About
Our Mission – Quality, Teamwork, Integrity
At Rainbow Waterproofing & Restoration, we believe in maintaining a high level of professionalism and expertise in every job. Each project presents unique challenges, and Rainbow is unparalleled at analyzing these challenges to give appropriate recommendations and solutions. Time is precious and limited for all, and we at Rainbow keep our time well-managed without compromising quality.
Our Services
If you’re looking to protect your investment, go with Rainbow. We have the craftsmanship and expertise to handle any building envelope, masonry, or waterproofing project for commercial and historic buildings in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area.
Historic
Buildings
Preserve the past with Rainbow’s vast experience with historic buildings. Restoring many of the Bay Area’s landmarks, performing exterior façade surveys, evaluating and implementing repair programs, providing management and supervision are some of the services we offer.
Commercial
Buildings
With commercial projects, our team maintains its expertise and attention to craftsmanship while also taking care to meet timelines and manage construction expectations. Whether it’s waterproofing, window repair, exterior painting, or strengthening your building, trust Rainbow with your building maintenance.
Furthermore, we work on many different types of buildings including but not limited to: Multi-family, Government, Educational, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Stadiums.
Waterproofing Services
Our waterproofing services include:
- Joint Sealants
- Traffic Coatings
- Glazing
- Sloping
- Below-Grade Membranes
- Plaza Membranes
- Expansion Joints
- Wall Coatings
- Roofing
- Planters
Restoration Materials
We can restore a variety of buildings rendered in different materials, including:
- Concrete
- Plaster
- Brick
- Stucco
- Granite
- Sandstone
- Limestone
- Marble
- Terra cotta
- Natural stone
- GFRC
- Pre-cast stone
- Cast Iron
- Steel
- Wood
Meet the Team
Chris Abell
President
Rob Browne
Vice President
Barb Powers
Office Manager
Nick Boatright
Project Manager
Jessica Walitt
Project Manager
Ryan Browne
Project Manager
Nick Halle
Project Manager
Ken Bengtson
General Superintendent
Hector Florean
Superintendent
Jose Barreras
Superintendent
Leticia Parada
Project Administrator
Iris Rivera
Field Operations Manager
Alfredo Lopez
Warehouse Manager
Allen Tien
Accounting Manager
Lillie Man
Accounting Admin Assistant
History of Rainbow
How do we know we can handle any job? Because we’ve been doing it for nearly a hundred years, and in that time we’ve seen it all and fixed it all. Rainbow's roots go back to Lugano, Switzerland, to a painting shop named "Arcabalena," where a young Swiss-Italian, Rene Canonica, served his apprenticeship as a painter.
1927–1966
With his journeyman papers in hand, Rene Canonica emigrated to the United States in 1925 and, within a short time, was the proud proprietor of his own painting and decorating firm: Rainbow Painting & Decorating. The company was primarily a residential painting contractor in those early years, serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
1967–2000
John F. Maillard arrived in San Francisco via Chicago, New York, Geneva, Stockholm, Paris, Lugano and Rome, courtesy of the Swiss Bank, where he was a roving bank officer specializing in construction financing. In 1967, he acquired Rainbow and quickly expanded the company’s service line. Rainbow branched out into commercial and industrial painting—and, for the first time, started performing high-work (i.e., working on buildings more than three stories). In 1987, the company’s primary focus shifted to waterproofing and masonry restoration.
2001–Present
Bay Area natives Chris Abell and Rob Browne took over the company in 2001, bringing with them extensive expertise in both historic restoration and waterproofing. Chris and Rob’s focus has been building and expanding a team of capable and talented individuals that embrace our core values.
No matter our point in history, Rainbow has always kept Quality, Teamwork, and Integrity as our top priorities.
Rainbow Is Committed To Your Real Estate Investment
Rainbow ensures your project receives the attention it deserves. Every project is analyzed on an individual basis with a survey of conditions. Our team then advises you on the treatments that satisfy your job. With this information, you can make informed decisions about your project. Our professional management will also supervise the work, ensuring it’s done quickly and with the highest quality.
If you need help with waterproofing and restoration in Northern California, trust the experts. Rainbow is your number one choice and we’re ready to safely repair and waterproof your building’s envelope. To get started, call or email us any time.
