Contractor Transparency Scorecard
Based on 1,065 contractor license records in Michigan, we calculated an active license rate of 70.7%. lake-effect snow, deep frost lines, and significant seasonal temperature variation
Overall Grade
B-
National average: 72.7% (B-) — Michigan is 2.0 points below the national average.
Total Licenses
1,065
Active
753
70.7%
Expired
299
28.1%
Revoked
1
0.1%
12 additional records carry other statuses (pending, suspended, or unspecified).
| License Type | Total | Active | Active Rate | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 339 | 64 | 18.9% | F |
| FRO | 146 | 146 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Certified General Contractor | 119 | 119 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Certified Building Contractor | 74 | 74 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Certified Roofing Contractor | 61 | 61 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Contractor Registration | 50 | 36 | 72.0% | B- |
| HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Certified Commercial Pool Contractor | 26 | 26 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Plumbing | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | F |
| Certified Fire Sprinkler Contractor | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | A+ |
| J-General Journeyman | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Corporation | 18 | 18 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Certified Mechanical Contractor | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Commercial General Contractor Level 1 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | A+ |
| Certified Underground Utility Contractor | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | A+ |
The 13 largest contractor markets in Michigan by license volume, ranked by number of contractors on record.
Saranac
83 contractors · 0.0% active
DETROIT
31 contractors · 100.0% active
GRAND RAPIDS
28 contractors · 92.9% active
TROY
19 contractors · 94.7% active
BIRMINGHAM
19 contractors · 100.0% active
STERLING HEIGHTS
14 contractors · 100.0% active
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
13 contractors · 100.0% active
Grand Rapids
13 contractors · 84.6% active
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
12 contractors · 100.0% active
LIVONIA
11 contractors · 100.0% active
FENTON
11 contractors · 100.0% active
FARMINGTON HILLS
11 contractors · 100.0% active
KALAMAZOO
10 contractors · 90.0% active
Grades are calculated from the share of contractor license records in Michigan currently marked "Active" by the licensing authority, compared against a fixed grading scale (A ranges from 85% and up down to F below 45%). This scorecard reflects public license status data and is not a measure of workmanship or customer satisfaction.
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