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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Q: How much do general contractors typically charge?

<div>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. </div>

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Reviewed in December 2018
They did a great job and they even fixed things we didn't ask for. We would highly recommend them and we would definitely use them again.
Blair Exteriors
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Reviewed in July 2021
These guys were great! The crew arrived at around 7:45 am each day and started promptly at 8am. They were very polite to us and to the neighbors and worked quickly to address any issues that arose during the project. Highly recommend, very easy, trustworthy, and reliable.
SouthFace Renovations LLC.
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Reviewed in March 2021
I was very pleased with my master bathroom remodel by SouthFace Renovations and owner Johnny DeBlieux. He provided a complete and realistic estimate for my project. All the subcontractors were professional, nice and always on time. They communicated well throughout the process. I would highly...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Let's get to the point: this operation is GREAT. They do a variety of services, and do them all very well. I requested a variety of services, and they completed them well. SouthFace was able to schedule our work quite promptly, and everyone was friendly and polite. They did an extensive...
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Reviewed in August 2015
Arrived promptly on date promised; workers very polite; did excellent work and cleaned up work area each day. Finished job was excellent.
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Reviewed in November 2014
Johnny had his painters arrive at the time and place he promised. Each day they would consult with me to insure that everything was to my satisfaction. Painters and carpenter were outstanding and very professional. At the end of there job Johnny and crew did a walk through with me to insure...
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Reviewed in March 2016
They removed all the old storm windows, scraped and cleaned all the wood trim and windows of our historic brick house, repaired rotted wood, replaced loose glaze on wood windows, primed with an oil based primer, painted everything that was not brick, (two colors), and replaced cleaned storm...
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Reviewed in September 2020
I had an old, painted beadboard ceiling on my screened in porch that was starting to buckle and needed replacing. I called Johnny and discussed the project with him, sent pictures of the existing ceiling and also pictures of ceilings that I liked. Within a few days, he came out to the house and...
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Reviewed in July 2017
Great job -- very punctual from giving me a quote to arriving on the day to the job. Very responsive, courteous staff, would definitely use again.
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Reviewed in November 2019
Large and tall 100 year + old house on Birmingham's Southside with large exterior surface area that probably had not been touched for 40-50 years. Southface removed existing aluminum siding, repaired/replaced rotten wood, replaced flashing and fascia boards, restored original siding and boards...
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