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Last update on April 27, 2026
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
Approved
Customers say: True professional
"Very efficient easy to work with and showed up when they said they would. Was very attentive to any of our concerns. Did everything we asked of them. Quality work and professionalism."
+19
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Credit card accepted
"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Credit card accepted
"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me. Overall, they're good designs. However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning. I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question. I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done. If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"great job, came early and stayed late to get a challenging play set built with multiple pieces and accessories, would recommend to others and would hire again! thanks for the fantastic work"
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We called Machen for an estimate to tear off our old roof on our house and detached garage. They were very responsive and Jodi even came out on a Saturday to give us an estimate. He was very knowledgeable regarding the materials and products we needed, and we were impressed that he actually climbed the roof to take all of the measurements, where other contractors we had contacted did not. The estimate we received was fair considering that the roof deck would need wrapped and the amount of ice guard we needed. Jodi and his team were on time every day and got right to work. They took their time on the job and were very conscientious about the work performed to ensure it was done correctly. Jodi takes a lot of pride in ensuring the job site remains neat and takes a lot of care to ensure they thoroughly clean up before leaving for the day. We ran into heavy rain halfway through the project and Jodi even came out on the weekend to ensure that the roof was water tight before the rain hit. The new roof looks great and we are very pleased with the end result!"
+117
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 1963
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Work was completed, but there were one or two issues based on a home inspection. I called Alford's and the additional work was done quickly at no additional charge."
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Working with Miss Woods was better than any other experience I've had with other contractors. She definitely knew what she was doing and went over and beyond to make sure I understood what she needed to do to give me exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend this company and I will be using her for future projects."
+188
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went great! Workers are very nice and the work was excellent"
+2
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Chris did a great job! He was courteous and professional. He quoted the job and stayed on budget. I would recommend Chris for a variety of handyman jobs"
+3
Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work was done perfectly. The young man was professional and courteous. All 3 locks work perfectly. He cleaned up after replacing the locks. I will be hiring him again for other jobs."
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.
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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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