How a Houston contractor is using her business to open doors for single moms in the trades

July 30, 2026 - 23:10

Sandra Lopez never planned to run a construction company. But after struggling to find reliable, fair-priced contractors for her own home, she realized she had the skills and drive to do it herself. Today, her Houston-based business is not just about drywall and plumbing. It is about opening doors.

Lopez built her company from the ground up, focusing on quality work and honest pricing. But she also made a conscious decision to hire people who are often overlooked in the trades: single mothers and those with no prior experience. She knows firsthand how hard it can be to break into a male-dominated field while juggling childcare and bills. For her, a job offer is more than a paycheck. It is a chance for a woman to gain a skill, earn a living, and build a career.

The business has grown steadily through word of mouth and a reputation for reliability. But like many small operations, Lopez needed capital to take the next step. That is where LiftFund came in. The nonprofit lender provided a loan that allows her to buy better equipment, take on larger projects, and hire more workers. The funding is helping her scale up without losing the mission that defines her company.

Now, Lopez is looking ahead. She plans to expand her team and train more women who want a stable future in construction. For her, success is not just measured in profit. It is measured in the number of single moms who walk through her door and leave with a trade in their hands.