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Capstone Building Corp.
3415 Independence Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209

Capstone Building Corp. are your local, reliable Birmingham general contractors. We specialize in the construction of low- and mid-rise multifamily housing. Give us a call today for a quote.

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Phone(205) 588-8672

Capstone Building Corp.
3415 Independence Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209

Capstone Building Corp. are your local, reliable Birmingham general contractors. We specialize in the construction of low- and mid-rise multifamily housing. Give us a call today for a quote.

Sub Contractors Incorporated
P.O. Box 9423
Mobile, AL 36691

For Mobile General Contractors who will get the job done right, Sub Contractors Incorporated is the company for you. Give us a call for any construction project, we guarantee unmatched quality.

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Phone(251) 272-3759

Sub Contractors Incorporated
P.O. Box 9423
Mobile, AL 36691

For Mobile General Contractors who will get the job done right, Sub Contractors Incorporated is the company for you. Give us a call for any construction project, we guarantee unmatched quality.

About Contractors
776 Highway 438
Wilsonville, AL 35186

From our initial consultation, we meet with you, understand your needs, and match the necessary requirements to eliminate unwanted costs and surprises. Remodel kitchen decks, patios, landscaping services.

5.0
2 Verified Reviews

Phone(205) 823-2302

About Contractors
776 Highway 438
Wilsonville, AL 35186

From our initial consultation, we meet with you, understand your needs, and match the necessary requirements to eliminate unwanted costs and surprises. Remodel kitchen decks, patios, landscaping services.

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
1019 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Keeton General Contractors is an industrial and commercial construction contractor based in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to providing superior service and exceeding industry safety expectations. With over 25 years experience, we know what it takes to handle a variety of technically challenging, high profile, and highly custom projects in the industrial and commercial construction industry. We help your company meet the…

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Phone(205) 939-3223

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
1019 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Keeton General Contractors is an industrial and commercial construction contractor based in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to providing superior service and exceeding industry safety expectations. With over 25 years experience, we know what it takes to handle a variety of technically challenging, high profile, and highly custom projects in the industrial and commercial construction industry. We help your company meet the…

Bamas Best Maintenance & Repair
19451 Oak Road W
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business, feel free to give us a call today! Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(251) 424-7155

Bamas Best Maintenance & Repair
19451 Oak Road W
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business, feel free to give us a call today! Unclaimed: Claim this business

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
1019 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.

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Phone(205) 939-3223

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
1019 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
1019 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.

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Phone(205) 939-3223

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
1019 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Keeton General Contractors, Inc.

Autry Electronics
16269 Highway 280
Chelsea, AL 35043

Autry Electronics is a family owned and operated electronics integration company. Our business has served the??areas from Mt. Brook to Lake Martin??from our Chelsea location since 1976.?? Autry Electronics offers consultation, design, installation and after the sale support for all your audio / visual integration needs. We offer solutions based on your needs and budget designed to enhance the enjoyment,… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(205) 678-9682

Autry Electronics
16269 Highway 280
Chelsea, AL 35043

Autry Electronics is a family owned and operated electronics integration company. Our business has served the??areas from Mt. Brook to Lake Martin??from our Chelsea location since 1976.?? Autry Electronics offers consultation, design, installation and after the sale support for all your audio / visual integration needs. We offer solutions based on your needs and budget designed to enhance the enjoyment,… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Baten Construction LLC
101 Veterans Parkway
Lot 126
Opelika, AL 36801

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(334) 728-4790

Baten Construction LLC
101 Veterans Parkway
Lot 126
Opelika, AL 36801

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other… Unclaimed: Claim this business

constraction contractor
973 Gilbert Ferry Rd Se
Attalla, AL 35954

Crafting a compelling job description is essential to helping you attract the most qualified candidates for your job. With more than 16 million jobs listed on Indeed, a great job description can help your jobs stand out from the rest. Your job descriptions are where you start marketing your company and your job to your future hire. The key to…

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Phone(516) 726-6756

constraction contractor
973 Gilbert Ferry Rd Se
Attalla, AL 35954

Crafting a compelling job description is essential to helping you attract the most qualified candidates for your job. With more than 16 million jobs listed on Indeed, a great job description can help your jobs stand out from the rest. Your job descriptions are where you start marketing your company and your job to your future hire. The key to…

D F Hughes Construction
2700 Corporate Drive
Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242

We've learned a thing or two about this business. Namely, that renovating your home is even more complicated than building your home from scratch. That's why our exclusive Design Build Process starts your project on the right track and keeps it there. We are your Design Build Contractors for Birmingham AL Unclaimed: Claim this business

5.0
4 Verified Reviews

Phone(205) 941-6868

D F Hughes Construction
2700 Corporate Drive
Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242

We've learned a thing or two about this business. Namely, that renovating your home is even more complicated than building your home from scratch. That's why our exclusive Design Build Process starts your project on the right track and keeps it there. We are your Design Build Contractors for Birmingham AL Unclaimed: Claim this business

Elite Docks & Construction
2026 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160

At Elite Docks &amp Construction we specialize in installation, repairs and maintenance of docks, boathouses, decks and seawalls. We also design and build custom patios, gazebos, lifts, and more. If your boathouse or dock is falling apart or just needs a little TLC-maintenance, then call us for repairs or new installations. We&aposll assess the damage &amp viability of your existing… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(256) 474-2365

Elite Docks & Construction
2026 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160

At Elite Docks &amp Construction we specialize in installation, repairs and maintenance of docks, boathouses, decks and seawalls. We also design and build custom patios, gazebos, lifts, and more. If your boathouse or dock is falling apart or just needs a little TLC-maintenance, then call us for repairs or new installations. We&aposll assess the damage &amp viability of your existing… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Prime Management
144 Whitestone Trail
Calera, AL 35040

We are a contractor working out of Calera, AL and surrounding communities. We are a top rated construction service provider, and from the first nail to the final creative touches our contractor and crew will turn your home into a modern, unique, and comfortable place to live. We proudly offer general construction, roof installation, and home remodels. Unclaimed: Claim this business

4.2
10 Verified Reviews

Phone(205) 688-7077

Prime Management
144 Whitestone Trail
Calera, AL 35040

We are a contractor working out of Calera, AL and surrounding communities. We are a top rated construction service provider, and from the first nail to the final creative touches our contractor and crew will turn your home into a modern, unique, and comfortable place to live. We proudly offer general construction, roof installation, and home remodels. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Stone Martin Builders at Boykin Lakes
196 Setter Trail
Pike Road, AL 36064

Boykin Lakes is a planned community by Stone Martin Builders located in Pike Road, Alabama. Although you may feel like you are in the country, you are just a short drive to major shopping centers, including Eastchase, and multiple fine dining restaurants and schools. Boykin Lakes boasts brick homes for any stage of life, from 2300 up to 4800 square… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(334) 645-9700

Stone Martin Builders at Boykin Lakes
196 Setter Trail
Pike Road, AL 36064

Boykin Lakes is a planned community by Stone Martin Builders located in Pike Road, Alabama. Although you may feel like you are in the country, you are just a short drive to major shopping centers, including Eastchase, and multiple fine dining restaurants and schools. Boykin Lakes boasts brick homes for any stage of life, from 2300 up to 4800 square… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Stone Martin Builders at Glennbrooke
1502 Tullahoma Drive
Prattville, AL 36066

Glennbrooke is a master-planned community in Prattville, Alabama, conveniently located to shopping, dining, Gunter and Maxwell Air Force Bases, and downtown Montgomery. The homes are built for living, the neighbors are welcoming, and the landscaping is gorgeous. With low yearly dues, TONS of amenities, and gorgeous homes Glennbrooke is hard to resist. Available plans range from 2300 to 4800 square… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(334) 645-9700

Stone Martin Builders at Glennbrooke
1502 Tullahoma Drive
Prattville, AL 36066

Glennbrooke is a master-planned community in Prattville, Alabama, conveniently located to shopping, dining, Gunter and Maxwell Air Force Bases, and downtown Montgomery. The homes are built for living, the neighbors are welcoming, and the landscaping is gorgeous. With low yearly dues, TONS of amenities, and gorgeous homes Glennbrooke is hard to resist. Available plans range from 2300 to 4800 square… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Prattville Fence Contractor

Montgomery's best fence contractor and fencing service company.

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Phone(334) 319-8611

Prattville Fence Contractor

Montgomery's best fence contractor and fencing service company.

Home Repair Service
2345 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124

Is your kitchen in need of a modern makeover? Are your walls faded and your paint peeling? Has your siding seen better days? And what about that deck you've always wanted to replace? Don't burden yourself with these hefty home improvements let our skilled craftsmen at Home Repair Service handle it all. With decades of experience in kitchen remodeling, painting,… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(205) 858-1658

Home Repair Service
2345 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124

Is your kitchen in need of a modern makeover? Are your walls faded and your paint peeling? Has your siding seen better days? And what about that deck you've always wanted to replace? Don't burden yourself with these hefty home improvements let our skilled craftsmen at Home Repair Service handle it all. With decades of experience in kitchen remodeling, painting,… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Stone Martin Builders At Chase Ridge
59 Daffodil Court
Rehobeth, AL 36301

The Chase Ridge Community is where convenience meets charm, with all of the latest benefits of new construction. Zoned for the desirable Rehobeth School District, this community offers a serene setting while being conveniently located South of Dothan. Sidewalks line the streets in our neighborhood, making it ideal for enjoying the outdoors. The vision at Stone Martin Builders is to…

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Phone(334) 946-4246

Stone Martin Builders At Chase Ridge
59 Daffodil Court
Rehobeth, AL 36301

The Chase Ridge Community is where convenience meets charm, with all of the latest benefits of new construction. Zoned for the desirable Rehobeth School District, this community offers a serene setting while being conveniently located South of Dothan. Sidewalks line the streets in our neighborhood, making it ideal for enjoying the outdoors. The vision at Stone Martin Builders is to…

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General contractors oversee construction projects. They hire subcontractors to do any work that needs done, facilitate communication between the property owners and workers, and keep an eye on the project schedule. 

Here are some of the most common projects that you’ll need a general contractor to manage. 

 
  • Building a house
  • Putting an addition on a house
  • Remodeling a bathroom
  • Remodeling a kitchen
  • Building a deck

Cost Guide for General Contractors

 

General contractors typically charge a certain percentage of your project budget. This means that you’ll pay a lot more for a general contractor to help build a whole house than you would if they were simply managing construction of a new deck for your existing home. 

Here are several estimates of what you can expect to pay a general contractor for common projects.

 
  • Building a house
    • National Average Cost: $125 per square foot
    • Low End Cost: $90 per square foot
    • High End Cost: $250 per square foot
 
  • Putting an addition on a house
    • National Average Cost: $140 per square foot
    • Low End Cost: $80 per square foot
    • High End Cost: $200 per square foot 
 
  • Remodeling a bathroom
    • National Average Cost: $10,942
    • Low End Cost: $3,500
    • High End Cost: $16,370
 
  • Remodeling a kitchen
    • National Average Cost: $22,134
    • Low End Cost: $12,000
    • High End Cost: $34,962
 
  • Building a deck
    • National Average Cost: $6,000
    • Low End Cost: $4,000
    • High End Cost: $11,000 

Tips for Hiring a General Contractor 

 

Here are some important things to keep in mind when choosing which general contractor to hire.

 
  1. Research and read recommendations. Check out the best contractors in your area on Best of the Web and take the time to read the reviews and recommendations that people left.
  2. Speak with several general contractors and take careful notes during your conversations. Ask them about their experience, their estimated workload at the time of your project, and their rates and payment schedules.
  3. Don’t make your decision on price alone. After you interview a few contractors, be wary of the one charging the lowest rates, especially if it seems quite a bit cheaper than their competitors’. The lower the rate, the more likely that they will cut corners on your project.
 

The best place to start your search for a general contractor is right here with Best of the Web. We’ll help you weed out the scammers and unprofessional contractors so that you can talk to the most qualified candidates in your area.

FAQ

Is it worth hiring a general contractor, or should I do it myself? 

 

Not every project needs a general contractor. However, be careful not to get in over your head trying to save yourself a little money. This can backfire and result in you getting fined for breaking code, or overpaying for materials or services you’re not familiar with. 

If your project is going to take more than a week to complete, requires multiple tradespeople, or involves local building codes, it’s a good idea to hire a professional.

 

What should you look for in a general contractor? 

Make sure that your general contractor is licensed and insured, and don’t just take their word for it. Double check with your state’s licensing authority to make sure that everything is valid. 

How much should I pay a contractor upfront? 

Every general contractor works on their own payment schedule, so your upfront fees will vary. Some states place a limit on how much you can pay in advance, so research and learn the laws in your state. As a general rule, you can expect to pay between 10-25% of the total project cost upfront, although this may vary.

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