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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Reviewed in November 2009
Quick, professional responses and results from the people who answered the phone, come to make the estimate (very reasonable prices!), delivered the services, and followup. Among all the companies that I've used to do home repair, Gill's the only one I would recommend, having had some very bad...
Gill Construction Co.,INC.
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Reviewed in June 2011
Mr. Steward arrived promptly at 8:30 and began work on both work dates. He worked steadily and always informed me when he was going to be off site for a few minutes to pick up materials or break for lunch. He kept me involved by informing me what he was about to do and why. He made...
Larry Steward
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Reviewed in December 2012
The contractor came on time and was very communicative and conscious of our schedule to plan their time at our house. The work was done over 8 to 10 days; split up into periods of five consequitive days. The contractor had all the tools and supplies that he needed on the first day and was able...
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Reviewed in September 2010
Sun Stone was hired after the primary contractor fell through. They did a great job stepping in and getting things done. Very professional and focused on doing quality work.
Sun Stone Construction
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Reviewed in October 2019
Got some new drywall replaced and my popcorn ceiling removed. I have to say that I was very impressed with the quality and the speed of their work!
A.O.K Painting & Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2013
I've used him a lot over the last two or three years and Seth does good work at reasonable prices. He doesn't do electrical and really doesn't like to do masonry although he would, but general carpentry is basically what he does.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Michael is the owner, Coral is who I think of as next in charge, and lots of other fantastic men and women who worked to restore and in many cases improve our home. Our work had to have be done in two phases because originally our home insurance, Farmers, only ok'd redoing a small part of the...
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Reviewed in September 2014
To be concise, they walked off the job and disregarded the second contract while we were on vacation. We were promised a "crew" would come in and get the job done in a week. Two months later it was clear that the "crew" consisted of two painters, his cousin the carpenter and a handyman who got...
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