Deck Waterproofing in Santa Monica
Durable waterproof coatings that protect walking decks, roof decks, and balconies from water intrusion.
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Nearly three quarters of Santa Monica rents, and the permit process here is fully paperless.
Renters occupy 72.9 percent of the occupied housing in Santa Monica, 34,582 units against 12,856 owner occupied, out of a total of 52,389. That makes this overwhelmingly income property work: shared walkways, open stairs and stacked balconies where the surface has to keep carrying traffic while it is repaired, and where a failure upstairs is a ceiling problem downstairs.
The city rests on a mostly flat slope angling down toward Ocean Avenue and the south, with high bluffs separating the north side from the beaches, and three miles of coastline fronting Santa Monica Bay. Being this close to the water means salt is a constant load on fasteners, flashing and coating edges, and it shortens the life of anything not detailed for a marine environment.
Corrosion tends to arrive before the coating gives up. Fasteners lose section, edge metal rusts from the back, and stair connections weaken while the paint on them still reads fine. Once the hardware releases, the coating it was holding down goes with it.
On multi unit buildings the sequencing is as much of the job as the waterproofing. We work one run at a time, keep every unit with a safe route in and out, and hand each section back before opening the next.
We trace the water before pricing. A leak reported in a third-floor ceiling frequently starts at a threshold or ledger one floor up and two units over, and repairing what is directly above the stain is how people end up paying twice.
Durable waterproof coatings that protect walking decks, roof decks, and balconies from water intrusion.
Learn more →Code-compliant balcony systems that stop leaks, dry rot, and structural damage before they start.
Learn more →Slip-resistant, weatherproof coatings for exterior stairs and landings that last for years. We also design and fabricate custom iron based precast staircases for minimal maintenance.
Learn more →Expert magnesite repair and replacement to restore worn, cracked, and failing deck substrates.
Learn more →Waterproofing for apartments, HOAs, and commercial properties, built to pass inspection and last.
Learn more →We work with Building & Safety departments in every city we serve, handling permits and inspections from submittal to final sign-off.
Learn more →Building permits are issued through the City's Permit Services Center, where the Building and Safety Division keeps its records. The process is now 100 percent paperless: every application and document has to be uploaded to the city's Electronic Plan Review System before you can use the public counter. Turning up with a paper set achieves nothing here. We file electronically and handle the inspections.
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No. The building permit process is 100 percent paperless and all applications and documents must be uploaded to the city's Electronic Plan Review System before you visit the public counter at the Permit Services Center.
No. With 34,582 of 47,438 occupied units rented, occupied-building work is standard here. We phase by run, keep a safe route to every unit, and return each section before opening the next.
The city has a three-mile coastline fronting Santa Monica Bay, and salt reaches everything. Fasteners and flashing corrode continuously, which is why hardware replacement is usually part of an honest coastal repair.
A professionally installed waterproofing system typically lasts many years. Capital Deck & Stair backs most projects with an 8-year warranty on workmanship, and proper maintenance can extend the life well beyond that.
Cost depends on the surface size, condition, and the coating system required. We provide a clear, itemized quote after a free on-site inspection, with no obligation and no pressure.
Most residential decks, balconies, and stairs take about a week from start to finish, depending on prep, repairs, and weather. We give you a firm timeline before work begins.
Yes. We handle residential, HOA, and commercial waterproofing across Los Angeles and Orange County, and we are licensed (#1005325) and insured for projects of every size.
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