FAQs - Residential and Commercial General Contractors in Orange County
What Does a General Contractor Do?
A general contractor is someone who is able to take on contracts to build or alter structures. A general contractor may complete some or all of the work himself or herself or will outsource the work . . . Read More...
Does a General Contractor Submit Plans to the City and Help with the Permitting Process?
Obtaining the proper permits is a necessary part of just about any home remodel. They are definitely a part of all new home builds. The permitting process is not as fun as some of the other aspects . . . Read More...
Should I Serve as My Own General Contractor to Save Money on My Home Remodel in Orange County?
It is generally believed by many homeowners that you can serve as your own general contractor on a home remodel and you will save boatloads of money. They argue that there are many quality . . . Read More...
How Do I Find a Good General Contractor Near Me?
When looking for a good general contractor in Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, or Orange County, you should start by looking for a general contractor who is licensed. To do this, you would go to the . . . Read More...
Can You Remodel My Home into a Modern Farmhouse?
As experienced general contractors, Scott McKee Construction can take just about any house and turn it into your preferred style. Obviously, some transformations will take more work than others (and . . . Read More...
How Do I Find Out if a General Contractor is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured?
When choosing a general contractor in Orange County, you can verify if their license is active and in good standing by visiting the California State License Board’s website and doing a license . . . Read More...
How Do I Find a General Contractor for a Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel?
Kitchen and bathroom remodels are specialized projects that require an extra level of expertise. Not only do these projects involve multiple skilled tradesmen to complete, such as electricians, . . . Read More...
Can Any General Contractor Do a Remodel on an Historic Home?
Historic home remodels are special types of projects that require a special type of general contractor. Working on an historic home is a very different type of project than working on a home built in . . . Read More...
Does a General Contractor Help with the Design of a Home Remodel or New Home Build?
The design of your home remodel or new home build is an important first step in the building process. After all, it’s the design on the blueprints that will be followed. If it’s not well thought . . . Read More...
How Should I Prepare Myself to Go Through a Major Home Remodel?
When you talk to people who have gone through a major remodeling project, you often hear about experiences that are less than favorable. You might hear how the project took way longer than expected . . . Read More...