Weitz Co
general-contractor
Serving Ankeny, IA
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Google categories: General contractor
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About this business
The Weitz Company is a full-service construction firm offering general contracting, design-build, and construction management services across the U.S.
- In business since
- 1855
- Experience
- over 170 years
Awards and memberships: ENR Top 400 Contractors
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About general contractors in Ankeny
General contractors manage construction projects, coordinating subcontractors, permits, schedules and budgets. A general contractor runs a project from plans to final inspection: pricing the job, pulling permits, scheduling framers, electricians, plumbers and finishers, ordering materials, managing the budget and making sure the work passes inspection.
Typical cost: $20,000–$150,000 for typical residential projects. See the full cost guide
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
Questions to ask this contractor
- Check registration, license and insurance: Ask for proof of registration, liability coverage and workers comp.
- Visit past projects: Ask for addresses or photos of similar completed jobs and references.
- Compare detailed bids: Bids should break out labor, materials, allowances and the GC fee.