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>

Get matched with top contractors in Deerfield, MI

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>

There are 3 highly-rated local contractors.

Need a pro for your contractor service project in Deerfield, MI?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Handyman for Multiple Small Project Service

4.1

(61)

Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace

Verified Reviews for Contractor Service pros in Deerfield, MI

*The Angi rating for Contractor Service companies in Deerfield, MI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Contractor Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Contractor Service companies in Deerfield, MI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Contractor Service needs.

Last update on June 18, 2025

Reviewed in July 2022
Very good and professional company, from initial appt all the way through project completion. I would recommend to others, and would use again for other products they provide
Integrity Home Exteriors
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2021
We thought we might need a new roof, but Nicolai Salgau educated us about a silicone product with a 50-yr materials warranty that has been absolutely great. Before we proceeded, we researched this Gako product and learned that, while effective and high quality, it requires expert application....
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2021
As always great work. Showed up as scheduled and completed work as advised. Any debris removed after finished. I would not have anyone else work on my slate roof.
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2020
We needed a copper roof above a bay window replaced. Salgau Roofing was recommended by another roofing company that does not work with copper. During the estimate they took the time to explain where and why the current roof failed, the weak points of the original design, and how they would...
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2014
Went very well. A large house with dormers and copper flashing. Replaced bead board under overhangs. Happy with everything.This took about six days. Very good clean-up. Workers were great to work with, informed me about every thing they were doing.
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2020
It went very smoothly. The owner of the company is always on top of things to provide quality workmanship. Arrives on schedule, and works to get job completed, and excellent cleanup as well.
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2020
It went great! Big crew worked fast and completed in one afternoon. Everyone cleaned up debris and left with area cleaner than it was!
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2020
Put request in on line for a quote and was able to get someone out the next day. Early the next week the work was done. As always work was done as promised. Tiles were replaced as outlined in quote. The owner of Salgua was at the job part of the time as well as stopped by that night when job was...
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2007
This was by far the highest quote I received out of the five traditional painting companies that I quoted with. But worth every penny. This is an amazing company, a true gem for older homes. My house looks great! They cleaned up after themselves after every night. The crew was very polite and...
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2012
This company is amazing! They were on time and very professional. Explained what was needed and performed authorized services. Didn't try to do more than was needed. Tried to save me money by using existing paint, but when I didn't have the right paint they figured it out and it looks great!
SALGAU ROOFING
Request a quote

Get matched with top contractors in Deerfield, MI

There are 3 highly-rated local contractors.

Verified Reviews for Contractor Service pros in Deerfield, MI

Contractors in Deerfield

FAQs for contractor service projects in Deerfield, MI

Find contractors near Deerfield, MI

Related projects

Top cities

Homeowner services

For service pros

Resources

About us

Get our Angi-powered app