Protecting Honolulu Condominium Towers, Hotels, Offices & Historic Landmarks from Salt Air and Tropical Sun
Commercial Building Restoration Experts Serving Honolulu, HI
Few cities are harder on a building than Honolulu. Trade winds deliver salt spray to every elevation, the tropical sun is strong in every month, and showers soak and dry the walls several times a day. Salt finds its way into concrete and reaches the reinforcing steel, which rusts and cracks lanais, slab edges and balconies, while sealants and coatings break down years sooner than they would on the mainland. Winter Kona storms and occasional volcanic haze add their own wear.
Presto Restoration has restored and waterproofed commercial buildings, parking structures and historic properties across the country for more than 25 years. In Honolulu our crews work on condominium and hotel towers in Waikiki, Kakaako and Ala Moana, office buildings in the downtown business district, hospitals, university and government buildings, shopping centers and the city’s historic landmarks. We use marine-rated sealant systems, durable coatings and restoration products we make ourselves.
OUR BUILDING RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING SERVICES IN HONOLULU, HI
Exterior restoration, waterproofing and building envelope consulting for commercial properties in Honolulu and across Oahu.
Salt, sun and wind-driven rain break down the seals on Honolulu buildings fast. We reseal expansion joints, window and lanai door perimeters, window walls, parapets and concrete with systems made for marine air.
From concrete condominium towers to downtown office buildings, Honolulu facades take a beating from salt and sun. We repair spalled concrete, replace sealants, restore corroded metal and clear salt-hazed glass.
Garages under condominium towers and serving hotels, shopping centers and hospitals face salt air on every level. We remove damaged concrete, treat corroded steel, rebuild joints and add traffic membranes.
Year-round sun and salt wear out Honolulu roofs and the metal around them. Many can be restored with seam and flashing repairs and a reflective coating instead of a costly tear-off.
Honolulu’s historic buildings include Kawaiahao Church, the Moana and Royal Hawaiian hotels, the Hawaii Theatre and Aloha Tower. We preserve them with matched lime mortars, cast stone and early concrete repair and careful metal restoration.
Honolulu leaks often depend on which way the wind is blowing, and the water can travel far before it shows. We find the real source with controlled water testing, thermal imaging, moisture surveys, drone photos and hands-on inspection.
Why Honolulu Property Owners Trust Presto Restoration
Presto Restoration has protected commercial buildings across the country for more than 25 years, and in Honolulu we pair that experience with a clear understanding of what salt air and tropical sun do to concrete towers.
Our Local Honolulu, HI Support Network
Restoration is only one part of caring for a building. Presto works with a network of Oahu service companies so Honolulu owners have help with upkeep and everyday needs as well.
For routine upkeep and everyday facility support, owners can also contact our sister companies:
Building Restoration Honolulu: Structural repairs and exterior upkeep for Honolulu buildings.
Building Maintenance Honolulu: Maintenance programs that keep Honolulu properties protected from salt and sun.
Building Services Honolulu: Full day-to-day commercial building support across the Honolulu market.
Recent Building Restoration Projects in Hawaii
Browse the glass, stone and facade restoration Presto has completed in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions About Building Restoration in Honolulu, HI
What types of commercial buildings does Presto restore in Honolulu?
Condominium and hotel towers, office buildings, hospitals and medical offices, university and government buildings, shopping centers, parking structures and historic buildings. We work with cast-in-place and precast concrete, stucco, coral stone, cast stone, terra cotta, metal, glass and roofing.
How does Honolulu’s climate affect commercial buildings?
Salt carried on the trade winds corrodes metal and the steel inside concrete, tropical sun breaks down sealants and coatings year-round, and frequent showers and winter storms push water into every crack and failed joint.
How long does a building restoration project take in Honolulu?
A sealant replacement may take a few weeks, while a full facade or concrete restoration on a tower can take several months. Work runs year-round.
Does Presto handle permits in Honolulu?
Yes. We work with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting 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 cleaning and small touch-ups. Restoration repairs what has failed, such as worn sealants, corroded railings and spalled concrete, so water and salt stop getting in.
How do I know if my Honolulu building needs restoration?
Watch for rust stains, cracked or loose concrete at lanais and slab edges, pitted metal, split caulking and water stains inside after rain. Call us or request a quote, and our team will respond to help you plan the next step.
Seeing salt damage, spalling concrete or leaks on your Honolulu building? 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.