Why Become a Michigan Licensed Residential Builder?

A Residential Builder license can give you the opportunity to take your construction career to the next level.

Michigan's Residential Builder license allows a contractor to build complete residential structures and perform maintenance and alteration work on residential structures. Michigan also requires contractors performing work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials to be licensed.

For an experienced contractor or someone ready to start a construction business, becoming licensed can help you:

Build Your Own Business

Instead of working under someone else's license, a Residential Builder license can be an important step toward establishing and growing your own residential construction business.

Take on Larger Opportunities

A license can allow you to pursue residential building, remodeling, additions, and other projects that require a licensed contractor.

Establish Professional Credibility

A state-issued license gives customers an important indication that you have met Michigan's requirements to work as a residential builder.

Gain More Control Over Your Career

Whether your goal is to start a business, expand an existing company, move into project management, or become the qualifying officer for a builder company, obtaining your Residential Builder license can create new opportunities.