by sandra beck
A general contractor is required in most custom-home construction, in some way, shape, or form. Contractors perform a different number of duties, from painting to roofing. In some instances, a sub-contractor must be hired in order to complete jobs such as plumbing, heating/air-conditioning, or electrical work.
Contractors calculate their fees in many different ways, most similar to those of an architect. Depending on different factors, a project markup can range anywhere from 10 to 20 percent. Two major factors that affect project cost are the size of the contracting company, and the type of project. Your contractor should be chosen with great amount of care, because this is the way of means your project will come to life.
Your architect may have some suggestions when it comes to picking a contractor right for the job. Also, ask around for a quality contractor. This will often yield the best results, because this will give you a long term look at how your project will most likely hold up. You can also opt to be your own contractor, however, because contractors and architects work under separate contracts, this will make matters more confusing and possibly more difficult.
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