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Best General Contractors in Traverse City, MI (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Traverse City: Biddinger Asphalt Management LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Archer Contracting, 27 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

26 Traverse City general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Traverse City at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Traverse City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Biddinger Asphalt Management LLC645.0★ (17)Traverse CitySat · SunOverall
2Tekton Builders645.0★ (23)Traverse CitySat—
3Archer Contracting624.6★ (27)Traverse City—Most reviews
4Grand Traverse Construction614.2★ (10)Traverse City——
5North Coast Construction and Fabrication605.0★ (15)Traverse City——
6Scott Norris Construction605.0★ (14)Traverse City——
7Ken Davis Construction llc594.6★ (9)Oviedo, 1 mi awaySat—
8Traverse City Construction LLC594.8★ (4)Traverse CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Collier Construction584.3★ (6)Traverse CitySat · Evenings—
10MAM Contracting Inc585.0★ (4)Traverse City——

The 26 best general contractors in Traverse City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Tekton Builders

    Based in Traverse City

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Tekton Builders(231) 409-6146

  3. #3 Archer Contracting

    Based in Traverse City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, the most in Traverse City.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    857 Duell Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Archer Contracting(231) 932-6736

  6. #6 Scott Norris Construction

    Based in Traverse City

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5111 Cedar Run Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Scott Norris Construction(231) 946-6848

  9. #9 Collier Construction

    Based in Traverse City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Collier Construction(231) 941-5213

  10. #10 MAM Contracting Inc

    Based in Traverse City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for MAM Contracting Inc(231) 941-9700

  11. #11 Ajs Home Improvements LLC

    Based in Traverse City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1497 Andrew Pl, Traverse City, MI 49685
    View profile for Ajs Home Improvements LLC(231) 463-6932

  12. #12 Coyote Construction LLC

    Based in Traverse City

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Coyote Construction LLC(616) 930-5559

  13. #13 Bay Area Contracting

    Based in Traverse City

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    970 Emerson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696
    View profile for Bay Area Contracting(231) 941-0014

  15. #15 M & M Log Home Care

    Based in Traverse City

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3297 Holiday View Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for M & M Log Home Care(231) 590-8118

  17. #17 Burkholder Construction Co

    Based in Traverse City

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2206 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Burkholder Construction Co(231) 941-7180

  18. #18 Cabell Construction

    Based in Traverse City

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Garland St, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Cabell Construction(231) 409-6122

  20. #20 Spence Brothers Construction

    Based in Traverse City

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Hastings St suite a, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Spence Brothers Construction(231) 947-7824

  21. #21 Socks Construction

    Based in Traverse City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 E Fourteenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Socks Construction(866) 997-1717

  22. #22 MiHome Pros

    Based in Traverse City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for MiHome Pros(231) 253-3650

  23. #23 Grand Traverse Timber Frame

    Based in Traverse City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5111 Cedar Run Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Grand Traverse Timber Frame(231) 944-1421

  25. #25 Sisu & Co - Design/Build

    Based in Traverse City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    123 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Sisu & Co - Design/Build(231) 284-7277

All 26 general contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

general contractors in Traverse City, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Zolnierek Builders - Quality Structures545.0★ (4)5 mi

Also serving Traverse City

20 more general contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general contractors serving Traverse City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Painting Technologies, Inc.4.8★ (33)In Traverse City
Ally Contracting5.0★ (8)In Traverse City
Bay Area Drywall4.4★ (20)In Traverse City
CMB Construction5.0★ (21)In Traverse City
Concrete Central4.8★ (12)In Traverse City
Ferraro Group5.0★ (11)In Traverse City
Great Lake Construction5.0★ (34)In Traverse City
Hertler Construction & Restoration4.6★ (10)In Traverse City
Jarvis Home Builders, LLC5.0★ (10)In Traverse City
Keystone Contracting5.0★ (23)In Traverse City
Kitchen Choreography LLC4.5★ (44)In Traverse City
Landmark Exteriors4.8★ (44)In Traverse City
Mapleridge Construction4.5★ (8)In Traverse City
Martell Electric4.4★ (14)In Traverse City
Paul Maurer General Contracting3.7★ (10)In Traverse City
Phantastic remodeling LLC4.9★ (18)In Traverse City
STP Painting & Remodeling4.0★ (28)In Traverse City
Traverse Outdoor, Landscaping and Irrigation4.8★ (57)In Traverse City
True Color Painting5.0★ (39)In Traverse City
VanderLaan Home Improvement5.0★ (8)In Traverse City

How much do general contractors cost in Traverse City?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Traverse City?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$13,850$25,610$39,490Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$6,340$11,580$16,830Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Michigan

In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors licenses Residential builder license.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Traverse City general contractors

We scored 26 Traverse City general contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Traverse City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Traverse City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Traverse City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Traverse City, MI is Biddinger Asphalt Management LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Tekton Builders (#2) and Archer Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 26 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Traverse City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 26 general contractors serving Traverse City, MI. 24 of them are based in Traverse City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Traverse City work on weekends?

7 of 26 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Biddinger Asphalt Management LLC (#1), Tekton Builders (#2) and Ken Davis Construction llc (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Michigan?

In Michigan, Michigan LARA, Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors handles licensing and covers Residential builder license.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Traverse City?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,850 to $39,490, with $25,610 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Michigan. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Traverse City general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated general contractors in Traverse City is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Archer Contracting has the most, 27 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?

Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general contractors outside Traverse City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Traverse City city center, our service radius for general contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Traverse City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 general contractors serving Traverse City.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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