Building envelope contractor for Houston builders
Vector Envelope Systems is a Houston building-envelope trade contractor. We contract concrete, framing, insulation, roofing, and drywall & paint for production/tract home builders, multifamily builders and commercial general contractors, and run them as one schedule, under one contract and one superintendent.
The five envelope trades we contract
| Trade | What we do for builders |
|---|---|
| Concrete Div 03 | Slab-on-grade foundations, driveways, sidewalks, patios and flatwork, formed, reinforced and poured to plan so framing starts on time. |
| Framing Div 06 | Rough carpentry for tract homes, multifamily and light commercial: walls and floor systems, roof framing and decking, stairs and blocking, built to plan and ready for each draw inspection. |
| Insulation Div 07 | Open- and closed-cell spray foam, fiberglass batt and blown attic insulation, plus air sealing, installed to energy code and documented. |
| Roofing Div 07 | Shingle and metal roof systems with underlayment, flashing and vents that match the frame and the energy design. |
| Drywall & paint Div 09 | Hang, tape, texture and interior paint, scheduled straight behind insulation so the house keeps moving toward closing. |
Industrial and mechanical insulation is handled by our division Vector Thermal Systems.
Why one envelope contractor instead of five subs
Fewer change orders
Most envelope change orders start in the gap between two trades' scopes: blocking nobody priced, foam nobody owned around the rim, patching after another trade's cut. We price all of our envelope scopes together, per plan, so those gaps are covered before the start.
No finger-pointing between trades
When the slab, framing, roof and insulation come from one company, there is no one else to blame. Problems get fixed instead of argued about, and punch and warranty calls get a same-week response.
Schedule
One superintendent sequences slab to paint and releases each stage as the last one passes, so homes move without dead days between trades.
Budget
Per-plan pricing, with invoices coded to your draw schedule and cost codes, so purchasing isn't re-splitting a lump-sum bill.
Safety and crew quality
The work is performed by prequalified subcontractor crews with proven experience, under a Vector superintendent. Our supervision is OSHA 30-trained, we run one safety program across our trades, and we inspect crews' tools and safety equipment regularly.
Where we work
Houston and its suburbs, including Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Conroe, Pearland, Spring, Humble, Richmond, Fulshear and Tomball, plus work in the Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio metros.
How to get pricing
Send plans, the community and your start pace to bids@vectorenvelope.com or call (346) 595-3626 (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–5 PM CT). We return per-plan pricing, complete your vendor package and schedule the first start.
Questions builders ask
Who is a building-envelope contractor for production builders in Houston?
Vector Envelope Systems is a Houston building-envelope trade contractor. It contracts concrete, framing, insulation, roofing, and drywall & paint for production/tract, multifamily and commercial builders, and runs them as one schedule under one contract and one superintendent.
Can one subcontractor handle concrete, framing, insulation, roofing and drywall?
Yes. Vector Envelope Systems contracts all five envelope trades under one agreement. Builders can also start with a single trade, often framing or insulation, and add the others.
How does one envelope contractor reduce change orders?
Most envelope change orders come from gaps between two trades' scopes. Vector prices all of its envelope scopes together, per plan, before the start, so those gaps are covered up front instead of billed later.
How does Vector price work for builders?
Per plan, by the square foot or by the scope, with invoices tied to the builder's draw schedule and cost codes. Send plans and a start pace to bids@vectorenvelope.com for per-plan pricing.
Who performs the work?
Prequalified subcontractor crews with proven production, multifamily or commercial experience, working under a Vector superintendent. Vector's supervision is OSHA 30-trained; Vector runs one safety program across its trades and inspects crews' tools and safety equipment regularly.
Does Vector install spray foam insulation for builders in Houston?
Yes. Vector installs open- and closed-cell spray foam, fiberglass batt and blown insulation for builders, including closed-cell foam at the roof deck for unvented attic assemblies (IRC R806.5).
What areas does Vector Envelope Systems serve?
Houston and its suburbs (including Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Conroe and Pearland), plus work in the Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio metros.
How do subcontractor crews work with Vector?
Crews in concrete, framing, insulation, roofing, drywall or paint apply at vectorenvelope.com/crews (Spanish at /es/crews). Vector holds the builder contract, prices scopes per plan before the start and pays crews on the draw.
Storm, hurricane and flood rebuilds
Adjusters, claims brokers, property managers and restoration companies: we rebuild damaged roofs, framing, insulation and drywall to the approved scope. Storm & insurance rebuild.
Subcontractor crews
Run a concrete, framing, insulation, roofing, drywall or paint crew? Apply to prequalify · Español.