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 August 2018
Perfect experience with zack he showed up on time and gave me a great price for labor only and recommended some great ideas, he is very clean and meticulous on the details like a perfectionist. I am super impressed with this guy. I know im gonna reccomend him to my friends and will only call him...
American Heritage Renovation LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Tim Myers did a fantastic job he had to do alot more to the front door opening to make the screen door fit right. And I'm so glad he did it look great! Tim Myers is a carpenter that takes pride in his work and it shows.
Housecalls
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Reviewed in July 2011
They did an excellent job! If anything, this project was overbuilt. This is the 3rd project that the Shirley brothers have done for me and they do excellent work. I had to wait in line to get them for this last project, but it was definitely worth it.
Shirley Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
work went very well. I've rentovated 3 houses and Scott did a great job on every project he did for me. He is honest, on time and does quality work. He understands scale and working drawings.
Scott Moody Carpentry LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
I have used him for several projects. He has never gone over budget, right at the estimate or even below. He is always done exactly what he said he would do and he is probably one of the best carpenters in the area.
Richard Russo
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Reviewed in October 2019
Anything that we needed done, Haven Craftsmanship did it to perfection! Wish he had not moved, haven't found anyone that can work the same.
Haven Craftsmanship
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Reviewed in June 2018
The project went very well, and we are very pleased with the final product. A large master bathroom and office were added on to the master bedroom. The current master bath was flipped around, so there was a second bathroom for the children. Kitchen cabinets were repainted in the process as well....
Tramco
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Reviewed in July 2015
He does excellent work and he cleans up after the job is done. He is trustworthy and his prices are reasonable. I have used him for about 10 years for different needs and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Heavenly Scent Handyman
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Reviewed in June 2016
Billy Cooley is a perfectionist! He did the work as if he were doing it on his own home. Everything looks wonderful.
House Surgeons Home Improvement Company
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