Is My Contractor Licensed in Michigan?

Plumbers in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes

Under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, a person may not engage in or work at the business of a plumbing contractor, master plumber, journey plumber or apprentice plumber unless licensed or registered. A homeowner may install plumbing in his or her own single-family home if a permit is secured. Check a plumber or plumbing contractor in LARA's license lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: MCL 339.6107, Skilled Trades Regulation Act (Michigan Legislature)  ·  35 plumbing companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes

Michigan law says only an individual licensed under the electrical article of the Skilled Trades Regulation Act may install electrical wiring. Electrical contractor, master and journey electrician licenses are all issued by LARA. Check the electrician or electrical contractor in LARA's license lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: MCL 339.5731, Skilled Trades Regulation Act (Michigan Legislature)  ·  10 electricians companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes

Heating and cooling installation, alteration and servicing that is regulated by the state construction code requires a mechanical contractor's license, held by the individual or by an employee of the company. Mechanical licenses are issued by work classification, including HVAC equipment, ductwork, heating service, and refrigeration and air conditioning service. Check the company in LARA's license lookup under Mechanical Contractor.

Look up a license  ·  Source: MCL 339.5809, Skilled Trades Regulation Act (Michigan Legislature)  ·  9 hvac companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes

Roofing is one of the trades covered by Michigan's maintenance and alteration contractor license, and a residential builder license also allows remodeling work on a home. LARA says contractors offering residential work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials must be licensed (as of 2026). The trades an M&A contractor is qualified for are listed on the license, so confirm roofing appears when you check it in LARA's license lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Helpful Information for Homeowners (LARA Bureau of Construction Codes)  ·  11 roofing companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)

Anyone who applies pesticides for hire must hold an MDARD commercial applicator certification or registration, and the business must also hold a Pesticide Application Business License. MDARD states that an applicator's certification alone does not allow a company to legally apply pesticides for hire. MDARD publishes a lookup of pesticide application businesses currently licensed in Michigan.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Pesticide Applicator Business License (MDARD)  ·  28 pest control companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes

LARA does not list a separate garage door license. Its homeowner guidance says contractors offering residential work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials must be licensed by LARA (as of 2026), which for repair and alteration work means a residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license. Ask for the license number and verify it in LARA's license lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Helpful Information for Homeowners (LARA Bureau of Construction Codes)  ·  15 garage doors companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Michigan

Licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes

LARA does not list a water damage restoration license. Repair and rebuilding of a home after water damage falls under the residential builder and maintenance and alteration contractor licenses, which LARA requires for residential work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials (as of 2026); plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs need the matching trade license. Verify any rebuild contractor in LARA's license lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Helpful Information for Homeowners (LARA Bureau of Construction Codes)  ·  65 water damage restoration companies in Michigan on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Michigan

• Plumbing in Grand Rapids, MI
• Garage door repair in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dollar threshold for needing a contractor license in Michigan?

Yes. As of 2026, Michigan law exempts a project whose total contract price for labor, materials and other items is less than $600, and LARA says contractors offering residential work of $600 or more must be licensed. The exemption does not apply when a larger job is split into smaller contracts to avoid licensing.

What is the difference between a residential builder and a maintenance and alteration contractor in Michigan?

A residential builder license allows a contractor to build a complete home and to do remodeling work. A maintenance and alteration license covers one or more specific trades, such as roofing, siding and gutters, carpentry, masonry or basement waterproofing, and the trades the holder is qualified for are listed on the license.

Can I do my own plumbing in Michigan?

Michigan law allows a homeowner to install his or her own plumbing, building sewer or private sewer in a single-family home if a permit is secured. Anyone doing plumbing work as a business must be licensed or registered with LARA.

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