Subcontractor jobs in Flint
The Flint area has a large stock of older homes that need roofs, siding, windows and remodels, and steady new construction in the southern suburbs like Grand Blanc and Fenton. Set your home ZIP code and how far you'll drive, and bid on the projects that fit.
The work around Flint
Repair and replacement work on homes built in the middle of the last century is a big part of the market, along with rental rehabs. New homes and higher-end remodels are concentrated around Grand Blanc, Fenton and Linden.
Every project on Contracting Bridge comes from a builder or general contractor we've reviewed. Listings show the town and ZIP code, the bid due date, the plans and photos, and how far the job is from your shop.
Communities nearby
Genesee County and nearby, including:
- Flint
- Grand Blanc
- Fenton
- Burton
- Flint Township
- Flushing
- Davison
- Swartz Creek
- Clio
- Linden
- Holly
- Lapeer
25 to 40 miles from Flint reaches Fenton, Lapeer and the northern Oakland County townships.
Working in Flint: what to know
A lot of the housing here was built before 1978, so lead-safe (RRP) rules apply to siding, window, trim and painting work.
Rehab projects often come with unknowns. Ask for photos of the existing conditions and price allowances for what you can't see.
Crews here often work into Oakland and Lapeer counties, so permit offices change with the job.
Michigan licenses, permits and insurance
Michigan generally requires a residential builder or maintenance and alteration (M&A) contractor license for residential jobs over $600. M&A licenses cover trades such as roofing, siding, gutters, carpentry, concrete, masonry, insulation and excavation. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work need their own trade licenses. All of them come from the state's Bureau of Construction Codes (LARA). Check with LARA for your trade and the type of work.
Building permits come from the local city, village, township or county building department. Where a community doesn't enforce the codes itself, the state does. The Michigan Residential Code applies statewide.
Contractors here usually ask for a certificate of general liability insurance and workers' comp. On Contracting Bridge, your certificate and license earn the Insured and Licensed badges, which show on every bid.
General information, not legal advice. See the Bureau of Construction Codes for current requirements. More about working in Michigan
Contractors: find subcontractors in Flint
Post the scope once and get bids from approved subcontractors who work around Flint, with their insurance and license badges, start dates and reviews from real jobs. Trades see the town and ZIP code, never your client's address.
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- Every company reviewed before it can bid
- Invite the subs you already use, too
Questions about working in Flint
How far should I set my travel distance from Flint?
25 to 40 miles from Flint reaches Fenton, Lapeer and the northern Oakland County townships.
Do I need a Michigan license to sub in Flint?
Michigan generally requires a residential builder or maintenance and alteration (M&A) contractor license for residential jobs over $600. M&A licenses cover trades such as roofing, siding, gutters, carpentry, concrete, masonry, insulation and excavation. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work need their own trade licenses. All of them come from the state's Bureau of Construction Codes (LARA). Check with LARA for your trade and the type of work.
Are there projects posted around Flint yet?
Contracting Bridge is new, and it was started by a Michigan contractor. Projects show up as builders and contractors around Flint join. Create your free account now so you're approved and ready when they're posted, and invite the contractors you already work with.
Is it really free?
Yes. Posting, bidding, messaging and reviews are free while we launch, with no limits. General contractors will stay free. When a Pro plan for trades arrives, Founding Members get a lower price, and the free plan stays.
Do you take a cut of the job?
No. You work out the contract and payment directly with the company you hire. Contracting Bridge never handles payment for the work.
Find subcontractor work around Flint
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