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Last update on June 24, 2025
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The contractor was friendly, kept us in the loop all the way"
+29
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Loved the work that was done. Listened to my needs and was great working with them."
+15
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent! Very professional and will definitely use them in the near future"
+7
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I worked with Baxter Safe Homes on a full renovation of my house, and they were incredible from start to finish. Every piece of the work was done with care and attention to detail."
+3
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
Emergency services offered
"The whole process went extremely well! Things were efficiently scheduled, Tony Tan is experience in electrical, painting, flooring, appliance installation (including gas appliances), total quality was found in Tony Tans trades and co-workers. The whole kitchen came out beautifully! I am now in my 60's, and I have to say that Tony Tan, the owner, is the most honest, hardworking contractor I have ever used--and I have owned over 10 houses. He also never forgets a customer and their importance to him. This is one contractor you can count on, ALWAYS!"
+21
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He did a good work. I was satisfied. He took care the job for me. I recommended him to my neighbors and friends. Price was fair."
+11
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I appreciated that the contractor, Matt, took a good deal of time at the start of the project to listen to what I wanted in the renovation. He also suggested some alternative ideas that I ended up going with and these turned out for the better. Matt and his crew proved flexible for my schedule, and made sure I was satisfied at the end. Clean-up was responsible and thorough. I am likely to hire them again."
+12
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"After two poor contractors in a row we were skeptical of anyone but decided to take a chance on Alan based on the many excellent reviews. We are very happy to say the reviews were right on target! What a nice guy and very attentive to the details of his chosen work. My sister's in-laws are/were in the concrete business, so she knows a thing or two about concrete, said "he's good!" when I told her of the work they were doing. We have gotten numerous compliments on our new driveway. Would definitely hire again and would definitely recommend!"
+15
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mr Tan is a very professional handyman who made sure the situation was diligently assessed and properly finished to completion. I d definitely recommend Michael and will be leveraging him for all of my future renovations as well!"
+61
Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John Chisholm and his assistant did a rapid and very good replacement of a body shower in our large shower area. Contractor had to open a hole behind the shower in my wife's closet, close it up after re;\placing the body shower (single spray), and paint the new part. Chisholm also gave me an estimate on putting up a wall for an open-office, with various additions (but did not include a critical component I had mentioned), that was too pricey, so we did not hire the team for that work."
+11
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
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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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