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 January 2024
Jon and his team were fantastic, they are hardworking, quick, cleaned up the mess after, honest, did amazing work, expert craftsmanship. They have done many jobs for us in the last 10 years, both big ( huge kitchen remodel) and lots of small, ( things like replacing doors or windows, small...
Complete Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Blake is an excellent and skilled craftsman and handiman! He has done several projects for us. We have been very pleased by his professionalism, thoroughness, and honesty. His prices are very reasonable. He is busy but we understand why. He is really good at what he does. We will continue...
Greenline Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Scott worked hard with the insurance company to make sure all damage was covered. He and his team showed up on time every time and the work was done professionally and on a timely basis.
The Construction Group Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
It went really well. We were delayed for a while waiting for inspectors and permits. But the crew pulled it together and finished in a timely manor. George and his crew were always courteous and professional. When we had questions we were answered promptly. George was always available if we...
Wind River Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Dave Claude (Finishing Touch Carpentry) did a fantastic job with this project. I had 5 hollow core doors in my house and wanted to replace them, along with the base and door trim, with now solid wood doors. Dave came to my house and was very friendly and knowledgable. He provided me with an...
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