For forty years — since 1985 — WICR Waterproofing and Construction has protected decks, balconies, and structures across Riverside County and the Inland Empire. This inland region sits between the coastal and desert extremes, and its own mix of high summer heat and concentrated seasonal rain makes proper waterproofing essential. With thousands of completed projects across Southern California, WICR brings four decades of specialized experience to Inland Empire waterproofing.
A true waterproofing specialist — four decades deep. California State Contractors License #745936.
Licensed California contractor #745936 · Fully insured · E3 certified inspector since 2018 · Systems warranted up to 20 years
Inland Empire Waterproofing: Between Coast and Desert
Riverside County spans a wide range of microclimates, and waterproofing has to be matched to each. Inland cities like Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Hemet see significant summer heat and thermal cycling — closer to desert stress than coastal — while the western county communities of Corona, Temecula, and Murrieta get a coastal-influenced pattern with less extreme swings. A system that suits one may need a different topcoat interval in another.
Four decades of Southern California work across all these conditions means WICR specifies the right system for where your property actually sits, rather than a one-size approach — and knows how inland heat and seasonal rain combine to find weaknesses in aging deck waterproofing.
Our Riverside County Waterproofing Services
- Deck & balcony waterproofing — systems matched to the local microclimate
- Deck coating & resurfacing — durable, heat-tolerant walkable coatings
- Decorative concrete coatings — pool decks, courtyards, and commercial hardscape
- Basement & below-grade waterproofing — subterranean garages, retaining walls, and podium decks
- Waterproofing injections — sealing cracks and leaks at the source
- Leak detection & repair — finding the true point of failure
- Structural repair — replacing water-damaged framing, posts, and substrate
- Community maintenance programs — scheduled topcoat and repair cycles for HOAs
Built for Multi-Family and HOA Communities
Riverside County’s growth has produced a large inventory of condominium, apartment, and senior-living communities with elevated balconies and shared decks — the assemblies most likely to need re-waterproofing once the original system reaches the end of its life.
WICR handles these at community scale: coordinated phasing so residents keep access, unit-by-unit condition assessment so serviceable decks get an overlay instead of a full rebuild, and documented maintenance cycles afterward. At one Corona community, that meant approximately 22,210 square feet across 138 private balconies brought back under warranty in a single coordinated program.
What Working With WICR Actually Looks Like
Boards and owners are rarely worried about whether the waterproofing will hold. They are worried about resident disruption, what turns up once a deck is opened, and the change order that follows.
We assess before we bid. We evaluate unit by unit rather than pricing the property off a sample, so serviceable decks get an overlay instead of a full rebuild and the bid reflects real conditions.
We phase around residents. Elevated decks and entry landings are often the only way into a unit. Work is sequenced to keep access open and finish building by building.
We tell you what we find. Water damage hides. When we open an assembly and find something 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 — for your reserve analyst now and for the next board later.
Riverside County & Inland Empire Projects
Trilogy, Corona — 138 balconies brought back under warranty in one coordinated program Completed a community-wide waterproofing maintenance program covering approximately 22,210 square feet across 138 private balconies at a condominium community. Work included surface preparation, localized crack and transition sealing, primer, and two UV-resistant maintenance topcoats.
Riverside Marriott, Downtown Riverside — 9,000 sq ft of pool deck and courtyard, hotel stayed open Installed approximately 9,000 square feet of decorative protective concrete coatings at a downtown hotel, including a 6,600-square-foot pool deck and 2,400-square-foot courtyard. Work included crack treatment, epoxy primer, cementitious base and texture coats, joint sealants, and a UV-resistant colored finish.
Rolling Ridge Apartments, Chino Hills — 55 balconies with structural post and footing repair Rehabilitating 55 elevated balconies at a multi-family apartment community under one coordinated waterproofing and structural-repair program. Work includes replacement of failed fiberglass deck systems, new perimeter and post flashings, reinforced waterproof traffic coatings, and repairs to deteriorated support posts, concrete footings, brackets, and structural connections.
Savant Jurupa, Riverside — 2,700 sq ft senior-living patio rebuilt, deteriorated framing replaced Rehabilitated a 2,700-square-foot elevated common-area patio at a senior-living community, including removal of the failed waterproofing, replacement of deteriorated fascia and rim boards, localized plywood repairs, new perimeter flashings, stucco integration, and installation of a reinforced waterproof traffic-coating system.
Serving Riverside County & the Inland Empire
Riverside · Corona · Moreno Valley · Temecula · Murrieta · Hemet · Menifee · Eastvale · Jurupa Valley · Norco · Perris · Lake Elsinore · Chino Hills
WICR serves Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Diego Counties, and the Coachella Valley.
Why the Inland Empire Chooses WICR
- 40 years as a dedicated waterproofing specialist — founded 1985
- Systems matched to inland microclimates — not a generic approach
- Thousands of projects, millions of square feet across Southern California
- New construction and reconstruction expertise
- Licensed California contractor — #745936
- Warranted systems — coverage up to 20 years depending on the system installed
Frequently Asked Questions
Does inland Riverside need different waterproofing than coastal areas?
Often, yes. Inland cities like Riverside and Hemet see more heat and thermal cycling than coastal-influenced Corona or Temecula, which can affect system choice and topcoat intervals. WICR specifies for the specific microclimate.
Do you handle both new construction and reconstruction?
Yes — from new-construction waterproofing to restoring failed inland deck systems, single balconies to large multi-building communities.
How much does deck waterproofing cost in Riverside?
Cost depends on deck size, existing condition, and whether structural repair is needed underneath. 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 community-wide programs are phased and 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 work with HOAs and property managers?
Yes. A large share of WICR’s Inland Empire work is community-wide programs for HOAs, apartment owners, and senior-living properties, coordinated in phases to keep residents in place.