Knauss Property Services

What Knauss Property Services does

Knauss Property Services, LLC is a privately held commercial and industrial building restoration contractor founded in 1991 by Ralph Knauss and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company specializes in the building envelope, delivering EIFS and stucco repair, forensic commercial leak detection and repair, masonry restoration, commercial waterproofing, eco-friendly building washing, mobile sandblasting, and residential stucco repair for luxury and gated-community properties. Its technical differentiator is a forensic, root-cause diagnostic approach to water intrusion, supported by infrared thermography, epoxy and polyurethane injection, wet glazing systems, and Tremco-certified EIFS and stucco expertise. Services are project-based, quoted individually after on-site assessment or photo review, with crews dispatched within a 75-mile radius of Indianapolis and capacity for larger projects anywhere in Indiana.

KPS serves a diversified base of commercial property owners and facility directors, with named customers spanning commercial real estate (Duke Realty, Cushman & Wakefield), financial services (Charles Schwab), government (Hendricks County Administration Building), hospitality (Hampton Inn), media (WISH TV), manufacturing (Syndicate Sales), and restaurants (Binkley's). The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, driven by phone, SMS, email, and website quote requests, supplemented by an educational blog, local SEO, and memberships in BOMA, IREM, and IndyCREW. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project fees, with a smaller professional-services layer for long-term capital planning and risk prioritization. The firm operates with 11-50 employees as a single LLC entity with no subsidiaries, no external funding, and no disclosed parent or investor ownership, relying instead on 35 years of founder-led operating history and repeat-customer relationships as its primary commercial moat.

Name

Knauss Property Services

Legal name

Knauss Property Services, LLC

Website

https://propertyservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Knauss Property Services is an Indianapolis-based building restoration contractor that provides commercial and industrial EIFS/stucco repair, forensic leak detection, masonry restoration, waterproofing, and exterior cleaning to property owners within a 75-mile radius of Indianapolis and across Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Building Restoration Services

NAICS

Siding Contractors (238170)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Intrusion Diagnosis & Exterior Envelope Repairs (HSAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH), Residential House Washing (Siding, Stucco, Brick) (HSAIAMAA), Chimney Masonry Repair (Crown, Tuckpointing, Brick) (HSAGALAK), Retaining Wall & Masonry/Brick Pressure Washing (HSAEAMAH)

Keywords

• Commercial building restoration
• Building envelope services
• EIFS stucco repair
• Commercial waterproofing services
• Masonry restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Building Restoration Services: Project-based services for commercial property owners including EIFS/stucco repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, building washing, and mobile sandblasting. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees with estimates provided based on project scope, damage assessment, and scope of work requirements.
2. Residential Stucco Repair Services: Specialized repair services for luxury homes and gated communities, including chimney restoration, crack repairs, and moisture infiltration remediation for traditional and synthetic stucco.
3. Emergency Leak Detection and Repair: Rapid response services for urgent water intrusion issues requiring immediate attention, typically billed as distinct service engagements.
4. Maintenance and Consultation Services: Strategic solutions including risk prioritization, phased capital planning, and long-term restoration strategy development for ongoing building envelope management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Knauss Property Services provides commercial and industrial building envelope restoration services in Indianapolis and Central Indiana, including EIFS and stucco repair, forensic leak detection and repair, masonry restoration, commercial waterproofing, eco-friendly building washing, and mobile sandblasting, with a smaller residential stucco repair offering for luxury and gated community homes. The company diagnoses and resolves complex water intrusion and facade deterioration problems for commercial property owners using Tremco-certified systems, infrared thermography, and other specialized techniques, delivering project-based work on a quote basis.

Product overview

Knauss Property Services is a building restoration company offering a portfolio of complementary exterior maintenance and repair services for commercial and residential properties. The core offering includes EIFS & Stucco Repair, Commercial Leak Detection & Repair, Masonry Restoration, Commercial Waterproofing, Eco-Friendly Building Washing, Mobile Sandblasting, and Residential Stucco Repair. These services work together to address the building envelope—the critical systems that protect against water intrusion—with a holistic approach rather than treating problems piecemeal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EIFS & Stucco Repair Specialized repair and restoration of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and traditional stucco to restore and rejuvenate building veneers, delivered for commercial property owners in Indianapolis and Central Indiana using Tremco-certified systems and methods.
• Commercial Leak Detection & Repair Forensic leak investigation and repair services that use diagnostic testing—including infrared thermography—to identify and resolve complex water infiltration issues in commercial building envelopes that other contractors cannot solve.
• Masonry Restoration Historic tuck-pointing, stone repair, and masonry restoration services that stabilize weathered structures, prevent moisture damage, and restore masonry facades for commercial and industrial properties.
• Commercial Waterproofing Total building envelope investigation and waterproofing services that manage drainage, sealants, and moisture barriers to protect commercial facilities from water intrusion.
• Eco-Friendly Building Washing Delicate removal of carbon build-up and grime using eco-friendly cleaning processes that restore building facades, delivered as a maintenance service for commercial properties.
• Mobile Sandblasting Industrial-grade surface preparation and cleaning brought directly to job sites for commercial swimming pools and heavily damaged building exteriors, including high-performance protective coating applications and dry ice blast cleaning per NACE/SSPC specifications.
• Residential Stucco Repair Expert stucco repair services for luxury and gated community homes featuring traditional or synthetic stucco, including chimney restoration, crack repairs, and moisture infiltration remediation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proper caulking can reduce business energy bills by up to 10 percent
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TremcocoreTechnology or IntegrationTremco is a major manufacturer of waterproofing, sealant, and building envelope solutions. KPS is a Tremco-certified contractor, having spent decades mastering synthetic stucco systems and meeting Tremco's rigorous quality standards. This certification provides access to Tremco's product systems and technical expertise, validating KPS's specialized capabilities in EIFS and waterproofing applications.
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)minorOthersProfessional industry association for commercial real estate professionals. KPS membership provides networking opportunities within the property management community and serves as a credibility signal vetted by major commercial property stakeholders.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)minorOthersProfessional association for real estate managers. KPS membership indicates professional credentials recognized within the commercial property management industry and provides access to property manager network for referrals.
• IndyCREW (Commercial Real Estate Women of Indianapolis)minorOthersNetworking organization for commercial real estate professionals in Indianapolis. KPS membership provides access to female-led commercial real estate decision-makers and project opportunities within the Indianapolis market.
• Safety Services CompanyminorOthersSafety services provider listed as a member organization, indicating KPS's commitment to safety compliance and best practices in workplace safety for their field operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Western Specialty Contractors: National commercial building envelope restoration contractor offering masonry restoration, waterproofing, EIFS/stucco repair, parking garage restoration, and facade services. The clearest direct competitor to KPS across the same core service lines, with substantially larger scale.
• Valcourt Group (now known as Valcourt Building Services): National commercial building envelope services firm providing waterproofing, restoration, and exterior maintenance for commercial properties. Direct peer across nearly identical service categories and customer types (commercial property managers and owners).
• Pullman Services / Structural Group: Commercial specialty contractor providing concrete restoration, waterproofing, and facade repair services across the U.S. Competes in the same building envelope restoration space with similar commercial customer profiles.
• Mid-Continental Restoration: Commercial building restoration contractor specializing in masonry, concrete, waterproofing, and exterior restoration services. Comparable Midwest-headquartered competitor overlapping on masonry restoration and waterproofing.
• C.A. Lindman & Sons: Commercial masonry restoration, concrete repair, and waterproofing contractor serving office buildings, parking structures, and institutional facilities — directly overlapping with KPS's masonry tuckpointing and building restoration services.

Regional players

• Davidson & Associates: Commercial building envelope restoration and concrete repair contractor serving Indiana and the broader Midwest. Highly analogous regional competitor operating across masonry, waterproofing, and structural repair.
• Bone Dry Roofing & Restoration: Midwest-based roofing and waterproofing services contractor with overlap into masonry and leak repair. Comparable regional scope and customer base to KPS with adjacent rather than identical service mix.
• RJ Lockwood Masonry: Commercial masonry restoration contractor serving the Midwest with tuckpointing, brick repair, and facade services. Comparable regional competitor on the masonry restoration subset of KPS's offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Major manufacturer and certified-contractor network operator in waterproofing, sealants, and building envelope systems — and KPS's named technology partner. Functions as both an upstream technology supplier and a broad incumbent whose certified network includes direct peers of KPS.

Emerging players

• Precision Restoration & Remodeling: Smaller commercial restoration contractor offering masonry, waterproofing, and exterior repair with comparable service mix, often competing for similar-sized commercial jobs as a regional challenger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KnaussPropertyServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knauss-property-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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