Updated: Dec 23, 2025
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Elk Rapids, MI, 49629
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Jay Merchant Builders Plumber
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 167,179 Michigan licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (231) 264-6025
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Jay Merchant Builders Inc Elk Rapids
Quality
100
87th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Jay Merchant Builders Inc has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 167,179 contractors in Michigan.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Jay Merchant Builders Inc has worked on at least
7.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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Building Permits by Jay Merchant Builders Inc
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Construct a new 1 story 480 sf addition a 748 sf new attached garage with a second story bonus room above a 168 sf covered entry porch remodel and alteration to interior of an existing single family dwelling. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
$275,000
Permit #:
B25-0027
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish portion of an existing single family dwelling and construct a 1 story 993 sf addition on 993 sf crawl space adding 1 bedroom with a 258 sf deck addition to an existing single family dwelling. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
$103,008
Permit #:
B24-0781
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 2 story 5 bedroom 3656 sf single family dwelling on 2771 sf crawl space with 700 sf attached garage 281 sf deck and 914 sf covered porch. use group r-3 5b construction. *amended 1.31.23 to change size*
Valuation:
$380,147
Permit #:
B22-2497
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 2 story 3647 sf single family dwelling on 2891 sf slab with 755 sf attached garage 432 sf deck and 260 sf covered porch. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
$377,512
Permit #:
B22-2436
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 486 sf sunroom addition on a 486 sf crawl space to an existing single family dwelling. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
$49,266
Permit #:
B25-1239
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 92 sf addtion on slab to an existing single family dwelling. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
$6,003
Permit #:
B21-1556
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - accessory structure
2023-12-21
Construct a 26 x 26 (676 sf) pole barn with a 10 x 26 (251 sf) covered porch. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
$13,211
Permit #:
B22-2379
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Well & septic - records review & short-term status form
2024-12-27
We are looking to do a remodel and addition to the existing house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
STATUS24-0043
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of entryway and garage on west end of house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SESC24-0231
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To exist dwelling construct 1 story 689 sf addition w/211 sf cov porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B20-0181
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To exist dwelling construct 1 story 689 sf addition w/211 sf cov porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MR21-1177
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ADDR22-0430
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - alteration remodel repair
2021-05-21
Alterations to existing house
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B20-0345
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$37,123
Permit #:
B021391
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3840 s/f
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
B020102
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) - alteration remodel repair
2025-12-23
Finishing an existing unfinished basement to create one bedroom one bathroom and one open living/recreation area. work includes new interior wood framing insulation drywall trim closets and related building finishes. no exterior structural changes or footprint expansion. all plumbing electrical and mechanical work will be completed under separate permits by licensed subcontractors
Valuation:
$71,300
Permit #:
B25-1440
Status:
applied
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Well & septic - records review & short-term status form
2025-12-02
Basement finish. adding one bedroom and one full bathroom. need septic capacity verification and existing well/septic records for building permit review
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
STATUS25-0035
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of an existing single family dwelling. maintain site free from all unsafe or hazardous conditions. restore established grades or erect necessary fences. use group r-3 5b construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B22-2705
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Jay Merchant Builders Inc License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 2102149236 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Jay Merchant Builders Inc with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2102149236 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Jay Merchant Builders Inc with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
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Inactive License
| License # | 2102149236 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Builder Company |
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100
BuildZoom Score
9
Permits
- Building permit records show that Jay Merchant Builders Inc has worked on 9 permitted projects.
Jay Merchant Builders Inc Employees
MJ
Merchant, Thomas Jay
Owner