Start with conditions, not a product
Removing what's visible without addressing the leak, condensation, or drainage problem underneath just resets the clock until it returns.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
St. Petersburg context
Along the waterfront, moisture problems often trace to seawall seepage or king-tide backflow; further inland, it's more commonly AC condensate lines or plumbing in an older masonry wall. St. Petersburg's flat terrain means neither situation drains itself the way it might in a hillier city.