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Avatar for GST carpentry
GST carpentry
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
GST carpentry
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

We offer general remodeling service. Always trying to go the extra mile making sure the costumer be happy with the results. We do finishing carpentry, bathrooms, kitchen and basement remodeling. We also built and fix decks or any exterior project. Painting and any other detail that makes your house look better than others. We have been working in remodeling for 10 years

"Lester was great, very fast and professional. Highly recommend!"

Milena P on August 2024

We offer general remodeling service. Always trying to go the extra mile making sure the costumer be happy with the results. We do finishing carpentry, bathrooms, kitchen and basement remodeling. We also built and fix decks or any exterior project. Painting and any other detail that makes your house look better than others. We have been working in remodeling for 10 years

"Lester was great, very fast and professional. Highly recommend!"

Milena P on August 2024


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ETC Home Improvement
372 Bath Ave
4.80(
215
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Approved Pro
ETC Home Improvement
372 Bath Ave
4.80(
215
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
175 local quotes requested

Our company offers all types of home remodeling from new floors, to kitchens, baths and full additions. We have several professionals who work on different aspects of the renovation.

"We highly recommend Eddie Costa home improvement. They were very professional. Staff was very polite. The work was done in a day for a complete roof replacement. We are very pleased with the work we highly recommend them we will hire them again. We were so pleased. We were so pleased we’re having them do more work for us. Thanks again etc home improvement, staff. CN"

Carmen N on October 2023

Our company offers all types of home remodeling from new floors, to kitchens, baths and full additions. We have several professionals who work on different aspects of the renovation.

"We highly recommend Eddie Costa home improvement. They were very professional. Staff was very polite. The work was done in a day for a complete roof replacement. We are very pleased with the work we highly recommend them we will hire them again. We were so pleased. We were so pleased we’re having them do more work for us. Thanks again etc home improvement, staff. CN"

Carmen N on October 2023


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Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
499 MORRIS AVE
4.61(
476
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
499 MORRIS AVE
4.61(
476
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
220 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Winner of the 2020 Angie's List Super Service Award, a winner nine out of the past 10 years. We are a locally owned family business supported by a national franchise company which is North America's most trusted handyman company. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable craftsmen​ (not sub-contractors) who are licensed, insured, bonded and background checked. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work that is 100% guaranteed. What sets us apart​: Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in branded uniforms and vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need for your job. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task whether major or minor home repair is prioritized according to your needs. Rather than calling a specialist for drywall repair and another contractor for rain gutter repair, your neighbors consistently choose us for all their home improvement needs. Mr. Handyman can complete a variety of projects for you, from installing doors, to tiling your bathroom, repairing your deck and much more.

"I had a truly MISERABLE experience with Mr. Handyman. I called Mr. Handyman and spoke to one of the administrators about wanting to demo an existing shed, and build a new one. They asked for what the shed should look like and some details, I provided a few photos of a relatively run-of-the-mill red barn style shed, they gave me a quote for a shed for $2500, and they put me on the schedule. The primary contractor arrives, tries to convince me to change the shed because the one I wanted will take long to build and is too complicated. I am annoyed, and eventually cave, we agree that he's just going to build a single pitch roof shed. They demo the shed, and then leave for the day. That evening Mr. Handyman calls me to schedule 2 additional days. The day I got cost me $2700, and my yard is completely full of debris from my old shed, a huge ditch excavated, the foundation is about 50% built. So I'm over budget by a bit and the work is at 10% complete. The extra two days will cost an ADDITIONAL $3300. I'm furious, I speak to the owner, we come to an arrangement, I pay a fixed $4500 for labor and give them my credit card to buy materials. I'm WAY over budget but at this point I need it done because my yard is in shambles. Next week they come out for two days, and then leave my yard with literal trash everywhere (see photos), and building materials all over, while also making use of MY ladder and MY wagon. If they care for my stuff I'm fine with it, but still found it shocking that they would just commandeer my stuff for their purposes without even asking (pictured is my own ladder on the shed). They tell me they need me to buy a door, can't find one and ask me to search and find a double door. I'm in way too deep at this point, so I call around and finally find a door. I printed out the product page and reviewed it with them outside and they say "yep, we'll go to Union and pick this door up." They go get it, and the door doesn't fit into their van, contractor is calling me panicking, the owner is calling me and asking me to coordinate between his contractor on site and the helper at Lowes. This is the middle of a work day and I had to abandon an important meeting while this is happening. So now I am spending an hour trying to explain this situation to Lowes and coordinate a box truck delivery for a door that they have marked as picked up by the customer, it's a TOTAL mess, meanwhile my expenses for this shed are nearly triple my original quote as material costs have pushed us above the $6k range already. Fourth day of work comes and goes relatively uneventfully, Lowes fortunately delivered the door for me after much confusion and back/forth ("But it's marked as picked up, where is the door?" etc.), and the guys installed it as an inswing. When we decided on buying an inswing door, the contractor said he could flip the door hinges no problem to make it an outswing, I bought an inswing door because it's the only one available. Who wants a shed with an inswinging door? So I'm busy all day, and eventually they leave at around 2pm having finished everything, cleaned up the site, and mostly leveled the ditch they made. I go outside and find out the door was installed as an inswing, and they installed a doorknob with a lock, which I actually specifically asked them not to. What a disaster of a job. Ron of Mr. Handyman insists that they don't do bait-and-switch type operations. You judge my experience for yourself, I obviously think it was one of the worst contractor experiences I have ever had and will not only never use mr handyman, but make sure that anyone I know is aware of just how awful it was. Tuffshed from HomeDepot doesn't do shed demo but after this miserable experience I say just call your garbage company, get a dumpster, and suffer through doing the demo yourself because in the end you will 100% not regret it. Or call American Shed. Literally anything would be better than Mr. Handyman."

Avinash A on June 2021

Winner of the 2020 Angie's List Super Service Award, a winner nine out of the past 10 years. We are a locally owned family business supported by a national franchise company which is North America's most trusted handyman company. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable craftsmen​ (not sub-contractors) who are licensed, insured, bonded and background checked. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work that is 100% guaranteed. What sets us apart​: Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in branded uniforms and vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need for your job. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task whether major or minor home repair is prioritized according to your needs. Rather than calling a specialist for drywall repair and another contractor for rain gutter repair, your neighbors consistently choose us for all their home improvement needs. Mr. Handyman can complete a variety of projects for you, from installing doors, to tiling your bathroom, repairing your deck and much more.

"I had a truly MISERABLE experience with Mr. Handyman. I called Mr. Handyman and spoke to one of the administrators about wanting to demo an existing shed, and build a new one. They asked for what the shed should look like and some details, I provided a few photos of a relatively run-of-the-mill red barn style shed, they gave me a quote for a shed for $2500, and they put me on the schedule. The primary contractor arrives, tries to convince me to change the shed because the one I wanted will take long to build and is too complicated. I am annoyed, and eventually cave, we agree that he's just going to build a single pitch roof shed. They demo the shed, and then leave for the day. That evening Mr. Handyman calls me to schedule 2 additional days. The day I got cost me $2700, and my yard is completely full of debris from my old shed, a huge ditch excavated, the foundation is about 50% built. So I'm over budget by a bit and the work is at 10% complete. The extra two days will cost an ADDITIONAL $3300. I'm furious, I speak to the owner, we come to an arrangement, I pay a fixed $4500 for labor and give them my credit card to buy materials. I'm WAY over budget but at this point I need it done because my yard is in shambles. Next week they come out for two days, and then leave my yard with literal trash everywhere (see photos), and building materials all over, while also making use of MY ladder and MY wagon. If they care for my stuff I'm fine with it, but still found it shocking that they would just commandeer my stuff for their purposes without even asking (pictured is my own ladder on the shed). They tell me they need me to buy a door, can't find one and ask me to search and find a double door. I'm in way too deep at this point, so I call around and finally find a door. I printed out the product page and reviewed it with them outside and they say "yep, we'll go to Union and pick this door up." They go get it, and the door doesn't fit into their van, contractor is calling me panicking, the owner is calling me and asking me to coordinate between his contractor on site and the helper at Lowes. This is the middle of a work day and I had to abandon an important meeting while this is happening. So now I am spending an hour trying to explain this situation to Lowes and coordinate a box truck delivery for a door that they have marked as picked up by the customer, it's a TOTAL mess, meanwhile my expenses for this shed are nearly triple my original quote as material costs have pushed us above the $6k range already. Fourth day of work comes and goes relatively uneventfully, Lowes fortunately delivered the door for me after much confusion and back/forth ("But it's marked as picked up, where is the door?" etc.), and the guys installed it as an inswing. When we decided on buying an inswing door, the contractor said he could flip the door hinges no problem to make it an outswing, I bought an inswing door because it's the only one available. Who wants a shed with an inswinging door? So I'm busy all day, and eventually they leave at around 2pm having finished everything, cleaned up the site, and mostly leveled the ditch they made. I go outside and find out the door was installed as an inswing, and they installed a doorknob with a lock, which I actually specifically asked them not to. What a disaster of a job. Ron of Mr. Handyman insists that they don't do bait-and-switch type operations. You judge my experience for yourself, I obviously think it was one of the worst contractor experiences I have ever had and will not only never use mr handyman, but make sure that anyone I know is aware of just how awful it was. Tuffshed from HomeDepot doesn't do shed demo but after this miserable experience I say just call your garbage company, get a dumpster, and suffer through doing the demo yourself because in the end you will 100% not regret it. Or call American Shed. Literally anything would be better than Mr. Handyman."

Avinash A on June 2021


One Final Touch Furniture
146 S Terrace Ave
4.47(
15
)
Approved Pro
One Final Touch Furniture
146 S Terrace Ave
4.47(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
254 local quotes requested
48 years of experience

NY based business; here at One Final Touch Furniture we offer quality furniture restoration, custom furniture, and home improvement. We pick up furniture to repair in our shop.

"Unprofessional. A complete and total disappointment. Mike was supposed to stain and match my cabinet finish and the color was way off, and he kept trying to convince me that the colors matched. Mike didn't arrive prepared with any tools or material, not even a screwdriver! Mike argued with his assistant the whole time. Mike and assistant went on a 3 hour lunch break, and ended up working on my cabinets until 9am, and didn't finish!! Mike returned alone the following day, I shared that I was unhappy with the quality of the work, he hung my cabinets, and did not properly secure then to the beams, and I could not put anything in the cabinets. I shared with him that the project was not satisfactory and he stated "when women start to complain, I have to leave, I can't listen to women complain". I had to pay another contractor to come in an take down the cabinets and re-install them securely. See the picture posted. The 2 long middle wall cabinets are lighter than the rest of the cabinets, they stand out. Don't hire this person, it's not worth it."

Jacqueline N on April 2025

NY based business; here at One Final Touch Furniture we offer quality furniture restoration, custom furniture, and home improvement. We pick up furniture to repair in our shop.

"Unprofessional. A complete and total disappointment. Mike was supposed to stain and match my cabinet finish and the color was way off, and he kept trying to convince me that the colors matched. Mike didn't arrive prepared with any tools or material, not even a screwdriver! Mike argued with his assistant the whole time. Mike and assistant went on a 3 hour lunch break, and ended up working on my cabinets until 9am, and didn't finish!! Mike returned alone the following day, I shared that I was unhappy with the quality of the work, he hung my cabinets, and did not properly secure then to the beams, and I could not put anything in the cabinets. I shared with him that the project was not satisfactory and he stated "when women start to complain, I have to leave, I can't listen to women complain". I had to pay another contractor to come in an take down the cabinets and re-install them securely. See the picture posted. The 2 long middle wall cabinets are lighter than the rest of the cabinets, they stand out. Don't hire this person, it's not worth it."

Jacqueline N on April 2025


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HD Renovations
25-89 44th St
4.73(
101
)
Approved Pro
HD Renovations
25-89 44th St
4.73(
101
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
162 local quotes requested

With my years of experience we have mastered in becoming a pro in all interior renovations and specialized in door and frame installation for interior and exterior doors. Kitchen Installation with best outcome results and detailing and bathroom remodeling. Fully licensed and insured!!!

"Dom and his crew were very professional and pleasant to deal with. Strong communication, swift responses throughout, stayed on track with deadlines, and very reliable. The work came out beautifully. I would 100% recommend and hire again for future work."

Matthew R on April 2025

With my years of experience we have mastered in becoming a pro in all interior renovations and specialized in door and frame installation for interior and exterior doors. Kitchen Installation with best outcome results and detailing and bathroom remodeling. Fully licensed and insured!!!

"Dom and his crew were very professional and pleasant to deal with. Strong communication, swift responses throughout, stayed on track with deadlines, and very reliable. The work came out beautifully. I would 100% recommend and hire again for future work."

Matthew R on April 2025


Avatar for NB Woodworks, LLC
NB Woodworks, LLC
1408 Alicia Drive
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
NB Woodworks, LLC
1408 Alicia Drive
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
150 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

NB Woodworks, LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are a family owned business that has been in the construction business since 1875

"Anthony Nastasi, hired by me to rebuild our decaying bay window, did a terrific job. When he came out to survey our prospective job, he listened closely to what we wanted, took notes, did measurements, and made suggestions. Later that day he sent my a proposal, detailing the materials and total cost of the project. Ultimately, the final cost was only about $300 more as additional material was needed. Mr. Nastasi worked a full day each day he was here. He also was honest and direct - he told me when he would arrive in morning, and he did. He told me when he had to complete another job so he might have to leave early or miss a day. Many Subs aren't professional enough to simply tell the truth. He always did. I am extremely happy with the quality of the work he did, the time frame in which he completed the job and, most importantly, how it looks. I would unequivocally recommend Anthony Nastasi to anyone. John Loughrey"

john L on May 2025

NB Woodworks, LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are a family owned business that has been in the construction business since 1875

"Anthony Nastasi, hired by me to rebuild our decaying bay window, did a terrific job. When he came out to survey our prospective job, he listened closely to what we wanted, took notes, did measurements, and made suggestions. Later that day he sent my a proposal, detailing the materials and total cost of the project. Ultimately, the final cost was only about $300 more as additional material was needed. Mr. Nastasi worked a full day each day he was here. He also was honest and direct - he told me when he would arrive in morning, and he did. He told me when he had to complete another job so he might have to leave early or miss a day. Many Subs aren't professional enough to simply tell the truth. He always did. I am extremely happy with the quality of the work he did, the time frame in which he completed the job and, most importantly, how it looks. I would unequivocally recommend Anthony Nastasi to anyone. John Loughrey"

john L on May 2025


Avatar for Broadbelt CMGC, LLC
Broadbelt CMGC, LLC
25 Clifton Avenue, Unit D2204
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Broadbelt CMGC, LLC
25 Clifton Avenue, Unit D2204
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Broadbelt CMGC LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience serving NY, and NJ. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Broadbelt CMGC LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience serving NY, and NJ. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


Beaver Remodelers, Inc.
9102 Avalon Court
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Beaver Remodelers, Inc.
9102 Avalon Court
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Ocean and Monmouth Counties turn to Beaver Remodelers, Inc., when they need their remodeling dreams brought to life. Benjy Nahama is a hands-on owner who offers his clients personalized services. From ABC vice-presidents to Nancy Glass Productions on HGTV to your next door neighbor, each client receives the same quality attention. Benjy feels that each project is important regardless of size. He never compromises on quality because he values the reputation his artisan work garners for him. His customers are customers for life for a reason. All detailed estimates are written up first & discussed in full detail as well. He will email you photos upon your request so that you can see the expert work that your home will exhibit. At Beaver Remodelers, Inc., we consider ourselves the area's top remodeling specialist. From your kitchen and bath to your attic and basement we like to concentrate on specific projects for our clients. Because we are fully insured and licensed in the state of New Jersey, you can be assured that your home will be handled by expert craftsmen. You can expect a detailed estimate on your specific project. All costs will be written up first as well as discussed in full detail as well. Thank you for considering my company. We realize that you have other choices for your remodeling needs. Benjy and Beaver Remodelers, Inc., always work to prove that your choice in our company was the best decision for you. We are ready to start planning your dream remodel so call us today.

"I met with Benjy months before the project began to discuss the plan. When it was time to begin we reviewed the plan which had been slightly modified. Benjy was fine with that. We decided on a start day. He began on time. Everyday Benjy checked on every detail and told me who would be working on what. His workers are of the highest quality. Masters of their craft. Neat as could be. If there were some issue, and there were rare, Benjy took care of it immediately. There were no surprises as to cost or schedule. He made suggestions when needed. Benjy cares about his clients and does the utmost to satisfy their wishes so that the finished product meets their vision. My bath is certainly an example. I love it more every day."

Mary Lynn C on July 2017

Ocean and Monmouth Counties turn to Beaver Remodelers, Inc., when they need their remodeling dreams brought to life. Benjy Nahama is a hands-on owner who offers his clients personalized services. From ABC vice-presidents to Nancy Glass Productions on HGTV to your next door neighbor, each client receives the same quality attention. Benjy feels that each project is important regardless of size. He never compromises on quality because he values the reputation his artisan work garners for him. His customers are customers for life for a reason. All detailed estimates are written up first & discussed in full detail as well. He will email you photos upon your request so that you can see the expert work that your home will exhibit. At Beaver Remodelers, Inc., we consider ourselves the area's top remodeling specialist. From your kitchen and bath to your attic and basement we like to concentrate on specific projects for our clients. Because we are fully insured and licensed in the state of New Jersey, you can be assured that your home will be handled by expert craftsmen. You can expect a detailed estimate on your specific project. All costs will be written up first as well as discussed in full detail as well. Thank you for considering my company. We realize that you have other choices for your remodeling needs. Benjy and Beaver Remodelers, Inc., always work to prove that your choice in our company was the best decision for you. We are ready to start planning your dream remodel so call us today.

"I met with Benjy months before the project began to discuss the plan. When it was time to begin we reviewed the plan which had been slightly modified. Benjy was fine with that. We decided on a start day. He began on time. Everyday Benjy checked on every detail and told me who would be working on what. His workers are of the highest quality. Masters of their craft. Neat as could be. If there were some issue, and there were rare, Benjy took care of it immediately. There were no surprises as to cost or schedule. He made suggestions when needed. Benjy cares about his clients and does the utmost to satisfy their wishes so that the finished product meets their vision. My bath is certainly an example. I love it more every day."

Mary Lynn C on July 2017


A.D. Construction
1804 Stratford Ave.
4.91(
27
)
Approved Pro
A.D. Construction
1804 Stratford Ave.
4.91(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A.D. Construction has been serving your area since 2001. We are a company that is focused on customer relations and developing a loyal base of lifelong clients. We understand that this loyalty can only be earned through both the quality of our workmanship and the conduct of our staff. Our goal is complete satisfaction for you on a job well done. Whether you are a residential or business customer we have the skill and attention to detail found in a small or one-man shop as well as the resources and organization that allow us to handle large commercial and industrial projects. Each day we work towards building an organization whose workmanship will stand the test of time and whose relationship with its clients will endure beyond the work. Thank you for considering us for your next project.

"Anthony and his team were prompt and helpful. Good Quality all done within the time promised and all debris was removed at the end of the job."

Mary M on July 2017

A.D. Construction has been serving your area since 2001. We are a company that is focused on customer relations and developing a loyal base of lifelong clients. We understand that this loyalty can only be earned through both the quality of our workmanship and the conduct of our staff. Our goal is complete satisfaction for you on a job well done. Whether you are a residential or business customer we have the skill and attention to detail found in a small or one-man shop as well as the resources and organization that allow us to handle large commercial and industrial projects. Each day we work towards building an organization whose workmanship will stand the test of time and whose relationship with its clients will endure beyond the work. Thank you for considering us for your next project.

"Anthony and his team were prompt and helpful. Good Quality all done within the time promised and all debris was removed at the end of the job."

Mary M on July 2017


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Gomez Vision Construction, LLC
1236 Plane Street
4.87(
55
)
Approved Pro
Gomez Vision Construction, LLC
1236 Plane Street
4.87(
55
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We are a general home remodeling contractors also specialized in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, home additions. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Jorge and his guys did an amazing job. I had a complicated tile floor installed as well a whole bathroom gut. The workmanship is meticulous and they worked clean. Easy communication, fairly priced. I couldn’t be happier "

Joan D on January 2025

We are a general home remodeling contractors also specialized in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, home additions. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Jorge and his guys did an amazing job. I had a complicated tile floor installed as well a whole bathroom gut. The workmanship is meticulous and they worked clean. Easy communication, fairly priced. I couldn’t be happier "

Joan D on January 2025

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Contractor services FAQs

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.

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:

  • Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew

  • Provide realistic cost estimates

  • Develop construction timelines

  • Ensure deadlines are met

  • Acquire permits as needed

  • Purchase supplies and materials

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:

  • Which types of insurance do you carry?

  • Can you provide a list of references?

  • What is the expected timeline for this project?

  • How will my project be supervised?

  • Will you hire subcontractors for the job?

  • What is the best way to communicate changes?

  • Will you obtain all of the required building permits?

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 state licensing tool 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:

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand. 

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