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Concrete Rehabilitation for Complex Structures Across British Columbia

From active parkades and occupied buildings to industrial facilities and critical infrastructure, Retro delivers specialized repair and rehabilitation solutions built around the demands of each structure, operating environment and project.
BUILT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Different Structures Require Different Approaches

A repair strategy has to account for more than the condition of the concrete. Access, occupancy, structural requirements, waterproofing, phasing and ongoing operations can all shape how the work is planned and delivered.

Retro brings experience across a range of building types and infrastructure environments, adapting the approach to the structure, site conditions and long-term performance requirements.

We specialize in the following projects:

Parkades & Parking Structures

Commercial Office Buildings

Condominium & Multi-Residential Buildings

Institutional Facilities

Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities

Bridges & Civil Infrastructure

PARKING STRUCTURES AND TRAFFIC DECKS

Protecting high-use structures from moisture, corrosion & wear

Parkades and traffic decks face continuous loading, chloride exposure, and waterproofing failure in ways that compound fast when left unaddressed.

Retro specializes in full-scope restoration and protection for active commercial and residential parkades - phased around your operations so the structure stays open while the work gets done.

Common requirements:

Parkade concrete restoration

Traffic coating and deck waterproofing systems

Expansion joint failure and replacement

Structural slab repair and rehabilitation

Concrete deterioration and spalling 

Active leak remediation 

Waterproofing membranes

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Completing Complex Repairs While Businesses Remain Operational

Office towers, retail centers, and mixed-use developments face concrete deterioration and waterproofing failure that compounds quietly until it becomes a liability.

Retro delivers full-scope restoration and protection for income-producing assets. Sequenced around tenant operations, lease obligations, and access constraints so the work gets done without the disruption that kills deals.

Common requirements:

Concrete repair and restoration

Traffic deck waterproofing

Expansion joint replacement

Active leak remediation

Structural strengthening

Parkade rehabilitation

Oakridge Centre Redevelopment

Challenge: Complex structural conditions across one of Vancouver’s largest mixed-use redevelopment projects.

Outcome: Canada’s largest expansion joint project, delivered across thousands of linear feet of specialized systems.

CONDOMINIUM & MULTI-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Protecting Shared Spaces While Restoring Long-term Property Value

Aging parkades, deteriorating balconies, and failing waterproofing systems put strata councils and property managers in a difficult position. The work has to happen, residents have to live through it, and the outcome has to justify the special levy.

Retro delivers full-scope concrete rehabilitation for occupied residential buildings, phased around resident access and coordinated to minimize the disruption that turns a necessary repair into a political problem.

Common requirements:

Parkade rehabilitation

Balcony restoration

Suspended slab repair

Crack and leak injection

Membrane replacement

Building envelope repairs

INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES

Safe, Phased Repairs in Active, Public Environments

Schools, hospitals, and civic facilities face the same concrete deterioration and waterproofing failure as commercial assets. But with occupancy constraints, regulatory requirements, and public safety obligations that make execution complexity significantly higher.

Retro delivers structural concrete repair, waterproofing, and seismic strengthening for institutional environments where the standard for planning, sequencing, and documentation is non-negotiable.

Common requirements:

Concrete restoration

Waterproofing systems

Leak remediation

Structural strengthening

Phased project delivery

Long-term asset preservation

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

Heavy-duty Repairs Designed Around Demanding Operations

Industrial and manufacturing facilities operate under conditions that many contractors are not equipped to manage. Heavy loads, chemical exposure, continuous operations and strict safety requirements make planning and execution more complex than a standard commercial project.

Retro delivers heavy-duty concrete repair, structural stabilization and protective systems for industrial environments where safety, durability and minimal operational disruption are essential.

Common requirements:

Heavy-duty concrete repair

Structural stabilization

Grouting and injection

Void filling

Load-capacity upgrades

Protective coating systems

BRIDGES & CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE

High-performance Repairs for Critical Public Assets

Bridges and civil infrastructure operate under constant exposure, heavy loads and stringent regulatory requirements. These conditions demand a level of planning, coordination and technical execution that goes well beyond a standard commercial repair.

Retro delivers structural concrete rehabilitation, waterproofing and expansion joint systems for bridges, tunnels and public works where safety, durability and long-term performance are critical.

Common requirements:

Structural rehabilitation

Concrete repair

Waterproofing systems

Expansion joint replacement

Grouting and injection

High-performance protection

Retro Specialty Contractors has worked collaboratively with Jacob Bros Construction to deliver multiple successful projects including a variety of concrete restoration, coating and expansion joints.

Their involvement in recommending products and methodologies to complex problems has allowed us to deliver competitive solutions for our clients. We have worked with Retro since the inception of Jacob Bros in 2008.

Todd Jacob, (P.Eng, MBA)
Jacob Bros Construction Inc

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Every structure presents different technical, environmental and operational challenges. Talk to our team about the right repair strategy for your asset.

HOW WE WORK ACROSS ALL PROJECTS

Adaptable Execution Guided by Project Specifications

We work closely with engineers, consultants, property managers and general contractors to coordinate repairs around the structure, operating environment and project requirements. Our approach supports: Specification compliance

Clear project coordination

Safe execution

Efficient scheduling

Minimal disruption

Long-term performance

Retro Specialty Contractors serves clients throughout British Columbia, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and surrounding communities. 

Understanding the Structure Leads to Better Repair Decisions
Different assets fail in different ways. Experience across multiple project types helps us identify risks early, select appropriate systems and plan work around real operating conditions.
  • Identify risks early
  • Select appropriate repair systems
  • Reduce disruption
  • Coordinate with project teams
  • Deliver consistent results

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No commitment. No sales pitch. Just a straight conversation with a specialist who's seen this before.
Retro Specialty Contractors delivers engineering-led concrete rehabilitation for occupied, technically complex structures across British Columbia. Working with engineers, asset managers, and strata councils who need the job done right the first time.

Serving BC

Vancouver
Burnaby
Richmond
Surrey
Vancouver Island
Fraser Valley
BC Interior
Alberta 

Contact Us

+1-604-372-2100 [email protected]
Location
15110 54a Ave #203,
Surrey, BC
V3S 5X7
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Business Hours
Mon – Fri  8:30am – 4:30pm

Sat – Sun  Closed

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