Virginia Facade Restoration & Waterproofing Services
From the high-rises of Northern Virginia to Richmond and the coast at Norfolk, Presto Restoration brings more than 25 years of commercial restoration and waterproofing experience to buildings across the Commonwealth.
Where Is Your Building?
Arlington, Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk each have their own service pages. Choose the closest market below, or request a quote for a commercial building anywhere else in Virginia.
Arlington, VA
Arlington CountyFacadeWaterproofingParking DecksRoof CoatingsHistoricLeak DetectionView Arlington services →Alexandria, VA
City of AlexandriaFacadeWaterproofingParking DecksRoof CoatingsHistoricLeak DetectionView Alexandria services →Richmond, VA
City of RichmondFacadeWaterproofingParking DecksRoof CoatingsHistoricLeak DetectionView Richmond services →Norfolk, VA
City of NorfolkFacadeWaterproofingParking DecksRoof CoatingsHistoricLeak DetectionView Norfolk services →Anywhere Else In Virginia
We also take on commercial projects across the state, including Tysons, Reston, McLean, Fairfax, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Roanoke.
Request a free quote Or call 1-800-785-9927WHAT WE DO HERE
Commercial Facade Restoration And Waterproofing In Virginia
Across Virginia, Presto Restoration keeps large commercial and institutional buildings watertight and sound. That includes office towers and condominiums in Arlington, historic brick and headquarters buildings in Alexandria, government buildings, hospitals and converted warehouses in Richmond and waterfront towers and hotels in Norfolk.
- Service area
- Arlington, Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk and communities statewide
- Building types
- Office towers, condominiums, hospitals, universities, government buildings, hotels, parking garages and historic masonry
- What drives the work
- Heavy storms, humid summers, freeze-thaw, road salt and salt air on the coast
STATEWIDE
Our Restoration Services
Facade RestorationMasonry repair, repointing, sealant replacement and coatings on brick, terra cotta, precast and curtain wall.
Commercial WaterproofingJoint sealants, wet glazing, water repellents and plaza deck systems that keep the envelope dry.
Parking Deck RestorationConcrete repair, traffic coatings and expansion joints on structures that take road salt every winter.
Commercial Roofing & CoatingsFluid-applied systems over single-ply, metal and modified bitumen, extending roof life without a tear-off.
Historic PreservationSubstrate-matched cleaning and repair for soft brick, limestone, cast stone and architectural metal.
Leak Detection & ConsultingControlled water testing, infrared thermography and invasive openings to find the actual source.
VA
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Why Virginia Buildings Need Engineered Envelope Solutions
Storms, Humidity And Freeze-Thaw
Virginia’s weather is hard on buildings in every season. Long, hot and humid summers age sealants and keep masonry damp, thunderstorms and the remnants of tropical storms drive heavy rain into windows and joints, and winters bring enough freezing and thawing to crack brick and open sealant joints, especially in Northern Virginia. Road salt then works into parking garages and storefronts.
The state’s buildings reflect centuries of history: Federal-era brick in Alexandria, tobacco warehouses and cast iron porches in Richmond, colonial churches in Norfolk and 1930s garden apartments in Arlington, alongside modern office towers, hospitals and campuses.
Salt Air And Flooding On The Coast
In Hampton Roads, salt air corrodes steel, metal and fasteners and shortens the life of sealants and coatings, and Norfolk sees some of the most frequent tidal flooding on the East Coast. Inland, low-lying areas along the Potomac and James rivers also flood. Presto finds the real cause of each failure and fixes it with systems built for the conditions, from breathable repellents on historic brick to coatings rated for coastal exposure.
RECENT WORK
Virginia Portfolio Highlights
QUESTIONS
Building Restoration In Virginia: Common Questions
Does Presto Restoration Work Throughout Virginia?
Yes. Arlington, Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk each have their own service pages, and we take on commercial projects in other communities across the state as well.
What Kinds Of Buildings Do You Work On In Virginia?
We work on large commercial and institutional buildings, including office towers, condominiums, hospitals, universities, government buildings, hotels, parking garages and historic landmarks.
How Does Salt Air Affect Buildings In Hampton Roads?
Salt carried on the wind settles on facades and works into concrete, stone and metal. It rusts steel anchors and reinforcing, corrodes metal panels and fasteners and breaks down sealants faster than inland, so coastal buildings need more frequent care.
Why Do Sealants Fail Early In Virginia?
Hot, humid summers and winter cold snaps make joints stretch and shrink constantly, and strong sun dries out the sealant. Heavy storms then drive water into any joint that has started to fail.
When Is The Best Time Of Year For Exterior Work In Virginia?
Most sealants, coatings and masonry repairs need temperatures of about 40 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer to cure. Virginia’s milder winters allow work on many days, and on the coast we plan major work around hurricane season.
How Long Has Presto Restoration Been In Business?
Presto has restored commercial buildings nationwide for more than 25 years, and we bring that experience to every Virginia project.
Protect Your Virginia Property
Tell us what your building needs, whether it is storm leaks, failed caulking, salt damage or cracked masonry, and our team will respond to help you plan the right solution.