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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ACJ Remodeling Inc owned and operated by Joe Ashley is a highly professional organization. All work and done as agreed to in our contract and there were no sudden additional costs added. The price in the contract was what I paid – no more. The house looks new. The crew is very...
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Reviewed in July 2025
I can’t recommend Stars and Stripes highly enough for anyone considering a home renovation. From big projects like installing new countertops and a backsplash to smaller details like fixing the track on my sliding closet doors, everything was completed with exceptional care and attention to...
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Reviewed in April 2025
Stars and Stripes Home Improvement was the best company we could have chosen for our bathroom remodel! They were creative with the ideas on what styles and special extra touches to add to our bathroom (with the added perk of being extremely fair on pricing!) The gentleman who did the work were...
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Reviewed in March 2025
I was filled with anxiety about selecting the right contractor for my roof, but finding ACJ through Angi’s List turned out to be a great decision. The new roof looks beautiful! Joe, Caesar, Angel and the team were incredibly professional and knowledgeable. They were punctual, courteous,...
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Reviewed in January 2025
I would highly recommend Joseph Ashley and his crew of workers. Joseph carried out an in-person inspection of my roof and communicated clearly what needed to be done. Once hired, the workers were on-time, professional, courteous, and most important, the work was stellar with excellent attention...
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Reviewed in January 2025
Tanem has a long history of good work. Gene did several projects for me years ago and I was glad to find Paul picked up the same qualities Gene had established. Both are easy to work with, knowledgeable, make lots of helpful suggestions so the project comes out even better than I had thought it...
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Reviewed in July 2021
The guys arrived EARLY!!😁 All of them were very professional and friendly! I couldn’t be happier with the results! Extremely Satisfied!!
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Reviewed in September 2012
We will be using Tri - State Windows and Doors. They were excellent. Their prices were a little higher. The salesman was excellent and very responsive to us. He was wonderful.
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Reviewed in July 2020
WORKERS ARRIVED AND STARTED RIGHT. WORKED NON STOP. TOOK THEIR TIME CHECKED THEIR WORK. EXTREMELY THOROUGH. CLEANED UP WORK AREA. A++
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Reviewed in July 2020
I've used tri-state in my Home for years. We've replaced every window, and had new sliding doors installed. Most recently we had a new storm door put on the back of the house and replaced our last "old window." Andreas and team were fantastic (as they have always been!) the measurements were...
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RAFA Construction Inc.

20 Ferndale Ct.

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RAFA Construction Inc.

20 Ferndale Ct.

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"Perfect! Better than I could have expected. They are clean and meticulous with their work."

Brooke H on June 2018

General Contractor providing Complete Home Improvement- All Exterior and Interior Remodeling/ Renovation/ Repairs, Additions and Alterations.

"Perfect! Better than I could have expected. They are clean and meticulous with their work."

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Thomas Construction

1022 East 224th Street

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Thomas Construction

1022 East 224th Street

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10 years of experience

Thomas Construction is dedicated to providing customers with the highest level of quality construction at fair and competitive market prices. We maintain the highest level of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Our customer counts on our dependability and efficiency in the task at hand. We strive to maintain longevity through safety, quality, timely service and anticipation of our clients.

Euro Painting MM Company

489 Jackson Avenue

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Euro Painting MM Company

489 Jackson Avenue

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22 years of experience

With European born owner we show our dedication in the work we do. Our customers both commercial and residential are always happy and refer us to fellow friends/family.

A Shore Thing Contracting

18 Crag Ct

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FAQs for contractor service projects in Shirley, NY

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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