Services

Building & Exterior Restoration Consulting

Focused advice on façade, waterproofing, roofing, masonry, repair scopes and contractor proposals for New York buildings.

What I review

Specific expertise for practical decisions

Restoration & Construction Advisory

Practical review of repair priorities, field conditions and the steps needed to move an exterior-restoration project forward.

  • Repair sequencing and access considerations
  • Coordination between exterior trades and design professionals
  • Priorities, allowances and concealed-condition questions
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Waterproofing & Leak Investigation Support

Review the leak history and proposed repair approach to identify questions that should be resolved before committing to work.

  • Sealant, flashing, parapet and coping details
  • Water entry around masonry and façade transitions
  • The need for testing, opening-up or further investigation
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Façade & Exterior Restoration

Understand visible deterioration and how a proposed scope relates to the exterior systems involved.

  • Brick, stone and terra-cotta deterioration
  • Parapet, coping, cracking and displacement concerns
  • Repair scopes and coordination with the project architect or engineer
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Roofing & Building Envelope

Review repair and replacement proposals in the context of drainage and adjoining exterior systems.

  • Roofing membranes, flashing and drainage
  • Terrace conditions and roof-to-wall transitions
  • Insulation, air barriers and rainscreen coordination
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Masonry & Brick Pointing

Evaluate the clarity of a masonry repair proposal and the conditions it is intended to address.

  • Brick replacement, repointing and mortar compatibility questions
  • Stone and terra-cotta patching proposals
  • Cracking, deterioration and the need for further evaluation
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Contractor Proposal, Scope & Cost Review

Compare what is included, excluded and assumed before you approve a repair proposal.

  • Quantities, unit prices, allowances and exclusions
  • Protection, access, disposal and project sequencing
  • Differences between bids and questions for the contractor
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What you receive

A clearer scope and next step

A review of the information supplied, practical feedback, questions to resolve with your project team and guidance on next steps. The scope of each engagement is agreed before work begins.

This is construction and restoration advisory work. It does not replace engineering design, a safety assessment or a required inspection.