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If you're on the brink of a large home improvement project, remodel, or new build, you'll likely want to hire a general contractor. These professionals manage all aspects of the job to ensure it's completed on schedule and to your satisfaction. Whether you’re trying to find building contractors for a new construction, or home improvement contractors to spruce up your existing place, it’s important know exactly what role they will play in the project. Read more below for a list of must-ask questions. More
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Featured Reviews for General Contractors

Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC
General Contractors
Nov 27, 2013
“Work was completed in my kitchen - removal of one wall and existing floor (3 different types); reconstuction of pantry; installation of new 3 drawer cabinet, new floor, countertop, back splash, and new lighting. MW Construction management and staff were very professional and courteous. The staff came as scheduled and management kept me appraised of progress throughout the project. Management personally helped with my selection of flooring, countertop, and back splash; and I received contractor pricing even though I personally paid for the items separately (no overhead added for MW Contruction). Items in and around contruction zone were protected throughout the project and construction area was cleaned up at the end of each work day. The end result is beautiful and of high quality. I would recommend MW Construction Services, LLC., to anyone and everyone.”
Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLC
General Contractors
Jan 14, 2014
“MBR remodeled a 1963 home for me in Sept. 2013. They replaced a full bath, a half bath and a kitchen as well as painted and patched, repaired electrical and plumbing issues, and landscaped the front and back yards. The house sold the first week on the market at almost full asking price. George Kall is a real professional with lots of experience. He ran the project in a way that required very little from me, which was wonderful, as I was not living in the property and could not come by often to check on the progress. He addressed any problems very promptly. He made excellent suggestions when I was unsure of a direction to take. He called in a roofer, a plumber, an electrician, and painters. He also dealt with a cranky neighbor quite well. The only negative was I lost an expensive Miele vacuum cleaner - it disappeared during the remodeling and MBR was not able to find out where it went.”
Virginia Premium Renovations
General Contractors
Mar 1, 2016
“We just completed having VA Renovations complete 3 projects in our home. A small one (replacing a toilet), a medium sized one (adding end panels to our kitchen cabinets) and a large one (a hall bathroom remodel.) I can honestly say, that the performance of the team was excellent on all three types of projects. One differentiator was that in our initial project planning session, Geoffrey listened to what we wanted done and provided excellent ideas that would help us get as close to what we wanted but stay within a reasonable budget. My eyes are always bigger than my budget on these projects. I was also very impressed to be asked what was most important to me in a contractor. Of course, all things are important but he was interested in knowing what I cared most about so that his team could be sure to deliver. I was given the opportunity to explain that our schedules are difficult between two jobs and caring for our disabled son and that communication about when people were coming was critical to us. They definitely delivered on good communication. One way they did this was by building a relationship between us and the foreman and using technology to keep communication open. There was an introductory phone call with the job foreman and the owner before we started and then a group text between Geoffrey, the owner, our foreman and us that we used throughout the project. These things are not about the quality of work but more the quality of the process which was terrific. All that said, the quality of the work was also top notch. The crew that showed up did an excellent job and was very flexible to ensure we got a great result. Once work was done, we had the opportunity to do a final list and the few items were addressed promptly to ensure we were completely happy with the work. We could not be happier with the work and will definitely be using VA Renovations on our next project.”
Premier Home Services, Inc
General Contractors
Jan 21, 2016
“Great company! That do wonderful work! Used them on a number of projects and over the last 16 years. Always happy. Love Al Barney as well. Extremely personable.”
Fine Line Construction, LLC
General Contractors
Feb 13, 2016
“We hired Fine Line Construction to tile our kitchen floor and master bath floor and shower surround. Blaine was so easy to work with. He's reliable and he takes great pride in his work. We couldn't have been happier with the outcome and have received so many compliments on our beautiful kitchen floor and master bath. I highly recommend this company.”
Rent-A-Pro Handyman & Home Improvement Service LLC
General Contractors
Dec 29, 2017
“I hired Rent a Pro for Kitchen faucet replacement, closet door repair, AC outlet repair, and other miscellaneous work. Nancy, the scheduler, was easy to work with and very patient with my endless questions. Jesus, the technician, was highly skilled, responsive, and very personable. He even showed up early. All the work was done professionally for a fair price. I would not hesitate to rehire. Description of work: Kitchen faucet replacement, closet door repair, AC outlet repair, other miscellaneous work”
Hayes Construction Corporation
General Contractors
Jan 22, 2018
“I have been photographing projects completed by Hayes Construction for atleast 15 years. Bill Hayes always delivers a superior job. His attention to detail is apparent and the craftsmanship is top notch.”
Details Home Services
General Contractors
May 29, 2013
“I have the most beautiful master bathroom thanks to Cory. Cory redid my master bathroom with the most beautiful Italian tile and constructed the most elegant corner shower with surrounding glass on the top two thirds. His workmanship was impeccable. I recently sold that house and received top dollar thanks in many ways to the beautiful bathroom!”
Abbey Design Center
General Contractors
Jan 27, 2013
“We worked with Abbey for our entire kitchen remodel. The end result was a kitchen that get's "wow!" out of everybody that sees it. Abbey was great to work with. They gave me a fixed price and stayed with that price. Only increase to that price was due to additions that we chose to make.”
Biltmore Design Galleria
General Contractors
Mar 11, 2015
“Biltmore Design Galleria is a fantastic company to work with. They are experienced, professional and are able to provide superior service and products. The showroom in Chantilly shows a wide variety of quality products whether it be cabinets, flooring, fixtures, etc.”
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What is a general contractor?


General, or construction contractors, are often known as project managers. They oversee the entire remodeling or new home construction project and facilitate all day-to-day tasks that move it toward completion. A general building contractor will work with your architect to review plan as you build a house and ensure everything is in place before work is started as well as arrange for permits and necessary inspections. While good local home improvement contractors will have the skills to handle certain tasks onsite, such as carpentry, he or she is also responsible for hiring subcontractors for the majority of jobs, such as electrical work, painting or plumbing. In addition, the general contractor should be on-site regularly to inspect the progress and resolve issues. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of general contractors: Architects & Building Designers, Interior Designers & Decorators, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Kitchen & Bath Designers, Specialty Contractors.

Home remodeling contractors are a must for successful completion of a renovation. Because of this, it's essential that you do your homework before deciding on the right general contractor as you remodel or build a house. Inspect bids carefully. Was it ready when the contractor promised it? Was the bid for building a home unusually high or low? Each of these things can be very telling: A late bid may reflect timing standards, and an off-the-mark bid could be code for a pricey premium or a deliberate underbid to score the remodeling job. You should call references, carefully read reviews and visit completed projects to see if they’re what you expect for your job. Once you do secure your local contractors, read the contract very carefully to be sure everyone is on the same page.

Questions to ask prospective general contractors:


  • How long have you been in the business?
  • How many projects like mine have you completed?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • What qualities do you look for in your subcontractors?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Are you licensed and insured?
  • How do you charge, and what does that include?
  • What happens when costs exceed budget, whether due to materials or labor pricing changes? What about changes made by the client or by the professionals — what kinds of situations would cause those costs to be incurred?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your services include?
  • When can your job get done?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?


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