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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They did a great job repairing some 2X4's that had to be removed from a previous job. They were very easy to work with, showed up on time, and completed the job efficiently. The price was also reasonable. It was a small job but too much for a general handyman due to the 2x4's were support beams....
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I hired Yianni through a mutual friend, he built me a large laundry room in my basement. The job required creative plumbing, new electrical, and sink drain pumps to push the water up towards my main drain. He was constantly in communication with me about moving forward on the project, the scope,...
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The response rate was excellent. All of the guys were really fantastic - clearly knew their stuff, very hard workers, very interested in customer satisfaction. When we needed something removed/cleaned up/ otherwise handled - one call and it was done. They worked Saturdays and holidays...
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I can't say enough good things about Multi Drywall! From the Project Manager to the front office to all of the professionals who did the demolition, carpentry and painting - everyone was professional, courteous, prompt and did high quality work! We originally went with a company who we thought...
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This is one amazing company! I have spent many months with these guys and they have been nothing but wonderful. The work they have performed was exceptional. Spenser, Kevin, Justin and all the rest who have worked on my home have done an exceptional job. I had water damage throughout my home...
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The work was excellent. Demo, cleanup, and installation went perfectly. I will definitely consider hiring them again. Pricing was also very reasonable.
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Great professional Experience from Sales person "Joe" to the person ( Bill) who did the Job . Great Carpenter, very detail oriented and did an excellent job. Joe was very prompt in returning phone calls and they are fair. I am planning to hire them again for 2 next big jobs I have planned
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I could not be more impressed by the professionalism demonstrated by this company. Multi Drywall went far above and beyond my expectations and were extremely fair about what they charged me. Both of the owners were very concerned about the situation and Ken (co-owner) came out to the house,...
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The framers were top notch. The drywallers came out and did a phenomenal job. This is an amazing company. They come out and quote the job fairly and are not condescending. I want the women out there to know that this is a company they can trust and rely on to not take advantage of them.
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