50 Years of Strength: The Permanent Fix for Historic Foundations

Three Generations of Expertise in Saving Wisconsin’s Stone Foundations and Barns.

A crumbling fieldstone wall isn’t just a maintenance issue—it’s a threat to your property’s legacy. Since 1975, the McNamara family at Premier Gunite LLC has specialized in the permanent restoration of historic structures. We don’t just “patch” walls; we provide a monolithic, lifetime solution that reinforces your foundation from the inside out.

Why Choose Premier Gunite?

• Rapid Restoration: Most residential foundation and barn projects are completed in one day or less, minimizing disruption to your home or farm operations.

• The Most Cost-Effective Solution: Gunite is widely recognized as the most economical method for structural reinforcement. It delivers a superior bond that matches or exceeds the wall’s original strength without the massive expense of a full replacement.

• Unmatched Durability: Our high-velocity application creates a single, seamless concrete shell that stops water, pests, and structural shifting for good.

• Local & Trusted: We are a three-generation, family-owned business deeply committed to the Wisconsin Tri-State area.

Secure Your Structure Today

Don’t settle for temporary fixes. Get the structural restoration your historic building deserves at a price that makes sense.

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Complete Shotcrete – Gunite Services 

Specializing in:

Restoration and Repair Services
– Barn Rock-Stone Repairs for Foundations
– Stone Foundation Repairs
– Basement Stone-Rock Walls Repair for Foundations
– Manure Lagoons Repair
– Bunker Walls and Foundations

Stop the Decay: Is Your Stone Foundation Compromised?

Crumbling walls aren’t just an eyesore—they are a structural emergency. If you notice any of the following, your home’s historic foundation is actively failing:

• Piles of sand or grit accumulating around the floor perimeter.

• Cold drafts and skyrocketing energy bills from invisible gaps.

• Rodent intrusion and water seepage through deteriorating joints.

• Visible bowing or leaning of the fieldstone walls.

Don’t wait for a collapse. Fix it once. Fix it forever.

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Gunite vs. Tuckpointing: Why “Patching” Is a Trap

Most homeowners try traditional tuckpointing first because it seems cheaper. However, tuckpointing is a cosmetic band-aid, not a structural repair.

• The Problem with Tuckpointing: It involves hand-smearing new mortar into the surface. It relies on old, failing stones to stay in place. Within a few freeze-thaw cycles, moisture penetrates the gaps you can’t see, popping the new mortar out and leaving your wall just as weak as before.

• The Premier Gunite Solution: We use a dry-process Gunite (Shotcrete) that creates a monolithic bond. We don’t just patch the wall—we encapsulate and reinforce it from the inside out.

Why Gunite Wins Every Time:

• High-Velocity “Mechanical Bond”: Using specialized Reed equipment, we blast a proprietary concrete mix at high velocity. This force drives material deep into every crack and void that hand-troweling simply cannot reach.

• Unmatched Structural Strength: Our Gunite reaches upwards of 6,000 to 10,000 PSI. We essentially build a single-piece structural shell that is significantly stronger than the original wall was when it was new.

• Total Protection: It stops water ingress, prevents stone shifting, and creates a permanent barrier against pests and heat loss.

The Bottom Line: Tuckpointing is a temporary repair. Premier Gunite is a lifetime restoration.

Warning Signs Your Foundation Needs Immediate Attention

1. Deteriorating Mortar: If the “glue” holding your stones together is turning to sand, the weight of your home is no longer evenly distributed.

2. Wall Bulging or Leaning: This indicates the structural core of the wall has shifted.

3. Loose or Falling Stones: Specifically at corners or above ground level, this is a precursor to a partial collapse.

4. Persistent Water Leakage: Dry-laid or failing stone walls act like a sieve, leading to rot and mold in your joists.

Serving the Wisconsin Tri-State Area

We provide expert foundation restoration across: Eau Claire • Wausau • Green Bay • Oshkosh • Fond du Lac • Beaver Dam • Watertown • La Crosse • Tomah • Rice Lake

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