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>

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>

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>

How much does it cost to build a detached garage?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/detached-garage-cost.htm">cost to build a detached garage</a> for two cars costs about $26,400 on average. Prices range from $19,200 to $33,600, depending on your location, the garage size, height, materials, and site prep required. Additional cost factors include any plumbing, electrical wiring, and insulation. If you need to build a concrete foundation for a new detached garage, you can expect to pay $1,000 to $8,600 for this essential addition.</div>

How much does it cost to remodel a garage?

<div>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remodel-garage.htm">cost to remodel a garage</a> is around $18,000, ranging from $1,500 to $50,000, depending on size, materials, location, and other factors like plumbing and electrical. Garage remodels that include changing the roof and walls add significant expenses to the project. Plus, you can expect to pay about $1,400 for the building conversion permits. For a simple remodel, like painting interior walls and recoating the garage floor, it will cost about $2 to $5 per square foot.</div>

Top 10 Best Pole barn builders in Oconomowoc, WI

Savers Kitchen & Bath

Savers Kitchen & Bath

Customers say: Quality work

78 local quotes requested

38 years of experience

Savers Kitchen & Bath is a locally owned family business with an impeccable reputation for providing quality crafted home improvements for over 36 years. Savers Kitchen & Bath employs our own on-staff designers & installers allowing us full control of your project from inception to completion. The virtual elimination of sub-contractors allows us to complete projects more quickly & provide a higher level of service through improved communication with our clients. You'll be informed as to what to expect daily during installation. Savers Kitchen & Bath provides a vast array of remodeling options to fit any budget from Refacing to Countertops. Whether your desire is a simple facelift or a complete renovation, we can help.

"I had used Kitchen Savers before to do countertops and sink and was very happy with them, so I did not really consider anyone else for my current remodel at a new place. Savers Kitchen did a much more extensive remodel this time. Kevin spent much time understanding what I wanted and giving suggestions. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with. In fact, the cabinet door sample he had with him was exactly what I chose. This remodel included resurfacing cabinets, raising a cabinet, building a new cabinet, quartz countertops, sink and faucet, installing stove hood, backsplash, and 2 large pantry doors. Dave P. did measuring and everything was exactly right. Dave B. did most of the work and did an excellent job. The cabinets are beautiful and I was very impressed with the work he did on the backsplash. He knew how to do everything. The job took a little over 2 weeks. I was out of a sink for 1 day only. They discovered a crack in the new sink, which they told me and got a new one. They had to wait to install pantry doors and a little finish work until I had the kitchen floor installed, which was done by someone else. They promptly came back and finished up. Savers Kitchen was always responsive and have great people to work with. Thank you Savers Kitchen, I love my new kitchen."

Linda T on November 2023

Savers Kitchen & Bath is a locally owned family business with an impeccable reputation for providing quality crafted home improvements for over 36 years. Savers Kitchen & Bath employs our own on-staff designers & installers allowing us full control of your project from inception to completion. The virtual elimination of sub-contractors allows us to complete projects more quickly & provide a higher level of service through improved communication with our clients. You'll be informed as to what to expect daily during installation. Savers Kitchen & Bath provides a vast array of remodeling options to fit any budget from Refacing to Countertops. Whether your desire is a simple facelift or a complete renovation, we can help.

"I had used Kitchen Savers before to do countertops and sink and was very happy with them, so I did not really consider anyone else for my current remodel at a new place. Savers Kitchen did a much more extensive remodel this time. Kevin spent much time understanding what I wanted and giving suggestions. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with. In fact, the cabinet door sample he had with him was exactly what I chose. This remodel included resurfacing cabinets, raising a cabinet, building a new cabinet, quartz countertops, sink and faucet, installing stove hood, backsplash, and 2 large pantry doors. Dave P. did measuring and everything was exactly right. Dave B. did most of the work and did an excellent job. The cabinets are beautiful and I was very impressed with the work he did on the backsplash. He knew how to do everything. The job took a little over 2 weeks. I was out of a sink for 1 day only. They discovered a crack in the new sink, which they told me and got a new one. They had to wait to install pantry doors and a little finish work until I had the kitchen floor installed, which was done by someone else. They promptly came back and finished up. Savers Kitchen was always responsive and have great people to work with. Thank you Savers Kitchen, I love my new kitchen."

Linda T on November 2023

American Home Remodeling

American Home Remodeling

Customers say: Quality work

26 local quotes requested

28 years of experience

American Home Remodeling is a family owned full service remodeling company where the owners are the people you talk to for your project from start to finish. You don’t get bounced from department to department like with the big companies. We are involved every step of the way including putting on our tool belts on most projects. We are very proud to be at the very top of the remodelers on Angie’s list. We are there by providing our clients with High Quality work at competitive pricing. Our clients' reviews speak for themselves. The people we work for always feel that they have received more than their monies worth when we have completed their project. We leave the project having made new friends, and always end up with a new good reference. We hope to add you to our continual growing list of happy homeowners.

"My wife and I recently relocated from another state and had some extra money to invest in our new home, so we decided to partially finish our basement. While searching Google for basement remodeling services, we found two options. One was a company specializing solely in basement remodeling, but after scheduling a consultation, I quickly realized it wasn’t the right fit—every little detail came with an added cost, and there were too many unexpected “oh, by the way” expenses. Around the same time, we reached out to American Home Remodeling while gathering quotes. Nick met me at the house, and I walked him through the space, explained our vision, and shared our budget. From the start, he was straightforward and even suggested a few alternative approaches that, while slightly increasing our upfront cost, would ultimately save us time, money, and maximize the space. After reviewing their proposal, we signed a contract and moved forward with the project. What I appreciated most was how well-organized and efficient the entire process was—each step had a purpose and was completed on schedule. Permits were approved faster than expected, and construction began just before Thanksgiving. Since we were hosting family for the holiday, Scott and Nick were thoughtful enough to coordinate the dumpster’s arrival so it wouldn’t be an eyesore for our guests. Once the holiday passed, work resumed seamlessly. The project progressed smoothly—plumbing was completed on time, followed by framing, electrical, drywall/paint, flooring, and carpentry. Every contractor assigned to the job was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable, always available to answer my questions if Scott or Nick weren’t present. I was never left wondering what if—a few times, I had ideas mid-project, and Nick always provided his professional opinion before executing them flawlessly. The entire project lasted about three months, though it likely would have been completed sooner if not for the holiday season. Regardless, everything was strategically planned and executed on time. From a financial standpoint, the payment structure was transparent, with a clear breakdown of what percentage was due and when, based on project milestones. Scott would send a simple notification when a payment was due, but work continued without delay—even before payments were received. There was never any pressure, just a well-managed and trustworthy process. Fortunately, we had the funds and stayed on schedule with our payments. Prior to the basement project, we had already taken on a few other home improvements, including painting the interior and closing off a wall to add closet space. We hired another company for that work, but in hindsight, I wish we had discovered American Home Remodeling sooner to handle those projects as well. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with American Home Remodeling. Their professionalism, organization, and expertise made this project stress-free, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend!"

Derek A on March 2025

American Home Remodeling is a family owned full service remodeling company where the owners are the people you talk to for your project from start to finish. You don’t get bounced from department to department like with the big companies. We are involved every step of the way including putting on our tool belts on most projects. We are very proud to be at the very top of the remodelers on Angie’s list. We are there by providing our clients with High Quality work at competitive pricing. Our clients' reviews speak for themselves. The people we work for always feel that they have received more than their monies worth when we have completed their project. We leave the project having made new friends, and always end up with a new good reference. We hope to add you to our continual growing list of happy homeowners.

"My wife and I recently relocated from another state and had some extra money to invest in our new home, so we decided to partially finish our basement. While searching Google for basement remodeling services, we found two options. One was a company specializing solely in basement remodeling, but after scheduling a consultation, I quickly realized it wasn’t the right fit—every little detail came with an added cost, and there were too many unexpected “oh, by the way” expenses. Around the same time, we reached out to American Home Remodeling while gathering quotes. Nick met me at the house, and I walked him through the space, explained our vision, and shared our budget. From the start, he was straightforward and even suggested a few alternative approaches that, while slightly increasing our upfront cost, would ultimately save us time, money, and maximize the space. After reviewing their proposal, we signed a contract and moved forward with the project. What I appreciated most was how well-organized and efficient the entire process was—each step had a purpose and was completed on schedule. Permits were approved faster than expected, and construction began just before Thanksgiving. Since we were hosting family for the holiday, Scott and Nick were thoughtful enough to coordinate the dumpster’s arrival so it wouldn’t be an eyesore for our guests. Once the holiday passed, work resumed seamlessly. The project progressed smoothly—plumbing was completed on time, followed by framing, electrical, drywall/paint, flooring, and carpentry. Every contractor assigned to the job was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable, always available to answer my questions if Scott or Nick weren’t present. I was never left wondering what if—a few times, I had ideas mid-project, and Nick always provided his professional opinion before executing them flawlessly. The entire project lasted about three months, though it likely would have been completed sooner if not for the holiday season. Regardless, everything was strategically planned and executed on time. From a financial standpoint, the payment structure was transparent, with a clear breakdown of what percentage was due and when, based on project milestones. Scott would send a simple notification when a payment was due, but work continued without delay—even before payments were received. There was never any pressure, just a well-managed and trustworthy process. Fortunately, we had the funds and stayed on schedule with our payments. Prior to the basement project, we had already taken on a few other home improvements, including painting the interior and closing off a wall to add closet space. We hired another company for that work, but in hindsight, I wish we had discovered American Home Remodeling sooner to handle those projects as well. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with American Home Remodeling. Their professionalism, organization, and expertise made this project stress-free, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend!"

Derek A on March 2025

Richart Construction LLC

Richart Construction LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

27 local quotes requested

Our team at Richart Construction has been designing, renovating and building homes in Wisconsin for over thirty years. We pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship and design in every project. With our combined skills, we find ways to unlock value in homes and transform our visions into reality. Our lead designer John Richart, boasts over 35 years of custom home design experience, so you have peace of mind that your home or project will be exceptional, unlike any other. His counterpart, Noah Richart, has experience in accounting and financial analysis. With this background, he helps to make renovation and home-building decisions logical and less stressful. He is also a realtor and has an exceptional understanding of the Wisconsin market. Whether you're looking to find a new place to call home, would like to renovate a portion of your existing home, or are simply looking for advice, Richart Construction have the collective skills and experience to suit your needs. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Perfect Job done correct. I recommend John again and again. 5 stars. Takes pride in his work."

Cindy W on September 2024

Our team at Richart Construction has been designing, renovating and building homes in Wisconsin for over thirty years. We pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship and design in every project. With our combined skills, we find ways to unlock value in homes and transform our visions into reality. Our lead designer John Richart, boasts over 35 years of custom home design experience, so you have peace of mind that your home or project will be exceptional, unlike any other. His counterpart, Noah Richart, has experience in accounting and financial analysis. With this background, he helps to make renovation and home-building decisions logical and less stressful. He is also a realtor and has an exceptional understanding of the Wisconsin market. Whether you're looking to find a new place to call home, would like to renovate a portion of your existing home, or are simply looking for advice, Richart Construction have the collective skills and experience to suit your needs. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Perfect Job done correct. I recommend John again and again. 5 stars. Takes pride in his work."

Cindy W on September 2024

Tairi Construction

7032 W Greenfield Ave

7032 W Greenfield Ave

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

116 local quotes requested

At Tairi Construction we stand with our customers. We strive to make your fantasies a reality, by specializing in all aspects of home remodeling. The services that we provide are: painting, hard wood and laminate flooring, complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, full Rec room remodel, tile work, and shower installs that will take as little as one day! For any and all inquiries please contact us at (414)376-7377

"Excellent work. Took the time to make sure the job was done perfect. Cleaned up every day"

Doug L on February 2023

At Tairi Construction we stand with our customers. We strive to make your fantasies a reality, by specializing in all aspects of home remodeling. The services that we provide are: painting, hard wood and laminate flooring, complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, full Rec room remodel, tile work, and shower installs that will take as little as one day! For any and all inquiries please contact us at (414)376-7377

"Excellent work. Took the time to make sure the job was done perfect. Cleaned up every day"

Doug L on February 2023

HDM Construction LLC

2179 South 89th Street

New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi•

Approved Pro

HDM Construction LLC

2179 South 89th Street

New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor•

Approved Pro

25 local quotes requested

8 years of experience

We specialized in remodeling but also do new construction. We have a team of specialists in Drywall, mudding, taping, painting, and plumbing, installation of carpet, vinyl and tile. Installation of windows, interior and exterior doors.

High Quality Contracting Inc

W208S8119 Hillendale Drive

High Quality Contracting Inc

W208S8119 Hillendale Drive

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

33 local quotes requested

**Call us today for your FREE ROOFING consultation!** For over 20 years, High Quality Contracting Inc has been a leading home contractor in southeastern Wisconsin. Our dedication to craftsmanship and quality has made us an A+ BBB accredited company and an Angie'sList Super Service Award recipient for decades. We focus on customer relationships to help not only build your dream home but to help build a history of trust you can count on when you need it most. We treat your home as if it were our own, ever conscious of the work we are doing and the impression we leave with you. High Quality Contracting Inc provides services in all forms of home improvement construction and building new homes from the ground up. We offer the following discounts which can not be combined with any other discount. Only one discount per customer per job. * We offer a 5% discount on labor for jobs over $2,500.00 for AngiesList subscribers. ( Must be claimed at the time of the consultation) * We offer a 5% discount on labor for Seniors. ( Must be claimed at the time of the consultation) * We offer a 10% Military discount on labor for active or veterans who show their DD214 at the time of the consultation. We offer one free consultation. We look forward to assisting you with your next project.

"High quality is exactly what we received when building our new home! Nick really made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. He made sure to be available whenever and went above and beyond to make sure our dream home was perfect. We highly recommend Nick and his team!"

April H on December 2024

**Call us today for your FREE ROOFING consultation!** For over 20 years, High Quality Contracting Inc has been a leading home contractor in southeastern Wisconsin. Our dedication to craftsmanship and quality has made us an A+ BBB accredited company and an Angie'sList Super Service Award recipient for decades. We focus on customer relationships to help not only build your dream home but to help build a history of trust you can count on when you need it most. We treat your home as if it were our own, ever conscious of the work we are doing and the impression we leave with you. High Quality Contracting Inc provides services in all forms of home improvement construction and building new homes from the ground up. We offer the following discounts which can not be combined with any other discount. Only one discount per customer per job. * We offer a 5% discount on labor for jobs over $2,500.00 for AngiesList subscribers. ( Must be claimed at the time of the consultation) * We offer a 5% discount on labor for Seniors. ( Must be claimed at the time of the consultation) * We offer a 10% Military discount on labor for active or veterans who show their DD214 at the time of the consultation. We offer one free consultation. We look forward to assisting you with your next project.

"High quality is exactly what we received when building our new home! Nick really made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. He made sure to be available whenever and went above and beyond to make sure our dream home was perfect. We highly recommend Nick and his team!"

April H on December 2024

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

207 local quotes requested

Here to help you with all your home improvement needs you may have from remodeling, additions and more.

"Best company in the area, I recommend them to everyone ❤️‍🔥"

Kenneth G on December 2024

Here to help you with all your home improvement needs you may have from remodeling, additions and more.

"Best company in the area, I recommend them to everyone ❤️‍🔥"

Kenneth G on December 2024

Pro Home Solutions, LLC

Pro Home Solutions, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

16 local quotes requested

2 years of experience

Pro Home Solutions, LLC, owned and operated by Kyle Prichard, brings 10 years of experience to the table. As a general contractor, Kyle handles everything from custom home builds and additions to full-scale remodels. A lifelong resident, Kyle is deeply committed to his community, offering prompt and professional service. Trust Pro Home Solutions for your next project.

"Built a bedroom and living room in the basement and a fence in the back yard. It was a nightmare. Didn?t even know how to put up trim. It took forever for them to get done and I had to have them back to fix things."

Linda L on March 2025

Pro Home Solutions, LLC, owned and operated by Kyle Prichard, brings 10 years of experience to the table. As a general contractor, Kyle handles everything from custom home builds and additions to full-scale remodels. A lifelong resident, Kyle is deeply committed to his community, offering prompt and professional service. Trust Pro Home Solutions for your next project.

"Built a bedroom and living room in the basement and a fence in the back yard. It was a nightmare. Didn?t even know how to put up trim. It took forever for them to get done and I had to have them back to fix things."

Linda L on March 2025

2 years of experience

We are a network of Busy Beaves. We are handy fellas. We build things and get things moving cause that's what Beaves Do ❗️ Our Beaves specialize in building assembly and construction and one, two, and three bedroom home, apartment, and studio moves of all sizes. Steve, your lead Moving and Assembly Beave, is one strong,handy, dependable fella. He has been providing both residential moving, delivery, assembly and building construction services across most of south central Wisconsin for the majority of his adult life. As Assembly Beave, he the tools to build or assemble everything from office cubicles, chairs, tables, desks, bookshelves, dressers, bed frames, couches, home entertainment centers, outdoor playground sets, gazebos, grills, treadmills, ellipticals, and many other items from companies such as Ikea, Amazon, Office Depot, Wayfair, Sam's Club, Costco and many others. If you needing something custom designed or built or have a building and construction project for your home or yard look to our one of our Beave Building and Construction Teams. Our Team Building and Construction Team is comprised of Aaron & Steve. Aaron and Steve have been lifelong friends. Both born and raised in Beaver Dam, WI (home of the Golden Beavers). Aaron, our Lead Carpentry Beave has been doing carpentry work his whole life. From Foundations and Floors to Roofs, Walls, Windows, Door, Decks, Patios, Porches, Basements, Garages, Sheds, Steps and more, this Beave knows construction both inside and out. So no matter your needs, whether you need help with an build or move, or you need one Beave or two, give us a call today. Us Beaves along with all of our other furry friends will promise to work hard to make your moves go smooth and all your build dreams come true.

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

CK Builds LLC is multi-faceted home improvement/handyman company serving Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With over 10 years of experience in home improvement and renovation, you can trust that your home is in good hands. Services Provided: -General Handyman tasks -Finish Carpentry -Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels -Roofing -Siding -Soffit and Fascia -Window/Door Replacement -Custom Built Sheds, Decks and Fencing -And much more As the sole owner and employee of CK Builds, I can personally assure that every customer will be provided with honest and fair pricing. Additionally, with a commitment to customer satisfaction, I will not rest until all of your needs have been met! Contact us today to schedule a free consultation/estimate.

"We are so happy with the work done by CK Builds LLC. Cason did an excellent job building a custom built shed to match our home. He was super friendly and communicated very well to ensure the shed was built to our liking. The craftsmanship was way beyond our expectations, and we would definitely hire Cason again to do more work for us in the future."

Ying T on July 2024

CK Builds LLC is multi-faceted home improvement/handyman company serving Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With over 10 years of experience in home improvement and renovation, you can trust that your home is in good hands. Services Provided: -General Handyman tasks -Finish Carpentry -Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels -Roofing -Siding -Soffit and Fascia -Window/Door Replacement -Custom Built Sheds, Decks and Fencing -And much more As the sole owner and employee of CK Builds, I can personally assure that every customer will be provided with honest and fair pricing. Additionally, with a commitment to customer satisfaction, I will not rest until all of your needs have been met! Contact us today to schedule a free consultation/estimate.

"We are so happy with the work done by CK Builds LLC. Cason did an excellent job building a custom built shed to match our home. He was super friendly and communicated very well to ensure the shed was built to our liking. The craftsmanship was way beyond our expectations, and we would definitely hire Cason again to do more work for us in the future."

Ying T on July 2024