Roofing Contractor License Requirements in Louisiana
| Licensing Authority | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) |
| License Type | Residential Roofing (NEW Jan 2026) / Commercial Roofing / Building Construction with Roofing subclassification |
| Experience Required | No formal experience requirement at the state level. The qualifying party must pass the Business & Law exam and the appropriate roofing trade exam. Qualifying parties already holding Residential Construction, Building Construction, or Commercial Roofing classifications are exempt from the new Residential Roofing trade exam. |
| Education Substitute | No formal experience requirement. Exam passage is the competency gate. |
| Exam Required | Yes — Louisiana Business & Law + Residential Roofing Trade Exam (NEW 2026) + Commercial Roofing Trade Exam |
| Bond Required | No |
| Insurance | General liability: required. Workers comp: required with employees |
| Continuing Education | 6 hours annually (residential roofing contractors only). Commercial roofing contractors are exempt. |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Exam Fee | $240 |
| Fingerprinting | $40 |
| Business & Law exam | $120 |
| Roofing trade exam (per classification) | $120 |
| Est. Initial Total | $620 |
Renewal: $100 every 1, 2, or 3 years
Exam Requirements
Louisiana Business & Law
Residential Roofing Trade Exam (NEW 2026)
Commercial Roofing Trade Exam
Exam provider: PSI Services LLC (effective August 2025)
License Tiers
Residential Roofing (NEW — effective January 1, 2026)
Residential roof construction, modification, repair, or maintenance for projects $7,500+. Requires $50,000 net worth. Must pass residential roofing trade exam (unless exempt).
Exam: Required
Residential Construction (with roofing subclassification)
Residential projects over $75,000. Qualifying party exempt from residential roofing trade exam.
Exam: Required
Commercial Roofing
Commercial roofing projects over $50,000. Qualifying party exempt from residential roofing trade exam.
Exam: Required
Building Construction (with roofing scope)
Full commercial building scope including roofing over $50,000. Qualifying party exempt from residential roofing trade exam.
Exam: Required
License Reciprocity
This state has reciprocity agreements with 5 states. You may be able to skip the trade exam if you hold a valid license from one of these states.
Notes
- MAJOR 2026 CHANGE: New Residential Roofing license classification effective January 1, 2026 (Act 422)
- As of Jan 1, 2026, ONLY licensees holding Residential Construction or Residential Roofing classifications may perform residential roof work
- Act 239 (effective August 1, 2025): Permitting and inspection now required for all roof construction and reroofing of residential and commercial structures
- New violations under Act 422: failing to obtain permits, starting work before permit issuance, misrepresenting project value/scope
- Net worth increased from $10,000 to $50,000 (Act 422)
- Exam exemption: holders of Residential Construction, Building Construction, or Commercial Roofing classifications do not need to take the Residential Roofing trade exam
- Residential roofing projects under $7,500 do not require a license
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a roofing contractor license in Louisiana?
Yes, Louisiana requires a statewide roofing contractor license through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
How much does a roofing contractor license cost in Louisiana?
The estimated initial cost is $380, including application, exam, and license fees.
Data last verified: 2026-04-02 | Source: LSLBC