How much do local general contractors charge?

General contractors charge 10% to 20% of the total construction cost, known as "cost-plus." Some building contractors charge a flat fee based on the project but rarely charge an hourly rate. Home improvement contractors pay on your behalf for all materials, subcontractors, services, and permits.

What does a residential general contractor do?

Licensed general contractors manage and coordinate the entire building process. A general contractor estimates the job, provides the materials and tools, and hires specialized subcontractors for the construction work. Remodeling contractors can perform electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or build a house

Why use a general building contractor?

A general contractor saves you time, resolves any problems, and ensures the construction follows code requirements. General contractors have a network of experienced, licensed, and insured subcontractors to properly build any project. Home contractors also source all the materials, tools, and permits and pay for them on your behalf. Common projects to hire a licensed general contractor are home, bathroom, kitchen, and basement remodeling.

How do I find a good general contractor?

Start by searching our list of construction companies near you . After finding contractors in your area: Get at least three estimates from building contractors to compare. Ask for references and to see a portfolio of their past work. Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees. Call references, read their reviews, and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google. Ask about their warranties and guarantees. Ask for a full itemized contract in writing in case of a dispute. Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

What questions to ask a general contractor before hiring?

Ask these questions upfront before hiring: How long have you been a general contractor? How many similar projects have you built? Can you provide me with a list of references? Can I see your portfolio? Are you licensed, insured, and bonded? Have there been any lawsuits against your company? How do you handle damages that happen on the job? Who's the project manager? What qualities do you look for in subcontractors? What hours do you and your crew work? How long will the project take? What permits do I need, and will you obtain them? What does your warranty policy include? Can you provide me a written estimate or contract with a breakdown of all costs? What is the structure of the payment agreements? Do you offer in-house financing? What do I need to provide to get started?

Do general contractors need insurance?

A general contractor assumes responsibility for the project and should be licensed and insured. Ask for a potential contractor's license number and proof of insurance before hiring. Ask your local building department for licensing requirements, then verify the licensing on the state's licensing board website.

The 10 Best General Contractors in Chandler, AZ (2025)

Siber Remodeling & Construction

5.0(4)

10+ years in business

Serves Chandler, AZ

Yan N. says, "I typically don’t write reviews, but I received a request to leave one from Mark. I wanted to share that Mark and his crew are very good at their jobs and are very adaptable when it comes to unexpected curveballs. Mark is very detail oriented in his approach to everything. He makes sure that he understands what you’re looking for and confirms exactly what is expected. There is no ambiguity when getting things done. At the beginning of 2020, I had just purchased a new house that needed some renovations done. I initially contacted Siber to replace the carpet on my stairs and the entire 2nd floor (excluding bathrooms) with vinyl planks and in-floor heating, which they had never done before. Then I started adding other projects, which included moving and adding light switches around the house, replacing lighting fixtures, patching drywall (after I decided to run ethernet cable all over the house), and constructing a soundproof wall in the master bedroom (after I found out that it was practically paper thin when it came to sound attenuation), which they also hadn't done before. When it came to the heated floors, after doing thorough research, I went with Nuheat. Installation of the heated mats that I purchased required certification with the company, so Siber became certified installers of Nuheat systems. For the most part, it was a breeze, but there were some hiccups with the wiring after having the vinyl planks installed, but Mark's team was able to rectify the issues whenever something came up. As for the soundproof wall, I did my own research on that, ordered the proper materials, and showed Mark and his crew what I wanted done and how. They did an excellent job, with some guidance, and the wall that was constructed to my specifications and does what I wanted it to do-- to prevent me and my neighbor from hearing each other. Mind you, this was all done during the coronavirus pandemic, with all the lockdowns and social distancing guidelines being introduced. Mark and his crew were able to adapt and adjust accordingly without too many delays. In addition to getting the work done, Mark also helped me with financing portions of the project, so that was also very helpful. If you have a project you want done right, you shouldn’t be afraid to contact Siber, because they are excellent at what they do." Read more

Reviews for Chandler general contractors

Recent success stories from people in the Chandler area.

Jillian R.

I'm not really big on writing online reviews, but I do believe in sharing the positive experiences when a business provides exceptional services. We hired Mark's company for our Kitchen renovation. I reached out to Mark as one of my neighbors used them to remodel their kitchen and bathroom and only had nice things to say about them. Mark was very straight forward and up front during the initial phone call and provided us with a reasonable estimate for our kitchen remodel. I knew immediately he would be the contractor we were looking for. I met with approximately 6-7 general contractors for our kitchen remodel prior to talking to Mark and was simply skeptical or tired of their sales spiels and unrealistic price quotes. Mark was very pleasant to work with and came by almost on a daily basis to oversee work progress. Armando was the guy who did majority of the remodeling work and boy was he phenomenal! Very professional and knowledgable, he knew exactly what he was doing, did not cut corners and paid attention to a lot of details. We had a pleasant experience working with everyone on the team throughout the entire process and couldn't be happier with how the kitchen turned out. I would highly recommend Siber Remodeling to anyone who is looking for a reliable contractor.

Siber Remodeling & Construction

John D.

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

A&C plumbing

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