How GCs Win More Bids by Subcontracting Surfacing the Right Way
Surfacing is a small line item that kills big bids when it goes wrong. Here's how smart general contractors lock in margin by subcontracting PIP, turf, and epoxy correctly.
It's usually the LAST trade on site, but the FIRST thing inspectors and owners notice. When it goes wrong:
- ASTM compliance fails → tear-out and re-pour at your expense - Color mismatch on a logo → owner refuses sign-off - Cure time underestimated → punch-list slides 2 weeks - Subcontractor disappears → you eat the warranty
Smart GCs solve this by qualifying their surfacing sub the way they qualify electrical or HVAC.