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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Building a new home was an overwhelming undertaking, but Chris guided us through it with both kindness and professionalism. We had a clear budget, but also wanted high quality construction. Halvorson Mason patiently answered many questions and worked with us when we needed to adjust plans...
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Reviewed in October 2017
The family room is beautiful and blends with the rest of the house perfectly. Our home has a lot of custom features and their attention to detail is exceptional.
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Reviewed in September 2018
Excellent job! Our new home is just want we wanted. The project came in ahead of schedule and on budget. Chris Fairfield has been a real pleasure to work with. He assisted on every aspect, from the house design to arranging subs for those additional little details we wanted. He manages a great...
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Reviewed in December 2018
We needed help with putting our ideas on paper to make our home efficient, functional and beautiful. After looking at home renovation shows we also realized we needed help knowing all the available options for fixtures and trims and with putting it all together. When we first contacted Chris...
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Reviewed in October 2011
We are extremely happy with the work provided by Halvorson Mason. Brian provided us with the name of an excellent designer who was able to interpret exactly what we wanted on paper. The construction started on time and was completed in a timely manner. We were living 2000 miles away during...
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Reviewed in August 2014
From the initial bid to the final "punch list" of our beach house, Brian Plechaty couldn't have made the whole home-building process any easier. He was professional, readily available to answer any and all questions my husband and I had and did a FANTASTIC job on our home! The quality of work...
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Reviewed in August 2020
We can’t say enough about Halverson-Mason. We worked closely with Chris, and he was wonderful. From design to construction he was there making sure things went smoothly. If you want custom design, and a company that wants to make you happy, these guys are A+. Their employees were top notch also....
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Reviewed in October 2016
Great. We have learned to communicate well. We walk through jobs before getting started. He is punctual and finishes on time. He completes what was promised. He addresses any issues promptly. He recently replaced my roof and i found out later that he drove by after the job was completed just to...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Showed up earlier than promised; very efficient and high quality work; hourly rate quite fair for quality of work and his skills; total bill was well under not-to-exceed estimate amount; highly recommend as a skilled handyman.
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My carport collapsed from very wet, heavy snow. Even though it was a very busy time for him, Matt Hunter came up with a week of when I contacted him. The final cost of the job was less than his estimate and the new carport is much sturdier and better looking than the previous one. He also...
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