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What Do General Contractors Do?

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What Do General Contractors Do?

 

If you need a general contractor, there’s a good chance you already know the basics of what they do. But, if you aren’t sure if a general contractor is the right type of construction professional your job is looking for, here’s a pretty basic rundown of what they do and why you might need one.

 

General Contractor Responsibilities

 

A general contractor is responsible for basically everything that goes into a construction project, from permits to acquisition to oversight to the physical construction work. To put it simply, a general contractor makes construction happen.

 

Since this is such a big responsibility with a lot of different areas of expertise involved, a general contractor will not be specialized enough for some types of work, though. When there are certain responsibilities involved in a construction project that need very specific expertise, a general contractor will hire a subcontractor just to handle it – but even finding the right subcontractor is an important skill. Read More

When to Call a Plumber

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When to Call a Plumber

 

We’ve probably all been there – a little leak from a faucet, a toilet that doesn’t flush right, some moisture under the sink – and thought we could just fix it on our own. After all, it doesn’t take a professional to lay down some plastic, tighten a little valve, or fill up a tank, right?

 

Well, maybe not. But it does take a professional to know when there’s more to it than that quick fix.

 

Why Pipes Are Like Cars

 

Think of your plumbing system like a car: when something is going wrong, maybe you can get away with it for a while, but sooner or later that “warning sign” is going to get out of hand. Like changing oil or filling your wiper fluid, sure, there are some plumbing issues anyone with a couple basic tools can handle. But where is the line? Read More