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Last update on April 28, 2024
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fantastic general contractor with a fantastic communication skills, you don't have to supervised the construction."
+21
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Really enjoyed working with Matt (owner) and Dino- they were friendly and professional, able to accommodate our time frame, and did an amazing job! Would hire them for any home project!"
+497
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired Built-Well to install new doors in our house. This involved work in nearly every room in the house, but Grant and his team moved quickly, working around our schedule, and kept everything spotless as they worked. We are so happy with the finished project and will absolutely hire Built-Well for future projects. We have worked with several contractors in the past, but none have come close to the professionalism and quality of their work! We can not recommend them enough!!"
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Bodee construction is clean , professional and experienced contractor . They do great work !!! They help the homeowner and tradesman with all answers to keep the job running smoothly and on schedule ."
+264
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Andy and his crew were wonderful to work with! They were very professional, and made sure everything was done correctly. They even fixed mistakes my last contractor had done.! I cannot say enough about Apex contracting! I highly recommend using them!"
+21
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Perfect. No other words needed. On time. Polite. Professional. Worked like dogs all day. Knew exactly what they were getting themselves and how to get it done. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
+48
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My parents and I live in a old brick apartment building in Hoboken that is from the 1880s. The bathroom in our apartment had not been updated since the 1940s. We needed help ASAP. We checked out Cesar s page and wanted to hire him immediately. The reviews speak for themselves. When he came into our apartment to give us a quote we knew that this was contractor we needed to get the job done. Cesar is affordable, friendly, and very accommodating to any issues or concerns you have before starting the project. Two massive issues with our project were that my dad has spinal & walking issues, so we needed the floors clear of all tools and materials at the end of the each day so that father could walk efficiently through the apartment. The other big issue was that we only have 1 bathroom, so Cesar agreed to work with us on pulling the toilet off and on as every day finished so that we did not have to leave our building to use the toilet. Him and his crew are the best and take pride in their work so that owner is happy with the final result. We brought the bathroom down to the bare bones and rebuilt it back up. I worked with him every step of the way to make sure that he needed all materials to get the job done in the time we needed. This project was an intense remodel with some of the hardest demo and substrate materials that an old bathroom can have. He didn t think anything of it. He has veteran experience in the field and this remodel only took 3 weeks. We are very impressed with Cesar s craftsmanship and professionalism and we will be hiring him again for any future interior projects."
+168
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Customers say: Quality work
"We hired Ernest and Sons to construct our patio tiles. We purchased 2' X 2' Tiles and I have to say they did a gorgeous job. I was so pleased with the way they showed up when they said they would. The men that laid out on my job worked so hard. The labor was very strenuous but they never took a break. They were the most conscientious and polite workers I've ever dealt with. They worked neatly, cleaned up totally afterward, and just had a great deal of respect for our property. They really did a beautiful job and Ernest, the owner is a real gentleman also. Love this company!"
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Picasso Construction is very professional,experienced and reliable team. Sergio (owner) is always consulting with you before doing the following step in the project. He was very helpful buying and picking up the materials from the store and also offering us his contractor discount (10%-20%) which saves you a lot of money in the end! My project was done on time and I'm extremely happy with the results! I recommended this team to my friends and family, and they did use them on few projects. I will definitely hire them in the future for my basement renovation project!"
+50
Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."
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.
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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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