If you’re approaching a big home renovation or build, you may be wondering what exactly a general contractor is, and why you should bother hiring one for your project. After all, you know what you want, so what value could a contractor add? A general contractor is a person or company who is in charge of planning, organizing, resourcing, and managing a construction job. They provide technical oversight, trusted staff and sub-trades, and power the project to ensure that the renovation stays on schedule. They can even handle the lengthy permit process for you! Contractors carefully oversee your build or renovation, from the selection of materials right up to installing the final finishes. In fact, Habermehl Contracting even provides a one-year warranty to guarantee quality after the job is complete.

But what happens if your project DOESN’T have a general contractor? Without a general contractor, there is no oversight of the project, no one to manage the moving parts, and no one to organize the needed trades and materials. This may mean that your project might not have the resources it needs to stay on schedule and budget, the oversight to protect it from costly errors, or the expertise to direct fine details. These pitfalls can cost you TIME, schedule delays, or demands on your personal schedule to make calls, do the research, and independently address each problem. 

They could also cost you MONEY through setbacks in your project, being overcharged by trades, retroactively addressing problems, hidden expenses, or in not having experienced advisors to guide decisions and best-price selections. All of this can add more STRESS in trying to manage and oversee a project on your own, especially when you still have your own personal priorities and responsibilities on the go. 

So, how does a renovation project work when you DO hire a good contractor? The general contractor can walk you through EVERYTHING, allowing you to be as hands-on or hands-off as you wish. They’ll lead you through feature selections and design and construction plan development. They’ll find the most trusted trades at reasonable prices. They’ll have a project manager assigned to your project who will be responsible for the schedule, quality, oversite, and day-to-day progress of your job. Through these services, we can save you TIME, MONEY, and STRESS by letting you focus on what is most important in your life, knowing that a team of professionals is overseeing the careful production of your dream home.  

To learn more about hiring a contractor, or to start your construction journey today, contact Habermehl Contracting. You deserve a contractor with integrity and experience. We would love to hear about your project. At Habermehl, you get a team that will get your dream right.

Habermehl has been creating beautiful homes for over half a century. Our wealth of experience ensures that every project is developed with competent craftsmanship and quality finishes. Give us a call today, we are excited to hear about your project.

• Rachel Habermehl,  May 1, 2023