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

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312-720-2168

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To date, Wet Building Solutions has evaluated 7 buildings in Near West Side, 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

Near West Side...

The Near West Side is west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 started on the Near West Side. The area is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago-Kent College of Law, and Malcolm X College. The United Center arena, the Illinois Medical District, Union Station and Ogilvie Station are also located in the community.



The West Loop is on the western bank of the Chicago River. It includes the districts of Fulton River, Fulton Market, and Greektown. A former manufacturing and warehousing area, many of the buildings have been converted to loft condos, restaurants, bars, and art galleries. Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios were located on Randolph Street; the site is now McDonald's corporate headquarters.

The Fulton River District includes the Fulton Market. This district is a former manufacturing and transportation corridor turned mixed-use commercial and residential. The neighborhood includes warehouses converted to loft condos, new high rise condos and apartments, high rise and mid rise business offices, retail and restaurants. The Fulton River District is home to the Ogilvie Transportation Center, a Metra commuter rail terminal. The neighborhood is known for the aroma of chocolate from the Blommer Chocolate Company.

Greektown known for restaurant and nightlife on Halsted between Van Buren and Madison. In the late 19th century Greek immigrants settled the area and competed with Italians for business and jobs. Greektown is home to the National Hellenic Museum.

The neighborhood between the Illinois Medical District and UIC's east campus is known as Little Italy, an Italian community developed in the late nineteenth century. Italians never actually constituted a majority in area, but the neighborhood is still home to several Italian-American landmarks, including the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei and the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Taylor Street is home to the Italian restaurants Rosebud, Francesca's, Pompei and Al's No. 1 Italian Beef. 

The Tri-Taylor neighborhood lies directly west of the Illinois Medical District. The neighborhood area roughly resembles a triangle with I-290, Ogden Avenue, and industrial railroad tracks. The neighborhood is an extension of Little Italy, although it is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago, situated on the borders of African American, Irish, Hispanic, and Italian areas.

University Village is a neighborhood consisting of residential and retail properties. University Village, University Commons and University Station, are all conveniently located near the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) campus, the medical district, and Maxwell Street.

The blocks around the intersection of Maxwell and Halsted Streets, the heart of University Village, once served as a weekly outdoor market, known as "Maxwell Street Market". The area was also important to the development of the Chicago Blues in the mid-twentieth century. The Market continues on Des Plaines Street.

Chicago's original produce market sat along the south side of the Chicago River, west of what is now Michigan Avenue. Incoming vessels could bring fruits and vegetables from the states located around the Great Lakes. This market became known as South Water Market based on its location.

The Illinois Medical District is one of the largest medical districts in the United States. John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, is one of the largest county-run hospitals in the U.S. The district is also home to University of Illinois Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, UIC College of Dentistry, UIC College of Pharmacy, Jesse Brown VA, The Neuropsychiatric Institute, Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, Chicago Lighthouse, Illinois Forensic Science Center, West Side CDC, the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, Chicago Department of Public Health and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

The United Center opened its doors in 1994, replacing the Chicago Stadium, which was located on the opposite side of Madison Street. The United Center is the home arena for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, and also hosts concerts and other special events. The venue seats between 20,000 and 25,000 people, depending on the event.

Near West Side Zip Code: 60606, 60607, 60608, 60610, 60612, 60622, 60623, 60661

Trusted building evaluation, leak diagnosis, roofing and masonry consulting for historic and contemporary homes in Near West Side

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.