Reasons to use a local contractor:

1. Face-to-Face Communication Solves Problems Faster

Emails and phone calls are fine for solving small problems, but it’s a whole lot easier to have major discussions face-to-face, whether at an office or on-site. We prefer having in-person meetings so that issues can be resolved quickly and efficiently. This ease of access, in turn, offers peace of mind and allows clients to avoid the hassle and frustration of miscommunication.

2. Travel Expenses Don’t Need to Be Added to the Budget

When you hire a national construction company, their staff (obviously) needs to get to your construction site. And, all those drives, flights, hotel stays and compensated restaurant meals have to be paid somehow. These trips are either charged directly or built into the bid. However, when you hire Capital Construction, you’re working with people who have a short commute to the construction site.

3. Local Companies Have References You Can Count On

Written testimonials aren’t always the most reliable source of information. After all, companies are only going to show testimonials that depict their construction services in the best light. Seeing a contractor’s projects firsthand, and talking with previous customers, makes it easier to evaluate local construction companies before hiring them for your commercial project. You will be able to see a wide range of past work and you can ask questions to previous customers to determine how the company handled problems or issues for past projects. 

4. Locals Companies are Familiar with Municipal Regulations, Weather and Other Local Construction Issues

Commercial contractor rates are often higher than those of residential, because prices are driven by the need to comply with more regulations. By hiring a contractor who is used to working with the building codes and regulations in your area, you can avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes.  There are also local factors that derail your project. While a large national contractor will be familiar with federal and workplace regulations, they aren’t likely to know the ins and outs of your municipality’s building codes. 

How much will weather interfere with your construction plan? Are there local events that may interfere with moving in equipment and materials? Do subcontractors disappear during hunting season? Local businesses know about these issues ahead of time, and can work around them.

5. Local Construction Companies Offer Increased Design Flexibility

National construction companies tend to focus on specific building types, construction techniques and floor plans, working in small variations as needed for each build. They’re large enough that they can focus on these projects because they know they’re easy to complete. If you want a design that requires something a little outside the norm to fit the requirements of your forever home, you may have trouble getting what you want.  We don’t focus on a single building method. Instead, we can to be flexible, focusing on a variety of needs. This makes it easier to find a good fit for your project, especially for multi-use buildings that require several construction specialties.

6. Local Construction Companies Have Relationships with Subcontractors

A general contractor hires subcontractors to handle specific aspects of the construction process; including plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, roofers and more. A local general contractor, by comparison, is familiar with the local talent pool and knows which subcontractors provide high-quality work.   When subcontractors pick up a job with a local contractor, they know what to expect. They don’t need to worry about the working environment, and they know when and how they’ll be paid. 

7. Small Companies are Held to Higher Standards by the Local Community

A local contractor‘s business is built on its reputation. If we don’t deliver projects on time and on budget with minimal issues, word gets around fast, and clients won’t hire them. If they don’t treat subcontractors well, they can’t hire the best talent. If their projects run into building code and zoning issues, they’ll get more scrutiny from inspectors.

8. Your Money Stays in the Community

Hiring locally looks good for your company, and it can boost your business. On average, 6 times as much money stays in the local economy when you choose to work with a local business over a national one.  When projects stay local, more tax money goes to local infrastructure, and, on average, the companies involved donate 250% more to local non-profit organizations. This directly improves your business’s reputation and indirectly improves your bottom line.