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.

• A bathroom remodel costs $2,500 to $15,000.
• An average kitchen remodel costs $15,000 to $50,000.
• Adding a new bathroom costs $20,000 to $75,000 for a new addition and $5,000 to $25,000 to remodel an existing space.
• Building a garage costs $19,600 to $28,200.
• The average cost to build a home addition is $22,500 to $74,000.
• A complete house remodeling costs $20,000 to $100,000 for a 3-bedroom home.
• The average cost to build a house is $155,000 to $416,000, while a modular home costs $120,000 to $270,000.
• Finishing a basement costs $15,000 to $75,000.
• Building a townhouse costs $80 to $200 per square foot or $120,000 to $340,000 per unit on average.

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

The main stages of a construction project include:

1. Project concept – Planning the location, specifications, and standards.
2. Design – An architect or engineer forms the designs.
3. Pre-construction – The construction company forms a team and assigns a project manager.
4. Procurement – The team orders materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
5. Construction – After the final planning and organization, the construction begins.
6. Post-construction – The project is finished, under warranty, and undergoes an inspection.

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.
• Consider hiring a general contractor for large projects.
• Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
• Ask for an itemized contract in writing in case of a dispute.
• Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule instead.

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?