r/GeneralContractor
27k members
r/GeneralContractor is a subreddit with 27k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses gc, contractor, contractors, payment, and pricing, and they frequently recommend/review scheduling software, takeoff software, and programs.
Discussion group for all things related to being a general contractor
Popular Themes in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Pain & Anger
: "How do you pay 1099 contractors by ACH without making them create another account?"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I am looking for a licensed electrician that can handle Commercial remodel work in Cleveland area"
4 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "How to get new jobs from an SBA account?"
4 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I Built an AI Voice Agent for Handyman Businesses — Looking for Contractors to Test It"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Gc
: "Gc License TN Submitted."
8 posts
#2
Contractor
2 posts
#3
Contractors
: "How do you pay 1099 Contractors by ACH without making them create another account?"
2 posts
#4
Payment
: "Contractors: what part of quoting, change orders, invoicing or Payments is still the biggest headache?"
2 posts
#5
Pricing
: "How do you price "allow for all associated works" without either losing the job or losing the argument later?"
2 posts
#6
Remodel
: "Looking for a GC recommendation: kitchen + bath Remodel, small floor plan change (Greater Boston)"
2 posts
#7
Scheduling
1 post
#8
Subs
1 post
#9
Construction
1 post
#10
Residential
: "Taking over my dad’s 50-year-old gypsum business — how would you get your first Residential clients?"
1 post
Products Discussed in r/GeneralContractor
Scheduling Software
10 reviews
#1
BuilderTrend
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Procore
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Buildxact
5.0★ from 1 review
Takeoff Software
8 reviews
#1
Buildertrend
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
FocusedQ
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Autodesk
4.0★ from 1 review
Programs
7 reviews
#1
Microsoft Excel
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Microsoft Project
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Bluebeam
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/GeneralContractor
Yearly
+11k members(74.6%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026