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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Jose arrived on time, and did a fantastic job of setting my island pieces and end panels and resetting cabinets that were not installed properly. I had to have this done so that countertops could be installed the next day. Jose is a professional who is experienced, knowledgeable and efficient....
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Incredibly knowledgeable and trustworthy. Errin gave us a clear understanding concerning our foundation, deck and balcony needs. He was friendly and professional and easy to work with. Great experienced staff!
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Avi of SoCalBuilders has been exceptional to work with. We hired him to build a ground-up 700 square foot guesthouse in Altadena. We selected Avi as our contractor, from several we had interviewed, for the following reasons: 1. His bid was very detailed oriented and we are used to working that...
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I needed to have my kitchen and upstairs bathrooms remodeled at my new house. The bathrooms were suffering some water damage because of a leak and the floor needed extensive repairs. The kitchen was just old and some of the old wood cabinets started splintering off. I wanted to get a reliable...
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The painters were here on schedule every day. They covered everything to avoid getting paint where it wasn't supposed to be. They removed pictures from the walls and moved furniture out of the way, and put everything back in its place when done. Their painting was meticulous and the finished...
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I needed exterior painting done at my house. I received a quote from 5 different companies. The others told me what they wouldn't do and then their high price. Berger's was the most reasonable. Steve was very patient and informative. He walked me through what the paint project entailed. There...
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I just wanted to say DAVID was absolutely amazing at his work. He was very professional and fair. The work he did was quick and he is super clean. I would definitely hire him again for all of my painting and drywall repairs.
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They did an outstanding job and were very quick. Finished painting our house inside and outside in 5 days (ours was a 2000 sq ft house).Will definitely use them again!
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I can't say enough good about these guys. In 23 years, they have to be the best I have seen. These guys can paint a straight line with their eyes closed in the middle of the air. Bob, the owner, was very informative and knowledgeable. He gave excellent recommendations and his talent showed...
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They started on a Monday and finished on Friday. Each day I had a chance to review the work and found it to be superior. I will definitely use them again when I repaint my entire house Outside and inside. I highly recommend J&B painting.
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