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.

96 Pro Contractors

We are a fully licensed home improvement company serving the 5 boroughs of New York City. We have been in business since 2008 and have over 15 years experience in the home improvement and remodeling industry. We are committed to customer satisfaction and we look forward to working with you!

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Phone(800) 631-4065

96 Pro Contractors

We are a fully licensed home improvement company serving the 5 boroughs of New York City. We have been in business since 2008 and have over 15 years experience in the home improvement and remodeling industry. We are committed to customer satisfaction and we look forward to working with you!

McMahon & Sons Mason Contractors
308 Dexter Ter
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Third generation brick layers. We work on new homes interior and exterior brick and stone masonry. We also do chimney repair. We can work anywhere in the Buffalo, NY region. We have done masonry work on several homes that were in home shows. We work year round and are a family owned business.

5.0
4 Verified Reviews

Phone(716) 553-3949

McMahon & Sons Mason Contractors
308 Dexter Ter
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Third generation brick layers. We work on new homes interior and exterior brick and stone masonry. We also do chimney repair. We can work anywhere in the Buffalo, NY region. We have done masonry work on several homes that were in home shows. We work year round and are a family owned business.

Gomes Lawn & Masonry, Inc
233 Travis Avenue
Buchanan, NY 10511

With over 30 years of experience, Gomes Lawn & Masonry is one of the leading masonry and landscaping construction companies in Westchester County. Serving New York and Connecticut areas including Chappaqua, Purchase, Irvington, Briarcliff Manor, Port Chester, and more, Gomes Lawn & Masonry takes pride in being a family-owned business. Unclaimed: Claim this business

5.0
10 Verified Reviews

Phone(914) 906-3067

Gomes Lawn & Masonry, Inc
233 Travis Avenue
Buchanan, NY 10511

With over 30 years of experience, Gomes Lawn & Masonry is one of the leading masonry and landscaping construction companies in Westchester County. Serving New York and Connecticut areas including Chappaqua, Purchase, Irvington, Briarcliff Manor, Port Chester, and more, Gomes Lawn & Masonry takes pride in being a family-owned business. Unclaimed: Claim this business

A.USA Contractors Inc.
38 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024

We are family business operate from 1980. We been server and providing the best service and high end quality work to all NYC metro area.

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Phone(212) 222-9944

A.USA Contractors Inc.
38 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024

We are family business operate from 1980. We been server and providing the best service and high end quality work to all NYC metro area.

Aster Building, Inc.
P.O. Box 37
East Moriches, NY 11940

A client should expect only the best from any Suffolk County remodeling company. At Aster Building & Remodeling Inc., we deliver on that expectation with our unparalleled service and professionalism.

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Phone(631) 503-6256

Aster Building, Inc.
P.O. Box 37
East Moriches, NY 11940

A client should expect only the best from any Suffolk County remodeling company. At Aster Building & Remodeling Inc., we deliver on that expectation with our unparalleled service and professionalism.

F. Romano Contracting, Inc.
125 N Park Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

The Long Island general contractors at F. Romano General Contracting Inc. are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We have years of experience and can complete any project.

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Phone(516) 568-4719

F. Romano Contracting, Inc.
125 N Park Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

The Long Island general contractors at F. Romano General Contracting Inc. are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We have years of experience and can complete any project.

King Rose
10 W 37th St
New York, NY 10018

King Rose of NY is an award winning, licensed and insured New York remodeling contracting company that takes great pride in its work. We provide our clients with great value and high quality work

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Phone(646) 350-4094

King Rose
10 W 37th St
New York, NY 10018

King Rose of NY is an award winning, licensed and insured New York remodeling contracting company that takes great pride in its work. We provide our clients with great value and high quality work

Levinere Enterprises
24 Park St
Walton, NY 13856

If you are searching for professional Walton home builders, look no further than Levinere Enterprises & Home Builders. We are an attentive and experienced company who gets the job done right.

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Phone(607) 643-4357

Levinere Enterprises
24 Park St
Walton, NY 13856

If you are searching for professional Walton home builders, look no further than Levinere Enterprises & Home Builders. We are an attentive and experienced company who gets the job done right.

Perfection Renovation, Inc.
425 Kennedy Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227

Perfection Renovation & Remodeling, Inc. is a Buffalo remodeling company who is experienced in a variety of services, maintains the highest standard of work, and still charges competitive prices.

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Phone(716) 989-5226

Perfection Renovation, Inc.
425 Kennedy Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227

Perfection Renovation & Remodeling, Inc. is a Buffalo remodeling company who is experienced in a variety of services, maintains the highest standard of work, and still charges competitive prices.

Prism Contractors, Inc.
14 Old Road Ln
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Prism Mount Kisco Heights Remodeling Contractors has over 30 years of experience. We offer our customers undivided attention and the advantage of our experiences.

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Phone(845) 694-4539

Prism Contractors, Inc.
14 Old Road Ln
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Prism Mount Kisco Heights Remodeling Contractors has over 30 years of experience. We offer our customers undivided attention and the advantage of our experiences.

Trinity Foundation Repair, Inc.
252 E. 89th St.
New York, NY 10128

Trinity Foundation Repair, Inc. strives to bring you the comfort of knowing qualified craftsmen will complete your project on time and on budget. Give us a call for New York foundation repair.

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Phone(646) 374-3187

Trinity Foundation Repair, Inc.
252 E. 89th St.
New York, NY 10128

Trinity Foundation Repair, Inc. strives to bring you the comfort of knowing qualified craftsmen will complete your project on time and on budget. Give us a call for New York foundation repair.

J & J Premier General Contractors, Inc.
11 Peace Ct
Selden, NY 11784

J & J Premier General Contractors is a Long Island based bathroom, basements, and kitchens refinishing company. Bathtubs, ceramic wall tile, wood cabinets and appliances can be quickly updated. With over 25 years' experience, we are the premium choice for all your refinishing needs. The result is unequaled performance combined with the most proven products and techniques. On-site management and…

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Phone(631) 451-0735

J & J Premier General Contractors, Inc.
11 Peace Ct
Selden, NY 11784

J & J Premier General Contractors is a Long Island based bathroom, basements, and kitchens refinishing company. Bathtubs, ceramic wall tile, wood cabinets and appliances can be quickly updated. With over 25 years' experience, we are the premium choice for all your refinishing needs. The result is unequaled performance combined with the most proven products and techniques. On-site management and…

Globetech Contractors Inc.

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

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Phone(646) 522-4274

Globetech Contractors Inc.

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

Sandoval Masonry Contractors Inc
50 Orchard St
Mount Vernon, NY 10552

For almost 25 years, Sandoval Masonry Contractors has been serving the Mount Vernon and Westchester County areas, offering unrivaled quality at prices that cannot be beat. All staff members at Sandoval treat every job as a canvas for beautifying and adding value to your home. We take the utmost pride in ever job we undertake, big or small with superior…

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Phone(914) 667-1080

Sandoval Masonry Contractors Inc
50 Orchard St
Mount Vernon, NY 10552

For almost 25 years, Sandoval Masonry Contractors has been serving the Mount Vernon and Westchester County areas, offering unrivaled quality at prices that cannot be beat. All staff members at Sandoval treat every job as a canvas for beautifying and adding value to your home. We take the utmost pride in ever job we undertake, big or small with superior…

Santucci Construction Corp
15 Travis Ln
Montrose, NY 10548

Santucci Construction Corp. places expertise and customer care above all else. For more than four decades, our specialists have provided skilled, responsible drainage, excavation, and septic system maintenance throughout the Westchester and Putnam Counties areas. Unclaimed: Claim this business

5.0
10 Verified Reviews

Phone(914) 736-0293

Santucci Construction Corp
15 Travis Ln
Montrose, NY 10548

Santucci Construction Corp. places expertise and customer care above all else. For more than four decades, our specialists have provided skilled, responsible drainage, excavation, and septic system maintenance throughout the Westchester and Putnam Counties areas. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Orange Contractors
16 Academy Avenue
Chester, NY 10918

Orange Contractors

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Phone(845) 469-9576

Orange Contractors
16 Academy Avenue
Chester, NY 10918

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Reliable Home Contractors
300 E 93rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11212

We take pride in our work, thanks to the skilled craftsmanship and incomparable customer service we provide to our customers. We believe in customer service and continue to provide the best quality in the industry. Local residents select us for carpentry, bathroom remodeling, painting, renovations, roofing, plumbing, basement finishing and more. Whether you have a small or major project, we…

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Phone(514) 245-7383

Reliable Home Contractors
300 E 93rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11212

We take pride in our work, thanks to the skilled craftsmanship and incomparable customer service we provide to our customers. We believe in customer service and continue to provide the best quality in the industry. Local residents select us for carpentry, bathroom remodeling, painting, renovations, roofing, plumbing, basement finishing and more. Whether you have a small or major project, we…

Apco Group Inc
23-29 Story Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473

General Contractor, Construction Management, Hospitality Consultants, Project Consultants Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(718) 931-1021

Apco Group Inc
23-29 Story Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473

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BSA home improvement contractor s corp.
4535 Parsons Blvd
Suite 1 c
Flushing, NY 11355

Remodeling renovated kitchens and bathrooms

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Phone(718) 445-7545

BSA home improvement contractor s corp.
4535 Parsons Blvd
Suite 1 c
Flushing, NY 11355

Remodeling renovated kitchens and bathrooms

Continental Tile Contractors Incorporated
115 Marymount Ave
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Your floors can make or break the look of your home. We have the skills, experience and resources to set you up with durable, high quality flooring that will stand the test of time. You'll adore the appearance of your house after your flooring project is over. Professionals with our agency are sure to have you pleased. Call us today!

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Phone(914) 879-5062

Continental Tile Contractors Incorporated
115 Marymount Ave
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Your floors can make or break the look of your home. We have the skills, experience and resources to set you up with durable, high quality flooring that will stand the test of time. You'll adore the appearance of your house after your flooring project is over. Professionals with our agency are sure to have you pleased. Call us today!

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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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