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.

JB Contractors Services, Inc.
5 Conn St
Unit G
Woburn, MA 1801

For over 5 years we've been Massachusetts premier painting contractor, consistently producing top notch quality and durability in all of our projects. Whether it's interior or exterior painting, new construction or a remodel, we guarantee our work as well as our materials. We've worked on historical and specialty projects in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Bristol, Kingston, and Tiverton, and carry…

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Phone(781) 491-0741

JB Contractors Services, Inc.
5 Conn St
Unit G
Woburn, MA 1801

For over 5 years we've been Massachusetts premier painting contractor, consistently producing top notch quality and durability in all of our projects. Whether it's interior or exterior painting, new construction or a remodel, we guarantee our work as well as our materials. We've worked on historical and specialty projects in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Bristol, Kingston, and Tiverton, and carry…

Proulx's Carpentry
73 Barker Hill Rd
Townsend, MA 1469

At Proulx's Carpentry & Remodeling, we are dedicated to ensuring that your Townsend remodeling project goes smoothly. Our talented experts will make sure that all your needs are met.

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Phone(978) 582-3173

Proulx's Carpentry
73 Barker Hill Rd
Townsend, MA 1469

At Proulx's Carpentry & Remodeling, we are dedicated to ensuring that your Townsend remodeling project goes smoothly. Our talented experts will make sure that all your needs are met.

Winterhill General Contractor, Inc.
163 Hancock St
Everett, MA 2149

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Phone(781) 454-9855

Winterhill General Contractor, Inc.
163 Hancock St
Everett, MA 2149

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Pro Pave - Paving Contractors Quincy
103 Independence Avenue
Quincy, MA 2169

Pro Pave LLC was founded when Eugene Sr first moved to America from Ireland in the 1940s, here he developed his own company in the asphalt business, from thereon the company has developed and grew to be the successful business it is today. Pro Pave LLC has succeeded three generations with Eugene taking a bigger step into the field using…

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Phone(617) 221-7505

Pro Pave - Paving Contractors Quincy
103 Independence Avenue
Quincy, MA 2169

Pro Pave LLC was founded when Eugene Sr first moved to America from Ireland in the 1940s, here he developed his own company in the asphalt business, from thereon the company has developed and grew to be the successful business it is today. Pro Pave LLC has succeeded three generations with Eugene taking a bigger step into the field using…

Sam Karam And Sons General Contractor LLC
6a Hathaway Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 2747

We are a fully serviced general contractor. We accept all forms of payment including: Credit Cards such as Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express , all Checks and Cash. We have a full staff including in-house architects to take your project from design idea to completion.

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Phone(508) 997-4746

Sam Karam And Sons General Contractor LLC
6a Hathaway Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 2747

We are a fully serviced general contractor. We accept all forms of payment including: Credit Cards such as Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express , all Checks and Cash. We have a full staff including in-house architects to take your project from design idea to completion.

I & M General Contractor
228 Seaver St
Boston, MA 2121

Our work is fully guaranteed 100%. We know from experience that pleasing our clients is simply good business. I & M General Contractor is a 5 star rated, family oriented construction company. For 8 years, I & M General Contractor has created a great reputation as a trustworthy and honest company that provides our clients the opportunity to invest in…

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Phone(617) 442-0121

I & M General Contractor
228 Seaver St
Boston, MA 2121

Our work is fully guaranteed 100%. We know from experience that pleasing our clients is simply good business. I & M General Contractor is a 5 star rated, family oriented construction company. For 8 years, I & M General Contractor has created a great reputation as a trustworthy and honest company that provides our clients the opportunity to invest in…

C&K Roofing & General Contracting Inc
25 Woodrow Street
Hudson, MA 1749

C&K Roofing Inc. & General Contracting is a family-owned and operated company serving Maynard, Marlborough & Acton, MA and surrounding cities. We specialize in roofing, both residential and commercial, as well as general contracting services such as kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, painting services, drywall installation and deck installations. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(781) 518-3456

C&K Roofing & General Contracting Inc
25 Woodrow Street
Hudson, MA 1749

C&K Roofing Inc. & General Contracting is a family-owned and operated company serving Maynard, Marlborough & Acton, MA and surrounding cities. We specialize in roofing, both residential and commercial, as well as general contracting services such as kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, painting services, drywall installation and deck installations. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Cole Landscaping, Inc.
244 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 1969

Cole Landscaping has been one of the leading providers of premier landscape design and maintenance services for over 25 years on Boston's North Shore. We offer a full suite of landscape design, build, and maintenance services tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Our staff of landscape professionals and landscape design architects provides innovative and creative solutions to enhance… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(800) 243-5771

Cole Landscaping, Inc.
244 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 1969

Cole Landscaping has been one of the leading providers of premier landscape design and maintenance services for over 25 years on Boston's North Shore. We offer a full suite of landscape design, build, and maintenance services tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Our staff of landscape professionals and landscape design architects provides innovative and creative solutions to enhance… Unclaimed: Claim this business

FGC Construction INC
34 Bancroft Ave Apt 2
Milford, MA 1757

FGC Construction INC is a Construction located in Milford, MA and has been servicing all of Milford and the surrounding areas for many years. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Builder, Deck Builder, Flooring Services, Painting Services, Roofing Services, Siding Services, Wood Floor Installation Services. Here at FGC Construction INC, our mission is to always provide quality service… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(508) 282-2373

FGC Construction INC
34 Bancroft Ave Apt 2
Milford, MA 1757

FGC Construction INC is a Construction located in Milford, MA and has been servicing all of Milford and the surrounding areas for many years. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Builder, Deck Builder, Flooring Services, Painting Services, Roofing Services, Siding Services, Wood Floor Installation Services. Here at FGC Construction INC, our mission is to always provide quality service… Unclaimed: Claim this business

GA Building & Remodeling
14 South St
Westborough, MA 1581

GA Building & Remodeling is the leading General Contractor in Westborough, MA, and the surrounding area. We proudly offer bathroom remodeling, general construction, contractor, roofing contractor, remodeling contractor, and basement remodeling services in Westborough, MA! Contact us for all your remodeling and construction needs. Whether you aim to enhance your residence, address storm-related damages, or give your home a contemporary… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(508) 356-5050

GA Building & Remodeling
14 South St
Westborough, MA 1581

GA Building & Remodeling is the leading General Contractor in Westborough, MA, and the surrounding area. We proudly offer bathroom remodeling, general construction, contractor, roofing contractor, remodeling contractor, and basement remodeling services in Westborough, MA! Contact us for all your remodeling and construction needs. Whether you aim to enhance your residence, address storm-related damages, or give your home a contemporary… Unclaimed: Claim this business

GA Building & Remodeling
9 Overlook Dr
Marlborough, MA 1752

GA Building & Remodeling is the leading General Contractor in Marlborough, MA, and the surrounding area. We proudly offer bathroom remodeling, general construction, contractor, roofing contractor, remodeling contractor, and basement remodeling services in Marlborough, MA! Contact us for all your remodeling and construction needs. Whether you aim to enhance your residence, address storm-related damages, or give your home a contemporary… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(508) 356-5050

GA Building & Remodeling
9 Overlook Dr
Marlborough, MA 1752

GA Building & Remodeling is the leading General Contractor in Marlborough, MA, and the surrounding area. We proudly offer bathroom remodeling, general construction, contractor, roofing contractor, remodeling contractor, and basement remodeling services in Marlborough, MA! Contact us for all your remodeling and construction needs. Whether you aim to enhance your residence, address storm-related damages, or give your home a contemporary… Unclaimed: Claim this business

I & M General Contractor
228 Seaver St
Boston, MA 2121

I & M General Contractor is a 5 star rated, family oriented construction company. For 8 years, I & M General Contractor has created a great reputation as a trustworthy and honest company that provides our clients the opportunity to invest in quality that lasts a lifetime.

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Phone(617) 442-0121

I & M General Contractor
228 Seaver St
Boston, MA 2121

I & M General Contractor is a 5 star rated, family oriented construction company. For 8 years, I & M General Contractor has created a great reputation as a trustworthy and honest company that provides our clients the opportunity to invest in quality that lasts a lifetime.

Mello's Contracting
45R Endicott Street
Peabody, MA 1960

At Mello's Contracting We provide the dependable and outstanding contracting service you need. We are the professional remodeling and contracting service with a reliable crew that will do the job according to your needs. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(978) 317-9681

Mello's Contracting
45R Endicott Street
Peabody, MA 1960

At Mello's Contracting We provide the dependable and outstanding contracting service you need. We are the professional remodeling and contracting service with a reliable crew that will do the job according to your needs. Unclaimed: Claim this business

New England Carpentry Inc
18 Burnett Rd
Revere, MA 2151

New England Carpentry LLC is a full-service general contractor based in Revere, Massachusetts. We specialize in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, and renovations. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Whether you're looking to build a new home, remodel your kitchen or bathroom, or add an addition to your existing property, we… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(857) 991-5434

New England Carpentry Inc
18 Burnett Rd
Revere, MA 2151

New England Carpentry LLC is a full-service general contractor based in Revere, Massachusetts. We specialize in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, and renovations. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Whether you're looking to build a new home, remodel your kitchen or bathroom, or add an addition to your existing property, we… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Swimming pool contractor
4251 Kinney Street
Northampton, MA 1060

Check around with family and friends who have swimming pools. Ask them who their contractor was, and if they would recommend that contractor to others. If you can't get that kind of recommendation, call around to a few contractors and ask them for references so you can find out how satisfied their customers are. Don't be shy, ask questions. If…

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Phone(413) 586-5817

Swimming pool contractor
4251 Kinney Street
Northampton, MA 1060

Check around with family and friends who have swimming pools. Ask them who their contractor was, and if they would recommend that contractor to others. If you can't get that kind of recommendation, call around to a few contractors and ask them for references so you can find out how satisfied their customers are. Don't be shy, ask questions. If…

James Stepanian Contractor

Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. James Stepanian Contractor was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Groveland and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(978) 836-7947

James Stepanian Contractor

Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. James Stepanian Contractor was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Groveland and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what… Unclaimed: Claim this business

A&K Remodeling
92 Squannacook Road
Shirley, MA 1464

A&K Remodeling opened in 1985 and has grown a great reputation with 33 years of experience. We take pride in our work, using skilled craftsmen and top-quality materials. A&K Remodeling is an affordable general contracting service that offers remodeling, painting, siding, hardwood floor installation, and more. We have a strong reputation in Westford for their elite-level construction and commitment to… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(978) 660-3529

A&K Remodeling
92 Squannacook Road
Shirley, MA 1464

A&K Remodeling opened in 1985 and has grown a great reputation with 33 years of experience. We take pride in our work, using skilled craftsmen and top-quality materials. A&K Remodeling is an affordable general contracting service that offers remodeling, painting, siding, hardwood floor installation, and more. We have a strong reputation in Westford for their elite-level construction and commitment to… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Blast-Tech Drilling & Blasting
115 Blake Corner Rd
Phillipston, MA 1331

From blasting services to boulder drilling, rely on the experts at Blast-Tech Drilling & Blasting to serve you on your next project. The professionals on our staff make sure to get the job done right the first time, providing services promptly and efficiently. Take some of the stress out of your next job with services from the experienced blasting contractors… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(978) 575-4147

Blast-Tech Drilling & Blasting
115 Blake Corner Rd
Phillipston, MA 1331

From blasting services to boulder drilling, rely on the experts at Blast-Tech Drilling & Blasting to serve you on your next project. The professionals on our staff make sure to get the job done right the first time, providing services promptly and efficiently. Take some of the stress out of your next job with services from the experienced blasting contractors… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Boston Best Construction
50 New Salem St.
Wakefield, MA 1880

Over 10 years of successfully completing a wide range of construction projects, from small renovations to massive new builds. Our team has the experience and knowledge to handle any construction project, big or small. We are proud of our work and we always seek to offer excellence in each work. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(617) 918-7301

Boston Best Construction
50 New Salem St.
Wakefield, MA 1880

Over 10 years of successfully completing a wide range of construction projects, from small renovations to massive new builds. Our team has the experience and knowledge to handle any construction project, big or small. We are proud of our work and we always seek to offer excellence in each work. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Commonwealth Construction & Properties, LLC
27 Ridgewood Dr
Auburn, MA 1501

Our company prides ourselves on customer satisfaction as that is always our goal with both residential and commercial. We aim to exceed each customers expectation, with our experience and expertise. Call us for more information. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(774) 479-8775

Commonwealth Construction & Properties, LLC
27 Ridgewood Dr
Auburn, MA 1501

Our company prides ourselves on customer satisfaction as that is always our goal with both residential and commercial. We aim to exceed each customers expectation, with our experience and expertise. Call us for more information. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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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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