Restoration Systems

What Restoration Systems does

Restoration Systems Inc. (RSI) is a privately held commercial building envelope restoration contractor founded in 1997 and headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota. The company delivers project-based concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing and traffic coating, parking deck restoration, tuckpointing, stone repair and replacement, and sealant services to commercial, healthcare, educational, governmental, banking, hospitality, and multi-family residential end markets across seven Upper Midwest states (MN, WI, ND, SD, IA, NE, IL). RSI operates from three offices—Chaska MN, Waukesha WI, and Cedar Rapids IA—and reports over 1,000 completed projects with a safety record (EMR) below the national average.

The company's technical differentiation rests on deep material-specific expertise spanning brick, limestone, granite, and terra cotta—including proprietary techniques such as Type O mortar application, Dutchman granite repair, and custom artisan terra cotta reproduction. Team member Mike Hintsala helped develop the ICRI Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) standards that govern surface preparation across the industry, and RSI holds a 100% Heritage Preservation Commission approval rate across 20+ historic preservation projects. The company invests in robotic grinding and self-propelled shot blasting equipment to address the 70%+ of coating failures caused by improper surface preparation.

RSI generates revenue through professional-services, project-based contracts priced per square foot or linear foot, with labor representing roughly 60% of project costs, materials 20%, and equipment 10%. Pricing tiers range from minor concrete repairs at $45-65/SF through full-depth structural replacement at $85-150+/SF, with waterproofing systems at $4-12/SF and tuckpointing at $5-25+/SF. Go-to-market is exclusively direct field sales with a consultative motion: free building assessments, facade-ordinance compliance referrals, and engineering-firm referrals drive pipeline into commercial property owners, managers, and institutions. The company was recapitalized by Blue Point Capital Partners in April 2025 to fund organic expansion, new offices, equipment, technology, and add-on acquisitions across the commercial repair and restoration space.

Name

Restoration Systems

Legal name

Restoration Systems Inc.

Website

https://restorationsystems.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Restoration Systems Inc. is a commercial building envelope restoration contractor, founded 1997 and headquartered in Chaska, MN, delivering concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, and parking deck services to healthcare, education, banking, government, and multi-family clients across seven Upper Midwest states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Building Restoration

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (81131), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Incident Recovery, Damage Assessment & Restoration Coordination (BPABANAL), Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Restoration & Replacement (HSAPAOAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial building restoration
• Concrete repair services
• Masonry restoration
• Waterproofing services
• Parking deck restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Restoration Services: RSI generates revenue through project-based commercial restoration services including concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, and parking structure maintenance. Revenue is derived from hourly/labor billing plus materials for restoration projects with typical commercial contracts ranging from minor repairs to comprehensive multi-year restoration programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Restoration Systems Inc. (RSI) is a commercial restoration contractor that delivers concrete repair, masonry restoration, and waterproofing services for building facades and parking structures across the Upper Midwest. Services include building facade restoration, parking deck restoration, waterproofing and sealants, traffic coatings, surface preparation, concrete repair, caulking and sealant replacement, tuckpointing and mortar repair, and commercial stone repair and replacement.

Product overview

Restoration Systems Inc. (RSI) offers a portfolio of specialized commercial restoration services rather than a unified software product. The core service offerings include Building Facade Restoration, Parking Deck Restoration, Concrete Repair, Waterproofing & Sealants, Traffic Coatings, Tuckpointing & Mortar Repair, Surface Preparation, and Commercial Stone Repair & Replacement. These services are delivered as standalone offerings that can be combined based on client needs, with Surface Preparation serving as a foundational service that supports coating and waterproofing applications. The company operates primarily in the Upper Midwest across 7 states and targets commercial, medical, educational, governmental, and multi-family end markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Facade Restoration Comprehensive commercial facade repair addressing root causes to restore safety, weather protection, and lasting beauty for brick and stone facades. Targeted at commercial property owners and managers.
• Parking Deck Restoration Comprehensive parking structure restoration and maintenance solutions that extend service life and ensure safety for vehicular parking decks. Targeted at commercial, residential, and municipal parking structure owners.
• Waterproofing & Sealants Advanced waterproofing systems to protect building envelopes from moisture intrusion and water damage. Targeted at commercial building owners and property managers.
• Traffic Coatings Protective vehicular traffic coating systems for parking structures and pedestrian areas. Targeted at parking structure owners and commercial property managers.
• Surface Preparation Process of preparing concrete, masonry, or existing coated surfaces to receive new protective coatings, waterproofing systems, or repair materials, performed to ICRI CSP industry standards. Targeted at commercial restoration projects requiring coating adhesion.
• Concrete Repair Structural concrete restoration including spall repair, crack repair, and slab rehabilitation for commercial structures. Targeted at commercial, institutional, and multi-family property owners.
• Caulking & Sealant Replacement Exterior joint sealants, expansion joints, and leak-prevention work for commercial buildings. Targeted at commercial building owners and property managers.
• Tuckpointing & Mortar Repair
• Commercial Stone Repair and Replacement Specialized stone restoration services for limestone, granite, and terra cotta including material-specific repair techniques and historic preservation. Targeted at historic preservation projects and high-end commercial facades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Commercial concrete repair costs typically last 2-5 years (minor), 5-15 years (partial depth), and 15-25 years (full depth structural)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crawford-Tracey Corporation: Building envelope contractor specializing in exterior facade systems, curtain wall, storefront, and restoration services for commercial properties. Closely aligned with RSI's commercial facade and window/curtain-wall-adjacent work for institutional and high-rise clients.
• Western Specialty Contractors: National building envelope and restoration contractor specializing in masonry, concrete, waterproofing, and facade repair for commercial properties. Directly comparable service portfolio to RSI, with a much larger multi-region footprint that highlights RSI's regional concentration.
• Bero Restoration (Korte Company): Midwest-focused structural restoration and concrete repair contractor acquired by The Korte Company. Bero shares RSI's commercial concrete, masonry, and structural repair profile and competes for similar institutional and commercial clients in overlapping Midwest geographies.

Emerging players

• Sika Corporation: Global construction chemicals manufacturer with a strong concrete repair, waterproofing, and sealing product portfolio. While primarily a materials supplier, Sika's contractor-facing solutions and direct applicator relationships create partial overlap with RSI's repair methodologies.
• Walker Consultants: Engineering consultancy specializing in parking structure design, restoration, and asset management. Walker pairs with contractors like RSI for parking deck restoration projects, making it a directly adjacent peer in the parking structure segment of RSI's business.

Broad incumbents

• Tecta America: National commercial roofing and waterproofing contractor with significant building envelope services. Overlaps with RSI on waterproofing, traffic coatings, and sealants work, though Tecta is primarily roofing-led rather than concrete/masonry focused.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE): Engineering and architecture firm specializing in investigation, repair design, and restoration of building structures. WJE frequently specifies restoration contractors like RSI for complex projects, making it a complementary peer and a key referral source for institutional facade and parking work.
• Structural Group: Large specialty contractor providing concrete repair, structural strengthening, and building envelope restoration through subsidiaries including STRUCTURAL and Pullman Services. Overlaps directly with RSI on commercial concrete and masonry restoration but operates at significantly greater national scale.
• Tremco Incorporated: Diversified manufacturer and applicator of building envelope solutions including waterproofing, sealants, coatings, and concrete repair systems. Tremco's Roofing and WTI divisions provide installation and restoration services that overlap with RSI's waterproofing and traffic coating offerings.

Regional players

• Bone Dry Roofing & Masonry: Multi-state Midwest-based contractor providing roofing, masonry, and waterproofing services. Comparable in size and regional footprint to RSI, with overlapping service lines on tuckpointing and masonry restoration though heavier weighting toward residential and roofing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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