Are you looking for a reputable general contractor near me? If so you need to be very careful as far as your selection process. Hiring a local general contractor to complete any type of residential home renovation should not be done without serious research. At Prince & Sons we’ve been providing general contracting services to clients in and around the Triangle for well over a decade. In this time we’ve seen many other contractors come and go but feel strongly that we have the expertise and customer service skills to handle the most complex residential home renovations.
Why It’s Important to Hire a Licensed General Contractor for Your Residential Home Renovation Project
Some homeowners may try to save money by working with an unlicensed contractor for their home renovation needs. There are a number of reasons why this is a very bad idea, a few of which are included below:
- Your Project May Require a Permit – If your project is set to cost more than $40,000 then you must obtain a building permit. Some unlicensed contractors may ask you to purchase materials separately to get around this requirement, but if you suspect a project will cost more than $40,000 then you absolutely need a permit. With rising material costs most kitchen and bath remodel projects will cost more than $40,000 which is something to keep in mind when determining if a permit will be required for your renovation project.
- Hiring an Insured Contractor is Important – Every general contractor wants a job to go as smoothly as possible, but occasionally issues occur which is why insurance is important. Any reputable general contractor you work with should have no problem providing you with proof of liability insurance. If you want to be 100% sure a contractor has valid insurance you can ask for a certificate of insurance and call the insurance agent to ensure the policy is still valid.
- High Quality General Contractors Typically Use High Quality Subcontractors – When you hire a general contractor often times they’ll use a variety of subcontractors to complete various phases of the home renovation project. This could include plumbers, electricians, framers and other trades. An experienced general contractor will have a list of experienced subcontractors that they use on each project. This provides continuity for the subcontractors and also for the homeowner as well.
- Home Renovation Projects Can Become Quite Complex – Sometimes a project will look relatively simple at the beginning but will become more complex when walls start coming down. An experienced general contractor will be able to adjust to any unforeseen issues that occur and still provide the homeowner with a high quality home renovation.
Reach Out to Prince & Sons Today To Learn More About Our General Contracting Services
If you’re interested in learning more about the process of working with a reputable general contractor like Prince & Sons, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. You can fill out our online intake form to provide some basic information about your home renovation project or you can give us a call today at 919-383-0888. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
