5 questions to ask before hiring a GC in New York
Licensing, insurance, supervision, budgets, and warranties — the answers that separate a safe hire from a costly one.
Choosing a general contractor is one of the most important decisions of any project. These five questions cut straight to what matters.
1. Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
This is non-negotiable in New York. Ask to see it in writing. A licensed, insured contractor protects you if something goes wrong on site.
2. Who supervises the site day to day?
You want a named superintendent on site — not a crew left unsupervised. Consistent supervision is what keeps quality and safety on track.
3. How do you handle permits?
A contractor who files and manages DOB approvals in-house saves you from juggling separate expediters and architects.
4. Can I see an itemized budget?
Vague estimates invite surprise change orders. Insist on a transparent, line-by-line budget you can actually hold them to.
5. What's your warranty?
A contractor confident in their work will stand behind it in writing. If they hesitate here, keep looking.
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