{"id":778,"date":"2016-04-01T09:47:38","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T13:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/?p=778"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:34:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T19:34:43","slug":"why-you-should-hire-a-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mennosmartin.com\/blog\/why-you-should-hire-a-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Hire A Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-779\" src=\"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Blog-Why-hire-a-general-contractor-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should hire a general contractor\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">If you recall our previous blog post which gave a good <a href=\"https:\/\/mennosmartin.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/overview-of-the-contracting-process\/\">overview of the contracting process<\/a>, you will also remember that there is a big difference between general contractors and subcontractors.<\/p>\n<p>As we outlined, general contractors are in charge of the entire renovation, including hiring the subcontractors necessary to complete the job to your agreed on specifications. But we find many people wondering if it\u2019s worth acting as their own general contractor and hiring out the subcontractors themselves. We always recommend hiring a general contractor for any renovation, whether large or small, and this blog post will share why it\u2019s advantageous to do so.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saves You Money<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people believe they can save a lot of money by hiring out the subcontractors themselves but this is usually not the case. General contractors save you money by negotiating prices with subcontractors and efficiently managing their work, which saves you even more money in the long run. A general contractor also knows which materials are best for your project, offer the best value and will last the longest, saving more money long-term.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saves You Time &amp; Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Related to saving you money, hiring a general contractor is going to save you a lot of time, energy and sleepless nights. A general contractor is able to spend the time needed to negotiate, arrange and coordinate with subcontractors to make sure your renovation is done to your exact specifications. If you have a job, family or other commitments, you might not have time to manage all the subcontractors required to get your renovation done properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brings Experience to the Table<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest selling point of hiring a general contractor for your renovation is the experience that they will bring to the table. Contractors might have their own employees they rely on or they might have preferred subcontractors who they know and trust to get a job well done. General contractors have gone through this process many times before and they know what needs to happen for your renovation to go smoothly \u2013 something that you might not have any experience with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge of Building Codes &amp; Permits <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to building codes, which permits are needed for which renovations and even proper construction practices and safety measures, a general contractor has a wealth of information and knowledge to draw from. This history and knowledge is something that many people aren\u2019t experienced with and is best left to the professionals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will Ensure You Get What You Want<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve chosen to act as your own general contractor and aren\u2019t happy with the end results, there isn\u2019t much you can do. General contractors are paid to get the job done and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the entire process. When you hire a general contractor, part of what you\u2019re paying for is their knowledge, experience, ability to foresee problems, and take responsibility for the entire job. If you\u2019re unhappy with the final result, your general contractor will take care of everything so you don\u2019t need to worry about it.<\/p>\n<p>Have we successfully answered all the questions you have about the contracting process and why it\u2019s often in the best interest of the customer to protect themselves by hiring a general contractor? 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