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 October 2010
Things went well overall. He’s really meticulous in his work and he does really nice carpentry work. I think the price is a little high but he shows up on time, he stays all day, and he finishes the job.
CLARK CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in March 2017
Within a month the room was under construction . . he, alone constructed my dream room. During the construction changes were made with ease and he didn't hesitate to add his thoughts on how to achieve the relaxed, open room that I wanted . . wonderful suggestions which I readily accepted. The...
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Reviewed in August 2009
When Jim replaced my front and screen doors back in fall of 2008, I had him check out my bathroom because the floor behind the toilet was soft and dipping in. He showed me in my basement how the subfloor was rotted out. Of course I thought, "great another project $$$". My bathroom looked OK, but...
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Reviewed in February 2011
Mr. Clark gave me a detailed estimate based on my plan for the room in the basement. Along the way we changed a few things and at the end of the project he provided detail of those changes. He arrived to work when he said he would and the project was done in the time he estimated. I am very...
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Reviewed in May 2009
Jim Clark came over within a few days of our initial conversation, assessed the job, and returned to my home within a week to discuss the job and cost. I had the choice of either special ordering the doors to fit the space, or have him fit the doors I could purchase from a local store. I opted...
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Reviewed in March 2011
From the price quote to picking out the countertop/faucets and etc..... I left him in charge of every detail and it is just beautiful. Thanks
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Reviewed in July 2020
Dave worked great with our schedules and did an awesome job repairing our ceiling and finishing my husbands office. We are so pleased with his work and would definitely hire him again.
D.W. Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2020
Dave was awesome to work with. Great pricing and absolutely tremendous work. Hung drywall for my basement, then taped, mudded, and sanded. I will only recommend him if any asks me about drywall needs.
D.W. Drywall
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Reviewed in May 2014
The guys were always on time, worked hard the entire time they were here, cleaned up their mess. I will use them from now on for all of my construction needs.
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Reviewed in September 2017
Amazing. Adam and all the team he used were extremely professional and the quality of workmanship was truly superb. This was the single easiest renovation project we've ever been involved with and Adam and his team made the whole thing go so smoothly. They kept the project going and even with...
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