6 Reason To Hire A General Contractor

Finally, ready to take on that renovation project? Have you spent hours watching how-to videos on YouTube and thought, “hmm! That looks easy, I can do that myself.” There are a few reasons why some people choose the option of handling their home renovations themselves or hiring an unlicensed contractor. Some people prefer the lower-budget option of handling home improvement projects, but these cheaper options are not usually the safest for your home and family. Hiring a licensed and experienced contractor may cost you a little more, but just like your home it is a long term investment that will save you time and trouble. A licensed experienced contractor offers many advantages to ensure a successful building project. Here are 10 reasons to hire an experienced contractor.

1. A general contractor is licensed and insured. Licensed contractors have gained experience and knowledge through the proper training and legal processes. They put in the time to obtain the appropriate licenses and permits from authorized government offices. Most licensed contractors will offer liability insurance to protect you, your family, and your home. Liability insurance is protection from personal and bodily injury and property damage that could occur during your renovation. Licensed contractors have been trained to understand and meet all requirements set by the city council and federal government. They will schedule inspections to make sure your home meets every single quality requirement and passes all safety examinations. Licensed contractors will take responsibility if something goes wrong; ignoring or running away from mistakes can result in the loss of their licensure. Trust licensed contractors, to stay with you until your home renovation project is completed and you are satisfied!

2. Knowledge of building codes. Project owners can’t usually look at the work of the subcontractor and immediately know if the work will pass inspection. An experienced general contractor can do that; you don’t have to pay a fee for re-inspection or even put up with the pressure of results delays. A general contractor always knows the exact local variations and the ins and outs of local construction requirements and codes.

3. Saves you time. an experienced general contractor has the knowledge to prevent costly downtime. Your contractor is responsible for handling the timing and scheduling for subcontractors on-site to ensure that the project keeps moving toward on time completion regardless of setbacks. A general contractor will resolve any problems that may come up promptly, making sure that the construction continues to run smoothly. You can save weeks or months on your project by hiring an experienced general contractor.

4. Capital for your project. Good general contractors always have funds on hand that are enough to keep running your project even when subcontractors are threatening to pull off of your job unless paid. General contractors are dedicated to keeping your project on budget as well as on time.

5. Saves you money. Your general contractor has the experience and knowledge to do the job the right way without missing a step. You will not have to spend extra money redoing things that went wrong. A Subcontractor will charge a higher rate per hour when doing the construction project under the owner of the building than when working under a general contractor. Because of this, general contractors can get the lowest bid from different subcontractors. That creates a competitive environment which can save you money. A general contractor has the option to buy materials in bulk, so you will have materials that are of highest quality for your project at a lower cost. A construction job that is of quality, overseen by your general contractor, has the potential to increase your overall business value and your property.

6. Relationship with sub-contractors. Subcontractors and suppliers are always responsive to a general contractor because it’s likely they have worked together on previous projects and hope to work together on future projects. Most of the best subcontractors are always selective about the jobs to consider. A subcontractor takes into account the chances of completing the work without any interruption, level of construction knowledge of your general contractor, and payment history of your contractor.

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