Many homeowners in Cincinnati, Ohio need a licensed and insured General Contractor, but don't know how to find one. In this blog post, we'll discuss 5 ways to find the best General Contractor for your project.

1. Google Search "General Contractor in Cincinnati"

This may sound obvious, but it's a good start. This is not the only step to take, because you'll probably be overwhelmed with the options. Look at their websites, look through the portfolios, and read their About Page. You'll get a sense for the General Contractor's style, taste, and approach from their site, so it's a great place to start.

For a little more information, check out this site about General Contractors.

2. Search "General Contractor, Cincinnati" in Angies List

If you don't know, Angies List is a great resource to find General Contractors. They post reviews from actual customers, so you'll be able to hear first hand how a customer's experience went with that particular contractor. And the company's cannot change the reviews, so what you see is legit.

Angie's List provides a helpful article here as well.

3. Look up General Contractors on Google Maps

Sometimes an overlooked search engine for finding a General Contractor is Google Maps. But don't make the mistake of missing out here. Often times, the Maps listing can give you more information than the actual search engine can.

4. Stay away from other apps!!!

Houzz, HomeAdvisor, The Blue Book, Yellow Pages, and the list goes on and on. These sites get paid by the General Contractor to list their advertisements, so it's not a very accurate picture of who is the best General Contractor for your project. These places can become overcrowded and noisy, and might make your search more difficult.

5. Give them a call

Now, this one may sound old school, but here's the deal. You're going to be having this company come into your home, potentially doing extensive work on your most valuable, precious asset. If you don't connect with them on a personal basis, chances are you're not going to want to work with them. No commitments here, just a phone call.