Womble Contracting, Inc., a Houston-based pipeline coating company doing business as Womble Company, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 10, 2026. Case records hint at a financial strain through several unsecured creditor claims.
Note: Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows eligible businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. A filing does not necessarily mean a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Overview of the Filing
According to court records available on PACER, Womble Contracting, Inc.’s proceedings are underway in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Attorney Genevieve M. Graham of Genevieve Graham Law, PLLC is representing the company in the case.
Womble Contracting, Inc. is not the only entity involved in the latest bankruptcy proceedings. As per a rider attached to the petition, Bradon, Inc. also filed for Chapter 11 on August 10, 2026.
The two companies have requested joint administration of their bankruptcy cases. Womble’s corporate ownership statement identifies Bradon as the company’s 100% equity holder.
Court records include a consolidated list of creditors who have made the largest unsecured claims. These include HPI Land Investment Inc, City of Houston (Water Department), Argos USA LLC, United Rentals Northwest Inc, Cigna Healthcare, and others.
The records also indicate that funds will be available for the unsecured creditors.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is provided below:
- Filing Date: August 10, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-90759
- Estimated Assets: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 200 and 999
About the Company
Court records show that Womble Contracting, Inc. is doing business as Womble Company, Inc., which provides protective coating solutions in the pipeline industry.
Founded in 1972, the company offers specialized services in both internal and external coatings. Some of these include Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE), Concrete Weight Coating (CWC), and Abrasion Resistant Overlay (ARO). The company website shows that the services are focused on protecting pipeline assets from corrosion, abrasion, impact, and other damage. It adds that the company uses a proprietary barcoding system to offer traceability for coated pipe in its projects.
Currently, the company’s operations are being carried out through facilities in Houston, Conroe, and Channelview.
The latest proceedings are expected to be instrumental in how Womble Contracting, Inc. goes ahead with the restructuring to address creditor obligations and stabilize its financial footing.
