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 December 2023
Great company to do business with! I had hired a kitchen/bath company to install granite, but had major issues with their work. Mike and his team were able to fix the walls, install an awesome backsplash and fix other issues from the granite contractor. He also renovated many other things in the...
Bohemia Builders LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
I had all my windows replaced and am extremely pleased with the entire process from sales, estimate, explanation of products, to install. Sales was able to explain each product and come up with the windows to fit my specific needs for each room. Install was on time and the two installers were...
Advance Roofing Windows Siding & Doors
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Reviewed in December 2020
Carl and his team were awesome and Patient while we got other bids, they gave me so many options and allowed for me to choose the color and style I wanted with out any pressure. I have waited four years to find just the siding I wanted, Carl gave me some great ideas for gutters and what I could...
Top Quality Contractors Company
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Reviewed in August 2011
I found "Outside In Construction" which was listed on Angie's List. There were no previous reports. I contacted the company, left a message, and was called the next day by Jesse, the son of the father/son business. As I live in CT, we arranged for a time in May where I could come to NH and...
Outside In Construction
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Reviewed in May 2015
very happy with both projects---Dave and helper were great to work with---finished both jobs to my satisfaction---I believe Dave has many talents in the home improvement area and was happy to find he also does odd handy work also---would recommend and call for any future needs!!!!
Fogle Improvements
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Reviewed in April 2020
My Business Landmark Insurance in Princess Anne has used Comer Construction for years. We did a remodel to the front of our building they cut front roof off and added the addition. We had to shut our front door for only a 5 business days during this for safety. The job was completed on their...
Comer & Sons Construction and Home Improvements, Inc
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Reviewed in June 2022
Excellent Dave and his crew did a great total make over of our home New siding , roof, and windows 2nd time we've used him will call again
David N Donahue Siding & Windows
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Reviewed in June 2020
Everything ran in a professional manner Both buildings were completed in a timely manner Changes to the plans were addressed with ease Communication was good Finished product looks great
Something Constructive
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Reviewed in July 2011
Mr. Rashidi was wonderful to work with. He promptly returned my call to set up an appointment to see the job. He came out at a time of our choosing and gave us a price on site. He gave us different options based on our questions and suggested how he thought the job should be done. His...
H R Stairs & Rails
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