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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Setting the Standard! The crew that came out to my house was very skilled, efficient, responsive and easy to communicate with. Against the Fences made sure the work was well coordinated so there were no delays. They kept the work flowing so the project was completed on time. My new deck and...
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Reviewed in January 2022
Stag Construction epitomizes Montana values. Austin Richardson, GC of Stag Construction, was straightforward and honest with his bid, and was efficient and detail-oriented in the work he did on my home. Having worked in construction for a few years myself I have a deep appreciation for the...
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Reviewed in December 2011
The house was a rental unit we've owned for several years, and had accumulated damage from rough tenants. We needed the place renovated and ready for sale so we could quit worrying about it. They began work quickly and I could not believe how fast they had the place gutted down to nothing. They...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Exceedingly well. He took into consideration both time and costs before making a suggestion or taking on a project. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in April 2007
Hawes did a wonderful job fixing mistakes made by the first contractor and went out of their way to be helpful and provide advice. They have skilled and responsible employees who care about doing a good job. Management was responsive and careful and above all, honest. Hawes primarily builds log...
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Reviewed in May 2014
He was very kind, very responsive and very knowledgeable. He's usually available and easy to work with. I've used them before and I would definitely use them in the future.
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Reviewed in December 2011
We purchased a house that needed many rooms, railings, and other items completed. MKA construction (Matt Anderson) gave us estimates, with very reasonable costs, and completed the work exactly the way we requested. He will not consider the job completed until you are totally satisfied. For...
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Reviewed in August 2008
Previous customers might have taken advantage of him, and he was exceptionally aware of potential problems. He asked me again and again to make decisions about how to do the job which I wasn't prepared to make. I hired him to make those decisions. But he was bruised by a previous customer, so he...
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