclose the basis for any reserves in their budgets, so most boards rely on a professional study to document that basis and to satisfy lenders and buyers. For details, see our Louisiana Reserve Study & Reserve Fund Law Guide.
Are reserve studies legally required in Louisiana?
No. Louisiana law allows associations to include reserves in their budgets but does not mandate reserve studies or minimum reserve balances for most HOAs or condos, which is why boards use studies to demonstrate prudent financial management.
How often should a Louisiana HOA update its reserve study?
Best practice is a full Level I study once, then an update with site visit every 3 to 5 years, with financial only updates in between when major projects, storm damage, or significant budget changes occur.
What types of communities in Louisiana most need a reserve study?
Condominiums, townhome and single family HOAs, master planned communities, and coastal or riverfront associations with higher exposure to hurricanes, flooding, corrosion, and soil movement benefit most from a structured long term capital plan.
Who typically prepares reserve studies for Louisiana communities?
Specialized reserve study firms and engineering consultants that follow national reserve study standards and understand Louisiana construction methods, labor markets, and permitting costs.
Types of reserve studies Louisiana companies provide
Level 1 – Full reserve study
A complete physical and financial analysis: on-site inspection, component inventory, remaining useful life, and a 20–30 year funding plan.
Level 2 – Update with site visit
A refresh of your existing reserve study with a new inspection, updated costs, and revised funding recommendations.
Level 3 – Update without site visit
A financial update that uses your prior study and updated financial data to adjust funding paths between full site inspections.
Special-purpose studies
Targeted analyses after major hurricanes, floods, or large projects that recheck conditions, incorporate insurance proceeds and construction cost spikes, and show how to adjust funding so the association can recover without relying on repeated special assessments.
Reserve study coverage across Louisiana
Wherever your community is located, you can request proposals from firms that already work in your part of the state.
- Typical areas covered include:
- New Orleans metro, including Metairie, Kenner, and Northshore communities
- Baton Rouge and surrounding suburbs and industrial corridors
- Shreveport Bossier and North Louisiana communities
- Lafayette, Acadiana, and the I 10 corridor
- Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana
- Houma, Thibodaux, and bayou communities along the Gulf
- Resort, golf, and waterfront communities along the Gulf Coast and major lakes
- Smaller cities and rural associations across Louisiana’s parishes
When Louisiana associations typically hire a reserve study company
Most boards do not wait for a crisis. These are the trigger points when they usually bring in a reserve study company.
Before major projects
When roofs, siding, balconies, bulkheads, elevators, or parking lots are coming due, a reserve study shows the long term cash impact before bids are approved.
After a heavy storm season or hurricane
Boards commission a fresh study to verify damage, update remaining lives, and see how repairs, insurance proceeds, and change orders affect the long term funding plan.
At developer turnover or change in control
Owner controlled boards use a transition study to validate the developer’s component list, correct underestimates, and establish a funding plan that reflects actual construction quality.
When dues have been flat for years
If assessments have not kept up with inflation and construction costs, a reserve study replaces guesswork with a data backed contribution plan that avoids sudden, painful increases.
Before refinancing or answering lender questionnaires
Boards and managers use reserve studies to document reserve balances, percent funded, and capital plans for buyers, lenders, and insurers who are scrutinizing association finances more closely.
What a Louisiana reserve study company delivers
Most providers in our marketplace follow national reserve study standards. In practice, that means you can expect:
On-site inspection of major components
Visual review of roofs, waterproofing, structure, exterior finishes, pavement, mechanical systems, amenities, and other shared components.
Component inventory & useful life estimates
A detailed list of common-area components, quantities, remaining useful life, and estimated replacement/repair costs.
30-year funding plan
Year-by-year projections showing recommended reserve contributions, projected expenses, and forecast reserve balances, so you can see the impact of different dues levels over time.
Scenario comparisons
Many providers show alternative funding strategies so boards can choose the path that fits owner expectations and risk tolerance.
Board-ready PDF report
A report that can be attached to budgets, resale certificates, and owner communications, and that will stand up to questions from lenders, auditors, and regulators.
Online reserve planning workspace
Alongside the PDF report, your reserve study is loaded into an online dashboard where your board can test what-if funding scenarios, see upcoming investment opportunities, and manage capital projects over time.
Compare multiple reserve study companies in Louisiana with one request
Share your community details
Tell us about your association’s location, property type, number of units, and any upcoming projects or concerns.
We match you with vetted firms
We route your request to reserve study companies that actively work in your state and fit your size and building type.
Compare proposals side by side
You receive multiple proposals outlining scope, pricing, and timelines so you can compare options without chasing firms yourself.
Hire your preferred provider
You choose the company you want to work with. They perform the study and deliver the report. You keep full ownership of the results and can use them with any budgeting tools or processes you prefer.
What Louisiana boards say
“As a volunteer board in New Orleans, we were nervous about future hurricane repairs. Our reserve study consultant and the PropFusion dashboard gave us a clear, step by step funding plan we could explain to every owner.”
“PropFusion made it easy to compare reserve study bids. We had three Louisiana firms competing for our project in days, not weeks.”
Louisiana HOAs and condos have requested proposals through our marketplace.
vetted reserve study professionals covering communities across Louisiana.
“I liked seeing vetted firms that already work in Baton Rouge. We picked a local engineer who understood our drainage and soil issues.”
“After years of flat dues, our reserves in Shreveport were dangerously low. Through PropFusion we hired a reserve specialist who laid out a realistic 10 year plan that raised contributions gradually and eliminated the need for surprise special assessments.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does a reserve study cost in Louisiana?
Pricing depends on property size, complexity, and the level of study. Smaller townhome or single family HOAs might pay a few thousand dollars, while large high rise or master planned communities can pay significantly more. The marketplace lets you see multiple proposals side by side so you can gauge a fair price for your specific community.
How long does a Louisiana reserve study take from kickoff to final report?
Most projects take 4 to 8 weeks from signed proposal to final report, depending on scheduling, access to documents, and how quickly the board responds to questions. Larger or more complex sites, or those inspected during heavy hurricane seasons, can take longer.
Can we hire a reserve study company from another state?
Yes, many reserve study firms serve Louisiana from nearby states, but they still need to understand Louisiana’s codes, permitting, labor costs, and hurricane related risks. Using PropFusion, you can see both local and regional firms that actively work in Louisiana and compare their experience.
Do we need a licensed engineer, or is a reserve specialist enough?
For most associations, a credentialed reserve specialist or professional reserve analyst is sufficient, especially when they have strong experience with similar Louisiana properties. Some boards choose an engineering firm for complex structures, waterfront bulkheads, or major structural concerns.
How often should we update our reserve study after a major storm or hurricane?
If a storm causes significant damage or accelerates wear on roofs, facades, or site work, you should plan an earlier update instead of waiting the full 3 to 5 year cycle. Updating the study after major reconstruction helps you capture new costs, warranties, and remaining lives accurately.
Get proposals from reserve study companies in Louisiana
If your board is planning big projects, worried about reserves, or simply wants a clear long-term funding plan, this is the time to bring in a professional reserve study company.
