Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee public meetings in 2023

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider 36 compliance hearings for alleged unlicensed contracting, with project values ranging from $9,000 to $285,000. The agenda also includes statutory citations, continuances, requests for rehearing, and consideration of license applications. The meeting will open with public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Compliance hearing for Paul Havlat d/b/a Phoenix Restoration Services, $283,237.69 at 3816 Sassafras Way, Lake Charles
• Compliance hearing for First Rate Investment Services, LLC, $285,000 at 304 Travis Drive, Avondale
• Compliance hearing for Ruiz Construction, LLC, $254,262.34 at 100 Hedgeworth Court, Carencro
• Statutory citations for 8 companies with $500 fines each
• Consideration of residential and home improvement license applications (pages 9-25)

The subcommittee approved new residential license applications, home improvement registration applications, and additional classifications for residential licenses. The board also conducted multiple compliance hearings, issuing fines and penalties to various contractors for statutory violations.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential license applications
• Approved new home improvement registration applications
• Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to Spark Operation & Heavy General Construction, LLC
• Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to Mott Industries LLC (two separate cases)
• Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to Construction Gypsy LLC d/b/a Ready Decks, Inc.
• Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to RPM Holdings LLC (three separate cases)
• Denied rehearing request for Kendall Rideaux d/b/a 4K Construction Consultants and Solutions

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee is meeting to review allegations of unlicensed contracting activity across Louisiana. The agenda includes consideration of numerous cases involving work performed without required state licenses and several statutory fine payments.

• Compliance hearing for Renewed Minds Properties, LLC regarding $80,699.00 in unlicensed work
• Compliance hearing for Joel Rosario d/b/a T and J Construction regarding $145,003.27 in unlicensed work
• Compliance hearing for Branch Reconstruction LLC regarding two projects totaling over $294,000
• Review of five statutory citations with $500.00 payments each
• Request for rehearing by Kendall Rideaux d/b/a 4K Construction Consultants and Solutions

The Subcommittee conducted compliance hearings resulting in numerous administrative penalties and fines for contractors. The board also approved new residential and home improvement registration applications and additional license classifications.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential applications
• Approved new home improvement registration applications
• Assessed $1,000 fine and $1,000 admin costs to Denise Alejandro d/b/a All Approved Roofing, LLC
• Assessed $500 fine and $500 admin costs to J. Hand Homes LLC
• Assessed $500 fine and $500 admin costs to D&J Gulf Home Improvement Services LLC
• Dismissed case against Tommy Jones, Jr. d/b/a TLJ Services, LLC
• Denied rehearing requests for Dustin Faust and Southeast Home Modifications LLC

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Contractors Subcommittee will review 55 compliance cases involving alleged violations by various contractors. Most cases involve performing work without a Louisiana State contractor’s license, though some involve record-keeping failures or improper insurance benefit assignments.

• Compliance hearing for Apex Roofing and Restoration LLC regarding insurance benefit assignment violations
• Review of unlicensed contracting allegations involving Chip Sullivan Builders, L.L.C. ($394,009.00)
• Review of unlicensed contracting allegations involving Solidway Construction Services LLC ($453,780.85)
• Consideration of statutory payments totaling $4,000 across eight different companies
• Request for rehearing by Reanos Remodeling LLC regarding unlicensed work in Marrero

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Contractors Subcommittee of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider 57 compliance hearings for alleged unlicensed contracting, with project values ranging from $8,500 to $181,669. The subcommittee will also review minutes from March 15, 2023, and take public comment. Statutory citations for fines are also on the agenda.

• Advanced Restoration Technologies LLC, $181,669.40, Patterson
• Kendall Rideaux d/b/a 4K Construction Consultants and Solutions, $172,251.20, Lake Charles
• Flatline Construction Services LLC, $161,426.02, Montegut
• Gladiator Construction LLC of Texas, $157,628.10, Lake Charles (two separate cases)
• Statutory citations for fines, including Colombo Services LLC ($500) and others

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will consider dozens of alleged violations for acting as contractors without a license, with project values ranging from $7,806 to $338,000. The agenda includes new business compliance hearings, statutory citations with $500 fines, and old business including a continued hearing and requests for rehearing. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Consideration of alleged unlicensed work at 13095 Highway 40 ($12,675) by Chris Savois d/b/a Savois Construction
• Consideration of alleged unlicensed work at 120 Belle Grove Drive ($69,750) by Cavalier Home Improvement
• Consideration of alleged unlicensed work at 10839 Bank Street ($80,138.22) by JC Home Maintenance
• Consideration of alleged unlicensed work at 13467 Acres Court ($338,000) by Master's Construction Group (old business)
• Statutory citations for eight companies with $500 fines each

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee held compliance hearings, finding numerous contractors in violation of state laws. The board issued maximum fines, administrative costs, and cease and desist orders to several firms, while accepting settlement offers from others. The board also approved new residential and home improvement applications.

• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses
• Approved new residential and home improvement registration applications
• Found Chris Savois d/b/a Savois Construction in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Found Cavalier Home Improvement, L.L.C. in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Found Joshua Abshire in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Accepted settlement offers (no contest pleas) for Louisiana Home Restoration, LLC and TJS Construction LLC
• Found Arthur Sarrazin d/b/a Sarrazin Enterprises Inc. in violation; assessed $2,500 fine and $1,000 administrative costs
• Suspended Diez Contractors LLC home improvement registration and assessed $1,000 in administrative costs

Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee will hear numerous compliance cases alleging unlicensed home improvement and residential contracting, with projects ranging from $8,000 to $338,000. They will also review minutes, consider additional license classifications, and vote on pending residential and home improvement registration applications. The agenda includes both new and continued old business items.

• John Murray d/b/a New Innovations Construction – alleged unlicensed work at 1404 Savanne Road, Houma ($71,014.80)
• Pelican Consultants LLC – alleged unlicensed residential construction at 201 Mandalay East Drive, Houma ($196,600.00)
• Master’s Construction Group LLC – alleged unlicensed residential construction at 13467 Acres Court, Baker ($338,000.00)
• Pro Restoration Services LLC – alleged unlicensed residential construction at 150 West Harbor Drive, Lake Charles ($210,663.18)
• Statutory citations for three companies (Kaloni Construction, Mike Fleming Construction, Clark’s Remodeling) each with a $500 payment

The Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee conducted compliance hearings, finding numerous contractors in violation of state laws. The board issued maximum fines, administrative costs, and cease and desist orders to most violators. Additionally, the board approved new residential and home improvement applications.

• Approved Minutes of the December 14, 2022 meeting
• Found John Murray d/b/a New Innovations Construction in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Found Adam Brooks in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Found Arthur Sarrazin d/b/a Sarrazin Enterprises Inc. in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Accepted $1,000 fine and $1,000 administrative cost settlement from Pelican Consultants LLC
• Found Terry Louis Breaux in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Found Mark Hinson d/b/a Hinson Enterprises LLC in violation; assessed maximum fine, $1,000 administrative costs, and issued cease and desist order
• Approved additional classifications for residential licenses, new residential applications, and new home improvement registration applications