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Six-county Metro Detroit general contractor directory

General contractors in Detroit and Metro Detroit

22,353 general contractors list a profile on Rebuild Detroit, with offices in 161 of the metro's 207 cities and townships. 4,622 building permits were issued across 88 Metro Detroit cities in the last 12 months. Compare them by city, check the license, and send one request.

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22,353 general contractors listed in Metro Detroit, 0 Verified. The calls we hear most: Kitchen & Bath, Basement Finishing, and Home Addition.

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The numbers behind this page
Published profiles
22,353
Cities served
207
Cities with an office
161
Permits, last 12 months
4,622
Services
24

Profiles are general contractors published on Rebuild Detroit; offices are profile addresses by city; permits are building permits the metro's building departments issued in the last 12 months.

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Top General Contractors in Metro Detroit

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The numbers

General Contractors in Metro Detroit by the numbers

What the site counts for this trade today, each figure with what it is.

4,622
Building permits issued in the last 12 months, in 88 cities
$1873.4M
Declared value of that permitted work
1,819
General Contractors with an office in Oakland County
1,350
General Contractors with an office in Wayne County
944
General Contractors with an office in Macomb County

Profiles are general contractors published on Rebuild Detroit; offices are profile addresses by city; permits are building permits the metro's building departments issued in the last 12 months.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring general contractors in Metro Detroit

Define the scope first

Write down the rooms, finishes and must-haves, and give the same version to every contractor so quotes compare fairly.

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Licenses and permits in Michigan

Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law needs a LARA builder or alteration contractor license. Confirm who pulls each permit.

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Use a signed contract with a payment schedule, written change orders, a sworn statement with each payment request, and lien waivers as you pay.

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Metro Detroit hiring guide

How to compare general contractors in Metro Detroit

Start with the service that matches your project, send one request, and compare the contractors who respond on scope, licensing, permits, schedule and contract terms, not just the bottom line. See How We Vet for what each verification badge checks.

Define the work before requesting quotes

List the rooms, the changes you want and the finish level. Share photos, measurements and any drawings. Quotes built on the same scope are the only ones worth comparing, and a clear scope reduces change orders later.

Michigan licensing and permits

LARA licenses residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors under Article 24 of the Occupational Code; paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires one. Homes are built under the Michigan Residential Code, with building permits from the local enforcing agency. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work needs separately licensed contractors and their own permits. Commercial projects follow the Michigan Building Code, usually with plan review.

What to compare

Compare the written scope, materials, schedule, payment schedule and warranty. Michigan rules for licensed builders require agreements and changes to be in writing and signed. Under the Construction Lien Act, expect a sworn statement listing subcontractors and suppliers when payment is requested, and collect lien waivers as each is paid. Keep deposits modest and pay for completed work.

Working across Metro Detroit

Permits come from the city, village or township where the property legally sits, which is not always the mailing city. In Detroit, BSEED handles building permits and inspections, and exterior work in local historic districts needs Historic District Commission approval first. Browse by city or county, such as Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. Older homes may have lead paint (pre-1978) and asbestos-containing materials, so test before demolition.

Questions people ask about general contractors in Metro Detroit

10 questions

Does a general contractor need a license in Michigan?
For paid residential work above a threshold set by state law, yes: a residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license from LARA. Look up the license number on the LARA lookup before signing.
Who pulls the permits for my project?
Usually the contractor doing the work pulls the building permit, and licensed electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors pull their own. Ask for the permit numbers and keep copies.
What should a remodeling contract include?
The scope, materials, start and completion dates, total price, payment schedule, warranty, and how change orders are approved. Michigan rules require agreements and changes with licensed builders to be in writing and signed.
How do I find a reliable general contractor near me?
Send the same written scope to a few local contractors, look up each license number on the LARA lookup, ask for proof of insurance and recent similar projects, and compare the contracts line by line. Under the Michigan Construction Lien Act, expect a sworn statement listing subcontractors and suppliers with each payment request.
What is a lien waiver and why do I need one?
A signed release from a contractor, subcontractor or supplier confirming payment. Collecting them protects your property from construction liens if a subcontractor goes unpaid.
How should I structure payments?
Keep the deposit modest and tie payments to completed milestones. LARA advises making final payment only after you inspect the finished work and receive lien waivers.
How much does a general contractor cost in Detroit?
It depends on the project size, structural changes, how many licensed trades are involved, finish choices, permit and engineering needs, and what is found inside older walls. Contractors price either a fixed bid or cost plus a fee, so compare quotes built on the same scope.
How many general contractors are listed in Metro Detroit?
22,353 general contractors have a published profile on Rebuild Detroit.
Which cities have the most general contractors?
General contractors keep offices in 161 Metro Detroit cities and townships, with the most in Oakland County (1,819) and Wayne County (1,350). Pick your county below for its cities.
Do I need a permit for building work in Metro Detroit?
Most building work needs a permit from your city's building department. Across Metro Detroit, 4,622 building permits were issued in 88 cities in the last 12 months. Open your city's page for its permit office.

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General Contractors by county and city in Metro Detroit

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