Home & Repair, Louisiana

General Contractor cost in New Orleans, LA

This fee does not move much with local prices, so New Orleans sits near the national figure of about 18% of the project cost.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

18%

of the project cost

On the low end
10%
On the high end
30%

This is a percentage fee, so it does not change with local prices. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Project size
  2. License and insurance
  3. Management hours
  4. Change orders
  5. Material markup

Ways to pay less

  1. Lock a detailed scope
  2. Limit change orders
  3. Buy fixtures yourself
  4. Pay on a draw schedule
  5. Check references

General Contractor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
New Orleans, LA18%
10% to 30%
National typical18%
10% to 30%
Baton Rouge, LA18%
10% to 30%
Shreveport, LA18%
10% to 30%
Fort Worth, TX18%
10% to 30%
Fresno, CA18%
10% to 30%
Glendale, AZ18%
10% to 30%

Other Home & Repair costs in New Orleans

Questions people ask

General Contractor in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, General Contractor typically costs about 18% of the project cost, with most prices between 10% and 30%.

Why is New Orleans the same as the national price?

Percentage fees and fees set largely by state rules do not rise or fall with local rents and wages, so the estimate is not adjusted by city.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.