Is My Contractor Licensed in Louisiana?
Quick answer
Louisiana licenses contractors statewide through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), using dollar thresholds that differ by type of work, and licenses individual plumbers through the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Pest control is licensed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). Plumbers: State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (moving to LSLBC under Act 908 of 2026). Electricians: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). HVAC (heating and air): Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). Roofers: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).
Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.
Plumbers in Louisiana
Licensed by: State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (moving to LSLBC under Act 908 of 2026)
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses master, journeyman and residential plumbers, along with natural gas fitters and medical gas installers. Under Act 908 of the 2026 session, plumbing licensing moves to the LSLBC, fully effective January 1, 2027. You can verify a plumber on the board's free license roster.
Look up a license · Source: State Plumbing Board of Louisiana, official website · 23 plumbing companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
Electricians in Louisiana
Licensed by: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
As of 2026, LSLBC requires an Electrical classification license when the value of electrical work, including wiring, fixtures and equipment, exceeds $10,000. Ask for the license number and check it on the LSLBC contractor search.
Look up a license · Source: LSLBC, Electrical classification · 6 electricians companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
HVAC (heating and air) in Louisiana
Licensed by: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration fall under LSLBC's Mechanical classification, and as of 2026 a license is required when the value of the work exceeds $10,000. Check the contractor's classifications on the LSLBC contractor search.
Look up a license · Source: LSLBC, Exams and Classifications · 9 hvac companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
Roofers in Louisiana
Licensed by: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
As of 2026, home improvement projects valued over $7,500 and up to $50,000 must be bid or performed by an LSLBC home improvement registrant or licensed contractor, and residential projects of $50,000 or more, or any structural work, require a licensed Residential Building Contractor. Look up the roofer's registration or license on the LSLBC contractor search.
Look up a license · Source: LSLBC, Licensing Requirements for Contractors in Louisiana · 6 roofing companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
Pest control in Louisiana
Licensed by: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
In Louisiana, an individual must be licensed by LDAF to control pests or fumigate structures, and a company that runs a structural pest control business must also hold an LDAF Place of Business Permit. Ask for the permit and license numbers and confirm them with LDAF, which publishes a list of permitted companies on its licensing page.
Source: LDAF, Structural pest control licensing and registration · 31 pest control companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
Garage door companies in Louisiana
Licensed by: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
LSLBC rules apply to home improvement work by value: as of 2026, home improvement projects valued over $7,500 and up to $50,000 must be bid or performed by a home improvement registrant or licensed contractor, and residential projects of $50,000 or more need a licensed Residential Building Contractor. Check the company on the LSLBC contractor search.
Look up a license · Source: LSLBC, Licensing Requirements for Contractors in Louisiana · 3 garage doors companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
Water damage restoration in Louisiana
Licensed by: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
Louisiana licenses mold remediation: as of 2026, mold remediation projects valued at $7,500 or more must be bid or performed by an LSLBC-licensed contractor. Rebuild work falls under the home improvement registration and residential license thresholds. Check the company on the LSLBC contractor search.
Look up a license · Source: LSLBC, Licensing Requirements for Contractors in Louisiana · 43 water damage restoration companies in Louisiana on 1-800Deals
Local guides in Louisiana
- Electrical in Baton Rouge, LA
- Pest control in Baton Rouge, LA
- Plumbing in Baton Rouge, LA
- Pest control in Lafayette, LA
- Plumbing in New Orleans, LA
Frequently asked questions
When does a home improvement contractor need to be registered or licensed in Louisiana?
As of 2026, LSLBC requires home improvement projects valued over $7,500 and up to $50,000 to be bid or performed by a home improvement registrant or licensed contractor, and residential projects of $50,000 or more require a licensed Residential Building Contractor.
Does Louisiana license mold remediation?
Yes. As of 2026, mold remediation projects valued at $7,500 or more must be bid or performed by a contractor holding an LSLBC mold remediation license.
Who licenses plumbers in Louisiana?
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses plumbers and keeps a free online roster. Under Act 908 of the 2026 session, plumbing licensing moves to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, fully effective January 1, 2027.
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