First and foremost the general contractor is the manager of your investment and the animator of your dreams.
Your general contractor is responsible for providing all of the material, labor, equipment (such as engineering vehicles and tools), and services necessary for the construction of the project. A general contractor often hires specialized subcontractors to perform all or portions of the construction work. When using subcontractors, the general contractor is responsible for the quality of all work performed by any and all of the hires.
A general contractor’s responsibilities may include applying for building permits, advising the person they are hired by, securing the property, providing temporary utilities on site, managing personnel on site, providing site surveying and engineering, disposing or recycling of construction waste, monitoring schedules, and cash flows, and maintaining accurate records.
General, or construction contractors, are often known as project managers. They oversee the entire remodeling or new home construction project and facilitate all day-to-day tasks that move it toward completion. A Bainbridge Island general building contractor will work with your architect to review the plan as you build a house and ensure everything is in place before work is started as well as arrange for permits and necessary inspections. While good local home improvement contractors in Bainbridge Island will have the skills to handle certain tasks onsite, such as carpentry, he or she is also responsible for hiring subcontractors for the majority of jobs, such as electrical work, painting, or plumbing. In addition, the general contractor should be on-site regularly to inspect the progress and resolve issues. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of general contractors: Architects & Building Designers, Interior Designers & Decorators, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Kitchen & Bath Designers, Specialty Contractors.
General contractor Mike Fisher is thoroughly experienced in all phases of the building process. From raw land to custom residences, finished homes to renovation your project, design, and investment will flourish under his leadership. It’s Mike’s creativity commitment to detail, creativity, and to his client that sets him apart from the others in the custom construction business.