Wet Building Solutions has been recommending repairs for moisture intrusion issues, as well as assisting homeowners and Albany Park property owners with carpentry, masonry, roofing and structural engineering services related to moisture intrusion since 2015.

We are a leading resource for all things historic – carpentry, roofing and masonry – a consultancy that Albany Park homeowners trust for guidance on everything from simple door pan flashing installation to rebuilding parapets to roof replacement and truss repair. We take earning our client's trust very seriously.

Wet Building Solution's owner and Chicago's leading moisture intrusion repair specialist, Bob Kelly has evaluated over 400 buildings in and around Chicago. Most of those buildings are now dry or in the process of drying. Click to read testimonials.

Call Wet Building Solutions

312-720-2168

to get the job done right, the first time

To date, Wet Building Solutions has evaluated 7 buildings in Albany Park, including one of the original historic single family homes on the National Register. If you'd like a recommendation from one of your neighbors, give us a call, we will get permission from our client to share their contact information.

Our service list includes the following:

• Moisture Intrusion Diagnosis

• Building Envelope Analysis

• Building Evaluation

• Wet Building Consulting

• Roof Consulting

• Masonry Consulting

Some interesting info about

Albany Park...

In 1893 DeLancy Louderback, from Albany, New York and several other real estate investors purchased land in the area as communities closer to downtown became heavily populated.



Electric streetcars were introduced in Albany Park in 1896. Northwestern Elevated Railroad extended the Ravenswood line to the Kimball terminal in 1907. These transportation improvements led to a real building boom. But after WWII, many residents moved to the suburbs, and many stores and restaurants closed. In the 70's, Korean immigrants settled in Albany Park, which is one of the most diverse communities in Chicago today.

Albany Park includes several neighborhoods, including Albany Park, Mayfair, North Mayfair, Ravenswood Manor and Koreatown. The majority of shops on Lawrence between Kedzie and Pulaski, which is also called "Seoul Drive," are owned by Korean-Americans. There is an annual Korean festival, a Korean radio station and two Korean-language newspapers. 

Several famous and some infamous people who live or have lived in Albany Park include: Rod Blagojevich the 40th governor of IL and his wife Patty; Former Chicago Cubs player Randy Jackson; Jerry Krause, former general manager of Chicago Bulls; Abe Saperstein, the founder and former coach and owner of the Harlem Globetrotters; Bob Sirott, radio host at WLS-AM; and last, but not least Sam Zell, billionaire, former founder and chairman of Equity International.

Albany Park Zip Code: 60625, 60630

Trusted building evaluation, leak diagnosis, roofing and masonry consulting for historic and contemporary homes in Albany Park

Why work with just any consultant when you can rely on Bob Kelly from Wet Building Solutions? We are a full service building evaluation, leak diagnosis and engineering services provider. Kelly is also an Illinois licensed roofer and roofing consultant, as well an experienced masonry consultant. Get the peace of mind you deserve working with a reliable consultancy that always goes above and beyond expectations. Call 312-720-2168 to schedule a building evaluation today.