General Contractor

General Contractor

Are you looking for a general contractor?

If you’re on the brink of a large home improvement project, remodel, or even building a home from scratch, you’ll likely want to hire a general contractor. These professionals manage all aspects of the job to ensure it’s being completed on schedule, on budget, and to your satisfaction. They should also possess a vision of how the project should flow from beginning to end and be able to make this happen with an established network or subcontractors.

It’s always wise to get at least three estimates to ensure that you find a general contractor that best fits your job while at the same time getting a fair price. We’re here to help you negotiate a better deal and give you the peace of mind that comes from working with pre-screened*, licensed and bonded contractors.

Tips for hiring a general contractor

We love building for ourselves, but some jobs just need to be subbed out. Unfortunately, a competent, honest remodeling general contractor is no easy find. There are thousands of reliable, trustworthy general contractors out there — but there are quite a few toolbox-wielding knuckleheads, too. Do you know how to weed out the bad ones from the good ones?

To protect yourself — and your money — here are some tips to ensure that your quest to find a general contractor goes smoothly.

Tip 1 – Determine if you need a handy person or a contractor
Depending on your home project you first need to differentiate between a handy person and a contractor. If you want home repairs that don’t require permitting and aren’t more than $500, you can use a handy person. While if you need major plumbing, electrical, mechanical or plumbing needs that will require permits to be pulled, then you are seeking a general contractor.

Tip 2 – Use 3 Free Bids
Why not get 3 free estimates from pre-screened*, licensed and bonded contractors? Just tell us a little about your project and will have qualified general contractors contact you.

Tip 3 – Don’t choose the cheapest price
Although tempting, don’t go with the lowest price contractor. They could be the lowest because of low quality materials, or they are desperate and haven’t worked recently. Choose one that you feel comfortable with their personality, price, background, and methods. Put everything in writing and make a schedule of milestones in which to pay the contractor. Assure that your contractor gets a lien release which will protect you if they don’t pay their subcontractors and bills.

General Contractor

General Contractor

General Contractor