How many verified contractors does ProFix list in Detroit, MI?

ProFix currently lists 20 verified gold-tier contractors serving Detroit, MI. This city page covers Wayne County, 633,218 residents, and 4 trade categories from the current local pro shard. Use it to compare profiles, local Q&A, and state-level licensing before requesting quotes.

Local pros in Detroit, MI

Wayne County, Michigan. Population 633,218.

Updated June 2026what's new

Wayne CountyFIPS 2622000633,218 residents

Top verified pros in Detroit, MI

20 gold-tier pros (confidence score 80+ — full NAP, license, and multi-source coverage). Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Trade breakdown

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 16
Lead Abatement Contractors: 2
Concrete Contractors: 1
Electricians: 1

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Top 10 Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in Detroit, MI

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Top 8 Lead Abatement Contractors in Detroit, MI

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Real Cost Index for Detroit, MI

Median + typical range from real public building permits.

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Data-derived local notes

Hiring context for Detroit, MI

Detroit is a major-city page in the top-2,000 launched-state city set, ranked #26 by the population value in all-cities.json. The city record places it in Wayne County; the pro counts below are exact city-name matches from the MI gold shard.

Population in seed: 633,218.
Matched pro records: 140.
24/7 emergency flag count: 0.
Top matched trade buckets: Water/Fire/Mold Restoration (120), Lead Abatement Contractors (13), Electricians (4), Concrete Contractors (3), and Fire Protection Contractors (1).
Wayne County hub has 176 state-shard records.

Trade counts from the shard

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 120
Lead Abatement Contractors: 13
Electricians: 4
Concrete Contractors: 3
Fire Protection Contractors: 1

0 records carry the 24/7 emergency flag.

County and permits

Detroit is in Wayne County. This seed does not name a city-specific permit office, so use the authority having jurisdiction for the job address and cross-check state licensing through Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes.

Wayne County hub Míchigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes

Phone: +1-517-241-9320

Code adoption checks

State code context for Detroit comes from the Michigan NEC / IRC / IECC seed. Current adoption values in the seed: NEC: NEC 2023; IRC: IRC 2015; IECC: IECC 2015. The permit date and local amendments still control the job.

Seasonal scheduling notes

Michigan's seasonal seed describes the climate zone as "Great Lakes humid continental with lake-effect snow, ice, and short exterior seasons". For Detroit, the highlighted windows below are selected from hvac service / install, plumbing inspection, and roofing because those projects match either the city's top trade counts or the highest-urgency state calendar entries.

HVAC service / install
Ideal: March, April, September, October, January, February · High urgency
Plumbing inspection
Ideal: April, May, September, October · High urgency
Roofing
Ideal: May, June, July, September · High urgency

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Climate resilience context

Detroit uses the Michigan state resilience seed. The scenarios linked to this city page are flooding, freezes and winter cold snaps, tornadoes, and straight-line wind storms; they are state-level hazards, not city incident claims.

flooding
Michigan flooding can come from Great Lakes water levels, heavy rain, ice jams, and sump-pump failures during outages.
freezes and winter cold snaps
Michigan's long freeze season brings lake-effect snow, ice dams, frozen pipes, and outage risk during wind-driven winter storms.
tornadoes
Michigan tornado risk is lower than the Plains but real, especially with warm-season fronts and severe lines that also produce damaging wind and hail.
straight-line wind storms
Michigan windstorms include Great Lakes lows, derechos, and winter gales that combine tree damage with outage and ice risk.

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Emergency playbooks to keep handy

Emergency links for Detroit are selected from Michigan's state emergency scenarios and climate-relevant playbooks. They are planning links; call 911 or the serving utility first when life safety, gas, fire, downed lines, or shock risk is present.

State 24-hour guide

Flooded basement with possible electrical hazardCall 911
Sump pump fails during a stormPro today
Sewage backing up from a floor drainPro today
Frozen pipe with no visible burstPro today

Generated from all-cities, all-counties, state pro shards, state code updates, seasonal/climate seeds, emergency seeds, and licensing/permit-contact seeds.

Hiring Contractors in Detroit, MI — Local Q&A

Local source notes for permits, prices, trades, site conditions, and license checks. Source: ProFix Editorial Team. Last updated 2026-06-09.

permits

What permits do I need for a kitchen remodel in Detroit, MI?

For a kitchen remodel in Detroit, start with Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department. Cosmetic work is different from moving plumbing, electrical, gas, walls, windows, or ventilation, so ask the permit office which building, trade, plan-review, or inspection steps apply before work starts. Verify the contractor through the state licensing board before signing: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Permit office: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Keep the permit number, approved plans, inspection records, and change orders in the job file.

¿Qué permisos necesito para remodelar una cocina en Detroit, MI?

Para remodelar una cocina en Detroit, empiece con Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department. El trabajo cosmético no es lo mismo que mover plomería, electricidad, gas, muros, ventanas o ventilación; pregunte qué permisos, revisión de planos e inspecciones aplican antes de iniciar. Verifique al contratista en la junta estatal: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Oficina de permisos: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Guarde número de permiso, planos aprobados, inspecciones y cambios por escrito.

pricing

How much does a plumber cost in Detroit, MI?

There is no single reliable plumber price for Detroit; the cost depends on diagnosis time, access, fixture quality, emergency scheduling, permit requirements, and whether walls, concrete, or sewer lines are involved. Treat online averages as screening information, not a bid. Before paying a deposit, verify the plumber or plumbing contractor through Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders and ask Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department whether the job needs a permit or inspection. Permit office: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Get itemized labor, materials, trip charges, and warranty terms.

¿Cuánto cuesta contratar a un plomero en Detroit, MI?

No hay una tarifa única confiable para un plomero en Detroit; el costo depende del diagnóstico, acceso, calidad de accesorios, urgencia, permisos y si hay muros, concreto o líneas de drenaje. Use promedios en línea solo como orientación. Antes de pagar anticipo, verifique al plomero o contratista en Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders y pregunte a Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department si el trabajo requiere permiso o inspección. Oficina: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Pida mano de obra, materiales y garantía por escrito.

trades

What types of contractors are most needed in Detroit?

Detroit homeowners most often need licensed trade help for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, drainage, restoration, and general remodeling, especially when work touches life-safety systems or the building envelope. In Wayne County, local permit history and inspection queues are the best way to spot active demand, so check Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. For any regulated trade, confirm license status with the state board first: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Ask bidders who will pull permits and attend inspections.

¿Qué tipos de contratistas se necesitan más en Detroit?

En Detroit, los propietarios suelen necesitar ayuda para plomería, electricidad, HVAC, techos, drenaje, restauración y remodelación general, especialmente si el trabajo toca sistemas de seguridad o la envolvente del edificio. En el condado de Wayne, el historial de permisos y las inspecciones muestran mejor la demanda local; consulte Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Para oficios regulados, verifique la licencia estatal: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Pregunte quién tramita permisos y atiende inspecciones.

conditions

How does Detroit's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

Detroit's freeze-thaw cycles, older plumbing and electrical systems, snow loads, and lead-safe renovation concerns can affect scope. Costs can rise when a project needs engineering, concealed-condition repairs, phased inspections, utility coordination, or work in floodplain, historic, HOA, or zoning overlay areas. Do not rely on a contractor's verbal answer alone: confirm permit triggers with Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Then verify the contractor's license or registration with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Keep photos of hidden conditions before walls or floors are closed.

¿Cómo afectan el clima, la zonificación o las viviendas de Detroit a los costos de reparación?

Los ciclos de hielo y deshielo, sistemas antiguos de plomería y electricidad, cargas de nieve y trabajo seguro con plomo en Detroit pueden afectar el alcance. Los costos pueden subir si el proyecto requiere ingeniería, reparación de condiciones ocultas, inspecciones por etapas, coordinación con servicios públicos o trabajo en zonas inundables, históricas, HOA o con superposición de zonificación. No dependa solo de una respuesta verbal: confirme permisos con Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Luego verifique la licencia en Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Guarde fotos antes de cerrar muros o pisos.

verification

How do I verify a contractor's license in Detroit?

Verify the exact legal business name, license number, classification, expiration date, and any public discipline before you sign. Use the state licensing board lookup first: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Then confirm with Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department that the same contractor can be listed on the permit and that the permit scope matches the contract; permit office: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Be cautious if the bid asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for paid work, skips inspections, or uses a different company name on documents.

¿Cómo verifico la licencia de un contratista en Detroit?

Verifique el nombre legal exacto, número de licencia, clasificación, vencimiento y disciplina pública antes de firmar. Use primero la búsqueda de la junta estatal: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/divisions/builders. Después confirme con Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department que el mismo contratista pueda figurar en el permiso y que el alcance coincida con el contrato; oficina: Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/construction-inspection. Tenga cuidado si le piden sacar un permiso de propietario para trabajo pagado, evitar inspecciones o usar otro nombre comercial.