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>

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>

Do general contractors require a down payment for projects?

<div>Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-reasonable-down-payment-contractor.htm">A reasonable down payment for a contractor</a> 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. </div>

Top 10 Best Contractors in White Oak, PA

Sky Wood & Tile Flooring

900 Pendleton Way, #9309

Sky Wood & Tile Flooring

900 Pendleton Way, #9309

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

15 years of experience

At Skywood & Tile Flooring, Inc., we pride ourselves in attention to detail and never leave until you are happy! We have been making customers happy for 17 years installing beautiful ceramic tile and hardwood floors. Call us for your free estimate today. We do not work on bathrooms but are happy to provide all of your other tile and flooring needs. Please only inquire if you have the materials. ***Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English***

"I hired Luiz to remove kitchen cabinets, dishwasher, cooktop, oven and lift hardwood flooring. He then reinstalled the cabinets and appliances. Ceramic tile was installed to perfection. He also repaired some walls and painted the ceiling. Looks great! Easy to work with, very professional and fair market value pricing too. IÃ¢Â Â m recommending him to my family!"

Jonathan G on August 2024

At Skywood & Tile Flooring, Inc., we pride ourselves in attention to detail and never leave until you are happy! We have been making customers happy for 17 years installing beautiful ceramic tile and hardwood floors. Call us for your free estimate today. We do not work on bathrooms but are happy to provide all of your other tile and flooring needs. Please only inquire if you have the materials. ***Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English***

"I hired Luiz to remove kitchen cabinets, dishwasher, cooktop, oven and lift hardwood flooring. He then reinstalled the cabinets and appliances. Ceramic tile was installed to perfection. He also repaired some walls and painted the ceiling. Looks great! Easy to work with, very professional and fair market value pricing too. IÃ¢Â Â m recommending him to my family!"

Jonathan G on August 2024

A & J Contracting Company, LLC

A & J Contracting Company, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

30 years of experience

A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.

"I donÃ¢Â Â t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a Ã¢Â Â miracleÃ¢Â Â in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! IÃ¢Â Â ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how Ã¢Â Â beautifulÃ¢Â Â of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donÃ¢Â Â t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canÃ¢Â Â t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! IÃ¢Â Â ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonÃ¢Â Â t have to look elsewhere!!"

Steven K on May 2021

A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.

"I donÃ¢Â Â t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a Ã¢Â Â miracleÃ¢Â Â in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! IÃ¢Â Â ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how Ã¢Â Â beautifulÃ¢Â Â of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donÃ¢Â Â t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canÃ¢Â Â t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! IÃ¢Â Â ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonÃ¢Â Â t have to look elsewhere!!"

Steven K on May 2021

14 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

20+ years of experience! Barton Construction, located in Westmoreland County, is a family owned and operated home improvement construction company. We specialize in customer satisfaction and getting the job done right the first time. Call and deal directly with the owner, Dave Barton. Call for a free estimate and availability. Less Barton Construction, located in Westmoreland County, is a family owned and operated home...

"This company was awesome to work with. All of the guys doing the work were super polite and respectful. All easy going and willing to help however they could. I had some tile replaced in my basement in front of my fireplace and it came out looking amazing. They also did some demo to remove old paneling and put up new plasterboard and did a texture plaster job on the walls. It came out looking absolutely incredible! Also as part of the project I needed to have low dust and not a lot of mess since I have some pets and a young child. They accommodated in spades and did a really good job. 10 of 10 will hire again."

Jeremy H on October 2023

20+ years of experience! Barton Construction, located in Westmoreland County, is a family owned and operated home improvement construction company. We specialize in customer satisfaction and getting the job done right the first time. Call and deal directly with the owner, Dave Barton. Call for a free estimate and availability. Less Barton Construction, located in Westmoreland County, is a family owned and operated home...

"This company was awesome to work with. All of the guys doing the work were super polite and respectful. All easy going and willing to help however they could. I had some tile replaced in my basement in front of my fireplace and it came out looking amazing. They also did some demo to remove old paneling and put up new plasterboard and did a texture plaster job on the walls. It came out looking absolutely incredible! Also as part of the project I needed to have low dust and not a lot of mess since I have some pets and a young child. They accommodated in spades and did a really good job. 10 of 10 will hire again."

Jeremy H on October 2023

Customers say: Quick response

42 local quotes requested

29 years of experience

Before starting my business in 1996, I spent 12 years in the military (1st class builder in the U.S.NAVY SEABEES), doing construction all over the world. I do not use sub-contractors, and I am fully insured. Various discounts available, Including seniors, and of course veterans!!. Please mention Angie's List when you call 412.310.4643 to schedule.

"The "roof repair" cost me $4,275.00 and the leak into my bathroom was worse before he fixed the roof. He did do a great job in painting my garages but wanted t charge me extra to paint the side door and the side window because I didn't specify that it was part of the garage when I hired him. LOL. He painted 4 pieces of wood which made of a section of fence the wrong color. But then I fiqured out the wrong color of paint on the fence and the not painting the garage door was because he ran out of the brown paint. I had the roof leak fixed by a very reputable roofing company and it was 1/4 of what Furko charged to do nothing. Needless to say I won in court. Furko now has a nice judgement against him which I am sure he will never pay. Would I recommend him or hire him again H*** NO!!!! The 1st picture is how my leak looked inside my bathroom when I hired Furko and the second picture was how it looked AFTER he "fixed" the leak and I paid him $4,275.00"

Elizabeth S on October 2022

Before starting my business in 1996, I spent 12 years in the military (1st class builder in the U.S.NAVY SEABEES), doing construction all over the world. I do not use sub-contractors, and I am fully insured. Various discounts available, Including seniors, and of course veterans!!. Please mention Angie's List when you call 412.310.4643 to schedule.

"The "roof repair" cost me $4,275.00 and the leak into my bathroom was worse before he fixed the roof. He did do a great job in painting my garages but wanted t charge me extra to paint the side door and the side window because I didn't specify that it was part of the garage when I hired him. LOL. He painted 4 pieces of wood which made of a section of fence the wrong color. But then I fiqured out the wrong color of paint on the fence and the not painting the garage door was because he ran out of the brown paint. I had the roof leak fixed by a very reputable roofing company and it was 1/4 of what Furko charged to do nothing. Needless to say I won in court. Furko now has a nice judgement against him which I am sure he will never pay. Would I recommend him or hire him again H*** NO!!!! The 1st picture is how my leak looked inside my bathroom when I hired Furko and the second picture was how it looked AFTER he "fixed" the leak and I paid him $4,275.00"

Elizabeth S on October 2022

We are a cleaning and remodeling company based in Pittsburgh, PA. Founded in 2019, we have built a network of satisfied clients that continually come back for all of their home remodeling needs. There is no job too big or too small.

Sloan Construction & Contracting LLC

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No reviews

Sloan Construction & Contracting LLC

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No reviews

Were company that will keeps your project going in the right direction with honesty an NO BS! We know almost every aspect for completion of your project. But if we dont, We have other companys we built friendships with throughout my 10 year journey as contractor that will get the job done with good quality.

7 years of experience

Apex Services is the answer to all your remodeling needs. We specialize in custom remodel projects for kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and basement remodeling. We also provide general renovation and contracting services for your home or business, including: roofing and siding, windows and doors, decks and patios, flooring and tile installation, wood work and finished carpentry, and custom home additions. If it's a large remodel or addition, or small handyman jobs around the house, our team strives on providing customer satisfaction, quality materials, efficient renovations, and an affordable estimate for your commercial or residential remodel needs. Have the confidence and piece of mind to know your work is being done by skilled professionals and registered installers.

Z&S Remodeling LLC

17b Chartiers Terrace

17b Chartiers Terrace

5.00(

16

)

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Family run LLC specializing in drywall and painting, but also do remodeling services. While my business is new, I have been in the carpentry industry for 6 years! I have experience in foundation cracks, water damage, and identifying the cause of the damage. Our services are very affordable, and the quotes are always free.

"Everything turned out great. Z&S repaired a couple sections of drywall in our home last year after a roof leak and the repaired sections still look great."

Zachary H on March 2025

Family run LLC specializing in drywall and painting, but also do remodeling services. While my business is new, I have been in the carpentry industry for 6 years! I have experience in foundation cracks, water damage, and identifying the cause of the damage. Our services are very affordable, and the quotes are always free.

"Everything turned out great. Z&S repaired a couple sections of drywall in our home last year after a roof leak and the repaired sections still look great."

Zachary H on March 2025

Malick Brothers Exteriors, LLC

4.67(

6

)

Malick Brothers Exteriors, LLC

4.67(

6

)

Customers say: Quality work

3 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated roofing contractor. Our primary goal is to provide over the top quality!!

"The roof replacement was good, but the professionalism was terrible. the equipment was all over the place at the time of replacement. I tried to address it with them multiple times but was ignored. A very stressful day for me."

Theresa S on March 2025

We are a family owned and operated roofing contractor. Our primary goal is to provide over the top quality!!

"The roof replacement was good, but the professionalism was terrible. the equipment was all over the place at the time of replacement. I tried to address it with them multiple times but was ignored. A very stressful day for me."

Theresa S on March 2025

Quality Removal Services, LLC

PO Box 13

No reviews

Quality Removal Services, LLC

PO Box 13

No reviews

5 years of experience

One of Pittsburgh Top Light Demolition Companies and Framing.