General contractors plan and manage construction projects from start to finish. They schedule and supervise subcontractors such as electricians, plumbers and carpenters, order materials, coordinate inspections and keep the job on track.
Common general contractor services include:
Hire a general contractor when a project involves several trades, structural work or permits and you want one company responsible for the whole job. Specific remodeling projects also have their own categories.
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BarteK General Contractor is a Chicago-based general contracting firm focused on residential and commercial construction and remodeling. The company offers services including new construction, gut rehabs, home additions, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and basement remodels, and emphasizes integrity, skilled craftsmanship, attention to detail, on-time and on-budget delivery, and personalized solutions to transform spaces and achieve high customer satisfaction.
BuildMax Design and Construction, Inc. is a Chicago-area design-build and contracting firm with over 20 years of experience that provides end-to-end services including schematic design, permit handling, interior remodeling and new construction (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions), masonry work, tuckpointing, concrete, roofing and decorative cornices, metal stairs and railings, and structural repairs; BuildMax emphasizes high-quality workmanship, licensed and insured operations, skilled planning and coordination, an innovative approach, and strong customer satisfaction across Chicagoland.
Chicago General Contractor is a Chicago-based general contractor referral service (headquartered at 500 Lake Shore Dr Apt 5D) that connects homeowners and businesses with an independent network of licensed contractors for remodeling, renovations, and new construction projects. Chicago General Contractor emphasizes safety and compliance by referring contractors who meet OSHA standards, and the company focuses on consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction while offering access to a wide range of services including kitchen and bathroom remodels, painting, home additions, and full-service construction support. Chicago General Contractor provides free quotes, dispatches inquiries to vetted independent contractors, and positions itself as a one-stop referral resource for Chicago-area building and renovation needs.
Chicago Custom Remodeling is a professional remodeling firm serving the Chicago area for more than 20 years. Chicago Custom Remodeling provides end-to-end home remodeling and improvement services including design, bathroom and kitchen renovations, basements, new additions, decks and exteriors, hardwood and carpet installation, tile work, plastering, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire/flood damage repair; the company offers free quotes, emphasizes custom solutions and craftsmanship, and focuses on making each home unique.
Chicago General Contractor is a Chicago-based general contractor referral service (headquartered at 500 Lake Shore Dr Apt 5D) that connects homeowners and businesses with an independent network of licensed contractors for remodeling, renovations, and new construction projects. Chicago General Contractor emphasizes safety and compliance by referring contractors who meet OSHA standards, and the company focuses on consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction while offering access to a wide range of services including kitchen and bathroom remodels, painting, home additions, and full-service construction support. Chicago General Contractor provides free quotes, dispatches inquiries to vetted independent contractors, and positions itself as a one-stop referral resource for Chicago-area building and renovation needs.
Goldberg General Contracting (GGC) is a Chicago-based custom construction firm founded in 1987 that specializes in renovation, historic restoration, and new construction for high-end residential and light-commercial projects. Goldberg General Contracting emphasizes craftsmanship, collaborative work with architects and designers, and careful project management, and the company has been recognized with multiple design and preservation awards while operating from its Chicago office at 3510 N Elston Ave. (ggcinc.net, About / Team, ICAA listing)
INQUSE is a full-service general contracting company based in Chicago with more than 10 years of experience. INQUSE provides complete remodeling, home interior, and concrete services, manages projects from design through construction, offers financing and appointment scheduling, emphasizes professional high-finish workmanship along with sustainable and accountable practices, and maintains customer-friendly policies such as avoiding upfront payments while offering cost calculators and home-maintenance resources.
O & L Construction is a Chicago-based general contracting firm that delivers residential and commercial construction, roofing, property maintenance, fire and flood restoration, and full-service remodeling including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, masonry and tuckpointing. O & L Construction provides virtual design-and-build services and handles HVAC, electrical, plumbing, exterior work such as gutters and sidewalks, and precise project management from estimates to completion; the company emphasizes reliable, high-quality workmanship, responsiveness, and long-term guarantees while serving clients throughout Chicago from its West 18th Street office.
Richard is a purpose-driven, veteran-founded general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in Chicago that delivers projects across healthcare, government, residential, industrial, science & technology, commercial, and education sectors. Richard focuses on sustainability, community impact, and well-being, and provides turn-key construction solutions emphasizing safety, quality, communication, and timely execution. The company has rapidly expanded since its 2014 founding, operates nationally with a San Diego office, has multiple industry recognitions and awards, and maintains department-specific contact channels for new projects, subcontracting, careers, and media inquiries (Contact, About).
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A general contractor oversees a construction project, hiring and scheduling subcontractors, ordering materials, managing the budget and timeline, and coordinating inspections. They are your main point of contact and are responsible for the work being completed as agreed.
A general contractor is helpful when a project involves more than one trade, changes to walls or structure, or permits and inspections. For a single-trade job, such as replacing a water heater, hiring that trade directly is often simpler.
Ask for references from similar projects, a detailed written bid and a clear contract with scope, payment schedule and change-order process. Check whether your state or city requires a contractor license, confirm insurance, and ask who will supervise the site day to day.
Cost depends on the project's size and complexity, materials and finishes, the trades involved, structural or code-related work, permits, site conditions and the contractor's fee or markup. Changes after work begins usually add cost.
Define your goals, budget and must-haves, and gather any plans or inspiration photos. Ask how communication will work, where materials and dumpsters will go, and which areas of the home will be off limits during construction.
