Houses don’t build themselves; you need different contractors to make your dreams house for you. It is essential to know all the contractors you need when planning to build a house. 

If you are building a house from scratch, you need custom home builders and no fewer than twenty other contractors to make the home habitable. However, if you bought a house and wanted to remodel it, some contractors will be exempted from the list. 

Before going further, it is good to classify the contractors you will need – general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors manage and oversee the entire building process of your home. They prepare estimates of materials and labor costs. Besides, they hire and supervise subcontractors and coordinate their work. You unavoidably need to hire a general contractor for a smooth and seamless building process. 

On the other hand, subcontractors have a specialty in a particular task related to building your dream house. All contractors you need to build a house, except a general contractor, falls into this category.

Types of Contractors You Need

The following contractors will help you in building a house:

1. Custom Home Builders

They build on pre-owned land following a building plan and drawings created by an architect or a home designer, usually single-family homes. 

2. Bricklayers

They lay the foundation of a house and set the bricks using brick and mortar (concrete) according to the building’s specifications.

3. Rendering and Plastering Contractors

They finish the exterior walls (rendering) and interior walls (plastering) with a concrete coating.

4. Windows and Doors Contractors

They take care of all the windows and doors in your home. They ensure to weatherstrip them for energy efficiency.

5. Plumbing Contractors

They install the piping for water, drainage, and sewage in the house. They use efficient materials for utility efficiency and cost savings.

6. Electrical Contractors

They install the electrical wiring of a house in compliance with the current electrical code.

7. Roofing Contractors

They provide the right roofing for a home ranging from steel to tile, asphalt, rubberized steel, and solar panels.

8. HVAC Contractors

These are specialists that install, repair and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning appliances.

9. Security System Installation Contractors

They help to secure the house through security cameras and other equipment.

10. Painting Contractors

They provide painting and wall-finishing solutions to the house. 

Takeaway

The landscaping, flooring, tiling, countertops, and carpentry work have to be completed by contractors in the related fields.