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 October 2014
We scheduled the work for a cetain date and could not accomplish the task due to inclement weather. Steve stayed in contact with me to work around the inconvenience and found a break in the sorms. They (Steve and his crew) showed up on time as scheduled and began working emmediately. What I...
A 1 Home Renovations and Painting Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
This was one of the best contractor experiences I have had in my life. All work was performed on time and exceeded all expectations. They ordered and installed doors, windows, siding, soffits, and gutters. Now working on a deck and pergola. This was an older home so they also reframed openings...
Shelton Siding Co
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Reviewed in December 2020
Very pleased w/ all of Samuel’s work & have him scheduled to do more work this spring. He is very dependable, timely & great communications.
Yoder LLC
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Reviewed in August 2011
I was very satisfied with Dennis' work and can highly recommend him . May need to get on waiting list for your major project since he is in high demand . His prices were in the middle of range of estimates I recieved , not the cheapest but worth the modest extra cost compared to the lowest bid...
Sharp Construction
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Reviewed in November 2012
They did a great job. It's been several years since they painted it and it still looks great. Price was good and the whole team was very nice and did a great job. I would certainly use them again.
Paint It Rite LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
They did a very good job for us. They made sure everthing tied into the existing structure nicely and they end results was exactly what we wanted.
221 Construction LLC
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Reviewed in September 2010
I was impressed with the professionalism. They always maintained good communication and worked in a timely manner. I'm not one to offer praise easily but I was very happy with their work and price. They stayed within budget and we talked over a few minor additions I wanted during the project. I...
North Star Homes & Development LLC
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Reviewed in February 2010
All work has been completed to our satisfaction. On one occasion when we had several inches of ice the ceiling in our dining room was found to be leaking to the point that the dry wall etc was actually falling in. This occurred overnight. We had an open house scheduled for the very next day. ...
Advanced Home Repair Joel Oberly
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Reviewed in July 2010
When they show up they do an honest job. These guys work all the time, and just never really stop. They always brought their lunch and didn't waste time running around. They always get the work done ahead of time because of this. They cleaned up very well afterwards. The quality of their...
JLO Carpentry
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Reviewed in May 2013
We had a very relaxing experience with the four room remodel. They were very professional and pleasingly fast. They completed ahead of schedule while staying on contract budget. They were prompt and very friendly. The custom work quality and expertiese has exceeded our expectations. If you want...
Endless Possibilities
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