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 June 2023
Champion Window sent Spencer to our home to give quotes on a screened in deck we wanted to finish into a 3 season room. He gave us several options and prices for them. He had samples of their products and some from competitors we were familiar with we might have used. Champion is made in...
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Grand Rapids
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Reviewed in June 2017
I was extremely happy with the overall project, timeline, communication, price, and professionalism with the owner.
Superior Home Building LLC
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Reviewed in January 2012
His workmanship is good. He has his own people, they aren't subs. They are very meticulous. It looks really good. The angles match.
Brown's Flooring
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Reviewed in December 2016
As stated above, we continue to be impressed with their efforts and have continued to use them over the past three years for many projects in two different home locations.
Northern Lights Construction
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Reviewed in March 2013
Overall I was extremely pleased and satisfied with the outcome. From a construction standpoint, everything was completed as requested. The quality of work was excellent and timely. The work was done in the winter months and the crew and work-site were kept very clean. The outcome was excellent...
Harms Enterprises
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Reviewed in October 2012
Mallia builders were excellent workers, on time, cleaned up and the quality of their work was outstanding . We would hire them again.
Mallia Builders
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Reviewed in August 2016
Superb. John dI'd an excellent job. The closet looks like it has always been there. He made soft close drawers for the built in. His carpentry is exceptional! John is personable, his prices are competitive, and he will keep in mind both your budget and time. I like him all the more bc he has...
John's Home Improvement
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Reviewed in November 2013
The crew was very professional and friendly. Came when they said they would- showed up on time ready to work. Finished the project on time and under budget! Any minor mistakes that were made were fixed quickly. They made sure the work space was kept as clean as possible and even vacuumed and...
Precision Built Construction
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