Specialized Contractors for Home Improvement

Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of contractor is just as important as finding a professional and properly licensed contractor.

Architects		This is the first service needed when you are going to remodel or build a structure.
Architectural Services		These services help the Architect complete inspections of the property and answer all the necessary specialty questions for your local Building Department. Drafting services are also listed here since they typically require a structural engineer to sign off on the drawings
Asbestos Removal		Most Contractors exclude this from their contracts. If asbestos is found the homeowner usually deals directly with the asbestos abatement contractor. Your General Contractor will oversee the work.
Bathroom Remodelers		Some contractors specialize in bathroom remodeling giving them a little better understanding of the most up to date products to recommend.
Building Cleaning and Maintenance		These are contractors who specialize in cleaning and maintaining your property. Chimney sweeps, carpet cleaners, janitorial services and property maintenance.
Cabinets		Cabinet builders for custom jobs.
Carpenters		These are contractors who specialize in supplying labor such as Framing or Finish Carpentry.
Concrete Contractors		Forming and the placing of concrete is all these contractors do. This includes foundations and flat work (sidewalks and patios).
Deck and Patio Builders		Redwood Decks, Patio Covers and Concrete Patios are the specialty of these contractors. May include some design services.
Drywall Contractors		Hanging and finishing gypsum wallboard including texturing.
Electrical Contractors		Electrical installation, repair and service.
Engineers		In this category you have electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and energy compliant engineers
Excavation and Grading Contractors		There services include: Leveling land, trenching, Importing or exporting dirt, clearing land, and road construction.
Fencing		Building, repairing, and replacing of wood, chain link or wrought iron fences including gates and operators.
Flooring Contractors		Install and supply material for Carpet, Hardwood, and Linoleum.
General Contractors		"Generals" will typically perform a job from start to finish whether they do the entire job themselves or not. They sometimes "sub-out" some of the specialty work. You will get a turnkey agreement which means they will have control from design to completion of your project.
Gutters and Downspouts		New installation or remodel of existing rain gutters and downspouts.
Handymen/women		Typically not considered contractors and have different licensing requirements for small home jobs.
Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors		Installation of new HVAC, repair, service, or replacement of existing heating and air conditioning units.
Insulation Contractors		They install Bat and blown insulation in walls, ceiling, floors, and on foundations.
Interior Designers		Space planning, color choices, lighting layout, and overall design are just some of the services they provide.
Landscape Contractors		Final grading, installation of topsoil, plants, irrigation, and design of landscaping. New construction and remodeling.
Landscape Services		Lawn Care, Fertilizing, and Tree Services (arborists).
Locksmiths		Installation of new locks, repair, and lock out services
Masonry Contractors		Laying of brick for fireplaces, patios, walkways, block buildings and decoration.
Metal Shops and Fabricators		Handrails and structural steel.
Painting and Paperhanging		Paint new and existing buildings, interior and exterior. Remove and install new wallpaper.
Paving Contractors		Installation of new paving, patching, emulsion coating, and striping.
Pest Control		Inspections for the detection of bug infestation, dryrot damage and the eradication of pests. Also the repair of damage caused by dryrot or pests.
Plaster and Stucco Contractors		Installation and repair of stucco and plaster.
Plumbing Contractors		Installation of new plumbing pipes and fixtures, repair of existing plumbing and fixtures, sewer cleaning.
Roofing		New construction, removal and replacement of old roofing, Hot mopping decks, waterproofing.
Security Systems		Installation and service of alarm systems
Septic Systems		Installation and service of septic systems, septic pumping.
Solar Heating		They specialize in alternative heating sources.
Specialty Services		Services not specifically covered by other categories.
Structural Engineers		Their services are required on almost all new buildings and structural remodels.
Sunroom and Solarium Contractors		They construct glassed in porches.
Surveyors and Engineers		They confirm property boundaries and floor elevations, provide building locations for constructing new buildings.
Swimming Pool Contractors		They design and build swimming pools and spas.
Tile Contractors		Supply and install tile, marble, and granite.
Waterproofing and Weather-Stripping		They install waterproof membranes and weather-strip doors and windows.
Windows		Supply and install new windows.
Wrecking and Demolition		Demolition of buildings, tree removal and lot clearing.