Talisman provides “unmatched” restoration service offerings for all types and ages of masonry structures. We routinely, repair, repoint, replace and restoration masonry materials on both historic and non-historic structures throughout the Pacific Northwest. If the masonry material in question needs to be replaced, but is not currently fabricated, Talisman possesses the expertise and know how to reproduce all shapes and sizes of architectural elements.

Our full service restoration division specializes in “turnkey” commercial, institutional and industrial concrete repair, restoration and coatings. Talisman uses only state of the art equipment, materials, and techniques to prepare, repair and restore all varieties of concrete and masonry structures.

Talisman combines craftsmanship, expertly trained personnel, the highest quality materials available and state of the art techniques to restore both historic and non-historic structures. Our personnel understand the need for attention to detail and careful coordination of work activities on large, mutli-trade projects in a variety of settings and locations.

Services Provided

  • Concrete Cleaning
  • Sealant Removal & Replacement
  • Concrete Restoration & Repair
  • Flashing Installation
  • Concrete Cutting, Grinding & Removal
  • Concrete Coatings and Waterproofing Systems

Selected Restoration and Repair Projects

Great Falls Civic Center

Talisman was selected to perform the restoration of the historic Civic Center in downtown Great Falls, Montana.  The project required the installation of scaffold systems to access the upper auditorium,…

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Troy Hall – WSU

Selective Demolition Phase Talisman was selected by Lydig Construction to perform the selective demolition scope of work for the renovation of Troy Hall on the campus of WSU.  Talisman completely…

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Spokane City Hall Restoration

Talisman was selected to perform the exterior restoration of the historic City of Spokane City Hall. The project involved extensive concrete repairs to the historic “Art Deco” façade located adjacent…

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Pittman Center

Talisman was selected to perform the exterior repairs to the Pitman Center on the campus of the University of Idaho – Moscow, Idaho.  The project involved installation of scaffolding systems…

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Fox Theater

One of the last remaining “art deco” theaters on the west coast, the Fox was purchased by the Spokane Symphony and restored starting in 2006. As part of the restoration…

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The Pearl

Talisman performed the restoration of the historic Helena Apartments which were purchased by the Spokane Housing Authority and renamed “The Pearl.” Work commenced work in the fall of 2009 and…

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Bell Hotel

The Bell Hotel is located in rural Eastern Washington in the town of Ephrata. The structure is owned by the Grant County Housing Authority which operates the facility as low…

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Foley Building

In early 2003 Talisman was asked to provide cleaning services for an on-going restoration project at the US Federal building in downtown Spokane. We were asked to clean and apply…

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Agnes Kehoe

People may wonder what a historic masonry structure restoration project has to do with concrete repair – simple – one entire wing of the project or building was constructed with…

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Spokane County Courthouse

Visitors to Spokane often marvel at the historic masonry structure visible from interstate 90 that towers over the West Central Spokane. The historic Spokane County Courthouse was constructed in 1895…

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Current and Past Projects Include:

  • Spokane Regional Health District, Spokane, WA
  • Fox Theater, Downtown Spokane, WA
  • St. John’s Cathedral, Spokane, WA
  • Five Mile Prairie School, Spokane, WA
  • Masonic Temple, Downtown Spokane, WA
  • Spokane Chronicle Building, Downtown Spokane, WA
  • Chemistry Synthesis Building Brick Repair, Washington State University
  • Historic Spokane County Courthouse Brick Restoration, Spokane, WA
  • Building 2248/2249 Wall Repair, Fairchild AFB
  • Lewis & Clark High School Renovation, Spokane, WA.