Commercial Concrete Restoration in Utah
Restore it. Don't replace it.
We restore and protect commercial and structural concrete with our own crews, for parking structures, campuses and public owners across Utah.
We solve people's problems.
Concrete wears out. The people who rely on it still need it.
Water reaches the steel, the rebar rusts, and the concrete breaks apart from the inside. Sooner or later, every structure needs help.
We believe it should be repaired, not torn out, so the people who use it keep moving and hardly notice we were there.
“We restore concrete, protect it, and solve problems, especially the tough jobs other contractors don't want. Restoration work like jackhammering, injecting, and coatings isn't easy or glamorous, but we're known for doing the hard, messy work with grit and integrity. That's just who we are.”
Lance Gerber, Co-Owner and Restoration Lead
“They're the people… behind the scenes creating and building things so that those that come after the project's done have flow in their life…”
Tony Burdette, Director of Construction
“They care about delivering something the client can rely on and be proud of for years to come. When it's done, they're happy to put their name on it. You drive by and think, 'That's a Gerber project.'”
Greg Loscher, Principal, Bowen Collins & Associates
Before and after
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Parking garage deck. Damaged concrete repaired and the deck sealed with a protective coating. Drag the handle to compare.
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AfterFire station tower. Patched and weathered concrete repaired, cleaned and refinished from swing stages.
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AfterI-84 bridge. Damaged concrete removed and rebuilt, then wrapped in carbon fiber to add strength and extend the life of the bridge.
When we leave, it's going to be right.
No shortcuts, and no surprises in how we price. Our own crews do the work, backed by our own equipment and welding shop. Five habits our clients describe, in their words.
We walk it with you first.
Before work starts, we walk the structure with you, read the plans and specifications, and bring questions to the table up front, so you're not managing us in the field.
“Gerber is always thinking ahead, spotting things in the design that others might miss and suggesting smart improvements during construction.”
Greg Loscher, Principal, Bowen Collins & Associates
We chip it back to sound concrete.
Damaged concrete comes out until we reach sound concrete. Some damage only shows once we open it up, like rusted rebar behind the surface. When we find it, we show you, explain the options and what they cost, then repair it properly, even when that takes a few days.
“They've handled restoration work involving coatings, as well as more complex repairs where concrete was deteriorating due to rusted, crumbling rebar inside the walls.”
Tony Burdette, Director of Construction
We keep your site running.
Traffic keeps moving, parking stays in use and campuses stay open. We plan the work with you, set up dust protection and tell you where we'll be and for how long.
“They're meticulous about dust control, bringing in negative air and setting up proper protection so the surrounding area, like the parking lot and cars, stays clean.”
Russell Thompson, Construction Manager
We price changes the way we bid.
Our bid is the real price, not a low number we plan to make up later. If the scope changes, we price the added work at the same rates and margin we bid with. No marked-up labor or materials because we're already on the job.
“When they suggest something in a meeting or request a change order, I never feel like it's self-serving. I know it's coming from experience, and I trust that their input is genuinely meant to improve the project.”
Paul Willardson, Project Manager, J-U-B Engineers
We own it when we get it wrong.
If our crews make a mistake, we say so and fix it, before you have to ask. And if a job isn't our bread and butter, we'll tell you.
“They own it when they make a mistake. I've never seen them try to hide anything… Gerber has always been upfront, honest, and accountable.”
Russell Thompson, Construction Manager
Seeing cracks, rust or falling concrete?
The sooner we see it, the more options you have. We'll come look.
Commercial Concrete Restoration and Repair
Gerber Construction’s commercial concrete restoration team repairs and protects existing structures so they stay safe and in use instead of being torn out and rebuilt. Our projects include parking decks, buildings, stadiums, bridges, tanks, vaults, hospitals, firehouses and treatment plants.
Structural concrete repair
Repair of spalling concrete, exposed rebar and damaged columns, beams and decks, rebuilt with attention to the details nobody sees later.
Injections and coatings
Crack injection, and coatings and sealings that protect concrete against deterioration.
Carbon fiber strengthening
Carbon fiber wraps bonded to beams, columns and pier caps add strength and seal repaired concrete, extending the life of a structure without replacing it.
Demolition and tie-ins
Cutting and removing concrete where the rebar is, so new work ties into the old.
Seismic upgrades
Repair earthquake damage and prepare older concrete structures for future events.
See the work
Concrete Restoration Projects in Utah
Parking structure owners are a big part of our restoration work.
“You call Gerber when the job is tough, complicated, large in scope, high budget, and needing real specialty experience… But if you're building a dam, you call Gerber. They're the experts.”
Paul Willardson, Project Manager, J-U-B Engineers
Parking Structure Restoration, Salt Lake City
Three levels of parking beneath an office building, with spalling concrete and damaged columns. Negative air and dust protection kept the work contained. The aim is repairs that last. Gerber and the owner have worked together for 16 to 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is concrete restoration, and when is it better than replacement?
Concrete restoration repairs and protects concrete that has cracked, flaked or corroded, so a structure can stay in service. It often costs less than replacement because the structure stays in place and in use, and it can often bring a structure back to like-new condition. A site visit tells you which makes sense, and we will tell you honestly what we see.
Who do you do restoration work for?
Owners of parking structures, campuses and institutions, and public owners such as cities, counties and districts, along with the engineers who design their repairs.
What are the signs my concrete needs attention?
Widening cracks, chipped or flaking concrete, rust stains, exposed rebar, hollow sounds when you tap the surface, and water leaks. Not every crack is structural, so a site visit is the best way to know. If you see falling concrete, sagging, or exposed, rusting steel, keep people away and call a structural engineer right away.
Can you work while our building or structure stays open?
Often, yes. The right approach depends on the structure and how it is used, so we talk through your constraints during the first site visit.
How do you price a restoration project?
We walk the structure with you, look at the damage and price the full scope we can see. Our goal is to bid it right the first time, not to win low and make it up later.
What if you find more damage, or the scope changes?
It happens in restoration, because some damage can't be seen until the bad concrete comes out. We show you what we found, explain the options and price the added work as if it had been in the original bid, with no marked-up labor or materials. You and your engineer can see how we got to the number.
What happens after I contact Gerber?
We reply, ask where the structure is, what you are seeing and when you need it addressed, and set up a site visit.
Where does Gerber work?
Based in Lehi, Utah, since 1974. Most of our restoration work is across Utah, and we also work in Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado.
