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Contractors and Repair Shops in Louisiana

Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in Louisiana.

Short answer: The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors defines "home improvement" as reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair or similar work on existing residential structures where the project value is $7,500 or more. Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Types of Licenses

Home improvement contractorsThe Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors defines "home improvement" as reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair or similar work on existing residential structures where the project value is $7,500 or more. The Board states that a residential building license is required for residential construction exceeding $50,000 (including labor and materials) and for home improvement projects on existing residential structures exceeding $50,000.
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What are the rules for home improvement contractors in Louisiana?
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors defines "home improvement" as reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair or similar work on existing residential structures where the project value is $7,500 or more. The Board states that a residential building license is required for residential construction exceeding $50,000 (including labor and materials) and for home improvement projects on existing residential structures exceeding $50,000.

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