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Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Howell Industries Construction

Howell Industries, Inc, 1650 Swisco Rd, Sulphur, LA (Employees: Douglas James Landry, Kevin Joseph Benoit, and Rodney James Fruge Jr.) holds a Heavy Construction, Limited Specialty Services, Mechanical license according to the Louisiana license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 93 ranks in the top 27% of 31,948 Louisiana licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Howell Industries, Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.

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License #	54365
Status	Active
State	Louisiana
Type	Heavy Construction, Limited Specialty Services, Mechanical
Class	Commercial License Certificate
Date Issued	07-18-2025

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.

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Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Louisiana:

Does Howell Industries, Inc carry a valid contracting license?

In Louisiana, all residential new construction of single family homes requires a contractor to be licensed as a residential building contractor. Home Improvement Contractors need to have a certificate (not a full license) to perform any home improvement contracting services over $7,500 but below $75,000.

How important is contractor licensing in Louisiana?

Louisiana requires contractors to pass a business and law exam. Continuing education is mandatory for all contractors before renewing their license.

Your liability risk when hiring Howell Industries, Inc

Louisiana requires contractors to maintain general liability insurance, and active workers' compensation policies. Be sure to request copies of certificates for both workers' compensation and general liability insurance.

Financial recourse when hiring Howell Industries, Inc

Louisiana does not require homeowners to obtain a surety bond. Homeowners in Louisiana can file complaints with the State Licensing Board For Contractors by filling out a Consumer Complaint form.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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