A general contractor that focuses on home remodeling is a construction professional that takes the responsibility to organize and execute large projects on behalf of homeowners. Using nothing more than terminology it is easy to confuse a general contractor in San Antonio with a home improvement professional.
The typical projects that a home remodeling pro gets involved in are larger in scope and usually take longer to accomplish, they are usually involved in projects that incorporate unique design and architectural input, these projects can be rooms additions of making the best use of existing space using modern infrastructure.
A home improvement pro on the other hand takes on smaller projects; he may install replacement windows or siding, perform interior and exterior painting, lay new hardwood floors, etc. Think of a general contractor in San Antonio as the individual that hires home improvement pros as sub-contractors.
When to hire a general contractor:
A typical full kitchen remodel can take upwards of six weeks from start to finish. During this period there will be need for skilled trade’s people such as electricians, plumbers, tile setters, flooring installers, painters and more. That is a lot of people with a lot of different skills.
A general contractor in San Antonio knows how to find these pros, how to schedule them and coordinate their activities so they are not all working on top of one another. The general contractor knows the going rates and he often performs certain functions personally.
There are a few time honored rules that might help you to decide that hiring a general contractor is in your best interest:
* Hire a general if the job is going to take a week or more
* Hire a general if the job will require a number of different pros
* Hire a general if permits are required
Don’t waste your time and the time of the various professionals that are needed to complete your project properly. Hire a general contractor and turn the project over to a person that knows how to do it right and do it right the first time.
If you are planning a major project around your home you are well advised to hire a general contractor in San Antonio and let him handle the details. You are invited to discuss your project with Shaw Company Remodeling.
