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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Last update on April 10, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
He sold himself very well. But missing start dates multiple times we started getting a glimpse of what was coming. We jumped through hoops doing what asked. Ours was an insurance job. He knew this. Flying back and forth from TX to GA. We were hit by hurricane Helene. The workers were here...
Sea House Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
Perfect! Service staff was prompt, courteous, professional, and most of all, knew exactly what was needed to get the job done. The project was completed two days ahead of schedule. Everything was picked up, cleaned up prior to their departure. No surprises, price quoted was price paid. Awesome...
Uneven Floor Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
Not being native Mainers, new to the area and not knowing any contractors or tradespeople in the area, we had several unfortunate experiences in our initial attempts to identify a reliable contractor. As our time spent at the camp was often short and/or sporadic, we needed someone who would...
DAVE JOHNSON BUILDING & REMODELING INC
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Reviewed in July 2014
I had 4 estimates done and Kevin was a little higher then the rest . the difference was he was more professional very detail with his estimate actually added all the work I was looking for in the estimate. I was not sure if everything was going to get done from the other ones.Even though he was...
KDL Painting
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Reviewed in February 2018
They were very professional and not pushy at all. Actually called them after hours to make some major repairs and they responded immediately and was there the very next day. By far one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Please see the before and after pictures below
ITP Renovations
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went great. They were on time and very quick. The work looked great and they did exactly what was asked of them. When complete they cleaned up everything and made it look like they were never there. My wife liked that a lot. Will definitely use them again on upcoming projects.
Southern Specialty Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
They did a wonderful job!! I had a couple of spots where the wood was rotten on the outside and they repaired and painted the exterior of my house. The guys were very professional, courteous and finished the job on time. I will definitely use again!!
Henderson Painting & Drywall
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Reviewed in December 2019
On November 18, we had an unfortunate mishap at my house. Someone crashed through my garage door, hitting my parked car and slamming it into my load-bearing bathroom wall. My car was trapped in the garage and there was cold air leaking into the bathroom. I will first start by praising God nobody...
Lar Con Construction Inc
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