Protecting Scranton Offices, Hospitals, Universities & Historic Downtown Buildings
Commercial Building Restoration Experts Serving Scranton, PA
Scranton’s commercial buildings face long, snowy Northeastern Pennsylvania winters. Repeated freezing and thawing cracks brick and stone and breaks down sealant joints, spring snowmelt finds every open seam, and road salt attacks concrete, steel and storefronts. In parts of the Lackawanna Valley, settlement from old mine workings can also crack masonry. Small failures left alone become leaks, loose masonry and costly interior repairs.
Presto Restoration is a nationwide commercial contractor with more than 25 years of experience restoring and waterproofing commercial buildings, parking structures and historic properties. In Scranton, our crews work on downtown office buildings and hotels, hospital and university buildings, historic stone and brick landmarks, churches and apartment communities across Lackawanna 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 SCRANTON, PA
Exterior restoration, waterproofing and building envelope consulting for commercial properties in Scranton and across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Snowmelt, freeze-thaw and heavy storms test every Scranton building envelope. We seal expansion joints, window perimeters, curtain walls, parapets and masonry with systems that stay flexible through long winters.
From historic sandstone and brick to modern medical and campus buildings, Scranton facades wear down under freeze-thaw, salt and settlement. We replace sealants, repoint brick, repair stone, refinish metal and restore glass.
Downtown, hospital and university garages across Scranton take heavy traffic and a long winter of road salt. We rebuild damaged concrete, replace leaking joints and install traffic membranes that keep salt water out of the slab.
Heavy snow, ice, meltwater and summer heat all age Scranton roofs. Many can be restored with seam and flashing repairs, better drainage and a silicone or elastomeric coating instead of a tear-off.
Scranton’s historic buildings include the Lackawanna County Courthouse, the former Lackawanna Station, the Scranton Cultural Center and the stone and brick commercial blocks downtown. We preserve them with matched lime mortars, gentle cleaning and skilled stone and brick repair.
Meltwater and storm water can travel inside a Scranton building and surface far from where it entered. We trace each leak to its source with controlled water testing, infrared imaging, moisture surveys, drone photography and hands-on inspection.
Why Scranton Property Owners Trust Presto Restoration
For more than 25 years, Presto Restoration has protected commercial buildings nationwide, and in Scranton we combine that experience with a working knowledge of Northeastern Pennsylvania winters and the city’s historic stone and brick.
Our Local Scranton, PA Support Network
Caring for buildings across Lackawanna County takes local support. To cover everything from major restoration to routine upkeep, Presto works alongside a network of Scranton-area service companies.
For routine upkeep and everyday facility support, owners can also contact our sister companies:
Building Restoration Scranton: Structural repairs and exterior upkeep for buildings throughout Scranton.
Building Maintenance Scranton: Preventive maintenance that keeps your Scranton property performing.
Building Services Scranton: Complete day-to-day commercial building support across the Scranton market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Restoration in Scranton, PA
What types of commercial buildings does Presto restore in Scranton?
We restore office buildings, hospitals, university buildings, hotels, churches, apartment communities, parking garages and historic buildings. Materials include brick, sandstone, limestone, terra cotta, concrete, precast, EIFS, metal panels, glass and roofing.
How does Scranton’s climate affect commercial buildings?
Long freeze-thaw winters crack masonry and break down sealants, heavy snow and snowmelt find open joints, road salt corrodes concrete and steel, and old mine workings can cause settlement in parts of the valley.
How long does a building restoration project take in Scranton?
A sealant replacement may take a few weeks, while a full facade restoration can take several months. Most exterior work happens from late April through October, phased so occupants can stay.
Does Presto handle permits in Scranton?
Yes. We work with the City of Scranton’s licensing, inspections and permits office 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 Scranton building needs restoration?
Watch for crumbling mortar, cracked brick or stone, stair-step cracks, split caulking, rust streaks and water stains inside after storms or snowmelt. Call us or request a quote, and our team will respond to help you plan the next step.
Seeing wear on your Scranton 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.