And unless you are highly skilled in electrical wiring, concrete, and construction; you should turn to professionals to get the job done right. But finding the appropriate professionals to help you complete the job can be a major task in itself. If you are considering a major project, you need to determine what exactly you want done. If your job requires a specific kind of work, like installing a secure perimeter or engineering a complete high security access entry point – you’ll probably need a contractor who specializes in the area. Hiring a General Contractor is probably a better choice.
General Contracting Services
General contractors are responsible for managing all aspects of your project, including hiring and supervising subcontractors, getting building permits, ordering supplies, and scheduling inspections. These contractors oversee all subcontractors to ensure that the job is done efficiently and to your satisfaction. They will act as your main contact throughout the project, and should be able to both explain any step of the work you need to know about as well as communicate your specific ideas for the project to the appropriate service provider.
Benefits of Hiring a General Contractor
Hiring a general contractor is usually done for convenience and efficiency. In nearly any circumstances, these contractors will save you time, probably several days, on the project’s duration. The hassle of having half a dozen contractors is bad enough, but without a guiding force, it can quickly become a nightmare. A project that should take only three days might end taking three weeks simply from scheduling and rescheduling various subcontractors.
Like with most things, time is money. Many subcontractors will charge a higher rate or charge per hour when they have to coordinate their work on a large project directly through the client. Moreover, general contracting services also usually include access to products bought in bulk that individual consumers might have to purchase at a higher price. This will get you a better deal on materials, and will give your job the customized look you desire.
But they also bring tangible, necessary things to the job: a license, insurance and worker’s compensation. If you act as the general contractor yourself, you assume liability for injuries and property damage.
Perhaps the most stress relief comes from the fact that the general contractor is responsible for the quality of all the work they oversee as part of the contract. If something goes wrong during the construction, it’s up to the general contractor to get it fixed. The cost of those repairs comes out of the contract budget, not your pocket.
Knowledge of building codes, appropriate materials, proper construction methods and safety — both during and after construction — also is a key resource that a general contractor brings to your project. This knowledge saves you the time and trouble of having to learn when it’s too cold to pour concrete, how long caulk should cure before it’s painted. This knowledge also lets a contractor know which subcontractors are reputable and reliable, and which ones no one should ever hire.
Contractors also have one big advantage you don’t: They’ve done it before. From initial planning to final cleanup, contractors manage workflow like conductors manage orchestras. They understand the structure of the composition, they cue different players when it’s their turn to take the lead, and they probably have experience with at least a few tools of the trade. If you’ve done your homework and hired well, your general contractor will keep the work flowing and the crews busy throughout the entire course of the project.
In January 2023, Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc. will begin breaking ground on the perimeter security package for the Intuit Dome and new home for the Los Angeles Clippers. This project will include the entire Perimeter Iron Fencing and Gates, K-Rated Bollards, Hydraulic Wedge Barriers, and Guard Booths.
2023 kicks off with Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc. starting on the entire perimeter security package for the new Los Angeles Chargers Headquarters and Practice Facility in El Segundo, CA. This project will include Iron Fencing and Gates, Chain Link, Access Controls with Automation, and more!
Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc. is owned and managed by Paul Chavez and Nick Chavez, third generation of fence erectors. Their Knowledge and experience allows for diversification and expansion of products and services. They continue tradition of quality craftsmanship and outstanding service.
Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc. was founded by Floyd Chavez and Fred Chavez who each had over 50 years of experience in the industry.