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 2014
They came out and gave me an estimate but unfortunately, I decided that I really did not want to get the work done. But they did a good job. The man who came out was a professional, did a great job, appoint everything to me, and we got a good conversation, so, I would give them a rating of A....
Kiefer-Randall Construction & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
It is very reasonable for the quality of work. He is always right on time; unless there is an issue and he always contacts me regarding that. He is extremely honest and I really do trust him.
Conway Carpentry
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Reviewed in May 2011
They do a beautiful job. Their price is a little higher but they are definitely worth it. They cleaned up really nice after the work was done and were really nice people. We would recommend them and this is a very professional company.
Crown Construction Inc
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Reviewed in October 2009
Mark Gargas was very flexible in planning the project. He changed his original thinking about the type of roofing nails to use and the placement of the SmartVents when presented with facts and figures. Another contractor stated that it was New Jersey State law that a roofing project must be...
Gargas Roofing and Construction Inc
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Reviewed in October 2016
The work was extremely well done. The materials recommended were top quality and a bit expensive, but the stability of the railings is very impressive. They will last for many, many years. When doing a job, John listens carefully to what it is you want as an end result. He then explains...
Schweikart Construction
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Reviewed in October 2010
Rich came to my home to give me an estimate. I told him that my father was a very particular man and always believed that if you were going to do something, do it right or don't do it at all. My biggest fear was the finish work. I asked Rich about his finish work and he told me that I...
R S Construction
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Reviewed in June 2014
Brett did a great job and charged me as quoted, even though it took much longer than he anticipated due to heavy rain. He also hung wallboard in my basement after I had a and quot;dry basementand quot; system installed. He had to sister in the studs where they had been cut (about 2 feet...
Fair Trade Carpentry LLC
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Reviewed in November 2009
They are a father and son team, they argue, and son wins out. They kept busy, but watch out for outlet installs, they aren't level, or even. But they tried to get your monies worth. Rest of work was good. Toilet and sink still don't empty right.
Gehms Construction
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Reviewed in January 2011
I found this company while on a local Blog. I e-mailed Reese and he got back to me right away. We set up a time for him to come over and discuss the scope of work. Very large renovation project. He met with us and said he would get back to me. I sent him some plans and did not hear back from him...
Thunderchild Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2011
Bathroom remodel project was fully paid for in the spring of 2010, but only partially completed. Quality of initial work very good, so much so that I recommended him to friends for his services. However, as work progressed - and note that he was paid up front - it became increasingly shoddy,...
Ettel Restoration and Remodeling
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