A general contractor will oversee your entire project, from hiring subcontractors to the timing of the tradespeople and making sure the materials and supplies are available when needed. He needs to be experienced, honest, and have a good rapport with sub-contractors.
Talking to previous clients, at least three, and asking to look at the quality of work the contractor produced, whether he worked according to the schedule, and if the cost was as he quoted is an excellent way to figure out if your potential contractor is legitimate and worth hiring.
Does a general contractor deal with local permits?
This is an essential part of a general contractor’s job. Obtaining building permits and knowing the building code requirements is one of the reasons to hire a competent general contractor Park Ridge. He is more familiar with all the processes and steps to obtaining permits.
