O’Fallon, MO
Masonry Contractor in O'Fallon, MO
Many O’Fallon homes have brick or stone fronts over framed walls. We fix cracking veneer, settlement cracks, steps, and chimneys, and build new walls and stonework.
- County
- St. Charles County
- Key services
- Brick VeneerBrick RepairChimney RepairStone MasonryRetaining Walls
- Nearby
- WentzvilleSt. Charles
- From
- Based in St. Peters
Masonry services in O'Fallon
O’Fallon is one of the largest cities in St. Charles County and sits just west of St. Peters. A lot of its housing is subdivision construction where brick or stone covers the front of the house and siding covers the sides and back.
That design looks solid, but the masonry is a veneer: a single layer of brick or a thin stone facing attached to a wood-framed wall. How well it performs depends on details hidden behind it, especially flashing, weep holes, and the air space that lets water drain out.
Common masonry problems on O'Fallon homes
Cracks above the garage door
Usually a steel lintel that’s rusting, or one that was undersized for a wide opening.
Masonry repair →
Buried weep holes
Mulch and landscaping piled over the bottom course so the wall can’t drain.
Brick veneer →
Settlement cracks
Stair-step cracks in the first years after construction, most of them minor.
Crack repair →
Stone set too close to grade
Manufactured stone touching soil or mulch, which wicks water up behind it.
Stone veneer →
Sinking front steps
Stoops that pull away from the house as backfill settles.
Step repair →
Services that fit O'Fallon homes
Brick fronts on framed walls are the most common masonry we see here. Repairs range from opening blocked weep holes and replacing cracked brick to removing a section of brick so flashing and ties can be installed correctly, then relaying it. Catching water problems early keeps them from reaching the sheathing and framing behind the brick.
Settlement cracks, cracked brick around garage openings, and damaged steps and stoops are typical. Small cracks that follow the mortar joints can often be repointed. Cracks that keep widening, or that come with sticking doors and windows, need a closer look before any cosmetic repair.
Manufactured stone accents on fronts, columns, and wainscots are popular in newer neighborhoods. When stone is loose or stained, the cause is often missing clearance at the base or a water path behind the veneer. Repairs address that first, then reset or replace stones to match.
Brick chimneys on newer homes still take the most weather of any masonry on the house. Crowns crack, and joints near the top open up first. Sealing hairline crown cracks or replacing the crown, then repointing the upper courses, handles most leaks.
Sloped backyards often need a retaining wall for a patio or level lawn. We build segmental block and stone walls with a compacted base, gravel backfill, and a drain, which is what keeps them from leaning after a few wet springs.
Where brick meets siding
On a house with a brick front and siding elsewhere, trouble usually starts at the transitions: the corners where brick ends, the tops of brick wainscots, and the steel lintels over garage doors. Flashing and weep holes at those points are what move water back out of the wall. When they’re missing or blocked, water ends up in the framing.
These problems are often invisible from outside until they’ve gone on for a while. Stains on interior drywall near the floor, soft trim at corners, or rust bleeding from a lintel are good reasons to have the veneer checked. See brick veneer repair for what that repair involves.
HOAs and permits in O'Fallon
Many O’Fallon subdivisions have homeowners’ associations that review exterior changes such as new walls, stone accents, or a change in brick color. Check your HOA covenants before planning new masonry. Repairs that match existing materials usually need less review.
For new walls, retaining walls, or structural rebuilding, requirements depend on the scope of the project. Confirm with the City of O’Fallon’s building division before work begins.
What to expect when scheduling work in O'Fallon
Describe the problem
Tell us what you’re seeing and where. Photos of cracks, lintels, and the bottom of the wall are especially useful.
Site visit
We check the veneer details, drainage, and anything that points to movement.
Check your HOA
If the work changes the look of the house, get HOA approval lined up before the start date.
Repair and walkthrough
Once the work is done, we go over what was fixed and what to keep an eye on.
Questions from O'Fallon homeowners
Water is getting in behind the brick on the front of my house. Why?
Usually missing or blocked weep holes, failed flashing, or open joints. See brick veneer repair.
There's a crack above my garage door. Is it serious?
It's often a rusting steel lintel. Not an emergency, but it gets worse over time. See masonry repair for how it's fixed.
Do I need HOA approval for masonry work?
For new features or changes in appearance, often yes. Like-for-like repairs usually need less review. Check your covenants.
My manufactured stone is stained at the bottom. What's causing it?
Often the stone sits too close to soil or mulch and wicks up water. Pulling the grade back and correcting the base detail usually helps.
Can you build a retaining wall in my backyard?
Yes. See retaining walls. Taller walls may need a permit and engineering.
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