Quick answer
What does a commercial exterior subcontractor need to give you an accurate bid?
Send the drawings and specifications for your trade, any addenda, the project location, and your target schedule. Note who provides scaffolding, power, water and dumpsters, and whether winter work is expected. The clearer the scope, the tighter the bid. A good subcontractor will list inclusions, exclusions and assumptions in writing so there are no surprises during the job.
What commercial exterior work do we handle?
Our commercial work covers four trades: masonry (brick, block, natural and manufactured stone, thin brick), EIFS and stucco, interior and exterior painting, and roof installations and replacements. That lets a builder or property manager use one subcontractor for several parts of the building envelope. Residential-only services, like our siding and gutter work, are not part of our commercial scope.
| Trade | What it covers | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial masonry | Brick, concrete block, natural and manufactured stone, thin brick, tuckpointing and brick repair | Retail facades, block foundations and walls, brick wainscot on metal buildings, multifamily |
| EIFS and stucco | New installs, repairs, sealant replacement | Storefront and office facades, accent bands, additions |
| Painting | Interior and exterior | Retail, offices, multifamily, metal doors and railings |
| Roofing | Roof installations and replacements | New buildings and roof replacements |
How do we work as a masonry subcontractor for general contractors?
We bid from your plans and specs, put the bid in writing, and then work to your schedule. Before mobilizing we confirm the scope, site access, material staging and who supplies what. During the job we keep the superintendent informed about progress, weather and anything that affects other trades. Dependable communication is something we promise every customer, and on a commercial job it matters as much as the work itself.
- Bid: send plans, specs and addenda. We return a written bid with inclusions, exclusions and assumptions.
- Award and paperwork: contract, insurance certificate and any project specific requirements.
- Pre-start: confirm schedule, staging, scaffolding, power and water, and the sequence with other trades.
- Work: regular updates to the superintendent on progress and anything that changes the schedule.
- Close out: punch list, cleanup and final walkthrough with you.
What should a commercial bid include?
A useful commercial bid states exactly what is included, what is not, and the assumptions behind the price. For masonry that means unit types, quantities or square footage, mortar and reinforcing, cleaning and sealing, and whether scaffolding and winter protection are included. For EIFS or painting it means systems, coats and prep. Clear exclusions protect both sides when the scope changes later.
- Scope by drawing and spec section
- Inclusions and exclusions, written out
- Assumptions: access, staging, working hours, winter conditions
- Who supplies equipment, scaffolding, dumpsters, power and water
- Schedule assumptions and duration
- How change orders will be priced
What helps us bid faster
- Full drawing set, with the elevations and wall sections for our trades
- Specification sections and any approved product lists
- Bid date, project start and target completion
- Site contact and any access limits, like occupied buildings or tight lots
Email plans to Info@GoElevatedNow.com or call Brenton at (402) 417-3937 to talk through a project before bid day.
What does a commercial masonry contractor do on a typical project?
A commercial masonry contractor lays the brick, block and stone on the building: concrete block foundations and walls, brick veneer on facades, stone accents, and brick wainscot at the base of metal buildings. Below about 40 degrees, industry standards call for cold weather procedures, such as heated materials, wind breaks and covering new work, so winter schedules and pricing should be talked about up front.
- Concrete block: foundations and walls
- Brick: veneer facades, piers and wainscot
- Stone and thin brick: accent walls, entries and columns
- Restoration: tuckpointing and brick repair on existing buildings
Do we install and repair commercial EIFS?
Yes. Commercial EIFS and stucco are part of our scope, both new work and repair. On many retail and office buildings, EIFS or stucco sits right next to brick, storefront framing and metal trim. Those transitions are where water gets in, so flashing and sealant joints get as much attention as the finish itself. For existing buildings, we repair damaged areas and replace failed sealant before it leads to bigger problems.
- New EIFS and stucco on facades, accent bands and additions
- Hail and impact repairs near entries and at ground level
- Sealant replacement at windows, storefronts and control joints
- Moisture problem diagnosis on existing walls
What does commercial painting in Lincoln, NE look like?
Commercial painting in Lincoln, NE usually runs on someone else's schedule. On new construction, painting fits between other trades and follows the product and color specs on the drawings. On occupied buildings, it means working around tenants, customers and business hours, and keeping work areas clean and safe. We paint interiors and exteriors on retail, office and multifamily buildings, with a written bid for the scope.
- Exterior walls, trim, metal doors, railings and canopies
- Interior walls, ceilings and doors in offices, retail and common areas
- Repaints on existing buildings for property managers
What kinds of buildings have we worked on?
Our project photos include a single story retail building with a gray brick and tan panel facade and full storefront glass, long metal-sided buildings with brick wainscot and black gutters at a sports field complex, and multifamily apartment buildings finished with brick, stone and lap siding. The common thread is mixed exterior materials that have to meet cleanly and shed water. You can see more on our project photos page.
- Retail: brick piers, panel facade, storefront glass and metal awnings
- Sports and recreation: metal buildings with brick wainscot
- Multifamily: two and three story apartment buildings with brick and stone
Why hire a local commercial exterior contractor in Nebraska?
A local subcontractor can get to the site quickly, knows Nebraska weather, and is easy to reach when something comes up. Our office is at 701 P Street Suite 105 in Lincoln, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are licensed and insured, we put every bid in writing, and we treat each job as part of a working relationship, not a one off. Relationships that last are a big part of how we run the business.
- Licensed and insured
- Written bids, no pressure
- Residential and commercial expertise
- One call for masonry, EIFS and stucco, painting and roof installs
Where do we take commercial work?
We take commercial projects across southeast and central Nebraska. Our service area runs from Lincoln, Waverly and Ashland out through Seward, York and Aurora to Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney, and south to Crete and Beatrice. For projects in Seward and Seward County, call Trey at (402) 641-7709. For everything else, call Brenton at (402) 417-3937 or email Info@GoElevatedNow.com.
Use the quote form for smaller jobs and we will get back to you in under 5 minutes. For bid invitations, email plans and the bid date so nothing gets missed.
