Question 1

What commercial exterior services do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Commercial exterior services include: EIFS/stucco installation and repair on offices, retail, industrial buildings, masonry repair and tuckpointing for commercial buildings, parging and foundation waterproofing for commercial properties, facade restoration and pressure washing, exterior cladding installation (stucco, stone, panels), building envelope repairs (water infiltration, air leakage), commercial painting (elastomeric coatings, epoxy), concrete repair and restoration, expansion joint replacement, caulking and sealant replacement.

Property types we serve: office buildings, retail centers and shopping malls, industrial warehouses and factories, multi-unit residential (condos, apartments), schools and institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality (hotels, restaurants), mixed-use developments.

We handle projects from $10,000 small repairs to $500,000+ full building renovations.

Question 2

Do you work on occupied buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we specialize in occupied building work. Considerations for occupied properties:

Scheduling: We work evenings/weekends for businesses sensitive to disruption (retail, restaurants). Night shifts available for 24-hour operations. Phased approach to minimize impact per area.

Safety: Certified fall protection systems, sidewalk protection (scaffolding, barricades, overhead protection), proper signage and pedestrian routing, dust containment systems, compliance with OHSA regulations.

Access: Coordinate with building management, tenants, and security. Minimal disruption to operations. Secure staging areas for materials and equipment.

Communication: Pre-work tenant notices, daily progress updates, designated project contact, emergency procedures clearly communicated.

We've completed projects on fully-occupied office towers, operating hospitals, busy retail centers, and 24/7 manufacturing facilities.

Premium for after-hours work: 15-25% depending on shift timing and duration.

Question 3

Do you handle commercial project permits and engineering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Commercial projects typically require: building permits for structural work, engineer's stamp for structural repairs or alterations, site plan approval for major renovations, heritage approval if designated building, encroachment permits for scaffolding/sidewalk closures, traffic management plans if street-facing work affects pedestrian/vehicle flow.

Our services: Permit application preparation and submission, coordination with engineers for stamped drawings (structural, building envelope), managing approval process with city officials, maintaining all documentation on-site, ensuring work meets approved plans.

We work with certified professional engineers (P.Eng) specializing in building envelopes, structures, and masonry. Engineering fees typically $2,500-$15,000 depending on project scope and complexity.

Most commercial masonry repairs under $25,000 may not require engineering, but we assess each project individually.

Question 4

What's your insurance coverage for commercial work?

Accepted Answer

We carry comprehensive commercial insurance:

General Liability: $5 million Property Damage: $5 million Completed Operations: $5 million WSIB: Full compliance with clearance certificate Builders Risk: Available for projects over $100,000

Additional coverage as needed: Pollution liability, asbestos/mold liability, professional liability, umbrella coverage to $10 million.

We provide Certificates of Insurance naming building owners, property managers, and general contractors as additional insured parties. Insurance certificates typically issued within 24 hours of request.

All employees WSIB-covered. Subcontractors provide proof of WSIB coverage or clearance certificate before work begins.

Question 5

How long do commercial exterior projects take?

Accepted Answer

Timelines vary significantly by scope:

Small repairs (under 500 sq ft): 1-3 days Medium projects (500-2,000 sq ft): 1-2 weeks Large projects (2,000-10,000 sq ft): 3-8 weeks Full building facade (10,000+ sq ft): 2-6 months

Factors affecting timeline: building height and scaffolding complexity, extent of substrate repairs required, weather constraints (can't work in rain, extreme cold), coordination with building operations, permit approval delays, material lead times, phased approach if building must remain operational.

We provide detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules for projects over $50,000 showing daily activities, milestones, and completion dates.

Accelerated schedules available: we can add crews and work extended hours to meet urgent deadlines (20-35% premium for accelerated schedule).

Question 6

Do you provide warranties on commercial work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Commercial warranties include:

Workmanship warranty: 5 years on all labor and installation Material warranty: Varies by manufacturer, typically 10-25 years Structural warranty: 2 years on structural repairs Waterproofing warranty: 10 years on below-grade waterproofing systems

Warranty terms: Covers defects in materials and workmanship, includes repair of consequential damage caused by our defective work, does NOT cover damage from building movement/settlement, alterations by others, acts of nature (hurricanes, earthquakes), lack of maintenance.

For projects over $100,000, we can provide Payment and Performance Bonds if required by owner or financing.

Warranty backed by: $5 million liability insurance, WSIB coverage, company operating continuously since 2005.

Warranty documents provided at project completion with clear terms and contact procedures.

Question 7

Can you work with general contractors or construction managers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we frequently work as subcontractors on larger projects. Experience includes: coordinating with GCs and CMs, participating in project meetings and schedule coordination, providing shop drawings and submittals, following specified procedures for RFIs, change orders, payment applications, maintaining site-specific safety plans, contributing to LEED documentation if required, working within established construction schedules.

We provide: Certificates of Insurance naming GC as additional insured, WSIB clearance certificates, subcontractor agreements/contracts, schedule integration with project timeline, daily reports and progress photos, material certifications and test reports.

Our project managers have experience on projects from $100,000 to $10+ million.

Typical role: Exterior cladding trade contractor for stucco, EIFS, stone veneer, masonry restoration.

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