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Commercial Exterior Waterproofing in South Florida by Anthony Pennacchi & Sons
South Florida, Florida

Exterior Waterproofing Services

Anthony Pennacchi & Sons provides exterior waterproofing for South Florida homes and buildings exposed to coastal rain, sun, and salt air.

1947
Founded
79
Years In Business
3,000+
Projects Completed
4th
Generation

FL License CGC1538576 · Fully insured · No-pressure quote

By Anthony Pennacchi & Sons Team·Reviewed by Paul Pennacchi, Owner · 4th Generation·Last updated: September 2026
01South Florida Exterior Waterproofing

What Drives Your Exterior Waterproofing Price?

Your exterior waterproofing price depends on the surface, visible condition, access, preparation needs, and the system approved for the work. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons can assess these factors and explain them in a written quote.

Discuss your property and the conditions you can see with Anthony Pennacchi & Sons at (561) 475-0775.

What Can Affect Your Price

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The type and visible condition of each surface.

02

Accessible cracks, joints, openings, and failed caulking.

03

Access to the areas included in the proposed work.

04

Cleaning, removal, and other preparation needs.

05

The waterproofing, coating, sealer, or caulking system selected.

02Exterior Waterproofing

What Is Included in Exterior Waterproofing?

Exterior waterproofing can cover exposed walls, balconies, decks, openings, joints, coatings, and concrete. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons can combine waterproofing with caulking, stucco, concrete repair, painting, or elastomeric coating when those services fit the approved scope.

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Exterior Wall Waterproofing

Waterproofing is available for above-grade concrete, masonry, and stucco walls when the selected system fits the surface and approved work.

02

Balcony And Deck Waterproofing

Exterior balconies and decks can receive waterproofing selected for their visible condition, surface type, exposure, and approved use.

03

Window And Door Joint Sealing

Caulking and sealant work can address accessible gaps around frames, surrounds, penetrations, and adjoining exterior materials.

04

Elastomeric Coatings

Flexible elastomeric coatings are available for approved applications on exterior stucco, masonry, and concrete surfaces.

05

Expansion Joint Treatment

Flexible sealants can address accessible exterior expansion joints where visible gaps or failed material may allow water entry.

06

Concrete Sealing

Penetrating sealers can be considered for exposed concrete when the treatment suits the visible condition and approved project scope.

03Exterior Waterproofing

How Does Exterior Waterproofing Fit South Florida Buildings?

Exterior waterproofing in South Florida focuses on above-grade walls, joints, openings, balconies, decks, and exposed concrete. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons serves slab-built properties, so this Florida service centers on the exterior surfaces that face coastal weather.

01

Palm Beach County buildings face wind-driven rain, strong sun, and salt air from the Atlantic coast. Those conditions expose stucco, masonry, concrete, window surrounds, door frames, and exterior joints to repeated weather.

02

Anthony Pennacchi & Sons has a Florida office in West Palm Beach and provides residential and commercial waterproofing for South Florida properties.

04Exterior Waterproofing

How Does the Exterior Waterproofing Process Work?

Exterior waterproofing can move from an inspection of visible conditions to a written quote, preparation, and completion of the approved work. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons can match available waterproofing, caulking, coating, concrete, stucco, or masonry services to the surfaces involved.

01

Inspect Visible Conditions

Accessible surfaces can be checked for visible cracks, failed caulking, staining, gaps, and worn material.

02

Review a Written Quote

You can review the proposed exterior work and decide which services to approve.

03

Prepare Approved Areas

Available preparation can include cleaning target surfaces, removing failed material, and addressing accessible cracks or joints.

04

Complete the Approved Work

Anthony Pennacchi & Sons can complete the waterproofing and related services included in the approved scope.

05Exterior Waterproofing

Why Choose Anthony Pennacchi & Sons?

Anthony Pennacchi & Sons brings a long company history, family operation, a completed-project record, a verified Florida contractor credential, and specialized masonry training to exterior restoration. Property owners can review these facts when choosing a waterproofing contractor.

Company Facts

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Founded in 1947.

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79 years in business.

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A 4th-generation family-operated team.

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More than 3,000 completed projects.

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Jahn Applicator certified for period-sensitive masonry restoration.

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FL CGC certified general contractor #CGC1538576.

06Exterior Waterproofing

Get My Exterior Waterproofing Assessment

You can request an exterior waterproofing assessment for a South Florida home, condo, apartment building, commercial property, or industrial property. Discuss the visible conditions and work you are considering with Anthony Pennacchi & Sons at (561) 475-0775.

Seeing any of these signs at your South Florida property?

on-site assessment. Fixed-price written proposal.

Call (561) 475-0775

Our 6-Step Process

From First Call To Final Walkthrough

Every project follows the same disciplined sequence. No improvising, no shortcuts.

01
Day 1

On-Site Assessment

Envelope survey. For recertification properties, review engineer deficiency report alongside our findings.

02
Within 1 week

Written Scope And Fixed-Price Proposal

Written scope, system specifications, fixed price.

03
Pre-mobilization

Pre-Construction Coordination

Tenant communication, phasing plan, access equipment setup.

04
Main scope

Surface Preparation

Substrate cleaned, cracks repaired, primed per system specification.

05
Main scope

System Installation

Waterproofing system applied to manufacturer specifications with full inspection documentation.

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Close-out

Water Testing And Documentation

Critical surfaces flood-tested. Documentation provided to engineer of record.

The Honest Answer

Restoration Vs Replacement

Some contractors push replacement because it generates a larger contract. We do not. Here is the head-to-head.

Recommended

Restoration

What we recommend in the majority of cases we assess in South Florida.

Typical cost
Targeted envelope scope
Disruption to tenants
Phased; building stays operational
Time to complete
Weeks for most commercial scopes
Recertification posture
Closes out envelope deficiencies
Best for
Scheduled envelope maintenance + recert scopes
Last resort

Replacement

When the substrate is gone or the structure is past saving.

Typical cost
Full envelope rebuild after damage
Disruption to tenants
Major; interior damage remediation
Time to complete
Months including engineering
Recertification posture
Flagged as systemic failure
Best for
Properties with 20+ years deferred waterproofing

We give you a straight answer after the assessment, not after looking at the size of the contract.

Why Choose Us

Six Reasons South Florida Owners Pick Pennacchi

The credentials, the people, the standard. Why Pennacchi, in six.

01
4 Generations · 1947

4th-Generation Commercial Experience

We have been waterproofing commercial envelopes since before most South Florida commercial stock existed.

02
Engineer-ready

Recertification Documentation Capability

Waterproofing survey + installation docs match what engineers of record need.

03
Palm Beach

Local Office

2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach.

04
Manufacturer-Approved

System-Matched Application

Every system installed to manufacturer spec. Warranty eligibility depends on it.

05
Honest

Transparent Assessments

We scope what the envelope needs, not the biggest invoice.

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3,000+

Projects Across Four States

Commercial, residential, historic, and industrial work across FL, NJ, NY, PA.

Our reputation is the only thing we will never restore if we damage it.

Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked Questions

Exterior waterproofing can suit several above-grade surfaces, but the right service depends on visible conditions and the approved scope. These answers explain how waterproofing relates to stucco, paint, mold, and newer buildings in South Florida.

Yes. Elastomeric coatings or penetrating sealers can be considered when the stucco condition and approved scope support the selected treatment. Preparation may be needed first.

No. Paint adds color and surface coverage. Waterproofing is selected to address water entry through specific surfaces, cracks, joints, or openings. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons offers both service types.

No. Exterior waterproofing does not remove existing mold and is not a substitute for mold evaluation or remediation. It can address an approved exterior water-entry path.

A newer building can still show gaps at windows, doors, penetrations, or exterior joints. An assessment can report visible conditions and help you consider a suitable service.

Ready to start?

Get Your Assessment In South Florida

If your property is showing signs of exterior waterproofing deterioration, the right time to have it assessed is before the damage reaches the reinforcing steel. No-obligation on-site assessments throughout South Florida and Palm Beach County.

Anthony Pennacchi & Sons · 2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach, FL · FL License CGC1538576