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General Contractors in Birmingham, AL
24 local general contractors serving Birmingham and the surrounding area. Birmingham is a mid-size city with steady demand for home work. See typical Alabama costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~196,357
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical general contracting cost in Alabama: hiring runs $56,900–$157,700, DIY about $44,100–$127,900. Calibrate it to Birmingham before you call.
General Contractors near Birmingham
Southeastern Construction Products
General Contractor · Birmingham, Alabama · 2 mi
Wyatt General Contractor, LLC
General Contractor · Birmingham, Alabama · 2 mi
Syntreme Renovation
General Contractor · Birmingham, Alabama · 2 mi
Keeton General Contractors, Inc.
General Contractor · Birmingham, Alabama · 2 mi
FRY Construction (Fry/Jones Construction
General Contractor · Mountain Brook, Alabama · 4 mi
Visit website →B & H Contracting Inc.
General Contractor · Birmingham, Alabama · 5 mi
Permits & rules in Alabama
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Alabama. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Alabama guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Alabama general contracting costs are calibrated from the national average using Alabama's regional price parity (0.88) and local labor index (0.87).
See Alabama permit details →General Contractors in Birmingham: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in Birmingham, Alabama?
In Alabama, general contracting typically runs $56,900 to $157,700 when you hire a pro, and about $44,100 to $127,900 if you do it yourself. Birmingham prices track the Alabama range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for general contracting in Alabama?
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Alabama. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Alabama guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Birmingham or Alabama building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a general contractor in Birmingham?
General contracting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $44,100 to $127,900 and $56,900 to $157,700, but general contractors bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Birmingham is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many general contractors serve Birmingham?
We currently list 24 general contractors within about 35 miles of Birmingham, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.