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
Charlie and his crew showed on time as agreed. The work was performed in a timely manner. The crew was very polite and courteous. We are very satisfied with his work and will definitely recommend him to others. We have found us a permanent Handyman for future projects.
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Reviewed in August 2014
In the midst of an incredibly stressful time for our family, Sweet Success was beyond helpful. We were prepping our parents' house for sale after our dad died and mother moved into assisted living. We wanted the house to look as new as possible for sale, and it needed some work to get it...
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Reviewed in August 2009
I've been very happy with him. He's always willing to do what's needed. He's a very steady worker and is dedicated to the job. He's just a pleasure to work with and his prices are very fair. we'll absolutely continue to use him in the future.
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Reviewed in January 2015
Excellent job. Very good communication. Always punctual. Quick completion. Good cleanup. Very professional. I will use Aaron Painting when I'm ready for interior painting. Couldn't have asked for a better job!
Aaron Painting & Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
They replaced some flooring in my home and installed a outside faucet. Very satisfied with both jobs.
Those Guys Property Preservation's
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Reviewed in September 2016
This provider has performed multiple jobs for me over the past 5 years and all work was completed ahead of time and with the upmost professionalism. I initially hired provider to install metal roofing to my modular home after a storm had damaged the existing room. This job was completed...
Rick's Construction
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Reviewed in October 2020
Excellent service, kind to work with, good on price, goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the job.
White Tree Home Improvement and Painting
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Reviewed in September 2020
From start to to completion every requirement was meet or exceeded Michael Burton set the tone with a up front quote .Michele Wider was very helpful Mr Keean Zielke The project manger, I can not say enough GOOD THINGS about him What ever you hope for in a manger he was that and head and...
Innovative Restorations
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Reviewed in July 2020
We had 2 other contractors to quote our job, but we knew after meeting Brian and Adra who was getting our business and we are so happy we did. The quality of the work is outstanding and the level of detail and how they walked us thru the project was amazing. We would highly recommend them for...
Triple R Home Improvements and Construction INC.
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Reviewed in August 2012
Ellis Construction did a beautiful job on all projects. My house had extensive termite damage and he rebuilt the rooms from the ground up. James Ellis had unique ideas and I left it in his capable hands. He definitely knows his business and I will not hesitate to hire him again for any job. ...
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