Residential General Contractor

Residential general contractors manage home construction and major renovation projects - coordinating subcontractors, managing budgets and schedules, obtaining permits, and overseeing projects from planning through completion.

You serve as single point of contact for homeowners.

Project revenues range from $50,000-$500,000+ with 15-25% contractor markup.

Completing 10-30 projects annually generates $200,000-$800,000 in revenue with 15-25% net margins after all project costs.

Target clients include homeowners building custom homes, major home renovations and additions, high-end remodeling projects, real estate developers, architects requiring builder, and property investors.

Services include project planning and estimating, permit and approval management, subcontractor hiring and coordination, schedule and budget management, quality control and inspections, and warranty service.

Success requires construction project management experience, relationships with quality subcontractors, understanding building codes and permits, estimating and budgeting skills, communication with homeowners, and potentially contractor license requirements by state.

Many residential general contractors specialize in project types (custom homes, renovations, additions), build reputation through quality completed projects, potentially perform some work in-house (framing, finish carpentry), work with architects and designers, build long-term subcontractor relationships, and differentiate through project management and communication.