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 January 2017
Couldn't have asked for a more professional experience. The crew was curtious and there was zero clean up left for us. The estimate given was on target and they finished just under budget. I will definitely use them again!
Loftis Construction
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Reviewed in January 2013
Narup Cons. came to the job on the date scheduled, and stayed on the job until completed. An unexpected problem, old termite damage, was quickly repaired and Narup's experience showed. We are completely satisfied with the detail and quality of the work performed, (complete window removal and...
Narup Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2012
With my little girl on the way, I called St. Louis Carpentry & Remodeling to completely remodel our spare bedroom into a gorgeous nursery that fit my vision perfectly! Chris was always punctual in returning communication as well as when he came to work. The job was done in a about three days! I...
St. Louis Carpentry & Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2012
First meeting was estimate. They were prompt, friendly, and gave us an estimated start and finish date. They began and finished very close to the dates given. Workers were very mannerly, and friendly, and genuinely cared about what we wanted and had respect for our home. They went above and...
Copeland's Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Contractor was very professional and on time, very courteous and polite. Went the extra mile to make sure i was pleased with the services. I had also asked them if they would do extra things, and they never hesitated to accept what i had asked of them. And they were very reasonable on their...
Smith Brothers
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Reviewed in December 2010
Very skilled, knowledgable. Gets job done quickly without sacrificing quality. Comes to job prepared. Tools and equipment in good shape and they are well equipped.
TEKTON CONSTRUCTION GROUP 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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