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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This transaction went better than I could have ever hoped for. Every person I spoke to along the way went out of their way to accommodate us. The price was very good and everyone was professional. When I started the process I assumed I would have to change my life and work around them until the...
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With JD Construction, you get the highest quality materials, work, level of communication, and commitment to customer service. They are the best. The work crew are pleasant to be around, and Joe was committed to finding the right solution and doing the job well from the start of the design...
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Reviewed in March 2021
The final result is fantastic and I could not be happier with the result. Joe was punctual, professional, and one of the best builders I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. As a professional insurance adjuster for over a decade I deal with a lot of builders and contractors in my line of...
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Reviewed in August 2020
They did an excellent job, were efficient, professional, and recommended some minor changes that saved me money. They were highly competitive and personable. I would highly recommend them and I will hire them again.
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Reviewed in October 2018
Joe does fantastic work. He is dependable and responsive and you can trust that he is fully committed to making sure your project is completed on time and beyond expectations.
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Reviewed in September 2017
We were extremely happy with Joe Dively. This was certainly not a big job, but he was still willing to take it on. And he was willing to work us in around his other projects so that we did not have a lengthy wait time to get it finished. His work was quality plus. Highly recommend this company....
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Reviewed in April 2016
It went fine. We really like the carpenter. He is no nonsense, he comes in gets to the job and gets it done. He's very conscientious about keeping the work area clean, he doesnt make a mess. The finished product always makes us happy, he's a really good carpenter.
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Reviewed in September 2018
Renovation was excellent and exactly what we had envisioned. Joe was great to work with and understood the goal we were trying to achieve. Quality of work is fantastic and we will be utilizing Joe for future projects of our home. We get endless comments on the quality of the work.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Joe did an excellent job from helping us plan, making suggestions of ways to improve our ideas, keeping our costs down and overall great quality work. Communications were very open and easy - he would text me and send pictures before he did anything he had a question on - it was a comfort...
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Reviewed in March 2017
Joe Dively has done many projects for us, and the results are always beyond expectation. On this particular project, he was able to complete the work earlier than anticipated, and incorporated down to the finest detail some last-minute style changes that my husband had requested. Joe recommended...
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