Choosing the best general contractor is critical when it comes to building or improving your home. To help you sort through all of the options, Best of the Web makes it easy to find top-rated professional contractors in your area. Here you can read reviews and see which contractors in your area other people recommend. That way you can pick the best one for the job.

CMM General Contractor
4900 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

CMM General Contractor & Home Builders are renowned Chicago home builders who have years of experience in property construction. We provide the best value and take pride in giving you your dream home.

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Phone(773) 663-4564

CMM General Contractor
4900 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

CMM General Contractor & Home Builders are renowned Chicago home builders who have years of experience in property construction. We provide the best value and take pride in giving you your dream home.

Kenwood Renovations, Inc.
1350 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615

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Phone(708) 298-4805

Kenwood Renovations, Inc.
1350 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615

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Stewart Roofing
403 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628

The roof over your head—whether it's your home or commercial property—should offer shelter, protection from the elements, and peace of mind. Safeguard your investment and rest easy knowing you've chosen experts to install and care for your roof. Choose Stewart Roofing Company. We've been in the roofing business since 1927. We're a family-run business with literally thousands of satisfied customers.…

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Phone(773) 264-1754

Stewart Roofing
403 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628

The roof over your head—whether it's your home or commercial property—should offer shelter, protection from the elements, and peace of mind. Safeguard your investment and rest easy knowing you've chosen experts to install and care for your roof. Choose Stewart Roofing Company. We've been in the roofing business since 1927. We're a family-run business with literally thousands of satisfied customers.…

O'Leary's Contractors Equipment & Supply, Inc.
1031 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60651

O'Leary's has a very large and diversified rental fleet of small to medium size equipment. Our inventory ranges from small air tools to combination tractor loaders.

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Phone(773) 252-6600

O'Leary's Contractors Equipment & Supply, Inc.
1031 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60651

O'Leary's has a very large and diversified rental fleet of small to medium size equipment. Our inventory ranges from small air tools to combination tractor loaders.

Genco Renovations
2811 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Remodeling Services For Residential & Commercial

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Phone(773) 985-4579

Genco Renovations
2811 N Pine Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Remodeling Services For Residential & Commercial

The Chicago Flyhouse, Inc.
2925 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

The Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. is an innovator in rigging design, fabrication, and implementation, turning impossible problems into extraordinary solutions. Our experienced and highly quali?ed team works hard to identify challenges, design solutions, and use application strategies that exceed industry and safety standards. Unclaimed: Claim this business

4.9
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Phone(773) 533-1590

The Chicago Flyhouse, Inc.
2925 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

The Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. is an innovator in rigging design, fabrication, and implementation, turning impossible problems into extraordinary solutions. Our experienced and highly quali?ed team works hard to identify challenges, design solutions, and use application strategies that exceed industry and safety standards. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Campbell Truss Company
3812 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651

Since 1958, Campbell Truss Inc has been a premium truss repair and shoring business in the Chicagoland, IL, area. We manufacture and install all of our wood truss parts, and we will travel anywhere from coast to coast. We have more than 55 years of experience and are a fully-insured company. We have all parts in stock to help with… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(224) 788-3313

Campbell Truss Company
3812 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651

Since 1958, Campbell Truss Inc has been a premium truss repair and shoring business in the Chicagoland, IL, area. We manufacture and install all of our wood truss parts, and we will travel anywhere from coast to coast. We have more than 55 years of experience and are a fully-insured company. We have all parts in stock to help with… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Chicago Tuckpointing Service - Liam Construction
833 W Chicago Ave
Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago Tuckpointing Service - Liam Construction specializes in professional masonry, concrete, tuckpointing, stucco and construction services including: pointing and repointing, parapet wall rebuild, lintel replacement, brick repair, brick replacement, bricklaying for new homes, limestone installation, brick treatment, EIFS repair, eifs restoration, stucco inspection, powerwashing, sealcoating, repairs, restucco, remodeling, waterproofing and more for residential and commercial properties. Unclaimed: Claim this business

5.0
5 Verified Reviews

Phone(630) 242-0793

Chicago Tuckpointing Service - Liam Construction
833 W Chicago Ave
Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago Tuckpointing Service - Liam Construction specializes in professional masonry, concrete, tuckpointing, stucco and construction services including: pointing and repointing, parapet wall rebuild, lintel replacement, brick repair, brick replacement, bricklaying for new homes, limestone installation, brick treatment, EIFS repair, eifs restoration, stucco inspection, powerwashing, sealcoating, repairs, restucco, remodeling, waterproofing and more for residential and commercial properties. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Framar Porches Frackiel Builders
6021 W Giddings St
Chicago, IL 60630

Welcome to Framar Frackiel Builders, Porches & Decks in Chicago, Illinois where we have been providing custom porch and deck building services to the community since 1987. Here you'll find a team of highly-experienced carpenters who are dedicated to quality craftmanship and customer satisfaction. At Framar Frackiel Builders, Porches & Decks, we specialize in multi-story porch design and construction. With… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(773) 736-8918

Framar Porches Frackiel Builders
6021 W Giddings St
Chicago, IL 60630

Welcome to Framar Frackiel Builders, Porches & Decks in Chicago, Illinois where we have been providing custom porch and deck building services to the community since 1987. Here you'll find a team of highly-experienced carpenters who are dedicated to quality craftmanship and customer satisfaction. At Framar Frackiel Builders, Porches & Decks, we specialize in multi-story porch design and construction. With… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Heritage Contractors
10800 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60655

Heritage Contractors is a family owned and operated roofing company serving the Chicagoland area. With years of experience in the home improvement and commercial roofing industries. We have built our reputation around the highest quality of professional service, products and craftsmanship.

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Phone(773) 887-0268

Heritage Contractors
10800 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60655

Heritage Contractors is a family owned and operated roofing company serving the Chicagoland area. With years of experience in the home improvement and commercial roofing industries. We have built our reputation around the highest quality of professional service, products and craftsmanship.

KTS Heating & Air Conditioning Repair
4256 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

KTS Heating & Air Conditioning Repair Inc is the leading HVAC Contractor in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Heating and Cooling services in Chicago, IL! We offer the following services: HVAC Installation, HVAC Repair, HVAC Maintenance, AC Repair, Heating Repair, AC Installation, Heating Installation, and Boiler Repair. We proudly service the Chicago, IL area and pride… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(708) 373-2902

KTS Heating & Air Conditioning Repair
4256 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

KTS Heating & Air Conditioning Repair Inc is the leading HVAC Contractor in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Heating and Cooling services in Chicago, IL! We offer the following services: HVAC Installation, HVAC Repair, HVAC Maintenance, AC Repair, Heating Repair, AC Installation, Heating Installation, and Boiler Repair. We proudly service the Chicago, IL area and pride… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Life Savers Portable Toilets
1842 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649

For over 15 years, Life Savers Portable Toilets has been offering industrial strength luxury portable toilets to the Chicagoland, IL area. We offer the highest quality portable toilets for any and all outdoor special events and construction site projects, and as a locally owned and owner operated company when you call us you speak with our owner directly about our… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(872) 703-6569

Life Savers Portable Toilets
1842 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649

For over 15 years, Life Savers Portable Toilets has been offering industrial strength luxury portable toilets to the Chicagoland, IL area. We offer the highest quality portable toilets for any and all outdoor special events and construction site projects, and as a locally owned and owner operated company when you call us you speak with our owner directly about our… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Lindholm Roofing - Chicagoland
3588 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Lindholm Roofing is a family-owned and operated business located in Chicago, IL, and we have been serving home and business owners throughout the surrounding areas since 1949. Our experts will give you a detailed written estimate for your home, business, apartment or institution. Our professionals then perform roofing repairs or new roofing in a timely and detailed manner. We will… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(773) 242-6789

Lindholm Roofing - Chicagoland
3588 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Lindholm Roofing is a family-owned and operated business located in Chicago, IL, and we have been serving home and business owners throughout the surrounding areas since 1949. Our experts will give you a detailed written estimate for your home, business, apartment or institution. Our professionals then perform roofing repairs or new roofing in a timely and detailed manner. We will… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Maxx Paving & Concrete Inc.
5111 S Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

Maxx Paving & Concrete Inc. proudly serves the Chicago metro area and provides the highest standard of quality as it relates to paving and seal coating services for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. If you have a cracked driveway or parking lot with potholes or diminishing stripes, you can rely on us to do an accurate, quick, and professional job.… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(847) 961-4834

Maxx Paving & Concrete Inc.
5111 S Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

Maxx Paving & Concrete Inc. proudly serves the Chicago metro area and provides the highest standard of quality as it relates to paving and seal coating services for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. If you have a cracked driveway or parking lot with potholes or diminishing stripes, you can rely on us to do an accurate, quick, and professional job.… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Mike's Construction
5409 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60641

Mikes Construction Inc, is a fully licensed bonded construction company that provides superior, quality construction services and operational excellence through efficient planning, direct communication and competitive pricing. With over 29 years of experience, our contracting services run the gamut. We provide excellent quality service to every residential and commercial property. Call us today! Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(773) 974-6089

Mike's Construction
5409 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60641

Mikes Construction Inc, is a fully licensed bonded construction company that provides superior, quality construction services and operational excellence through efficient planning, direct communication and competitive pricing. With over 29 years of experience, our contracting services run the gamut. We provide excellent quality service to every residential and commercial property. Call us today! Unclaimed: Claim this business

Structure Re-Right Inc.
155 N. Michigan Ave #300
Chicago, IL 60601

Chicago based Construction Company that focus on Commercial construction. MBE and DBE Certified and work closely with Self Cert architects s well as Structural and Mechanical Engineers. General Contractors License held with the City of Chicago and several Chicagoland Municipalities. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(312) 729-5267

Structure Re-Right Inc.
155 N. Michigan Ave #300
Chicago, IL 60601

Chicago based Construction Company that focus on Commercial construction. MBE and DBE Certified and work closely with Self Cert architects s well as Structural and Mechanical Engineers. General Contractors License held with the City of Chicago and several Chicagoland Municipalities. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Super T. and General Contracting, INC.
2655 E 77th Street
Chicago, IL 60649

Our company prides ourselves on customer satisfaction as that is always our goal. We aim to exceed each customers expectation, with our experience and expertise, we can guarantee your overall satisfaction as we value each job from punctuality to affordability. Give us a call today & we'll assure you've made the right decision by doing so! We're not happy until… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(773) 759-1511

Super T. and General Contracting, INC.
2655 E 77th Street
Chicago, IL 60649

Our company prides ourselves on customer satisfaction as that is always our goal. We aim to exceed each customers expectation, with our experience and expertise, we can guarantee your overall satisfaction as we value each job from punctuality to affordability. Give us a call today & we'll assure you've made the right decision by doing so! We're not happy until… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Torres Renovations Inc
2642 S Kedzie Ave Apt 2
Chicago, IL 60623

Torres Renovations Inc offers full service construction,design and remodeling.Torres Renovations Inc has been providing construction and remodeling services in the Little Village, Pilsen, south suburbs and north surrounding suburbs for over 15 years. Specializing in kitchen, bathroom and flooring. Torres Renovations Inc. has experience and skills to complete your renovation project to completion through their attention to detail and quality… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(872) 588-1764

Torres Renovations Inc
2642 S Kedzie Ave Apt 2
Chicago, IL 60623

Torres Renovations Inc offers full service construction,design and remodeling.Torres Renovations Inc has been providing construction and remodeling services in the Little Village, Pilsen, south suburbs and north surrounding suburbs for over 15 years. Specializing in kitchen, bathroom and flooring. Torres Renovations Inc. has experience and skills to complete your renovation project to completion through their attention to detail and quality… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Cement Contractors Hoffman Estates
Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago, IL 60601

There are many concrete and cement contractors out there, but do they all service their customers at a high level? Do they guarantee their work and stand by their crafstmanship? More than likely, most of them don't unfortunately. We don't have the “get in get out” mentality, we want to earn your future business and get referrals. The only way…

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Phone(847) 630-7488

Cement Contractors Hoffman Estates
Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago, IL 60601

There are many concrete and cement contractors out there, but do they all service their customers at a high level? Do they guarantee their work and stand by their crafstmanship? More than likely, most of them don't unfortunately. We don't have the “get in get out” mentality, we want to earn your future business and get referrals. The only way…

Chicago Stamped Concrete Pros
1448 E 75th St
#105
Chicago, IL 60619

Chicago Stamped Concrete Pros know how to get your stamped concrete patio, walkway, or driveway done with maximum efficiency & minimum expense! Call for a free estimate on stamped concrete in Chicago!

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Phone(847) 443-5816

Chicago Stamped Concrete Pros
1448 E 75th St
#105
Chicago, IL 60619

Chicago Stamped Concrete Pros know how to get your stamped concrete patio, walkway, or driveway done with maximum efficiency & minimum expense! Call for a free estimate on stamped concrete in Chicago!

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Top General Contractor Services

 

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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