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 January 2020
Well, I don't think it went as well for them as it did for us. The owner was there EVERYDAY, and showed exceptional care, even running into roadblocks the whole time. We rent a older home, that needed a whole new bathroom. The pipes where cast iron and way out of date. Every day they came, they...
1985 Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
They were prompt, reasonably quiet, quick, and clean. Both men were very nice and happy to answer any questions about the job. Very happy with their work.
Matt's Maintenance & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2013
Matt and his crew were skilled, professional, courteous, and finished in a timely fashion. We were very happy with the final product, and with their flexibility in accommodating all of our requests along the way. We will definitely call Matt again if we do more work on this house. The price...
Matt's Maintenance & Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2022
Perfect! Garry painted the inside of my house in 2013. The paint price was a little high, but Garry said it will be worth it. He was soooo right! My walls have been, and continue to be, able to be wiped clean. I still did not need my walls touched up. He touched up my baseboards. They had some...
GS Painting LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Garry did an exemplary job from start-to-finish. Provided detailed estimate of work plan and cost for each section of wood rot repair and for door repair, with a breakdown of labor and material costs. Performed the work flawlessly and meticulously - carpentry, caulking, painting, etc over a...
GS Painting LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
these guys were great. They arrived ontime every morning and made sure to put down protective cloths for the floors, etc. They did an amazing job and were also really understanding when our vanity was delayed for 3 weeks due to shipping issues. they were so good that we hired them to redo our...
Don Lorenzi Construction
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mr. Lorenzi was very helpful during the initial stage of the project, giving us valuable advice on where to buy the tile for both the shower and the floor. He mentioned that 2X2 tiles for the shower were less likely to cause slippage. He and his crew arrived on time on the scheduled start date...
Don Lorenzi Construction
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Reviewed in July 2022
The overall results were excellent. The drywall was split and battered from a previous tub remodeling contractor. Garry is thorough and methodical and the results show this. I had two new fiberglass exterior doors installed that Garry spray painted. The finish is so perfect it looks like it...
GS Painting LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
This is our second time calling on Garry and like the first time, he’s absolutely AMAZING! He’s the epitome of professionalism in every sense of the word! We especially appreciate when Garry pressure washes, that he doesn't just automatically apply full-blast water pressure in all situations (as...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Garry is amazing. No, really, period. This is a precision painter - his attention to detail is total, and the resulting job is absolutely impeccable. Never found a drip, never saw a stray brushmark. He really knows his trade, has the right equipment, spends oodles of time on prep, and does a...
GS Painting LLC
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