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 September 2017
Charlie was not available to do the work, which was about 45 minutes-an hour drive for his workmen each day. However, he spent about 20 minutes on the phone with me (I live in another state), going over the details of the job and telling me what to look for and what questions to ask and...
PRECISION CARPENTRY & PLUMBING LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were on time and explained everything that was going on. They done a wonderful job!! I will definitely use Carolina Improvements again!! A++
Carolina Improvements
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Reviewed in November 2011
I have had him out for the past couple years. You do not have to worry about him. He says what he does and you do not have to worry about him stealing anything.
Dolittle Construction
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Reviewed in June 2012
They have still got about two and a half weeks of work left. So far I like everything about them; they have been great. They are very thorough. They have brought any issues that they found with my house plan to my attention, and were able to work through those on their own and provide solutions...
CORNFORTH CONSTRUCTION INC
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Reviewed in December 2016
Curt's foreman Josh & team (Darren, Brian, Derrick) were great. All work quoted was done timely & in scope. Additional work needed was quoted & approved prior to completing. All workers were curteous & cleaned up work area each day. I highly recommend these professionals to others needing a good...
Schultheiss Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
I got bids from 5 contractors for a shingle roof. BJ Hunt, was thousands of dollars cheaper for a metal roof, he covers all the Low Country and Tri Country area.
Hunts Quality Construction
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Reviewed in July 2010
I made arrangements with Peter when we sat down and discussed the jobs to be done. We agreed on a schedule and price. He put me off a few times when he had other job conflicts but I wasn't in a hurry so that was ok. He did most of the work and for the most part did a very good job. We trusted...
Peter Droste Carpentry
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Reviewed in September 2017
I was impressed by the stellar reviews for this business. I called twice and left messages and also contacted the business through their web site. They never responded.
Upstate Remodel
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