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 2024
We had a lot of damage from Hurricane Ian and Witty Innova did all the repairs except for the roof! Wonderful, talented group and outstanding communicators! I'm praying we never need that much work done again but would most definitely hire them!
Witty Innova Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2019
I would definitely hire again. It was a great experience dealing with Julian and his employees. We live in another state and Orosco’s remodeling took care of all of our needs. I will gladly speak to any prospective customers personally.
Oroscos Flooring Design & Renovations
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Reviewed in January 2023
Albert was on time and very professional! He did a awesome job on my wooden fence and re straighten my chain link fence. he was really great about cleaning up after he was finished. and he rewired my light in the kitchen and now it works great! I would definitely use him again!
Albert David Devine
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Reviewed in October 2013
Scot's attention to detail was incredible!! I trusted his judgement in all aspects of repairs and the sub-contractors he used were on par with his professionalism and high skill level.
Cutting Edge Construction Inc
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Reviewed in October 2017
Ray & Dan's Home Repair and Remodeling was very professional from the start. Ray completed the first three projects quotes for a house renovation that went off tracks from a previous handy man within 5 days. I was very impress with Ray's quick response to my emails and phone calls. I am a out of...
Ray and Dan's Home Repair and Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
The work was perfect. The guys Santos and Gabriel Rubio had a tough job because the original door was not installed properly and they had to rework the whole frame area. The were thoughtful, friendly and professional.
Cutting Edge Renovation & Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2011
Bill was part of a team hired to do a remodel. Once again everything turned out beautiful. I ended up coming to Bill for clarification on progress, concerns, etc. I felt confident that having him as part of the team that things were being done correctly. He made suggestions for things that I...
William D. Becker, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2011
Kurt met with my husband and I to discuss the project. I had had two other estimates from other builders which were higher than we wanted to spend. After our initial meeting where we gave our needs for the room, Kurt came back with an estimate of about $2000 below the previous bids. We agreed...
Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems
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Reviewed in November 2013
Grafton and his entire team were wonderful. The quality of the jobs were first class. We were very impressed with the level of detail to each job, large or small. Grafton was always dependable, reliable and extremely trustworthy. Grafton would always go the extra mile on the jobs. He provided us...
Tropical Renovations Inc
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