Contractors license in Michigan

[Frankie Arguelles]

I have been looking online and haven’t been able to find a clear answer. Any licensed contractors in Michigan? I took the Michigan builders/M&A class about a year and a half ago. I had issues with getting my approval to test from the state, and life happen and I never ended up taking the test. Does anyone know if there’s a certain time frame you have to take the test before you have to re take the class? Or did I wait to long? Also I read if your a “sub contractor” you don’t have to be licensed M&A to do some jobs. Im looking to start a construction business doing remodeling, I just want to make sure I’m doing it legally! Any information on this topic would greatly help me out.

[Drew Sygit]

Check with whomever you took the class with, as they should have made it clear how long you have to pass the test.

A sub contractor may still need a license, depending on what they are doing.

EX 1: General Contractor hires an electrician for work requiring a permit. The GC will have pulled a building permit, but will need the electrician to pull the electrical permit.

EX 2: General Contractor hires a carpenter for work requiring a permit. The GC will have pulled a building permit, which should cover the carpentry work. Liability and workman's comp insurance will still be a concern. 

You could do remodeling work that doesn't require a permit. Some also have the homeowner pull the permit for them, but their are liability issues with that.