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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We've contracted with Mike Wolfe Construction for three relatively large jobs (screened-in porch, electric fireplace enclosure, complete kitchen renovation) and are quite confident in saying that Mike and his team do excellent work. Mike himself is creative and seems to be able to take on any...
Wolfe Construction & Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
It went fine. no problems I don't have the date. This thing wouldn't go forward without one so I just plugged in any date It was the spring or summer of 2012
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Reviewed in May 2017
It went very good. The project manager stayed in touch and because we did not live where the work was being done, he sent us periodic photos of the progress. Overall, I thought they did a great job and we got just what we contracted them to do.
Otto Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2012
The day that jake and the guys with Aarow Building completed my bathroom remodel he mentioned to me that Aarow building was on Angie's list and I new that I would be giving them a review. We could not have been more happy with the entire process of remodeling our master bathroom. When we first...
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Reviewed in March 2013
I have been using his services for about 30 years and he does excellent work. He is reliable, very personable, and professional. We have never had any problems with his work and would highly recommend him.
NAUGLE CO
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Reviewed in December 2014
Great job, smooth, professional on all fronts. Very nice guy to work with. We've contracted him back to do more work.
Occams Hammer LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Wonderful, they are very cognizant of your time. They work efficiently and thoroughly. If one has an idea of a chore, presents it to the owner he will come up with a way to do it less expensively and more efficiently and it will look even better than you imagined. Takes a special person to do...
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