Subcontractor jobs in Saginaw, Bay City and Midland
The Great Lakes Bay Region around Saginaw, Bay City and Midland has older homes in the cities that need exterior and interior work, newer homes in the townships, and industrial-area commercial work. Set your home ZIP code and how far you'll drive, and bid on the projects that fit.
The work around Saginaw, Bay City and Midland
Roofing, siding and window replacements on older homes in Saginaw and Bay City, new construction around Midland, Freeland and Saginaw Township, and light commercial and industrial maintenance work.
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
Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties, including:
- Saginaw
- Bay City
- Midland
- Saginaw Township
- Frankenmuth
- Freeland
- Essexville
- Auburn
- Hampton Township
- Birch Run
- Sanford
25 to 35 miles from any of the three cities covers the whole region.
Working in Saginaw, Bay City and Midland: what to know
The three cities are about 20 miles apart, so most crews work all of them. Each has its own building department.
Older housing in Saginaw and Bay City often predates 1978, so lead-safe (RRP) rules apply to work on painted surfaces.
Wind and snow off Saginaw Bay make roof and siding attachment and flashing details worth spelling out in your bid.
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
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Questions about working in Saginaw, Bay City and Midland
How far should I set my travel distance from Saginaw?
25 to 35 miles from any of the three cities covers the whole region.
Do I need a Michigan license to sub in Saginaw, Bay City and Midland?
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 Saginaw yet?
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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.
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