FAQ
WHAT DOES THE COST OF A GENERAL CONTRACTOR ENTAIL?
As project manager, the General contractor is responsible for filing required paperwork and applying for permits; selecting suppliers; hiring and supervising subcontractors; inspecting and overseeing all aspects of the work to ensure quality; and maintaining constant lines of communications with client for the duration of the project.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A GENERAL
CONTRACTOR?
One of the key benefits is that Guillot Building has established long-lasting, productive relationships with quality vendors and suppliers. You needn’t become an expert on all the various aspects of a construction project and the going rate for services and supplies. A General Contractor removes the guesswork, and manages and guarantees all the various aspects—from design and spec to punch list to completion.
WHAT ABOUT ELEVATION RULES, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS?
With more than 30 years' experience in commercial and residental construction, we are highly versed in the complex legal and regulatory requirements of building, expanding or renovating structures. Imperium Builders interfaces with architects, designers, structual engineers, subcontractors, suppliesrs and your city or town officials to ensure your project complies with zoning, permitting and elevation requirements.
WHAT IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE CORRECTLY?
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Having a General Contractor involved in your construction project helps to mitigate potential errors for a variety of reasons: As project manager and having built hundreds of homes and commercial projects, we hire highly respected subcontractors to complete the work and have the experience to recognize and correct any missteps before they create a problem. However, should a problem arise, our work is backed with a superior warranty to ensure that every client walks away with the home, room or addition they envisioned.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A GENERAL CONTRACTOR?
Generally, if a project requires more than a week of work, hiring a General Contractor can help ensure that the work is being managed in an efficient, professional manner and that the duration and interruptions associated with your project are as minimal as possible. Projects that have multiple contractors, such as a bathroom renovation requiring a plumber, carpenter, tile-layer, drywall installer and the like, are good candidates for a General Contractor. We are able to select the most capable craftsmen for your job and ensure the work is being done correctly and in the most cost-efficient manner.