Comments on: Should you be your own general contractor? http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-be-your-own-general Expert Home Improvement Advice Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:33:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#comment-57598 Todd Wed, 11 May 2011 18:21:56 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/06/should-you-be-your-own-general-contractor/#comment-57598 Glad to hear you had a positive experience! Did you have any prior experience? Did you do much research ahead of time? Glad to hear you had a positive experience! Did you have any prior experience? Did you do much research ahead of time?

]]> By: Michaelhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#comment-57597 Michael Wed, 11 May 2011 17:46:19 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/06/should-you-be-your-own-general-contractor/#comment-57597 My wife and I just finished building a home and we acted as the general contractor. I felt the benefits outweighed the negatives. It might not be for everyone but it worked in our situation. My wife and I just finished building a home and we acted as the general contractor. I felt the benefits outweighed the negatives. It might not be for everyone but it worked in our situation.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#comment-53187 Jason Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:12:44 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/06/should-you-be-your-own-general-contractor/#comment-53187 Always carve out a decent amount of time for your renovation projects. The biggest problem I always see is people think it can be done in a weekend or a day. Some projects take time and patience.Adding value to your home is always great, but make sure its done right! Always carve out a decent amount of time for your renovation projects. The biggest problem I always see is people think it can be done in a weekend or a day. Some projects take time and patience.

Adding value to your home is always great, but make sure its done right!

]]> By: Cary W. Whitehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#comment-50888 Cary W. White Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:44:40 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/06/should-you-be-your-own-general-contractor/#comment-50888 Saving money is a great reason to consider being your own general contractor, but as with all aspects of your project seek professional advice that will help you along the way. Do not forget insurance. Whether you hire a general contractor or hire multiple prime contractors, it is essential that you request and receive insurance certificates from all contractors and subcontractors that work on your home. Insurance certificates are not enough. Your insurance requirements should be in writing and made a part of your contract(s). Your insurance requirements should specify a minimum insurance carrier quality standard, the types of coverage necessary, your minimum insurance limit requirements and specifically require such things as additional insured endorsement(s), waivers of subrogation and notice of cancellation. Additional insured endorsements are particularly important even years after your project is completed. A qualified insurance professional will be invaluable. They should help you understand the issues and consider using insurance certificate tracking software of some kind. You may also want to outsource insurance certificate management for the best and most hassle free results. Saving money is a great reason to consider being your own general contractor, but as with all aspects of your project seek professional advice that will help you along the way. Do not forget insurance. Whether you hire a general contractor or hire multiple prime contractors, it is essential that you request and receive insurance certificates from all contractors and subcontractors that work on your home. Insurance certificates are not enough. Your insurance requirements should be in writing and made a part of your contract(s). Your insurance requirements should specify a minimum insurance carrier quality standard, the types of coverage necessary, your minimum insurance limit requirements and specifically require such things as additional insured endorsement(s), waivers of subrogation and notice of cancellation. Additional insured endorsements are particularly important even years after your project is completed. A qualified insurance professional will be invaluable. They should help you understand the issues and consider using insurance certificate tracking software of some kind. You may also want to outsource insurance certificate management for the best and most hassle free results.

]]> By: Evangeline Parkerhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#comment-17414 Evangeline Parker Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:00:47 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/06/should-you-be-your-own-general-contractor/#comment-17414 Cool blog. I dig your site outline and I plan on returning again! I just love finding blogs like this when I have the time.Tips given for hiring a contractor is very impressive and helpful too. Thanks for such a helpful blog. Cool blog. I dig your site outline and I plan on
returning again! I just love finding blogs like this
when I have the time.Tips given for hiring a contractor is very impressive and helpful too.
Thanks for such a helpful blog.

]]> By: Florida General Contractorshttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/should-you-be-your-own-general/#comment-15189 Florida General Contractors Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:36:57 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/06/should-you-be-your-own-general-contractor/#comment-15189 Going with a reputable and professional general contractor will definitely save you time and money. It may seem cheaper to figure things out yourself but it really ends up you trying to take on a new profession and learn things that are sometimes just outside of your comfort zone. Going with a reputable and professional general contractor will definitely save you time and money. It may seem cheaper to figure things out yourself but it really ends up you trying to take on a new profession and learn things that are sometimes just outside of your comfort zone.

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