Contractors by Trade

Which Contractor Do You Need?

Hire a general contractor when a job involves several trades, permits and scheduling, such as a remodel or addition. Hire a specialist directly for a single-trade job, like a new roof, a panel upgrade or a water heater. Whoever you choose, check the license and compare two or three written bids.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: construction.broker planning guide.

Remodels, additions and new builds, managing the trades, schedule and permits.

General Contractors

Remodels, additions and new builds, managing the trades, schedule and permits.

92,910 listed
Roof replacement and repair, flashing, gutters and storm damage.

Roofing Contractors

Roof replacement and repair, flashing, gutters and storm damage.

4,309 listed
Wiring, panels, EV chargers, lighting and code corrections.

Electricians

Wiring, panels, EV chargers, lighting and code corrections.

7,510 listed
Pipes, drains, water heaters, sewer lines and fixtures.

Plumbers

Pipes, drains, water heaters, sewer lines and fixtures.

5,026 listed
Furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ducts and refrigeration.

HVAC Contractors

Furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ducts and refrigeration.

5,425 listed
Foundations, driveways, slabs, brick, block and stonework.

Concrete & Masonry

Foundations, driveways, slabs, brick, block and stonework.

4,739 listed
Framing, finish carpentry, cabinets, decks and millwork.

Carpenters & Framers

Framing, finish carpentry, cabinets, decks and millwork.

3,525 listed
Interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repairs.

Painters & Drywall

Interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repairs.

6,947 listed
Hardwood, vinyl, carpet, tile and countertops.

Flooring & Tile

Hardwood, vinyl, carpet, tile and countertops.

5,562 listed
Site work, grading, land clearing, trenching and demolition.

Excavation & Demolition

Site work, grading, land clearing, trenching and demolition.

2,303 listed
Hardscape, planting, irrigation, fences and outdoor work.

Landscaping & Fencing

Hardscape, planting, irrigation, fences and outdoor work.

5,545 listed
Replacement windows, glass, siding and insulation.

Windows, Siding & Insulation

Replacement windows, glass, siding and insulation.

3,313 listed

Sources: Washington L&I, Oregon CCB and New York DOL open data; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method