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 July 2021
We've contracted with Mike Wolfe Construction for three relatively large jobs (screened-in porch, electric fireplace enclosure, complete kitchen renovation) and are quite confident in saying that Mike and his team do excellent work. Mike himself is creative and seems to be able to take on any...
Wolfe Construction & Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2012
He is a very personable person. When I first called, he came that very day to give me an estimate and set a date for the job. He came on the date and time set. He did a very good job and did it quickly. I was very impressed with him and will definitely use him again.
All Around Handyman
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Reviewed in March 2013
I have been using his services for about 30 years and he does excellent work. He is reliable, very personable, and professional. We have never had any problems with his work and would highly recommend him.
NAUGLE CO
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Reviewed in September 2012
They were on time, on budget, and great to work with. The mess was contained and clean every evening and we joked that we almost didn't know they were here working.
Aarow Building
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Reviewed in June 2011
Everything went verywell from start to finish. Friends had told me about work Mr Lake had done for them. With such a good reference I decided to call him for an estimate and ecxplain the work I needed to be done on the interior and exterior of my home. Previous owners had a fire in the...
Carpenters
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Reviewed in May 2017
It went very good. The project manager stayed in touch and because we did not live where the work was being done, he sent us periodic photos of the progress. Overall, I thought they did a great job and we got just what we contracted them to do.
Otto Construction Inc.
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