What does a general contractor do?

<div>General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:<ul><li>Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew</li><li>Provide realistic cost estimates</li><li>Develop construction timelines</li><li>Ensure deadlines are met</li><li>Acquire permits as needed</li><li>Purchase supplies and materials</li></ul></div>

What questions should I ask a general contractor?

<div>Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:<ul><li>Which types of insurance do you carry?</li><li>Can you provide a list of references?</li><li>What is the expected timeline for this project?</li><li>How will my project be supervised?</li><li>Will you hire subcontractors for the job?</li><li>What is the best way to communicate changes?</li><li>Will you obtain all of the required building permits?</li></ul></div>

Should general contractors be certified or licensed?

<div>While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
I have had multiple home improvement projects completed by Monocacy Builders and they were all top notch! I will definitely be using their services for all future projects! Fantastic work!!
MONOCACY BUILDER LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
S&J did an excellent job! They were reliable, prompt and competitively priced. Jerry gave me a realistic timeline and didn’t over promise and under perform. They were also receptive to changes I wanted to make as the project went on. There weren’t any surprise charges and I was kept apprised of...
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Reviewed in December 2009
They did an excellent job. They helped me choose paint colors and it turned out beautiful. They went ahead and did some decorative touches for me that I love. The owner, Jerry, was very personable and honest. They were very accomidating. Everyone showed up on time. They were consistant workers...
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Reviewed in June 2012
Jerry Dix was prompt in responding to our Angie's List request. He and his crew were extremely professional. All appointments were confirmed and kept. He directed us to experts to help us find the most durable and architecturally similar materials for the job. We purchased the materials (price...
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Reviewed in July 2016
well. we've had a long list of improvements and they handled them efficiently and professionally. trust them in the home. this is the fourth round of improvements they have done for us
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Reviewed in October 2018
Jerry responded quickly to my initial call and came out to do an estimate. I felt like he did a great job scoping out the work with me. The two guys he sent to do the work were efficient and skilled - a lot of windows and a lot of high ladder work. Victor did a nice job crafting pieces of trim...
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Reviewed in September 2015
I don't think I can overstate how highly we think of the S & J Painting & Remodeling team! Steve Brownley was the specific contractor on our job and he was a pleasure to work with along with his team, Jose, Jose and Julio. Utterly reliable, creative and trustworthy they more than delivered on...
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Reviewed in September 2011
Jerry and his team were excellent to work with, very responsive, and very professional. They completed the work quickly and did a great job. They also were good to paint all the closets and trim, including the crown molding. Overall we were very satisfied with their work.
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Reviewed in March 2018
Victor was very responsive to the list of tasks that I had prepared. He completed all the tasks very quickly and with good quality work.
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Reviewed in November 2012
I called and received a prompt return call. Jerry came out at the agreed upon time and gave me an estimate. We schedule the work and his crew arrived on time as scheduled. They were courteous and professional. The ceiling job turned out to be more of a carpentry job than a drywall job but...
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Patapsco Valley Handyman was created from Hands On Painters Inc. to help serve the high demand of Handyman repairs home owners requested. Small projects, hard to reach areas, and minor damage repair are our niche business. We review each project ahead of time so we send the right pro for the job. We may not have many reviews but our company is run from the same pool of skilled employees Hands On Painters Inc. has been providing A+ service for nearly 20 years.

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FAQs for contractor service projects in Baltimore, MD

Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.

General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:

Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials

Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:

Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?

While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.

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