General Contractor vs. Subcontractor

In the world of home improvement, hopping online and simply searching the best contractors near me isn’t going to connect you with top tier companies.

In today’s saturated market, you’ve got to do some homework. Well, unless a quality general contracting company like us does it for you.

Here’s everything you need to know about general contracting and why it outdoes independent contracting any day.

Scope of Work

A general contracting company handles everything from start to finish with your project. From the initial planning all the way down to labor management and project timeframe, they handle it all.

Depending on the type of project, the responsibilities of general contractors can vary. However, it’s quite common for them to handle things including:

• Maintain project records
• Monitor administrative details
• Oversee all involved work
• Supply labor and materials
• Provide tools and other equipment
• Direct client communication

In essence, a general contractor handles the project details and oversees it for you. You get peace of mind knowing that everything is in good hands as you watch your renovation project come to life.

What About Subcontractors?

A subcontractor is someone you’ll hire on a contractual basis and they typically only handle one service, like HVAC or Electrical, and you’ll most likely need a good amount of services.

For example, an entire bathroom remodel will require the services of plumbing, tiling, and more.

The type of services you’ll need depends on the project you’re completing, but common subcontractors you’ll require service from include:

• Drywall
• Paint
• Flooring
• Electrical
• HVAC
• Insulation
• Masonry
• Plumbing
• Roofing
• Siding

If you need to hire an independent contractor for one service in particular, you don’t need a general contractor for that matter. If you foresee a need for quite a few of them, however, general contracting is something you should consider.

Schedule with JJ’s House Co.

If you’ve got a big renovation project that you want to see come to life, let our professionals help make your dream a reality.

We’ve connected with some of the best contractors in the business to ensure that your project completion is nothing less than excellent.

To get a walkthrough scheduled, give us a call at (313) 744-2973 or fill out the form here.

We look forward to building your dreams soon!