Understanding Different Remodeling and Home Improvement Services

Not all remodeling and home improvement contractors offer the same services. Some home improvement companies are full-service interior design and building contractors, some offer home maintenance, repair, and handyman services, some do small home improvement projects, and some specialize in bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling, since these are the rooms that homeowners most often hire a professional contractor to make updates and improvements to.

Your choice of contractor will depend on your home improvement needs, but more homeowners are turning to full-service companies that they can rely on each time they have a home repair or upgrade project on any level. Using a full-service company ensures that the homeowner knows who to turn to without having to spend a lot of extra time searching for the right contractor.

When you need work done on your home that you can’t do yourself, you can choose to hire a specialist, a handyman service, a general contractor, or a full-service remodeling company. Here’s a breakdown of each and the types of services they offer.

Home Repair Specialists

A specialist understands one type of work very well and is a good option when you want a specific project or repair completed. San Diego Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, and painting are all examples of home repair and improvement problems that different specialists address. They’re good to call on when you need a specific project completed, such as repainting the exterior of your home.

Handyman Services

Handyman services are great for homeowners who have a range of problems to address around the home that don’t involve major construction projects. If you need a new hot water heater installed, shingles replaced on your roof, air conditioning services, and two different appliances repaired, a handyman can help.

General Contractor

You may choose to hire a general contractor (GC) for a home improvement project that requires more than one specialist. A GC may or may not do some of the work themselves, but he or she will supervise the project, make sure that it stays on timeline and budget, and take care of hiring any subcontractors/specialists necessary to complete the work. A full kitchen remodel that requires an electrician, plumber, carpenter, and painters is a good example of the type of project a GC oversees.

Remodeling Company/Remodeling Contractor

A remodeling company or contractor is a full-service home improvement and renovation team that works together regularly to complete various projects of all sizes around the home. Remodeling contractors often employ architects, interior designers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, handymen, and other specialists on their regular payroll.

Remodeling companies differ from general contractors because their work is usually limited to improving and maintaining existing spaces, but they tend to offer services that GCs don’t, such as handymen and home maintenance. Like a GC, you could also hire a remodeling contractor to oversee a project such as a full kitchen remodel. The difference is that the people working on the project do similar work together on a regular basis, so they are often very efficient. They also tend to offer more inclusive warranties and repair services on their work.