Updated: Jul 22, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
Rochester, MI, 48306
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James L Smither HVAC/Mechanical Contractor
James L Smither, Rochester, MI (Owned by: James Smither) holds a Mechanical Contractor license and 5 other licenses according to the Michigan license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 167,179 Michigan licensed contractors.
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James L Smither Rochester
Quality
102
89th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James L Smither has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 167,179 contractors in Michigan.
Activity
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17 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James L Smither has worked on at least
28.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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27 projects
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Mechanical projects |
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17 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James L Smither mostly works on
mechanical project
and hvac project
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Remove & replace support beams and walls. addition full bathroom upstairs relocate lower half bathroom. addition mudroom in garage area. remove shed area behind garage. replace kitchen cabinets addition closet in mater bedroom addition laundry room upstairs (relocate) renovate master bathroom
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
PB23-467
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,131
Permit Type:
Alter
Building Type:
N/A
Pb23-467 branch circuits (25) ex fan - residence (3) fixed appliances (2) light fixt/smoke det (100)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE25-150
Status:
issued
Fee:
$441
Permit Type:
Alter
Building Type:
N/A
Mrc 2015 furnace replacement addition on air conditioning
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2025-0183
Status:
issued
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
New house mrc 2015 ventilation system is paid for and rest of the money is returned
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2023-0476
Status:
final
Fee:
$295
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration mrc 2015 bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2023-0490
Status:
final
Fee:
$59
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Addition mrc 2015 hvac for addition/remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2024-1216
Status:
issued
Fee:
$531
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
New house mrc 2015
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2023-1280
Status:
final
Fee:
$304
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Mmc 2015
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2023-1023
Status:
final
Fee:
$161
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace replacement : furnace: trane
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM23-011
Status:
final
Fee:
$190
Permit Type:
Furnace replacement
Building Type:
N/A
New house mrc 2015
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-2022-1570
Status:
final
Fee:
$805
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Transfer - gasline to existing pool heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM14-0171
Status:
final
Fee:
$95
Permit Type:
Gasline
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
M184738
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for renovations 2- new duct systems 2- remote terminal unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM250255
Status:
approved
Fee:
$695
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for multi-family unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1822
Status:
issued
Fee:
$661
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for multi-family unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1821
Status:
issued
Fee:
$661
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for multi family unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1820
Status:
issued
Fee:
$661
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for multi family unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1819
Status:
issued
Fee:
$661
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for multi family unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1818
Status:
issued
Fee:
$661
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for multi family unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1817
Status:
issued
Fee:
$661
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac for remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM2025-1624
Status:
issued
Fee:
$651
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
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James L Smither License info
Verified License
| License # | 7101123 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Mechanical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 5286 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Building Act 54 Official |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since October, 2024.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 7101123 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Mechanical Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2025. Check the current license status of James L Smither with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
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Inactive License
| License # | 2103032780 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder M And A Individual |
- According to the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2103032780 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder M And A Individual |
- According to the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
Check this license's status for James L Smither at the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2103032780 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | M & A Individual |
- According to the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
Check this license's status for James L Smither at the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs.
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102
BuildZoom Score
29
Permits
- Building permit records show that James L Smither has worked on 29 permitted projects.
James L Smither Employees
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James Smither
Owner
JS
James L Smither
SL
Smither, James L
Owner