Television makes construction and renovations look so easy. Hire a few people to help you slap down some fresh paint and lay a few tiles and you’re good to go. Maybe just rebuild a wall here or there. Find an electrician to rewire the room and voila! Job done!
In reality, it is rarely that easy. If you think that a particular job is beyond your do-it-yourself skills, you’ll need a general contractor to help break-down and implement your project. If the job is as simple as replacing a leaky sink in the bathroom, you can probably handle hiring a plumber yourself. But, when you launch a ground-up project for your new business location or need major renovations, save yourself a few headaches; don’t be your own general contractor.
Reasons to Hire a Professional General Contractor
Save Money
A good general contractor is familiar with the local trade companies and know what they charge.
When you hire a company with local market experience, you hire someone who has spent time cultivating quality relationships with subcontractors. A general contractor who has taken the time to source and team up with subcontractors usually offers the best price and the best quality work. These types of experienced teams usually produce realistic time lines for project completion and deliver according to schedule.
An experienced general contractor may also be able to offer Guaranteed Maximum Pricing, assuming the risk of cost overruns and sparing your wallet the extra fees.
Save Time
If your rapid company growth requires new or expanded facilities, then your time and energy are most likely committed to supervising and encouraging that growth.
It’s worth considering – do you have the time to receive and critique bids from multiple contractors, and ensure that every aspect of the project is covered?
This is the value of a General Contractor: She handles bids, monitors progress, and doesn’t need to learn a new trade while handling her primary trade full-time.
Job Done Right the 1st Time
You will get the job done right the first time. When you don’t spend time hiring, working with, or vetting local tradesmen, it is difficult to determine which subcontractors deliver a great pitch, but then provide subpar work.
An experienced general contractor is familiar with the quality of work done by the people in your area. She will know who to avoid, which tradesman to use for which tasks, and which subcontractors she can reach out to in case of emergencies.
Regardless of the project’s phase, a good general contractor is prepared with contingencies, back-up plans, and a reservoir of trusted subcontractors to get the job done.
Experience Makes for Smooth Inspections
Building inspections go more smoothly. Your professional general contractor knows at which points (yes, more than one for some projects) to call for inspections.
You want someone who has taken the time to develop transparent relationships with local officials. A general contractor who has an adversarial relationship with the building department is more likely to experience delays in permit approvals and scheduled inspections. A general contractor who has taken the time to abide by regulations and be in good standing with officials doesn’t get pushed to the back of the line. This helps on keeping costs down too.
Paying for extra inspections adds up in both time and money, as does fixing things that weren’t up to code to begin with.
If you are considering expanding your business and need help building or renovating, please contact us to find out how we can help you. With over ten years of experience in the commerical construction , we can get your job done on budget and on time.