5 Reasons A General Contractor Pay for Themselves

You want to save money, so you decide to be your own general contractor. Not so fast. Inexperience in the construction industry can cost you more money than hiring. A good generator contractor cares to make your building experience relatively stress-free. Consider these 5 reasons why General Contractors pay for themselves, and why the investment in one is worth it.

Knowledge

Let’s boil right down to it. General contractors know the industry and know it very well. They have built good relationships with subcontractors. Subcontractors that have worked with the contractor, understand what to expect on the job. This prevents the client from seeing gouges in price if they try to work with subcontractors without a good General Contractor.

Keeping the Bottom Dollar in Check

General Contractors understand what it takes to keep within budget and on time. They have years of experience understanding the industry, the pitfalls, and know how to resolve those issues. They also have connections to suppliers which can make the cost of materials lower. Without one, it is likely a client would easily go over budget as they do not have the same relationships with subcontractors, workers, and suppliers.

The Architect

General contractors have an understanding of what the building and design is best suited for the budget and job. Raeco prides itself with providing the building design feature in their contract with the client. They use special CAD software that helps build the design in a virtual walkthrough. A client that builds without a contractor, will likely download designs that are not within budget, making edits more than likely. As a result, the budget will be ruined.

They Understand the Risk

If a client is their own contractor, they will take all the risk and will have to plan for it. Contractors understand the risk, have the proper connections to reduce the likelihood of a client being taken advantage of and paying more money.

Overall, They Care About the Client Investment

General Contractor understands the time and investment required. They take the client’s stresses and needs and put them into account when planning for the project. Raeco being a General Contractor, the time it takes from when the contract is signed to when a client can start making money off the investment is crucial. 

Learn more about Raeco’s General Contracting here.