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Why hire a LICENSED General Contractor??? Building Process Knowledge You've got to know what needs to be done, and when. It's very easy to have costs go out of control because you miss things that require completed work to be removed for access to something that should have been done earlier.... Building Trade Knowledge Good contractors will supervise all of the subcontractors and are constantly checking the quality of every sub's work. Knowledge of Building Codes Will you be able to look at a subcontractors work and know if it will pass inspection? A good GC will, and you won't have to pay a re-inspection fee or put up with the resulting delays. GC's will also know the specific ins and outs of local variations in codes and construction requirements. Knowledge of Construction Scheduling Your GC is the one who stays on top of the schedule and makes sure everything gets done when it needs to be done. GC's spend a lot of time on the phone making sure that they are still included on each sub's schedule. Remember that you can easily have 30 to 40 different subs involved in the construction of even a basic house, every one of whom must show up on time to keep the others happy. If one sub misses his appointed schedule, a cascade effect can negatively impact the whole project. Builder's Relationships If you think that suppliers and subcontractors are more responsive to GC's they have worked with previously and with whom they hope to work in the future, you're exactly right. Many of the best subs are very selective about which jobs they will consider. Subs take into account the level of construction knowledge of the person they'll be working with, the chances that they'll be able to complete their work without interruption, and the client's (or the contractor's) payment history. Capital Any good general contractor will have enough cash on hand to keep your project moving even when subs threaten to pull off of your job unless they get paid, often up front for shop-produced items. Contracting Knowledge What constitutes a valid change order? Will you know how to distinguish a bogus surcharge from a reasonable change in scope? GC's work with contracts and contractors every day, and can usually tell you down to the finest detail exactly what is included in each sub's contract. I hope this lays out for you some of the things that a good general contractor will do for you. Most of us have spent years learning our trades, and as general contractors, our trade is coordinating the work of the various sub-trades, scheduling their efforts, and making sure that the buildings get built to spec.

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Need to hire a contractor for that home improvement project? Ask these 10 questions first. 1. Are you a licensed contractor? Obtaining the proper license in the state or city where the work will be completed can help ensure that the contractor has been trained in the proper practices and regulations specific to his or her specialty....Continue reading

YELP REVIEW: Russ C. Calabasas, CA ... Monte has jumped to help us out in a jam even for those small little jobs. He has also done some sizable work for us. He is very good and we found him to be honest and reliable. We do residential real estate for a living and we have been able to refer Monte with confidence to our clients. Keep up the good work Monte!! Russ and Angel

YELP REVIEW: Airik D. Thousand Oaks, CA 11/12/2019 First to Review:... Monte and his crew helped me through the entire process of building our salon. From permits and demo, all the ruff work to the finish work and final sign off from the city! As stressful as going through construction my be, Monte helped us get through the process quickly and beautifully!! I recommend Monte for all your building needs!

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We love what we do. From building strong partnerships with our sub-contractors, long lasting relationships with our clients, to jaw dropping builds and remodels, everything we set ourselves to, we do it with care, understanding, knowledge and passion. Our Services: Cabinets Concrete... Decks & Patios Seismic Retrofit Drywall/ Venetian Plaster Electrical Finish Carpentry/ Doors Fire/ Water Damage Flooring/ Tile & Stone Work Foundations Home Theatre Kitchen & Bathrooms Remodels Lighting & Lighting Design Painting Plumbing Room Additions... See more