Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, if a project requires more than a week of work, hiring a General Contractor can help ensure that the work is being managed in an efficient, professional manner and that the duration and interruptions associated with your project are as minimal as possible. Projects that have multiple contractors, such as a bathroom renovation requiring a plumber, carpenter, tile-layer, drywall installer and the like, are good candidates for a General Contractor. We are able to select the most capable craftsmen for your job and ensure the work is being done correctly and in the most cost-efficient manner.
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Any capital investment in your home or business is an important transaction. It is wise to research your General Contractor by checking their standing with the Better Business Bureau and conducting on-line and other primary research, such as calling references. You also may ask colleagues and others whom you respect for a recommendation.
More than 70 percent of our business comes through referrals and we are happy to provide you with the names and phone numbers of clients who can tell you about their experience with Guillot Building. We are a member of the Homebuilders Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.
Regardless of the number of estimates you obtain, request that estimates be in writing so you are able to compare different line items and understand the estimated costs. The estimates also are a good tool for prioritizing different aspects of your project that may fall outside your budget.
As project manager, the General Contractor is responsible for filing required paperwork and applying for permits; selecting suppliers; hiring and supervising subcontractors; inspecting and overseeing all aspects of the work to ensure quality; and maintaining constant lines of communications with the client for the duration of the project.
One of the key benefits is that Guillot Building has established long-lasting, productive relationships with quality vendors and suppliers. You needn’t become an expert on all the various aspects of a construction project and the going rate for services and supplies. A General Contractor removes the guesswork, and manages and guarantees all the various aspects—from design and spec to punch list to completion.
With more than 30 years’ experience in commercial and residential construction, we are highly versed in the complex legal and regulatory requirements of building, expanding or renovating structures.
Guillot Building interfaces with architects, designers, structural engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and your city or town building officials to ensure your project complies with zoning, permitting and elevation requirements.
Having a General Contractor involved in your construction project helps to mitigate potential errors for a variety of reasons: As project manager and having built hundreds of homes and commercial projects, we hire highly respected subcontractors to complete the work and have the experience to recognize and correct any missteps before they create a problem. However, should a problem arise, our work is backed with a superior warranty to ensure that every client walks away with the home, room or addition they envisioned.