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Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus

I'm getting ready to hire contractors for a complete makeover. Projects include new kitchen and two baths, floors, windows, painting in and out, new roof, plumbing and electrical updates, etc. Would you hire a general contractor to do everything? Or would you hire individual specialists - a separate roofer, separate floor company, separate window company, etc.?

I'm thinking separate contractors might give you a little more control and might be cheaper because the general contractor usually subcontracts and tacks a surcharge onto their price, understandably, to make it worth his while.

Probably not you want to hear, but if you're looking for "cheaper" options, doing some of your own work (especially painting and floors) is relatively easy, very rewarding and a great way to pass the time!