Western Specialty Contractors finishes $3.9 million Lexington garage restoration

Western Specialty Contractors’ Indianapolis branch completed a $3.9 million restoration of Garage C at St. Joseph Office Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The project aimed to extend the parking structure’s service life by repairing concrete, adding waterproofing and reducing future moisture damage.

Why it matters: - The restoration helps protect a major parking structure from moisture intrusion and daily wear. - The work is designed to extend the garage’s service life and improve long-term durability. - The project supports continued use of Garage C at St. Joseph Office Park in Lexington.

What happened: - Western Specialty Contractors’ Indianapolis branch completed a $3.9 million concrete repair and waterproofing project at Garage C of St. Joseph Office Park. - The garage is located at 1041 Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, Kentucky. - Western served as the prime contractor on the project. - The project started in September 2024 and finished in July 2025. - Health Peak St. Joseph Office Park was satisfied with the final result.

The details: - Western’s scope included concrete repairs, deck coating installation, sealer application, caulking, epoxy injection and miscellaneous steel repairs. - GEL Engineering LLC provided engineering services. - The restoration was planned to improve performance while protecting the structure from future deterioration. - Western completed the work while maintaining project quality and schedule requirements. - The project was finished on time and within budget.

Between the lines: - Parking garage restoration projects often combine structural repair with waterproofing because moisture damage can accelerate long-term deterioration. - Completing the work on schedule and within budget matters for property owners because garage closures and repairs can disrupt daily access. - The project shows how coordinated field and management teams can deliver large-scale structural work without sacrificing timing or quality, according to Project Manager Mark Antoskiewicz.

What's next: - The restored garage is expected to deliver years of added service life. - Ongoing performance will depend on how well the repaired and waterproofed structure withstands future weather exposure and traffic load. - Western Specialty Contractors may use the project as a reference for similar parking structure restoration work.