Wet Building Solutions has been recommending repairs for moisture intrusion issues, as well as assisting homeowners and Hermosa 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 Hermosa 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 Hermosa, 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 Hermosa...

Hermosa is located on the northwest side of Chicago, and contains the Kelvyn Park and Hermosa neighborhoods.



Hermosa was settled by Europeans in the early 1880s, most were Scotch, German and Swedish. Today, Hermosa is a predominantly Hispanic community.

One of the first settlers was James F. Keeney, who owned most of the land that is now Hermosa. Keeney promoted the growth of Hermosa and convinced the railroad to make a stop, for which he built and paid for the station.

The first official name for the area was Garfield, in honor of President Garfield. In 1885 the name of the town was changed to Hermosa, which means beautiful in Spanish.

One of the more famous companies headquartered in Hermosa was the Schwinn Bicycle Company. Schwinn had facilities in Hermosa from 1895 to 1982. Nearly 63% of the homes in Hermosa were built before 1940.

Hermosa is the birthplace of Walt Disney, who was born on December 5, 1901. The house Disney was born in is located the corner of Tripp and Palmer Avenue and was designed and built by Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney, in 1893.

In 2018, the Hermosa Bungalow Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Hermosa Zip Code: 60639, 60641, 60647

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

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.