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Company History

When our company was established in 1988 as Midwest Pressure Washing and Restoration, Inc., we serviced Northwest Indiana businesses and residences by pressure washing semi-trailers, storefronts, sidewalks, and siding. Midwest began as a one-man operation pulling a trailer that said “We Clean Anything.” We gradually and consistently added key talented, hard-working personnel as we began securing and performing increasingly challenging projects.

Expanded Services and Geography

Today, as a key contributor in the masonry restoration industry, we have extended our reach outside the Midwest region, offering services beyond pressure washing, such as interior restorative cleaning, tuckpointing, caulking, and all other types of masonry repairs.

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Company History

When our company was established in 1988 as Midwest Pressure Washing and Restoration, Inc., we serviced Northwest Indiana businesses and residences by pressure washing semi-trailers, storefronts, sidewalks, and siding. Midwest began as a one-man operation pulling a trailer that said “We Clean Anything.” We gradually and consistently added key talented, hard-working personnel as we began securing and performing increasingly challenging projects.

Expanded Services and Geography

Today, as a key contributor in the masonry restoration industry, we have extended our reach outside the Midwest region, offering services beyond pressure washing, such as interior restorative cleaning, tuckpointing, caulking, and all other types of masonry repairs.

Iconic Projects

Throughout this growth we have had the opportunity to work on such landmark buildings as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Wrigley Building, Duke University’s Memorial Chapel, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple, Chicago Navy Pier, and various projects at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago.


New Name Reflects Capabilities

The growth and development we have experienced throughout our 30+ years in business influenced our decision to adopt RestoreWorks as our company name. In selecting RestoreWorks, we were conscious of choosing a name that communicates our passion for restoring and preserving architecture that can be enjoyed for generations to come.


Acquiring Eugene Matthews

In 2022 we had the opportunity to acquire the assets of Eugene Matthews, Inc., a long-time client of RestoreWorks. As the Eugene Matthews founders moved toward retirement, they sought a suitor who was familiar with their business, clients, and could provide a consistently high level of service. We are honored to take on this responsibility. 


We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to maintaining our pattern of growth, and to continue providing superior quality and value to our valued customers.


If you have questions about our services or any of the projects we’ve completed, we invite you to call us at 312-666-4646 or 219-924-9700 for a personalized consultation, or you can request information with our online form.

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Areas Served

The Chicago metropolitan area including Northwest Indiana comprise the vast majority of our service area.


We have also had the opportunity to take on projects in distant locations including Oahu, Hawaii, New York City, and Houston, Texas.


In these cases, our clients chose RestoreWorks because our unique capabilities were an ideal match for their project. 

 

Whether you are in the Chicagoland area or beyond, if your project calls for sensitive cleaning or restoration of a building envelope, let’s have a conversation to determine if we can help.


Our Mission

At RestoreWorks we make buildings better by returning value and restoring pride.

RestoreWorks Habits

To deliver on our mission, we have developed seven habits as principals to guide
our daily actions and drive success for our customers and ourselves. 

Attention

Notice Details

Think Ahead

Excellence

Learn and Share What You Know

Raise the Bar

Work Together

Put Yourself in the Other Person's Shoes

Own It

Be On the Stage

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Our Team

Don Zuidema
President and Owner
Don Zuidema
President and Owner

I have always been intrigued with history. Restoration gives me the opportunity to observe how old buildings and structures were build and play a part in preservation so others in future generations can enjoy them as well. 


I have been owner and president of RestoreWorks since 1988 and have had the opportunity to work on hundreds of important buildings and structures including Tribune Towers, Wrigley Building, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago’s Navy Pier, and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu Hawaii. 


Education:

  • MBA from Indiana University
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College

Favorite Hobby:  Fishing

Fun Fact:  I ride my bicycle 3-4 thousand miles per year. 


Brad States
Senior Project Manager
Brad States
Senior Project Manager

Brad has an extensive background and experience in remediation and restoration of both historic and modern buildings.  


He is involved in estimating, project management and evaluation of building deficiencies and repair specifications.   He works with clients to implement and manage building envelope repair efforts from start to finish.  This includes regular project site visits and communications with clients, engineers, architects, suppliers and the RestoreWorks masonry restoration team.  


His goal is to maintain the building’s original appearance while fixing and addressing the cause of damage using traditional repair methods and the latest restoration technologies.  With excellent organizational skills and a broad knowledge of the masonry restoration industry, he has evaluated, estimated, and managed over 1,500 projects. 


Brad received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. 

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