You operate a store, a boutique or a commercial space. Every day of closure costs revenue, every delay creates frustration for your customers and your staff. You need a general contractor who understands the reality of an establishment open to the public and who adapts its work to your operating hours.
Merchants and retailers call on a general contractor for a variety of reasons: fitting out a new space, expansion, bringing a space up to code after an inspection, or urgent repairs after a disaster. Each project has its own constraints related to foot traffic, operating hours and regulatory requirements.
Transforming a bare space or a complete redevelopment to accommodate a new business: demolition, partitioning, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, finishes. The space is delivered turnkey, ready to open.
Work carried out in phases, outside opening hours. The sales floor, storage areas or sanitary facilities are renovated without interrupting operations. Customers only see the result.
Municipal requirements, fire codes, universal accessibility, commercial ventilation systems. Support through the process with the authorities until the certificate of compliance is obtained.
Water damage, fire or major breakdown in a business. Rapid intervention, securing the premises, coordination with insurers.
Adding floor area, building a mezzanine, redeveloping a commercial basement. Expansion work is planned to maintain operations during construction when possible.
Roofing, facade, masonry, foundation, fenestration. Owners of commercial buildings plan this work within their annual maintenance budget. Coordination with commercial tenants and an adapted schedule.
Merchants who work with the same general contractor across several projects benefit from a relationship where standards are known, methods are proven and operational constraints are understood from the outset.
Construction J.G. Lessard, founded in Montreal in 1974, employs a team of around 60 people. The company holds RBQ licence 1368-9997-20 and is a member of the ACQ. This stability allows for continuity of service from one project to the next, without having to re-explain the specifics of your establishment at each intervention.
Retail business owners who entrust a project to a general contractor generally follow a five-step process, from the initial assessment to reopening. Here is how this process unfolds with JG Lessard.
Meeting with the business owner to understand the project's challenges: budget constraints, desired timeline, operating hours to respect, lease or building owner requirements, applicable municipal standards.
Visit to the space or building to identify the required work, assess the condition of existing installations (structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and prepare a detailed estimate. Options may be proposed based on the owner's priorities and budget.
Establishing a realistic schedule that takes into account opening hours, peak periods and seasonal constraints. Each phase is planned to minimize the impact on revenue and clientele.
Daily site supervision, regular updates to the owner, progress photos. Work is carried out outside operating hours when possible. Unforeseen events are managed in real time to avoid impacts on the schedule or budget.
Final inspection, correction of finishing points if necessary, handover of complete documentation to the owner. The space is delivered ready to welcome customers. The work is covered by the one-year legal warranty, applicable under normal conditions of use.
Excellent service, very satisfied with Michel Robert's work. The work he does is of the highest quality, and he's happy to share his experience in the field. I will most likely call on JG Lessard again in the future, and recommend him to others.
Very competent team, courteous service, reasonable price. A tree fell on our house during the ice storm of April 2023, perforating the roof membrane and affecting the waterproofing. The exterior staircase, brick wall, paint and earthwork needed repair. They were flexible and got the job done on time.
We renovated our kitchen with JG LESSARD and our project manager was with us every step of the way. Thank you to the entire team for your excellent work!
The JG Lessard team contacts you within 24 to 48 business hours after your quote request. The quote usually follows within one to two weeks depending on the scope of the work. The timeline for starting the work depends on the scope of the project, the planning required, the time of year and constraints related to your operations.
Yes. JG Lessard plans the work in phases and adapts the intervention schedule to minimize the impact on your customers and staff. Site crews can work in the evening, at night or on weekends depending on the project's needs.
Work carried out outside regular hours may incur additional costs related to working conditions. Your project manager presents these options at the quote stage so you can make an informed choice between the impact on your operations and the project budget.
JG Lessard's post-disaster service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In an emergency, you can call directly at 514-648-2345 #9. The team of IICRC-certified technicians responds quickly to limit damage and secure the premises. JG Lessard works with several insurers, including Promutuel.
If your insurer is not one of our partners, you can still ask them to mandate us for the work. Our team handles the coordination, documentation and billing, regardless of the insurer involved.
Yes, JG Lessard offers free estimates. You can request a quote online, by phone at 514-648-2345, or by email at info@jglessard.com. A project manager will conduct a technical visit to assess the required work and prepare a detailed estimate.
JG Lessard offers several types of contracts depending on your needs: lump sum (fixed price), cost plus (flexibility and transparency), time and materials, or turnkey. The type of contract is discussed with your project manager based on the nature and scope of your project.
Yes. JG Lessard regularly works with insurers in the context of disasters affecting retail businesses. The company is a partner of Promutuel. The project manager coordinates the process, documentation and billing directly with your insurer.
Whether you are planning the fit-out of a new space, the renovation of your business or maintenance work on your commercial building, we can assess your needs and propose an approach tailored to your operational constraints.
Recognized for our commitment and reliability, we are at your side to turn your ideas into reality.
