Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing

What Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing does

Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing is a privately held specialty contractor founded in 1983 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California. The firm provides masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, sealants, and coating services to historical, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Its service portfolio is organized into three lines: Restoration (historic building repairs, concrete repairs, brick/masonry restoration, terra cotta and stone repairs, stucco and siding repairs, EIFS repairs, and building cleaning and sealing); Waterproofing (caulking and wet glazing, vehicular/pedestrian deck repairs and coating, wall coating, urethane grout and epoxy injection, seismic and expansion joint installation, and door and window installation); and Other Services (AB-110 facade inspection support, dry rot repairs, structural repairs, and structural fiber reinforcing using FRP). The company holds Dryvit platinum certification for EIFS work, is a union contractor with additional insurance for condominium projects, and maintains affiliations with SWR Institute, ICRI, and the BBB. Notable landmark projects include the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Lake Merritt Boathouse, Point Arena Lighthouse, Federal Building San Francisco, and Renaissance Tower Sacramento.

The business operates on a project-based custom quoting model with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Customer acquisition is driven by direct engagement — primarily through a website "Request a Quote" form, phone contact, and an extensive portfolio of project case studies that serve as the primary marketing channel. The firm targets property owners and managers, architects and engineers, general contractors, and attorneys across multiple building types and industries (hospitality, municipal/landmark, government, technology, commercial real estate, utilities, and condominiums). Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts with a multi-year cadence, and repeat customers are cited as a key driver of business.

The firm is led by CEO Emile Kishek (49 years of industry experience), President Jack Tabri (36 years), and Project Estimator Chris Von Laufen (32 years), with many field personnel tenures exceeding 25 years. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external investors, venture capital, or private equity backing. Headcount is in the 11–50 range, and the firm has earned multiple ICRI awards (2009, 2012, 2014) for landmark restoration projects, reinforcing its position as a leading specialty contractor in Northern California.

Name

Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing

Legal name

Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing

Website

https://alpharestoration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing is a privately held, unionized specialty contractor founded in 1983 and based in South San Francisco, providing masonry/concrete restoration, waterproofing, sealants, and coating services to historical, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, serving property owners, managers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Restoration & Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masonry Repointing & Mortar Joint Repair (HSAGALAH), Building Envelope & Weatherproofing (Roofing/Waterproofing/Gutters) (IMAIABAG), Flashing, Trim & Exterior Sealant/Weatherproofing (HSAGAIAH), Weatherstripping, Seals & Draftproofing (Door sweeps, Thresholds) (HSAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Masonry restoration services
• Concrete repair services
• Building waterproofing systems
• Sealant and coating services
• Historic building restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

South San Francisco

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

Revenue model

1. Restoration and Waterproofing Project Services: Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing operates as a general and specialty contractor providing restoration, waterproofing, and related repair services for historical, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts, with repeat customers as a key business driver. Services include historic building repairs, concrete repairs, brick and masonry restoration, terra cotta and stone repairs, stucco and siding repairs, EIFS repairs, building cleaning and sealing, caulking and wet glazing, deck repairs and coatings, wall coating, seismic and expansion joint installation, door and window installation, dry rot repairs, structural fiber reinforcing, and AB-110 facade inspection support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing is a specialty contractor that delivers masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, sealants, and coating services for historical, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in South San Francisco, CA, the firm performs structural fiber reinforcing, dry rot repairs, AB-110 facade inspection support, and related building envelope services.

Product overview

Alpha Restoration & Waterproofing is a general and specialty contractor providing a unified suite of restoration and waterproofing services for historical, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The company operates three interconnected service lines: Restoration Services (covering historic building repairs, concrete repairs, brick/masonry restoration, terra cotta and stone repairs, stucco/siding repairs, EIFS repairs, and building cleaning/sealing), Waterproofing Services (including caulking/wet glazing, deck repairs/coating, wall coating, urethane/epoxy injection, seismic/expansion joint installation, and door/window installation), and Other Services (such as AB-110 facade inspection support, dry rot repairs, structural repairs, and structural fiber reinforcing). The company has been in business since 1983 and holds Dryvit platinum certification for EIFS work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restoration Services Masonry and concrete restoration services for historical, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, including structural fiber reinforcing and dry rot repairs, delivered for property owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Waterproofing Services Building waterproofing, sealants, and coatings services, including deck coating systems, seismic joint systems, urethane grout injection, and EIFS installation as a Dryvit Platinum certified contractor, for commercial, industrial, residential, and historical structures.
• Other Specialty Services Additional specialty services including AB-110 facade inspection support, dry rot repairs, and structural fiber reinforcing for property owners, managers, and legal/insurance-related engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deck coating installations lasting more than 15 years documented on some projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SWR InstituteminorOthersAlpha Restoration & Waterproofing holds membership or accreditation with the SWR Institute, a trade organization related to the specialty coatings and waterproofing industry. This accreditation is displayed as a logo on the company's website footer, signaling professional affiliation and adherence to industry standards. The nature of the relationship is membership/certification rather than a commercial partnership.
• International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)minorOthersAlpha Restoration & Waterproofing is affiliated with the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), an industry organization. The company has received multiple ICRI awards of Excellence and Merit for specific restoration projects. This relationship provides credibility and access to industry best practices and networking within the concrete repair and waterproofing sector.
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)minorOthersAlpha Restoration & Waterproofing maintains a BBB accreditation, which is displayed on their website. This accreditation provides consumer trust and signals a commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction.
• Dryvit Systems LLCcoreOthersAlpha Restoration & Waterproofing is a Dryvit platinum-certified EIFS repair contractor. Dryvit is the manufacturer of Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) products. This platinum certification is the highest level of manufacturer certification, signifying extensive experience and proven quality in EIFS repair projects. The certification is explicitly stated as a point of pride and differentiator on the company's EIFS Repairs page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Restoration & Waterproofing: United Restoration provides waterproofing, concrete repair, and building envelope restoration services. Directly comparable offering to Alpha Restoration, particularly on commercial and multi-family residential projects.
• ICON Building & Restoration: ICON Building & Restoration is a specialty contractor providing masonry restoration, concrete repair, and waterproofing services. Comparable to Alpha in service scope and customer base (property owners, general contractors, engineers).
• Western Specialty Services: Western Specialty Services is one of the largest U.S. specialty contractors in masonry restoration, concrete repair, and waterproofing. It directly competes with Alpha Restoration in the same product/service categories (building envelope restoration, sealant application, structural repair) for property owners, general contractors, and engineers.
• Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing: Chamberlin is a Texas-based specialty contractor offering roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope restoration services. Provides directly comparable services (deck coatings, sealants, masonry restoration) to commercial and institutional property owners.
• StructureCare (a Contractor Solutions company): StructureCare specializes in parking garage and deck restoration, including membrane coatings and concrete repair — closely matching Alpha's vehicular/pedestrian deck coating service line.
• KPOST Roofing & Waterproofing: KPOST is a commercial roofing and waterproofing specialty contractor serving the South-Central U.S. It competes in the same waterproofing, deck coating, and sealant application categories as Alpha Restoration.

Emerging players

• STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES: STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES provides specialty structural strengthening including FRP and other composite systems — directly comparable to Alpha's structural fiber reinforcing service line, though at a larger national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Incorporated: Tremco is a major building envelope manufacturer and contractor offering waterproofing, sealants, and restoration systems. While broader and product-focused, it overlaps with Alpha's waterproofing and sealant application work and is a key materials supplier to the industry.
• BrandSafway (incl. Pullman Services): BrandSafway is a large national scaffolding, access, and restoration services platform that includes former specialty contractors like Pullman Services. It competes with Alpha on commercial restoration, waterproofing, and structural repair work at much larger scale.

Others

• Dryvit Systems (Tremco CPG): Dryvit is the manufacturer of EIFS systems and Alpha Restoration's platinum certification partner. While not a direct competitor on contracting, it is the underlying supplier and certification authority for Alpha's EIFS repair offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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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