Your Residential Construction Companies questions, answered
Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does residential construction cost?
Residential construction workers charge $50 to $100 per hour for a general contractor or $50 to $80 per hour for a handyman, not including materials. Most general contractors charge 10% to 20% of the total construction cost instead of an hourly rate.
Residential construction companies work on remodeling, additions, and new constructions for single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, and triplexes. Poject managers and general contractors manage and coordinate the entire building process, including:
Estimating the job
Providing the materials and tools
Hiring subcontractors
What are the stages of a construction project?
The main stages of a construction project include:
Project concept – Planning the location, specifications, and standards.
Design – An architect or engineer forms the designs.
Pre-construction – The construction company forms a team and assigns a project manager.
Procurement – The team orders materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
Construction – After the final planning and organization, the construction begins.
Post-construction – The project is finished, under warranty, and undergoes an inspection.
How do I choose residential construction companies?
To hire the best possible company, follw these steps:
Get at least three in-person estimates to compare.
Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
Verify their insurance, licenses, and bond guarantees.
Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
Ask for an itemized contract in writing in case of a dispute.
Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule instead.
What questions should I ask construction companies?
When looking to hire home construction companies, ask them the following questions:
How long have you been in business?
How many similar projects have you done?
Can you give me a list of references?
Can I see a portfolio of past construction jobs?
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Have there been any lawsuits against your company?
How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
What hours do you and your crew work?
How long will the project take?
Can you provide me a written estimate or contract with a breakdown of all the costs?
Do you offer in-house financing?
What do I need to provide to get started?
Reviews for Columbus home construction companies
Recent success stories from people in the Columbus area.
Megan S.
Fernando was very responsive and extremely kind. He kept us involved in every decision when it came to installing the fence. Honestly the best and easiest contractor to work with. Highly recommended and will reach out to HomeCare Services again in the future for further contracting needs.
HomeCare services
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