Hiring a professional for drywall repairs or general construction projects both commercial and domestic can be a difficult decision. You want to make sure that you are hiring the right people for the job that you can fully trust to provide the best quality service available and at the right price. We are taking a closer look at the roles of subcontractors and contractors in the construction industry to help you with making your decision.

What is a sub-contractor?

Sub contractors work with contractors to match the right project with the right team. Sub contractors will negotiate potential contracts to ensure that the right project is fitted to a team that specialises in the particular area you are looking to hire for.

Sub contractors are usually self employed and work on putting together smaller, domestic projects that need completing versus large scale construction. Usually they would be most useful for find specialists in niche projects.

What is a contractor?

A contractor will either belong to a bigger company or franchise, or they will be independent, employing professionals. Contractors work for themselves and don't have a third party negotiating deals for them, meaning they source and manage all of their construction projects in house. They rely on their own credibility, skill and reputation to secure contracts and can be flexible with what they offer to every individual customer. Usually contractors are used in larger scale construction projects and cover a wide range of skill areas, which makes them much more attractive to commercial clients.

Choosing Between Contractors and Sub Contractors

Choosing between the two is completely dependant on your commercial or domestic needs. For small scale repair jobs or domestic renovations, sub contractors may be a better fit. For larger commercial or domestic construction projects with a variety of needs to complete or a complete structural remodel, we strongly recommend using a contractor for peace of mind on finding a contractor with multiple skill areas.