"We had met with a couple of contractors on our bathroom renovation. Since this bathroom is for our office we went upscale with marble and Restoration Hardware vanity and other premium accouterments. The original contractor we were considering had a stance that was "my way or the highway" and would respond to any question on pricing or cost breakdown with "that is the price". Furthermore his quote was only a "guesstimate" - leaving the door open for additional fees and charges at every bump in the road. Brother & Brother came in around the same price, but it was a fixed price and they kept their word.  A separate electrical box, a fancy shower drain and marble bench, even some dumb stuff that the city inspector wanted was all taken care of as part of the project price. Workmanship from these guys was never an issue, their crew are artisans, These fellows are top-notch and the job got done quicker than promised (probably the first time this has happened in contractor history!). Also the first time my wife and I did not argue about remodeling work. I only hesitate to recommend Brother & Brother as I need them not to be too busy for our kitchen remodel! "
"Very satisfied with work done, contractor was professional, courteous, and listened well. Definitely recommend and would call for any future work."
"Visionary Home Remodeling recently remodeled our basement. We sent a quotes to 4 contractors and decided to go with this company and we are so glad about it because they did an excellent job. Tal was our project manager and he was perfect, he listened to us all the time, all our requests or questions. His crew was also great, they are hard and responsible workers. The project was finished within promised time, the price was OK and we are satisfied with our new basement. Great contractor, my cousin will also hire Visionary Home Remodeling, he just saw my basement!!"
"Of the several contractors I requested bids from, ABA Construction was the only one who addressed all my issues in their bid. Abraham and Joseph were very easy to work with, very professional, and their bid was quite reasonable. Their workmanship is outstanding... the deck is beautiful. They completed the project well within the timeline we agreed on, and were good about communicating with me on a daily basis about progress and issues. I would highly recommend them to anyone in my area. All my neighbors are jealous of my beautiful new balcony deck!"
"Gladiator provided a cost effective solution when we wanted to add a bathroom to our outside pool house. The design blends in perfectly with the existing structure and the interior design is attractive and modern. They were great to work with and really listened to what we wanted. "
"Great costumer service. Was more then helpful with getting our project done on time. Even finished ahead of schedule. Would highly recommend using this company they are flexible with your needs. "
"Overall, they provided an excellent service! We are happy with their work."
"We hired Expert Home Builders to remodel our old kitchen. We didn't know exactly what we wanted so they helped us with a design. The kitchen came out perfect as a design and I really like my new custom cabinets! Our project manager was very patient and always answered all questions. Everything was handled professionally. Great quality of work, will definitely use them again for future projects."
"They were great, on time, great customer service, took care of the work concerns. Would definitely recommend them to anyone. "
"The project took longer than I had anticipated. Henning, his employees and subcontractors were very pleasant to work with."
"Babylon Builders did an awesome job of extending the cement patio in the backyard, adding beautiful flagstone, and taking up black wood mulch and replacing with colored rocks. I love looking at it..soooo beautiful. Ron the owner is a people person and takes joy in your projects. He has some really great ideas. My next project has Babylon Builders name written all over it."
"My friend recommended me Palm Construction on my roof replacement. I also contacted other companies, but Palm Construction gave me best offer and they were also available in most acceptable time. Mike and his team started project on scheduled date. They were well organized, easy to work with and they kept working area clean as possible. My new roof was finished within estimate time and I am very satisfied how my roof looks, just perfect! Thank you Palm Construction on excellent and high quality job you did for me, at very reasonable costs. I would strongly recommend this contractor!"
"Matt G. Did an amazing job with the gas hookups for my studio as well as the reflooring! Would definitely rehire!"
"It was great working with Dream to Reality Remodeling Overall the experience was amazing. From start to finish it went smoothly. The final outcome was impressive. They Remodeled our kitchen and the before and after difference was out of this world."
For remodeling and other large-scale home projects, hiring a general contractor can make the difference between a chaotic and stressful waste of time and a hassle-free experience. They are a "jack of all trades" who make sure a job is completed on-time and within budget. They hire and manage subcontractors, pull permits, buy materials, and handle issues related to liability and warranties.
While it's important to get quotes from at least 3 contractors before hiring anyone and to watch out for warning signs (for example, if they request the entire payment upfront), it can be equally as important to make sure they are nearby. Contractors in your area can negotiate better prices for materials and labor, can source local materials, and typically know your area's code requirements.
When you start to interview candidates, here are some questions you should ask:
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