LEWIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | Application Preview
LEWIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC is seeking government grants to cover overhead and payroll until a new project begins in early July. The company receives numerous invitations to bid on projects daily and has secured significant contracts worth over $600,000 and $900,000, starting in November and December, respectively. However, a recent issue with a previous client not making payments has created a temporary cash flow challenge.
To maintain operations and expand its workforce, the business plans to hire additional staff, such as an estimator or sales representative, to manage the many bids and ensure a steady stream of work. The company's competitive edge lies in its commitment to quality control, customer service, and cleanliness on job sites, setting it apart from competitors like Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc., Adobe Drywall, and AROK. For example, LEWIS goes beyond standard practices by employing plastic runners and drapes to minimize dust and debris during work.
As a family-owned operation, the company is dedicated to completing projects efficiently and recognizes the importance of their work in improving clients' lives. The requested funding will help bridge the gap during this slow period until upcoming projects commence.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 88-4088604
Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $100k to $250k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Keeping overhead and payroll paid until the next job comes in at the Beginning of July.
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Business Plan
Everyday I wake up to numerous emails for invitations to bid projects. I have a few large key contracts secured for the end of this year and next but need to build out the crews in order to be able to complete these projects. These are Apartment complexes that will take a year or more each. When we build up these crews I will need to keep them busy in the future which will require me to hire an estimator or sales rep besides myself to go through all the bid opportunities to ensure that work continues coming in. The company is going through a slow turn due to our last large client not paying the company, but right now we have a contract for over $600,000 that starts in November and another for over $900,000 starting in December. We are on the Vendors list for Taylor Morrison Homes to do Drywall, Painting, Stucco, and trimwork. We have revenue but in our industry when a client stiff us for multiple 10's of thousands, it takes time to go through the legal process to get the money, but in the meantime the employees still need to get paid.
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Self Identified Competition
Our top 3 competitor would have to be; Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc. Adobe Drywall AROK For the most part, anything we can do in this industry, others can do too. But we focus on quality control, customer service and above all, CLEANLINESS. Construction is messy but we try to eliminate all dust and debris from unwanted areas as best as possible going above and beyond what is expected without any extra cost. For example: Most drywall companies only plastic underneath the patch. We have plastic runners leading from the entry of home leading all the way to all areas of work. And again, instead of just plastic underneath when we sand, we make sure to drape a bubble over the area to help prevent any dust from floating all over the place. Contact any drywall or painting company in the valley and have them sand a repair, I guarantee that they won't put a plastic bubble over the patch as they watch the drywall debris float everywhere with only a percentage falling to the plastic. We are family owned and operated and work 7 Days a week when needed to complete the projects because we understand that or work affects peoples lives.
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