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Parking garage restoration in Ottawa
Ottawa's freeze-thaw cycles and road salts are brutal on parking structures. We restore condominium and commercial garages with concrete repair, waterproofing membranes, joint sealing and structural reinforcement — planned so your garage stays usable while we work.
Signs your garage needs attention
- Spalling or flaking concrete on slabs, columns or ceilings
- Exposed or rusting reinforcing steel
- Cracks that reappear after patching
- Water ponding, active leaks or staining on the level below
- White mineral deposits (efflorescence) on concrete surfaces
- Failed or debonded expansion joints and traffic membranes
Visible damage usually reflects conditions that have been developing for years. Chlorides from road salt migrate into the concrete and corrode the rebar inside; the rust expands and breaks the concrete from within. The earlier it's addressed, the smaller the repair.
How we restore a parking garage
- Initial assessment and analysis. We evaluate the structure's condition — often alongside your engineer — to find the causes, not just the visible symptoms.
- Restoration planning. A phased plan that balances scope, budget, access and occupant disruption, with clear recommendations.
- Structural repairs. Deteriorated concrete is removed, corroded steel treated or replaced, and sections rebuilt to specification.
- Membrane selection and installation. The right waterproofing or traffic membrane for your deck's exposure, installed to manufacturer requirements.
- Surface preparation and joint sealing. Substrates prepared properly so membranes and sealants perform for their full service life.
- Quality control. Inspections at each phase, documented in your weekly written updates.
- Maintenance recommendations. A practical plan — washing schedules, joint inspections, drainage checks — to protect the investment.
Parking garage questions
How do I know my garage needs restoration?
Spalling concrete, rusting rebar, recurring cracks, leaks, efflorescence and failed joints are the classic signs. A professional assessment tells you whether you're looking at localized repairs or a broader condition.
What does it cost?
It depends on the extent of damage, garage size and access. We provide a detailed, transparent estimate after a comprehensive assessment — the kind of number a board can take to its reserve fund planning.
Can the garage stay open during the work?
Usually yes. We phase the work zone by zone with your property manager so residents and tenants keep access throughout the project.
Winter work?
Some garage work can proceed in winter; membrane and sealant work needs specific temperatures. We schedule around the weather so quality is never compromised.
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Get your garage assessed
Send us what you're seeing — photos help — and we'll come back with a clear assessment and a phased plan.