For forty years — since 1985 — WICR Waterproofing and Construction has protected decks, balconies, and structures across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, where the desert climate puts waterproofing under a completely different kind of stress than the coast. With thousands of completed projects behind us and deep Coachella Valley experience, WICR brings four decades of specialized work to desert waterproofing.
A true waterproofing specialist built for desert conditions. California State Contractors License #745936.
Licensed California contractor #745936 · Fully insured · E3 certified inspector since 2018 · Systems warranted up to 20 years
Desert Waterproofing Is a Different Discipline
Coachella Valley waterproofing fails differently than coastal work. Extreme heat — regularly 110°F-plus in summer — bakes deck coatings, driving thermal expansion and contraction that cracks membranes and opens seams. Intense UV degrades surface coatings faster than almost anywhere in California. Then the occasional but intense desert rain and monsoon events drive water into every opening the heat created.
A waterproofing system that performs on the coast can fail in the desert if it isn’t specified for this thermal cycling. Forty years of Southern California work — including extensive Coachella Valley experience — means WICR knows how to build systems that survive the heat, the UV, and the flash rain.
Our Coachella Valley Waterproofing Services
- Heat-resilient deck & balcony waterproofing — systems specified for desert thermal cycling
- Deck coating & resurfacing — UV-resistant walkable coatings
- Recurring maintenance programs — scheduled cleaning, repair, priming, and protective topcoats
- Basement & below-grade waterproofing — subterranean garages, retaining walls, and podium decks
- Waterproofing injections — sealing heat-opened cracks and seams
- Leak detection & repair — finding failures before monsoon season
- Structural repair — replacing sun- and water-damaged substrate
Maintenance Is the Desert Advantage
In the Coachella Valley, the most cost-effective waterproofing strategy is usually not waiting for failure. UV and thermal cycling degrade topcoats on a predictable schedule, and a maintained deck system lasts far longer than one left until water reaches the plywood.
WICR runs recurring maintenance programs for desert communities — cleaning, localized repair, priming, and reapplication of UV-resistant protective topcoats on a service cycle. One Palm Desert community has approximately 108,000 square feet of decking maintained this way across 767 separate deck areas.
What Working With WICR Actually Looks Like
In the desert the question is usually not whether a deck can be repaired but whether it should be maintained instead — and boards are right to want that answered honestly before they spend reserves.
We assess before we bid. We evaluate deck by deck. On desert properties a large share of decks are usually still serviceable and need a maintenance topcoat rather than reconstruction. We will tell you when that is the case, even though it is the smaller job.
We phase around residents and seasons. Work is sequenced to maintain access, and scheduled around both season and heat so coatings cure properly.
We tell you what we find. When an assembly is opened and there is damage the assessment could not see, you get photographs and a written explanation before anything changes.
We document for your reserve study. A record of what was installed and where it sits in its service life, which is what your reserve analyst needs to fund the next cycle correctly.
Palm Springs & Coachella Valley Projects
Desert Falls, Palm Desert — 767 deck areas under continuous maintenance contract, 108,000 sq ft Provides recurring waterproofing maintenance for approximately 108,000 square feet of slip-sheet decking across a large condominium community, encompassing 315 entry decks and 452 private balconies. WICR has maintained the community’s 767 deck areas through regular service cycles that include cleaning, localized repairs, priming, and application of UV-resistant protective topcoats.
Villas De Las Palmas, Palm Springs — historic property restored in keeping with its architecture Over multiple projects, restored balconies, elevated walkways, and associated stucco soffits at a historic condominium community. The work included replacement of aging deck assemblies, plywood, perimeter flashings and drains, corrective sloping, and installation of new reinforced waterproof traffic-coating systems coordinated with the property’s distinctive architecture.
Mountain View Falls HOA, Palm Desert — eight buildings phased, overlay where serviceable, rebuild where not Completing a phased waterproofing program covering approximately 10,300 square feet of elevated balconies across an eight-building condominium community. The work includes approximately 8,300 square feet of waterproof coating overlays with localized flashing repairs and 2,000 square feet of complete deck reconstruction, including removal and replacement of plywood, flashings, slope components, and waterproof traffic-coating systems.
Lantana at Cimmaron, Cathedral City — nine failed decks rebuilt, 23 preserved by overlay instead of replacement Performed a multi-phase waterproofing program addressing 16 elevated entry decks and 16 private balconies at a condominium community. The program included complete reconstruction of nine leaking entry decks, with removal of failed fiberglass coatings, concrete topping and unsuitable OSB, followed by new plywood, flashings, door pans, drains, corrective sloping, stucco integration, and reinforced waterproof deck systems. Serviceable decks were preserved through localized repairs, waterproof overlays, and polyurethane maintenance topcoats.
Serving the Coachella Valley
Palm Springs · Palm Desert · Rancho Mirage · Cathedral City · La Quinta · Indian Wells · Indio · Desert Hot Springs · Coachella
WICR serves the Coachella Valley along with Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, and San Diego County markets.
Why the Coachella Valley Chooses WICR
- 40 years of waterproofing, with deep desert experience — founded 1985
- Systems specified for extreme heat and UV — not generic coastal coatings
- Thousands of projects, millions of square feet across Southern California
- Licensed California contractor — #745936
- Warranted systems — coverage up to 20 years depending on the system installed
- Ongoing maintenance programs — the desert’s most cost-effective approach
Frequently Asked Questions
Do desert decks need different waterproofing than coastal ones?
Yes. Coachella Valley heat and UV cause thermal cycling that cracks systems not specified for it. WICR specifies heat-resilient, UV-resistant systems for desert conditions.
Do you handle both new construction and reconstruction?
Yes — new-construction waterproofing and restoration of failed desert deck systems, from a single balcony to large resort-style communities.
How much does deck waterproofing cost in Palm Springs?
Cost depends on deck size, existing condition, and whether structural repair is needed. WICR provides free, no-obligation estimates after assessing the project.
How long does a typical project take?
A typical deck or balcony project runs about three days. Larger phased community programs run to completion on an agreed schedule.
Do you offer warranties?
Yes. WICR systems are warranted for up to 20 years depending on the specific system installed.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance rather than one-time repair?
Yes. WICR runs recurring maintenance programs for desert communities — cleaning, localized repair, priming, and UV-resistant topcoat reapplication on a service cycle.