Protecting Salt Lake City Towers, Hospitals, Campuses & Historic Landmarks from Wasatch Front Weather
Commercial Building Restoration Experts Serving Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City’s commercial buildings face a demanding high-desert climate. At about 4,300 feet, strong sun breaks down sealants and coatings quickly, and temperatures swing widely between day and night. Winters bring snow and repeated freezing and thawing that crack masonry and open joints, snowmelt runs into every gap, road salt attacks concrete and storefronts, and winter inversions leave grime on glass and stone. The valley also sits on the Wasatch Fault, and the 2020 Magna earthquake showed how movement can damage older masonry. Small failures left alone turn into leaks and costly interior repairs.
Presto Restoration is a nationwide commercial contractor with more than 25 years of experience restoring and waterproofing high-rise buildings, parking structures and historic properties. In Salt Lake City, our crews work on downtown office towers, hospitals and university buildings, hotels, historic sandstone and brick buildings and apartment communities across Salt Lake County. We use proven sealant systems, breathable coatings and our own restoration products to repair weather damage and protect your building.
OUR BUILDING RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING SERVICES IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Exterior restoration, waterproofing and building envelope consulting for commercial properties in Salt Lake City and across the Salt Lake Valley.
Snowmelt, freeze-thaw and summer storms test every Salt Lake City building envelope. We seal expansion joints, window perimeters, curtain walls, parapets and masonry with systems built for cold winters and strong sun.
From historic sandstone and brick to downtown glass and precast towers, Salt Lake City facades wear down under sun, freeze-thaw and salt. We replace sealants, repoint brick, repair stone and terra cotta, refinish metal and restore glass.
Downtown, hospital and campus parking structures across Salt Lake City take heavy daily traffic and a winter of road salt. We rebuild damaged concrete, replace leaking joints and install traffic membranes that keep salt water out of the slab.
Snow loads, meltwater, intense sun and canyon winds all age Salt Lake City roofs. Many can be restored with seam and flashing repairs, better drainage and a silicone or elastomeric coating instead of a tear-off.
Salt Lake City’s historic buildings include the 1894 City and County Building, the granite State Capitol, the Rio Grande Depot and the brick blocks of the Avenues and Central City. We preserve them with matched lime mortars, gentle cleaning and skilled sandstone and brick repair.
Snowmelt and wind-driven rain can travel inside a Salt Lake City building and surface floors away from where they entered. We trace each leak to its source with controlled water testing, infrared imaging, moisture surveys, drone photography and hands-on inspection.
Why Salt Lake City Property Owners Trust Presto Restoration
For more than 25 years, Presto Restoration has protected commercial buildings nationwide, and in Salt Lake City we combine that experience with high-rise access skills and an understanding of Wasatch Front weather.
Our Local Salt Lake City, UT Support Network
Caring for buildings across Salt Lake County takes local support. To cover everything from major restoration to routine upkeep, Presto works alongside a network of Salt Lake City service companies.
For routine upkeep and everyday facility support, owners can also contact our sister companies:
Building Restoration Salt Lake City: Structural repairs and exterior upkeep for buildings throughout Salt Lake City.
Building Maintenance Salt Lake City: Preventive maintenance that keeps your Salt Lake City property performing.
Building Services Salt Lake City: Complete day-to-day commercial building support across the Salt Lake City market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Restoration in Salt Lake City, UT
What types of commercial buildings does Presto restore in Salt Lake City?
We restore office towers, hospitals and medical buildings, university buildings, hotels, retail and mixed-use buildings, apartment communities, parking structures and historic buildings. Materials include brick, sandstone, granite, terra cotta, concrete, precast, EIFS, metal panels, glass and roofing.
How does Salt Lake City’s climate affect commercial buildings?
Strong high-altitude sun dries out sealants and fades coatings, freeze-thaw winters crack masonry, snowmelt finds open joints, road salt attacks concrete and metal, and winter inversions leave grime on glass and stone.
How long does a building restoration project take in Salt Lake City?
A sealant replacement may take a few weeks, while a full facade restoration on a large building can take several months. Most exterior work happens from spring through fall, phased so tenants can stay.
Does Presto handle permits in Salt Lake City?
Yes. We work with Salt Lake City Building Services when permits are required, coordinate through general contractors on larger jobs and welcome owners who pull their own permits. Every project is covered by Presto’s nationwide general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
What is the difference between building restoration and building maintenance?
Maintenance covers routine cleaning and touch-ups. Restoration fixes what has failed, such as worn sealants, cracked masonry and damaged concrete, so the building stops letting water in.
How do I know if my Salt Lake City building needs restoration?
Watch for split or chalky caulking, crumbling mortar, cracked stone or precast, rust streaks and water stains inside during snowmelt. Call us or request a quote, and our team will respond to help you plan the next step.
Seeing wear on your Salt Lake City building after another winter? Tell us what you are noticing, and our team will respond to help you find the right solution.
Call us today at 1-800-785-9927 or click Request A Quote.