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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Reviewed in December 2024
We needed shelves and handrails for our basement, and they delivered exactly what we envisioned. Fair pricing and top-notch work
ART Design and Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
Both the painting and the handrails turned out beautifully. The paint is perfectly edged in and everything was clean at the end of the day. I was a bit nervous about the handrail project, but Daniel and Mario listened to my concerns and addressed them in a creative and practical way.
Twin Oaks Home Improvement
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Reviewed in February 2014
I am very satisfied with Octagon and will definitely use them again. I needed a handyman to cover a variety of items around the house as well as install a new handrail on the staircase. They did an excellent job on it and reinforced existing handrails as well. Other items included sealing...
Octagon LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
I needed to do some work to avoid a cancellation notice on my home insurance. Julio was very quick to respond and also reliable. Showed up on time to the job and finished in a timely manner. I would definitely work with Julio again whenever I run into issues in my home.
JCM Renovations Corp
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Reviewed in February 2014
Nick was super responsive and professional throughout the entire process. After he came to our house to give me an estimate, I was convinced that he would do a great job because of his seriousness and attention to detail, and his workmanship did not disappoint. I will definitely look to use him...
Pristine East End Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2021
Jeff arrived everyday on-time ready to work. He always had a plan and would be very communicative. Over the weeks we worked together, we built tremendous trust of Jeff--his fairness in pricing, his suggestions on a project, and the integrity of his work. He always chooses to make decisions based...
CUSTOM CARPENTRY KROLL BLDG LLC.
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Reviewed in February 2019
John was very friendly and professional! He made sure all the work was done properly. Will definitely use him again in the future.
Bellomi Construction & Fine Wood Working, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Danny did a great job at clearly explaining the process, making recommendations on the products and installing my granite balusters, steps and handrails! Once again, everything was handled professionally and done quickly. I was happy with the the work Danny's team had done, the professionalism...
DM Contracting & Restoration Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
The quality of work wasn't good at all. The main issue however was the fact that it took him 6 months to re-install the handrails. My father needed help going up and down stairs and the handrail was a necessity. Nick continued to tell us that he was going to put them back up, yet he continued...
Nick Ciarlo Masonry Contractor
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Reviewed in January 2025
Kevin is very honest and dependable. He did a great job for us and we would not hesitate to hire him again.
Kevs Construction and Tile Works
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