Building a house requires a lot of knowlege in the construction business. If you do not have this knowlege it would be recommended that you higher a general contractor that can organize all the vendors who will come in. For example make sure the foundation hole is dug before the cement contractor shows up.
I think you would probably be better off hiring a professional contractor to build a deck for you. It would save a lot of time and a lot of headaches.
I would suggest hiring only a licnsed contactor to build your dek. You should also read eviews on the contractor before allowing the work to begin.
A general contractor license can be used to start your own contracting company and build clientele. You can also become a member of an already existing contracting company.
A dry wall contractor is employed to build or construct dry wall sections. A general contractor on the hand is capable of not only constructing dry wall but completing a multitude of other tasks that matches his skills set.
I need a fence built around my garden to keep the animals out. What credentials or legal work do I need to know when hiring fence contractors?
There are many ways to build a deck. Some of the more elaborate would require hiring a contractor, but there are many styles that is possible for the learning DIY'er to do themselves. The best way to start is by coming up with what you want to get out of it. Your needs decide if you do it or if you hire a Professional Contractor.
Start by going to your state's licensing board (e.g. http://www.cslb.ca.gov/ for California) and vetting the contractor(s) you're considering, then call each for an in-person estimate.
This would be extremely difficult. I'd highly recommend hiring someone, be it a contractor, carpenter, or builder. If you're really ambitious, you could ask an associate at Home Depot or Lowe's.
A general contractor usually is in charge of an entire construction project. You hire a general contractor to build a home or commercial structure. He's responsible for everything it takes to produce that structure. Usually he contracts for the plumbing and electrical work to be done by subcontractors. Often he subcontracts everything.
Depends on how big the cafeteria will be and how well the general contractor manages his time.
Get a contractor!
I want to build a deck on the back of my home. Is this hard to do if you are not a contractor and what types of tools do I need?