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.

Almost Perfect Construction, Inc.
8503 Tyhurst Dr
Austin, TX 78749

Austin's Premier Green Residential Remodeling Contractor since 1978.

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Phone(512) 445-4470

Almost Perfect Construction, Inc.
8503 Tyhurst Dr
Austin, TX 78749

Austin's Premier Green Residential Remodeling Contractor since 1978.

Austin's Best Contractors Network LLC
7301 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Austin's Best Contractors Network LLC ("ABC Network") is a free, no obligation referral service connecting homeowners and business owners with its Member Service Professionals. All companies selected to join our Team are "A" rated businesses. ABC Network - finding reliable local contractors made easy

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Phone(512) 687-4747

Austin's Best Contractors Network LLC
7301 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Austin's Best Contractors Network LLC ("ABC Network") is a free, no obligation referral service connecting homeowners and business owners with its Member Service Professionals. All companies selected to join our Team are "A" rated businesses. ABC Network - finding reliable local contractors made easy

Crystal Sunrooms & Remodeling
PO Box 2001
Austin, TX 78768

As a leading design-build remodel contractor servicing the Austin and other central Texas cities, Crystal Sunrooms & Remodeling provides complete home improvement and room additions. Our services include bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, patio covers, screen rooms, and sun rooms. We also offer ideas for bathroom designs, kitchen designs, and other home repair projects in the Austin and central Texas area.…

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Phone(512) 832-4786

Crystal Sunrooms & Remodeling
PO Box 2001
Austin, TX 78768

As a leading design-build remodel contractor servicing the Austin and other central Texas cities, Crystal Sunrooms & Remodeling provides complete home improvement and room additions. Our services include bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, patio covers, screen rooms, and sun rooms. We also offer ideas for bathroom designs, kitchen designs, and other home repair projects in the Austin and central Texas area.…

DB Contractors
9403 Springwood Dr
Austin, TX 78750

Concrete installation and repair is a specialized service that can save you a lot of money and time if done properly. If you have existing concrete structures, you will want to protect and preserve them to make them last as long as possible. In addition, if you have a project in mind, wether it's a new driveway, walkway, parking lot,…

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Phone(512) 219-1919

DB Contractors
9403 Springwood Dr
Austin, TX 78750

Concrete installation and repair is a specialized service that can save you a lot of money and time if done properly. If you have existing concrete structures, you will want to protect and preserve them to make them last as long as possible. In addition, if you have a project in mind, wether it's a new driveway, walkway, parking lot,…

OL Austin General Contractors
807 Eberhart Ln
Austin, TX 78745

OL Austin General Contractors is an affordable, high quality and dependable construction company. If you have any needs please call us.

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Phone(512) 539-0951

OL Austin General Contractors
807 Eberhart Ln
Austin, TX 78745

OL Austin General Contractors is an affordable, high quality and dependable construction company. If you have any needs please call us.

Renovations Solutions
604 Gaylor St.
Austin, TX 78752

Renovations Solutions General Contractors is here to take care of any construction or renovation project you have. We are full service Austin general contractors who take pride in our work.

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Phone(512) 481-7179

Renovations Solutions
604 Gaylor St.
Austin, TX 78752

Renovations Solutions General Contractors is here to take care of any construction or renovation project you have. We are full service Austin general contractors who take pride in our work.

Star Tex Contractors
14508 Mowsbury Dr
Austin, TX 78717

Austin Concrete believes in quality of work. Our number 1 goal is complete customer satisfaction. Our team members understand this need and always deliver.

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Phone(512) 539-0985

Star Tex Contractors
14508 Mowsbury Dr
Austin, TX 78717

Austin Concrete believes in quality of work. Our number 1 goal is complete customer satisfaction. Our team members understand this need and always deliver.

Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center, PLLC
1500 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78731

Texas Spine and Sports Chiropractic Center is the best Austin chiropractor in the metro. We offer professional therapy for sports related, spinal, and other types of injuries.

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Phone(512) 481-7174

Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center, PLLC
1500 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78731

Texas Spine and Sports Chiropractic Center is the best Austin chiropractor in the metro. We offer professional therapy for sports related, spinal, and other types of injuries.

Aarons Handyman And Contracting Llc
2500 Barkwood Dr
Austin, TX 78748

We are a one stop contractor and can handle all your home improvement projects, as well as offering handyman services. We are fully insured and work the greater Austin area and Hill Country. We are a true Austinite company. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(512) 410-9258

Aarons Handyman And Contracting Llc
2500 Barkwood Dr
Austin, TX 78748

We are a one stop contractor and can handle all your home improvement projects, as well as offering handyman services. We are fully insured and work the greater Austin area and Hill Country. We are a true Austinite company. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Forever Legacy Mausoleum Design & Construction
401 Congress Avenue
Suite 1540 A
Austin, TX 78701

Forever Legacy is the premier provider of custom-built private mausoleums throughout the United States. We combine the finest mausoleum artisans in the country, materials built for both beauty and longevity, an eternal guarantee on our work, and the finest service in the industry to offer a superior experience from your first call to mausoleum completion. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(800) 298-4188

Forever Legacy Mausoleum Design & Construction
401 Congress Avenue
Suite 1540 A
Austin, TX 78701

Forever Legacy is the premier provider of custom-built private mausoleums throughout the United States. We combine the finest mausoleum artisans in the country, materials built for both beauty and longevity, an eternal guarantee on our work, and the finest service in the industry to offer a superior experience from your first call to mausoleum completion. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Service Core of Texas, LLC
5900 Balcones Drive
Suit. 100
Austin, TX 78731

Service Core of Texas is a construction company specializing in renovations, repairs, maintenance, installations, and construction for residential and commercial properties. We are based in Austin, Texas and proudly serve the entire state. Our company has decades of experience working on all types of properties such as single-family homes, multi-tenant rental properties, schools, churches, government buildings, office spaces, and more. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(512) 253-1979

Service Core of Texas, LLC
5900 Balcones Drive
Suit. 100
Austin, TX 78731

Service Core of Texas is a construction company specializing in renovations, repairs, maintenance, installations, and construction for residential and commercial properties. We are based in Austin, Texas and proudly serve the entire state. Our company has decades of experience working on all types of properties such as single-family homes, multi-tenant rental properties, schools, churches, government buildings, office spaces, and more. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Zuda Construction & Remodeling
9901 Brodie Lane
Suite 160
Austin, TX 78748

A-Solution Plumbing Company is an established Full-Service Residential and Commercial Plumber in Mabank, Texas. We guarantee fair and upfront pricing, honesty and integrity. 24-Hour Emergency Service and Same-Day-Service are available on request. We are highly experienced in: - Residential plumbing repair and service - Re-piping water and sewer systems - Residential home building (We are top in our area for… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(737) 278-8474

Zuda Construction & Remodeling
9901 Brodie Lane
Suite 160
Austin, TX 78748

A-Solution Plumbing Company is an established Full-Service Residential and Commercial Plumber in Mabank, Texas. We guarantee fair and upfront pricing, honesty and integrity. 24-Hour Emergency Service and Same-Day-Service are available on request. We are highly experienced in: - Residential plumbing repair and service - Re-piping water and sewer systems - Residential home building (We are top in our area for… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build
2331 Thornwild Pass
Austin, TX 78758

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build is a full-service landscape design and build firm, specializing in residential projects in the greater Austin, TX area. We excel in transforming your outdoor space into an extraordinary area with the use of garden design, custom planters, striking water vessels and tailor-crafted walkways, decks, and patios, and custom planters. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(512) 434-9988

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build
2331 Thornwild Pass
Austin, TX 78758

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build is a full-service landscape design and build firm, specializing in residential projects in the greater Austin, TX area. We excel in transforming your outdoor space into an extraordinary area with the use of garden design, custom planters, striking water vessels and tailor-crafted walkways, decks, and patios, and custom planters. 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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