JC Lee & Sons Β· Market Sector

Commercial
Construction & Excavation

From planning to complete build we handle the entire facility from the ground up start to finish with a trusted team β€” including additions, new buildings, and rennovations.

40+
Years in Industry
MI-US
Statewide & National Service Area
4
Decades of Expertise
βœ“
Licensed Β· Insured

Commercial Services

From site clearing and mass excavation to structural concrete and flatwork finishing β€” we cover the ground-up scope that commercial developers and GCs count on.

Commercial Excavation

Mass excavation for parking structures, retail pad sites, office buildings, and mixed-use developments. We manage dewatering, shoring, and backfill to spec.

Site Work
Concrete Flatwork

Large-area commercial slabs, parking lots, loading docks, sidewalks, and drive lanes β€” finished to commercial tolerances with control joints and proper drainage.

Flatwork
Foundations & Grade Beams

Spread footings, continuous foundations, and grade beam systems for retail centers, hotels, and multi-story commercial buildings.

Foundations
Structural Concrete Systems

Cast-in-place walls, columns, beams, and suspended slabs for commercial structures. We work alongside steel erectors, masons, and MEP trades.

Structural
Site Utilities & Drainage

Storm sewer, sanitary, water main, and retention systems installed as part of a complete commercial sitework package or as standalone scope.

Utilities
Tenant Improvement Foundations

Interior demolition, slab cutting, subgrade work, and new concrete systems for commercial tenant buildouts and restaurant/retail renovations.

Renovation

Commercial Markets We Serve

Our commercial portfolio spans the full range of private and municipal development across Michigan.

Retail & Strip Centers

Pad sites, anchor stores, outparcels, and inline tenant spaces β€” complete civil and concrete package.

Office & Medical

Class A office, medical office buildings, and outpatient facilities with below-grade parking.

Hotels & Hospitality

Ground-up hotel construction from site clearing through slab-on-grade and structural concrete.

Mixed-Use Development

Podium construction, structured parking, and commercial ground-floor work under residential towers.

Drive-Throughs & Fast Food

Quick-turn pad site preparation, drive lane concrete, and storm sewer for QSR and fast-casual clients.

Municipal & Civic

Public works excavation, parking structures, and site concrete for government and institutional projects.

Childcare & Schools

Safe, clean site preparation and concrete flatwork for educational facilities and childcare centers.

Self-Storage & Flex

Concrete slabs, drive lanes, and perimeter work for storage facilities and light commercial flex space.

Commercial Flatwork

Commercial concrete flatwork is about more than just pouring and finishing. It's about grade control, sub-base preparation, joint placement, and curing β€” all of which determine whether your slab performs for 5 years or 50.

  • Subgrade preparation and compaction testing
  • Vapor barriers and reinforcement placement
  • Contraction, isolation, and construction joints per plan
  • Diamond-ground or broom finish per specification
  • ADA-compliant ramp and transition work
  • Post-pour joint sealing and curing compound application
Common Questions
Do you handle permitting?

Yes β€” we work with local municipalities and can coordinate permit submittals as part of our scope.

Can you work under a GC?

Absolutely. We sub to general contractors and developers, and we work well with other trades on commercial job sites.

How fast can you mobilize?

Typically within 2–5 business days of contract execution for standard commercial scope, depending on project size.

What's your service area?

All of Michigan. We're based in the metro Detroit area and regularly travel statewide for commercial projects.

Our Process

Commercial construction runs on schedules, submittals, and coordination. Our process keeps all three under control from day one.

01
Scope Review

We review plans, specs, and any geotech reports to build an accurate, complete bid with no gaps.

02
Fixed Bid

Detailed scope with unit prices where applicable. Owners and GCs can track exactly what they're paying for.

03
Schedule Buy-In

We align our production schedule to your CPM before mobilizing β€” and flag any conflicts early.

04
Execute

Competent crews, proper equipment, daily foreman reports. On-site supervision by experienced hands.

05
Closeout

As-builts, release of liens, and a clean site β€” everything you need for a smooth project closeout.

A Partner You Can Count On

Commercial developers and GCs need a concrete and excavation partner who shows up, communicates, and delivers. That's exactly what we do, project after project.

  • Responsive communication β€” calls and texts returned same day
  • Pre-construction planning β€” we flag issues before they become RFIs
  • Bonded & insured β€” full commercial insurance available on request
  • Michigan roots β€” we know local codes, inspectors, and suppliers
  • No change-order games β€” we bid what we build
Talk to Us About Your Project

Whether you're a developer, GC, or property owner β€” we'll give you a straight answer and a competitive number.

Call / Text Joseph Lee
248.830.4420
Request a Bid β†’

Break Ground on Your
Commercial Project

Tell us your scope and we'll deliver a competitive bid fast. Serving all of Michigan and US since 2001.