Contractor Outreach Action Plan
Current Status (Dec 16, 2025)
Build Status:
- Exterior shell complete and weathertight (Dec 12)
- Metal roof, windows, door installed
- Hershberger crew on Christmas break until Dec 29
- Siding installation pending (Versetta Ledgestone + LP SmartSide)
Contractors Already Engaged:
- Hershberger’s (Marcus) - Framing/exterior - ACTIVE
- SLS Electric (Steve) - 200A service - SELECTED ($4,610 quote)
Why Schedule Now?
| Trade | Reason for Early Outreach |
|---|---|
| Floor Coating | Seasonal business - Spring is peak season; early booking = earliest slot after winter thaw |
| Insulation | Needed before drywall; winter is slower season = better availability |
| HVAC | Linesets must be routed before insulation; lead time on equipment |
| Drywall | Dependent on insulation; get in queue early for Feb-Mar window |
Work Sequence (Critical Path)
1. Exterior Siding (Dec 29+) ─────────────────────────────┐
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2. Electrical Rough-In (SLS Electric) ────────────────────┤
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3. HVAC Rough-In (linesets through walls) ────────────────┤
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4. Insulation (after all penetrations) ───────────────────┐
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5. Insulation Inspection ─────────────────────────────────┤
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6. Drywall (hang, tape, finish) ──────────────────────────┐
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7. Electrical/HVAC Trim-Out ──────────────────────────────┤
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8. Paint ─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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9. Floor Coating (last - needs clear floor, 90+ day cure)
Action Plan by Week
Week of Dec 16-22 (NOW)
Floor Coating - HIGH PRIORITY:
- Call Terry (concrete contractor) to get recommended coating company contact
- Research backup options while waiting
Insulation:
- Web search for Clare/Mt. Pleasant insulation contractors
- Check Google reviews, BBB ratings
- Create shortlist of 3-5 candidates
HVAC:
- Search for Mitsubishi Diamond Contractors in area
- Check manufacturer locator: https://www.mitsubishicomfort.com/find-a-contractor
Week of Dec 23-29 (Christmas Week)
Limited Activity Expected - Holiday Week
- Continue online research
- Draft scope documents for each trade
- Prepare photos/drawings to share with contractors
Week of Dec 30 - Jan 5
Floor Coating:
- Contact Terry’s recommendation (if info received)
- Contact Garage Floor Coating of Michigan (Jeremy, 989-698-6566)
- Contact One Day Custom Floors (Chris, 810-730-1715)
- Request availability for March site visit, April-May install
Insulation:
- Begin calling insulation contractor candidates
- Schedule January site visits
- Share Insulation Strategy
HVAC:
- Begin calling HVAC contractor candidates
- Discuss Manual J load calculation
- Schedule January site visits
Week of Jan 6-12
Drywall:
- Begin calling drywall contractor candidates
- Share scope (5/8” Type X ceiling, Level 4 finish)
- Schedule January site visits
All Trades:
- Follow up on any unanswered calls
- Confirm site visit appointments
Weeks of Jan 13-31
Site Visits & Quotes:
- Host site visits for all trades
- Collect written quotes
- Check references
- Make contractor selections
Contractor Contact Summary
Floor Coating
| Company | Contact | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry’s Recommendation | TBD | TBD | Awaiting info from Terry |
| Garage Floor Coating of MI | Jeremy | (989) 698-6566 | Not contacted |
| One Day Custom Floors | Chris | (810) 730-1715 | Not contacted |
| Garage Force Michigan | - | Website only | Not contacted |
Tracking: Floor Coating Contractors
Insulation
| Company | Contact | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | - | - | Need to identify candidates |
Tracking: Insulation Contractors
HVAC (Mini-Split)
| Company | Contact | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | - | - | Need to identify candidates |
Tracking: HVAC Contractors
Drywall
| Company | Contact | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | - | - | Need to identify candidates |
Tracking: Drywall Contractors
Electrical (Already Selected)
| Company | Contact | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS Electric LLC | Steve | - | SELECTED - $4,610 |
Tracking: Electrical Contractors
Target Timeline
| Trade | Quote By | Install Window |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Done | Jan-Feb 2026 (TBD with Steve) |
| HVAC Rough-In | Jan 31 | Feb 2026 (before insulation) |
| Insulation | Jan 31 | Feb 2026 |
| Drywall | Jan 31 | Feb-Mar 2026 |
| Floor Coating | Mar 15 | Apr-May 2026 |
Budget Planning
| Trade | Estimated Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | $4,610 | SLS Electric quote accepted |
| Insulation | $1,500-3,000 | Depends on DIY vs. pro |
| HVAC (Mini-Split) | $5,000-10,000 | Depends on system size |
| Drywall | $2,500-4,500 | Professional install |
| Floor Coating | $4,500-6,500 | Polyurea/polyaspartic |
| Total Estimate | $18,100-28,610 | Interior completion trades |
Key Contacts to Make This Week
- Terry (Concrete) - Get floor coating recommendation
- Steve (SLS Electric) - Confirm installation scheduling
- Marcus (Hershberger’s) - Confirm Dec 29 return for siding
Related Documents
- To-Do - Master task list
- Timeline - Project timeline
- Insulation Strategy - Insulation specifications
- HVAC Strategy - Mini-split specifications
- Interior Aesthetics & Finish Plan - Floor coating details
- Electrical Contractors - Electrical quotes
- Floor Coating Contractors - Floor coating tracking
- Insulation Contractors - Insulation tracking
- HVAC Contractors - HVAC tracking
- Drywall Contractors - Drywall tracking