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  "name": "When do I need a general contractor instead of hiring individual trades?",
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      "name": "When do I need a general contractor instead of hiring individual trades?",
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        "text": "You generally need a general contractor when your project involves structural modifications, wall removals, or multiple distinct trades like plumbing, electrical, tile, and framing working together. Minor single-task updates, such as replacing a faucet or repainting a bedroom, can often be handled by a handyman or specialty tradesperson. However, full-scope projects like kitchen overhauls or basement finishes require careful sequencing. Hiring a GC prevents costly scheduling delays, such as drywalls being closed before rough-in plumbing passes inspection, by maintaining strict oversight over trade transitions and code compliance.",
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        "description": "Hire a GC when projects involve multiple trades, structural framing, or complex sequencing like kitchens and basements, ensuring work is scheduled and inspected correctly."
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  "description": "Hire a GC when projects involve multiple trades, structural framing, or complex sequencing like kitchens and basements, ensuring work is scheduled and inspected"
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