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Write down the rooms, finishes and must-haves, and give the same version to every contractor so quotes compare fairly.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law needs a LARA builder or alteration contractor license. Confirm who pulls each permit.
How we check credentials →Use a signed contract with a payment schedule, written change orders, a sworn statement with each payment request, and lien waivers as you pay.
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. Verification badges reflect the dated checks described in How We Vet, not an endorsement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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