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 February 2015
Started out good and then came to several months stop while waiting on weather and also parts. Came to completion one year and two weeks after tornado.
Elbert Construction Inc
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Reviewed in April 2021
They did everything just as they said they would and did a great job in a very timely manner, no hidden charges or surprises. Communication was great with Rick, he always got back with me. His employees were polite and knowledgeable and worked to give me just what I wanted. He personally came to...
Rick's Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2023
We have used Sunnyland for multiple projects over the past 2 years and all have turned out wonderful. Great communication, flexible with our schedule and great communication. Will definitely call them again when we start our next project.
Sunnyland Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Hail Storm came through, and I must admit... I was skeptical about using this company as they just expanded to my area and their headquarters seem to be out of Brazil, IN. I was wrong. Their entire team was proffesional. From the guy that worked with my insurance company, to the guy cleaning my...
Re Construction Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2022
Eric Davis, Max Scheu and two other guys wished very hard doing the job. Fast, friendly, courteous, professional. Thanks for a job well done, very happy with the job that they performed. Highly recommend.
Indiana Foundation Service
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Reviewed in February 2012
Job went well there is really nothing to complaign about The group helped me design and build everything to fit my needs.
HD Construction
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Reviewed in May 2014
I haven't seen anything that I wouldn't recommend and I am quite happy with what he's done. They've been very professional, they clean up after themselves and they don't leave a mess. He got in the construction business about 20 years ago and when we decided to have this work done in the house,...
Richard D Wagler
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