Updated: Feb 27, 2026
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Address
PO Box 4281, Lake Charles, LA, 70606
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Sam Istre Construction Inc
Sam Istre Construction Inc, Lake, Po Box 4281, Lake Charles, LA holds a Building Construction, Residential Construction license and 2 other licenses according to the Louisiana license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 31,948 Louisiana licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Sam Istre Construction Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Sam Istre Construction Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Sam Istre Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (337) 477-7038
Address: PO Box 4281, Lake Charles, LA 70606
Sam Istre Construction Inc Lake Charles
Quality
99
85th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sam Istre Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 31,948 contractors in Louisiana.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sam Istre Construction Inc has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sam Istre Construction Inc mostly works on
home addition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Sam Istre Construction Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
***in review***new substation for calcasieu parish sheriff's office - carlyss/new modular building to replace damaged building for calcasieu parish sherrif office/fb elevation waived due to hurricane/no final ec required/adhere to site plan and current codes
Valuation:
$269,000
Permit #:
BLDC-0523-0861
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
********new permit issued bldc-0625-0031; previous contractor terminated-paperwork on file*****/**changing contractors per owner; see notes**existing office renovations and building addition/property in sw area renovations to existing commercial building and an addition/required bfe is 12.3(waiver approved)
Valuation:
$1,513,500
Permit #:
BLDC-0523-0860
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***in review***new modular building for cpso substaton/not in sw area/property in xs flood zone/hurricane replacement(bldg was demoed) no elevation required
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BLDC-0623-0873
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-48278
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-47635
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2018-22107
Status:
issued
Fee:
$628
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2018-21445
Status:
issued
Fee:
$289
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2018-23467
Status:
issued
Fee:
$385
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2017-19461
Status:
issued
Fee:
$283
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2017-18470
Status:
issued
Fee:
$638
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2017-18300
Status:
issued
Fee:
$130
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2016-17073
Status:
issued
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2015-11824
Status:
issued
Fee:
$556
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2014-9068
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,197
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2012-3930
Status:
issued
Fee:
$379
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2012-3236
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,569
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2012-2854
Status:
issued
Fee:
$240
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2013-7095
Status:
issued
Fee:
$748
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovations to existing library @ vincent settlement elementary
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLDC-0517-0010
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alterations to an existing structure that was damaged from hurricane laura; not a substantial improvement; electrical restoration within electrical 0821 0623; will field verify electrical
Valuation:
$307,000
Permit #:
BLDI-0821-0060
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 881006 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Louisiana |
| Type | Building Construction, Residential Construction |
| Class | Residential License Certificate |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 28018 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Louisiana |
| Type | Building Construction, Residential Construction |
| Class | Commercial License Certificate |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 881006 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Louisiana |
| Type | Residential License Certificate |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2016. Check the current license status of Sam Istre Construction Inc with the Louisiana Licensing Board
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99
BuildZoom Score
20
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sam Istre Construction Inc has worked on 20 permitted projects.