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.

Cordel Contractors, Inc.
1429 Oakhurst Dr
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Cordel Contractors is a licensed, bonded & insured residential builder, providing exceptional service for your renovations, restorations, new construction and repairs. Our relationship with you and your custom home doesn't end upon completion of the home. We will be there for you in the coming years if you have questions or concerns and its one more thing that puts Cordell…

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Phone(843) 345-6046

Cordel Contractors, Inc.
1429 Oakhurst Dr
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Cordel Contractors is a licensed, bonded & insured residential builder, providing exceptional service for your renovations, restorations, new construction and repairs. Our relationship with you and your custom home doesn't end upon completion of the home. We will be there for you in the coming years if you have questions or concerns and its one more thing that puts Cordell…

Palmetto Design and Renovation Contractors
1307 Marley Dr
Columbia, SC 29210

Palmetto Design and Renovation Contractors are amazing Columbia General Contractors. For us, our customers always come first. we are known to have competitive prices.

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Phone(803) 807-2611

Palmetto Design and Renovation Contractors
1307 Marley Dr
Columbia, SC 29210

Palmetto Design and Renovation Contractors are amazing Columbia General Contractors. For us, our customers always come first. we are known to have competitive prices.

RD Brown Contractors
410 Carolina Springs Rd
North Augusta, SC 29841

RD Brown Contractors offers the experience of a larger commercial contractor firm with the personalized service of a smaller firm. We are focused on quality construction and building client and subcontractor relationships to achieve the best results.

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Phone(803) 279-3176

RD Brown Contractors
410 Carolina Springs Rd
North Augusta, SC 29841

RD Brown Contractors offers the experience of a larger commercial contractor firm with the personalized service of a smaller firm. We are focused on quality construction and building client and subcontractor relationships to achieve the best results.

Sober Contractors
3620 Pelham Rd
ste 134
Greenville, SC 29615

Sober Contractors of Greenville, SC, is your exterior construction and renovation specialist. We're devoted to providing unsurpassed quality home construction services that include window and siding installation, along with patio deck design and construction and complete home additions.

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Phone(864) 384-6988

Sober Contractors
3620 Pelham Rd
ste 134
Greenville, SC 29615

Sober Contractors of Greenville, SC, is your exterior construction and renovation specialist. We're devoted to providing unsurpassed quality home construction services that include window and siding installation, along with patio deck design and construction and complete home additions.

L&K Imports LLC
305 Adams Rd
Blythewood, SC 29016

At L&K Imports LLC, 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(803) 269-3293

L&K Imports LLC
305 Adams Rd
Blythewood, SC 29016

At L&K Imports LLC, 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

PayDirt
464 Blueridge St
Inman, SC 29349

Our professionals strive to provide a level of customer care and service unmatched in the industry, always going above and beyond to exceed our clients' expectations. Our mission is to offer an unmatched level of personal service performed with courtesy, discretion, integrity and confidentiality. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(864) 398-9468

PayDirt
464 Blueridge St
Inman, SC 29349

Our professionals strive to provide a level of customer care and service unmatched in the industry, always going above and beyond to exceed our clients' expectations. Our mission is to offer an unmatched level of personal service performed with courtesy, discretion, integrity and confidentiality. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Cold Spring Enterprises, Inc
2139 South Carolina 20
Abbeville, SC 29620

Cold Spring is a carport builder located in Abbeville, SC. We offer three different carport designs: regular, horizontal, and vertical. Our range of carport options includes open carports, 3-side enclosed carports, RV covers, carports with storage, enclosed garages, and custom garages. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(864) 446-3645

Cold Spring Enterprises, Inc
2139 South Carolina 20
Abbeville, SC 29620

Cold Spring is a carport builder located in Abbeville, SC. We offer three different carport designs: regular, horizontal, and vertical. Our range of carport options includes open carports, 3-side enclosed carports, RV covers, carports with storage, enclosed garages, and custom garages. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Crazy Sister Marina
4123 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Crazy Sister Marina has been a popular attraction for locals and tourists for years. Located on the waters of Murrells Inlet, just minutes from Myrtle Beach, Crazy Sister Marina offers a variety of fishing trips and water activities for people of all ages. Water activities include: pontoon or skiff rentals, jet ski rentals, kayak and paddleboard rentals, Tiki Bar Cruise,…

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Phone(843) 651-3676

Crazy Sister Marina
4123 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Crazy Sister Marina has been a popular attraction for locals and tourists for years. Located on the waters of Murrells Inlet, just minutes from Myrtle Beach, Crazy Sister Marina offers a variety of fishing trips and water activities for people of all ages. Water activities include: pontoon or skiff rentals, jet ski rentals, kayak and paddleboard rentals, Tiki Bar Cruise,…

Family Windows & Doors
530 B Chuck Rd
Duncan, SC 29334

At Family Windows & Doors, we care about 3 things: Family, Value, & and Great Service. That's why we approach every job as if it was our Mother's home and provide white glove treatment to all installs. Our installers are all Master Certified Installers. We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality products and services to everything we sell. From… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(864) 778-3389

Family Windows & Doors
530 B Chuck Rd
Duncan, SC 29334

At Family Windows & Doors, we care about 3 things: Family, Value, & and Great Service. That's why we approach every job as if it was our Mother's home and provide white glove treatment to all installs. Our installers are all Master Certified Installers. We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality products and services to everything we sell. From… Unclaimed: Claim this business

HJB Construction
656 Ellis Oak Avenue
Charleston, SC 29412

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Phone(843) 853-6801

HJB Construction
656 Ellis Oak Avenue
Charleston, SC 29412

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House Phase Construction LLC
223 Bridgeport rd
Boiling Springs, SC 29316

House Phase Construction, a Spartanburg County based general contractor, specializes in custom home building and renovations. Their team of architects, engineers, and builders works together to turn your vision into reality using the latest technology. They ensure all projects meet the highest standards and comply with local building codes.

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Phone(864) 909-5489

House Phase Construction LLC
223 Bridgeport rd
Boiling Springs, SC 29316

House Phase Construction, a Spartanburg County based general contractor, specializes in custom home building and renovations. Their team of architects, engineers, and builders works together to turn your vision into reality using the latest technology. They ensure all projects meet the highest standards and comply with local building codes.

Russo Framing and Construction, LLC
534 Hampton Town Dr
Greenville, SC 29617

Russo Framing and Construction is a small locally owned and operated business. With a focus on work done with integrity and honesty with customers without the high cost. We specialize in new deck builds and restoration, home additions, and residential renovation work. We will also do any demolition work necessary. If we cant get what you need done we will… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(864) 884-6395

Russo Framing and Construction, LLC
534 Hampton Town Dr
Greenville, SC 29617

Russo Framing and Construction is a small locally owned and operated business. With a focus on work done with integrity and honesty with customers without the high cost. We specialize in new deck builds and restoration, home additions, and residential renovation work. We will also do any demolition work necessary. If we cant get what you need done we will… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Sommers General Contracting, Inc.
109 Ramey Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620

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Sommers General Contracting, Inc.
109 Ramey Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620

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TCI Myrtle Beach
385 French Collins Road
Unit B
Conway, SC 29526

At TCI Myrtle Beach, we put our skills and experience to work every day to meet the contracting needs of new residential builders and homeowners. Whether you're outfitting your new home with insulation, need a new garage door or gutter system, or redecorating and are looking for assistance in installing bath fixtures, door hardware, shelving or mirrors, we will come… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(843) 347-4233

TCI Myrtle Beach
385 French Collins Road
Unit B
Conway, SC 29526

At TCI Myrtle Beach, we put our skills and experience to work every day to meet the contracting needs of new residential builders and homeowners. Whether you're outfitting your new home with insulation, need a new garage door or gutter system, or redecorating and are looking for assistance in installing bath fixtures, door hardware, shelving or mirrors, we will come… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Midlands Contractors
1320 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201

Midlands Contractors helps South Carolina residents living in Richland County and the surrounding areas find general contractors, plumbers, roofers, landscapers, and more. Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm Visit: http://midlandscontractors.com

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Phone(803) 274-2212

Midlands Contractors
1320 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201

Midlands Contractors helps South Carolina residents living in Richland County and the surrounding areas find general contractors, plumbers, roofers, landscapers, and more. Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm Visit: http://midlandscontractors.com

Jonathan Blackburn Contractors, LLC
121 Bear Rd
Piedmont, SC 29673

Say goodbye to clogged drains, backed up pipes, and slow-flushing toilets for good! JB Contractors is a full-service team that provides various sewage, plumbing, and septic services. But what truly sets us a notch above the rest is our undeniable skill and industry experience. In fact, clients from different parts of South Carolina have been trusting us for more than…

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Phone(864) 382-0560

Jonathan Blackburn Contractors, LLC
121 Bear Rd
Piedmont, SC 29673

Say goodbye to clogged drains, backed up pipes, and slow-flushing toilets for good! JB Contractors is a full-service team that provides various sewage, plumbing, and septic services. But what truly sets us a notch above the rest is our undeniable skill and industry experience. In fact, clients from different parts of South Carolina have been trusting us for more than…

MAP Land and Homes
3300 Sunset Blvd
Suite 103
West Columbia, SC 29169

Your consultants & contractors in Columbia, SC for BFR real estate and residential construction. Work with us for your build-on-site home. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(803) 361-4321

MAP Land and Homes
3300 Sunset Blvd
Suite 103
West Columbia, SC 29169

Your consultants & contractors in Columbia, SC for BFR real estate and residential construction. Work with us for your build-on-site home. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Decks & Docks Lumber Company Myrtle Beach, SC
400 Waccamaw River Rd
Unit A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Decks & Docks Lumber Company in Myrtle Beach, SC is your full-line marine construction supplier for the greater Myrtle Beach area. If youre building and outfitting a deck or a dock, we have everything you need to get the job done throughout Myrtle Beach and South Carolina: Lumber, Composite, Piling, Lighting, Railing, Vinyl Seawall, Dock Hardware, and all the fun…

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Phone(843) 564-3625

Decks & Docks Lumber Company Myrtle Beach, SC
400 Waccamaw River Rd
Unit A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Decks & Docks Lumber Company in Myrtle Beach, SC is your full-line marine construction supplier for the greater Myrtle Beach area. If youre building and outfitting a deck or a dock, we have everything you need to get the job done throughout Myrtle Beach and South Carolina: Lumber, Composite, Piling, Lighting, Railing, Vinyl Seawall, Dock Hardware, and all the fun…

Muhler
630 Skylark Dr
Charleston, SC 29407

Muhler is the lowcountry’s leading provider of windows, doors, shutters, storm protection, and sunrooms for home improvement and construction projects including single-family and multifamily residential construction. Since 1991, we’ve developed long-term relationships with our residential and commercial customers by always conducting business with honesty and integrity and by offering the highest level of service and value.

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Phone(843) 572-9727

Muhler
630 Skylark Dr
Charleston, SC 29407

Muhler is the lowcountry’s leading provider of windows, doors, shutters, storm protection, and sunrooms for home improvement and construction projects including single-family and multifamily residential construction. Since 1991, we’ve developed long-term relationships with our residential and commercial customers by always conducting business with honesty and integrity and by offering the highest level of service and value.

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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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