Who Should I Call For Home Services?
- Teresa
- 5 days ago
- 5 min read
One of the many joys of being a homeowner is figuring out how you’re going to fix the new interior leak in your kitchen, the hail damage on the roof, or the weird water stain around your bathroom vent. If you live in Minnesota, chances are you probably know someone who is a “handyman” or your next door neighbor Bill says he can do it for a cost. You might be questioning how good the work will be or if you should just figure out how to DIY it with a YouTube video.
You should call your local general contractor to fix your home. With a signed contract and professionals taking over, you can trust your home is in better hands than Bill next door.
What home services does a general contractor provide?
A general contractor provides services for the interior and exterior of the home, such as roofing, siding, and kitchen remodeling. Hiring a general contractor provides more than one home project and/or problem can be solved using the same company. The general contractor will lead a project from start to finish, taking care of the who, what, and when.
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What are the most common home exterior services a general contractor provides?
Roofing
Siding
Gutters and Downspouts
Soffit and Fascia
Windows
Doors
Patios/Decks/Driveways
Roofing
is a popular service that you shouldn’t trust just anyone to do. From hail damage to wanting a new shingle color, your general contractor can share the best brand, shingle type, and color before removal and installation. Replace roofing when you want to update your home insurance, experienced damage, or want a new look.
Chimneys
can be changed out or added to a home as well through your local general contractor. The best time to update the chimney is when you’re already changing the roof.
Siding
is important for your home’s protection, insulation, and appearance. It’s the barrier between you and outside elements. Replace siding because of damage or if you want to update your home’s appearance.
Windows
can completely change your home, from the exterior appearance to interior lighting and feel. Replace windows if you’re noticing they’re inoperable, have frame issues, your energy bills are high, condensation problems, etc.
Gutters & Downspouts
are important for collecting the rainwater from the roof and directing it away from your home. Without them, water can pool around your home’s foundation, causing water damage, soil erosion, rot, cracks, mold, and flooding. Replace gutters or downspouts because of damage or old age.
Soffit and Fascia
seal the roof’s edge. They protect your home from pests and help prevent water from entering your attic and home. The soffit and fascia provide placement for ventilation and gutter support. Replace soffit and fascia when you start to notice rot, sagging, pests, poor attic ventilation, and more.
Doors
can be changed out or added to a home. Depending on what you need, a local general contractor can replace an existing door or add a door, like from the garage to the backyard. Similar to window replacement, replace doors if you’re noticing warping, rot, cracks, poor security, drafts, or leaks.
Patios/Decks/Driveways
can be changed out or added to a home. A local general contractor can provide you with a FREE quote on patios, decks, and driveways. Depending on the styles you need, you might outgrow the capabilities of a general contractor and can directly contact a specialist.
What are the most common home interior services a general contractor provides?
Remodeling
Framing/Additions
Remodeling
is a popular service, especially for bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. You can certainly start a remodeling project on your own, but for some major parts of a project, it wouldn’t hurt to get a FREE estimate from your local general contractor first.
Framing/Additions,
similar to remodeling, are popular, such as adding a four-season porch, decks, or rooms above your garage. Generally more difficult to do alone, this is a great project to reach out to your General Contractor about.
What kind of home damage restoration services can a general contractor fix?
Hail Damage
Tree Damage
Water Damage
Fire Damage
Ice Dams
Hail Damage
can happen most commonly to your roof and siding. If you start to spot damage to your surrounding plants or trees after a storm, you should call your local general contractor for a FREE inspection for your roof and siding.
Tree Damage
can be quite detrimental to your home, depending on where the tree landed. Immediate tree removal services can be offered by your local general contractor followed by restoration.
Water Damage
is preventable but can happen because of multiple factors in a home. If you start to notice leaking in your home, water stains around vents or down walls, immediately call your local general contractor to inspect. Depending on the time of year, a roof inspection is also warranted for further action.
Fire Damage
to any home is devastating. To the best of your local general contractor’s ability, they can restore your home from the ground up.
Ice Dams
are the result of other house problems, such as insulation and ventilation. Not only can your local general contractor remove the ice dam, but the team can review reasons why it might have happened in the first place. Read this article to learn more about why your home might feel so cold during winter.
What home services can a general contractor not help with?
Appliance or Mechanical Repairs
Landscaping
Appliance or Mechanical Repairs
If your dishwasher, washing machine, heater, etc. starts to cause you problems, it’s best to call your manufacturer, or the store you bought it at. If your machine starts to create other problems, like water overflow, call your local general contractor.
Landscaping
For the most part, most general contractors might not offer landscaping services. It’s best to contact your local landscaping specialist in your area, including adding flower beds, new trees, shrubbery.
When in doubt, call your local general contractor to schedule an inspection for any home service, project or restoration.
If you’re in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin, your local general contractor is us! We’re Professional Exteriors Inc., based in Minnesota, and specialize in exterior and interior renovation and restoration services for every family and every home.
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