Repairing Commercial Concrete Buildings & Parking Garages in the Greater St. Louis Area
About Us
Western Waterproofing Company was founded in St. Louis, MO in 1915 and since then has grown across the United States. Our St. Louis operations is a local contractor specializing in waterproofing, roofing, concrete and faced restoration.
In 2015. Western celebrated our centennial and rebranded as Western Specialty Contractors to provide a more encompassing portrayal of our services.
Over the years Western has built a reputation for quality craftmanship and professional service in the Greater St. Louis area. Along with surrounding counties we provide the same services to Eastern Illinois and Central Missouri.
Since opening in 1915, the office has grown but its reputation as a quality restoration contractor has never wavered. We have been privileged to have worked on many of St. Louis renowned buildings such as the AT&T Building, Metropolitan Square, Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium 1, 2 & 3, Wells Fargo, GSA Building to name a few.
Services
Deck Coatings & Wall Coatings
Considering applying a coating to your façade or parking structure? Coatings can be a fantastic cost saving and preventive maintenance measure, but they are only as effective as the caliber of preparation and installation. Whether it’s a planter, plaza deck, parking garage or façade, coating systems we install help preserve the useful life of your structure and reduce repair cost
Concrete Repair &
Restoration
Concrete repair can come in many different forms from building facades to precast structures to parking garages. All of which are vulnerable when exposed to the weather. An effective maintenance routine on a parking structure can prevent costly repairs that can be disruptive to tenants and cause unexpected cost and safety concerns.
Shotcrete & Gunite Application
Overhead/vertical concrete spalls present hazards for tenants and vehicles. Application of overhead/vertical repair mortars is a cost efficient approach to repair and protect your structure while ensuring the safety of parkers.
Epoxy & Urethane Grout Injection
Epoxy crack injection is an economical practice of repairing non-moving cracks in walls, slabs, columns, and beams. Urethane crack injection also known as polyurethane or grout is a common way to seal and fill a active leaking crack in concrete foundation walls and slabs. Either discipline provides an alternative method for repairing concrete without full removal and replacement or excavation.
Sealant & Expansion Joint Replacement
Exterior building sealant is the first line of defense for water intrusion on the building exterior. Neglect of this critical construction component can lead to interior and exterior deterioration of any building. Water intrusion is more than an inconvenience for property owners and tenants. Left unchecked it can damage structural elements and shorten the useful life of buildings.
Structural Repair & Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Structural repair can come in many different forms from full concrete column replacement, concrete beam reinforcement, externally bonded carbon fiber, supplement steel installation, or repair and replacement of existing post-tension cables. All of which Western employs our own certified craftsmen and women who take pride in restoring Americas structures.
Explore our work.
City Place 4 Parking Structure – St. Louis, MO.
SSM Vista Parking Garage – St. Louis, MO
Bunge Parking Garage – St. Louis, MO
Monroeville Mall Pedestrian Bridge – Monroeville, PA
See What Others Say About Us
Our happy customers have a lot to say about our services!
Western has been an important resource for continuing maintenance of many of our faculties over the past 15 years. They have assisted not only with providing necessary repairs, but also in evaluating any issues we have had with the exterior elements of our buildings. They have helped define, confirm, and assess the work scope, products, and process to repair, replace, and maintain many of the structural components in our management portfolio. They have the resources and experience you will need to solve any current issues with your building structures, and can help you maintain them to extend the life of your investment for years to come.
Kevin Aholt
Land DynamicsI highly recommend Western Specialty Contractors to anyone in need of masonry, concrete, or waterproofing services. Their skilled team, commitment to quality, and excellent customer support sets them apart in the industry and make them a top choice for such projects. Western Specialty Contractors provides valuable insights and recommendations to enhance the durability and longevity of the structures and provide cost-effective solutions. Every project working with Western Specialty you can expect professionalism, clear communication, expertise, and a dedication to build long term customer relationships.
Pamela Bufalino
Sansone Group
Parking Structure Inspection Guide
Maintaining multi-million-dollar parking garages can be a daunting task for building owners and their facility managers. An ineffective maintenance routine on a parking structure can quickly lead to costly repairs and restorations that can be disruptive to tenants and cause unexpected costs and safety concerns.
Fortunately, identifying and tracking problem areas within parking structures has just become easier with Western Specialty Contractors’ new online Visual Guide & Checklist for parking garage inspections.
Contact us today about your next project.
Whether you’d like us to take a look at minor leak issues, provide a proposal for full capital restoration projects, or give an educational presentation that will help you and your team make your exterior maintenance more cost effective, we’d love to connect with you.