A general contractor manages construction — they hire and coordinate subcontractors, order materials, and oversee the job site. But they are typically not involved in design. As a homeowner, that means you’d need to separately hire an architect or designer, get plans approved, and then bring in the GC — managing two separate contracts and two separate professional relationships throughout the project. A design-build firm like Mission Home Remodeling provides both services under one contract. Our designers and construction team work together from the beginning, which reduces gaps, minimizes change orders, and gives you a single team responsible for the full outcome. For complex projects in San Anselmo — additions, ADUs, full-home remodels — the integrated approach is typically more efficient and more predictable.