Arch Masonry has provided professional masonry services across Peoria, Washington, Morton, Dunlap, and Bloomington-Normal, IL since 2003. Below are answers to the most common questions property owners ask about our services, process, pricing, and service areas.
Arch Masonry is a professional masonry contractor headquartered in Washington, IL. The company has served central Illinois since 2003, providing brickwork, stonework, chimney repair, foundation repair, retaining walls, concrete repair, concrete construction, tile work, and masonry restoration for residential and commercial properties.
Yes. Arch Masonry is BBB-accredited and has maintained a professional reputation across central Illinois since 2003. The company carries general liability insurance and operates with an in-house crew on every project.
Arch Masonry serves Peoria, IL, Washington, IL, Morton, IL, Dunlap, IL, and Bloomington-Normal, IL, along with surrounding communities across Peoria County and Tazewell County in central Illinois.
Arch Masonry was established in 2003 and has been providing masonry services to residential and commercial property owners across central Illinois for over two decades.
You can reach Arch Masonry by phone at (309) 303-6583, by email at archmasonryinc@comcast.net, or through the contact form at archmasonry309.com. The team responds to all inquiries and provides free on-site estimates.
Yes. Arch Masonry provides masonry services for homeowners, property managers, commercial building owners, and developers across central Illinois. Residential projects include repairs, upgrades, and outdoor features. Commercial projects include facade restoration, structural masonry, and large-scale concrete and brick builds.
Yes. Arch Masonry performs chimney inspections as the first step of every chimney repair project. The inspection evaluates brickwork, mortar joints, the chimney crown, flashing, and flue condition. A written assessment is provided before any repair work is recommended.
In most cases, yes. Arch Masonry sources brick profiles and mortar mixes from regional suppliers to closely match existing structures. For historic properties with pre-1950s soft brick, compatible lime-based mortars are used to avoid damaging original masonry.
Yes. Stone veneer installation is one of the most popular services Arch Masonry provides in central Illinois. Stone veneer delivers the appearance of full natural stone construction at significantly lower cost and is available for both residential exteriors and commercial facade upgrades.
Arch Masonry provides foundation crack repair, foundation waterproofing, settlement repair, foundation wall repair, concrete foundation repair, and foundation leveling for residential and commercial properties across central Illinois.
Yes. Arch Masonry provides free on-site estimates for all masonry projects in central Illinois. Every estimate includes a clear written breakdown of scope, materials, and pricing before any work begins. There are no hidden costs or surprise ch
Chimney repair costs in Illinois vary based on the extent of damage and the specific repair required. Minor tuckpointing is significantly less expensive than a full chimney rebuild. Arch Masonry provides a detailed on-site estimate after a full chimney inspection so property owners know exactly what to expect before committing to any repair.
Concrete repair costs depend on the type and extent of the damage, the surface area involved, and whether the repair is residential or commercial. Surface crack sealing is a lower-cost repair. Slab leveling or structural concrete restoration involves more materials and labor. Arch Masonry provides itemized estimates for every concrete repair project.
No. Arch Masonry provides free consultations and on-site assessments for all masonry projects across its service areas in central Illinois.
Arch Masonry follows a consistent process on every project. The team conducts a full site inspection, identifies the root cause of the damage, provides a written estimate, selects materials matched to the structure and local conditions, executes the repair or installation, and completes a client walkthrough before project sign-off.
Most residential masonry repairs are completed within one to three days. Larger projects such as retaining wall construction, chimney rebuilds, or full facade restoration are scoped individually with a clear timeline provided upfront during the estimate stage.
Spring and early fall are the best seasons for most masonry work in Illinois. Temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees allow mortar and concrete to cure properly. Work performed in extreme cold or heat cures poorly and is more likely to fail. Arch Masonry can perform certain repairs year-round but will advise on timing based on the specific project.
No. Arch Masonry uses an in-house crew on every project. The same team that provides the estimate performs the work. No work is subcontracted to outside crews.
Illinois experiences aggressive freeze-thaw cycles every winter. Water infiltrates micro-cracks in mortar joints, freezes, expands, and forces the cracks wider. Over multiple seasons, this turns minor joint deterioration into structural brick damage. Annual inspections and timely tuckpointing are the most effective way to prevent progressive deterioration.
Central Illinois has clay-heavy soils that expand when wet and contract when dry. This constant movement puts lateral and upward pressure on foundation walls and slabs, causing cracking that worsens with each seasonal cycle. Properties near the Illinois River in Peoria are also exposed to elevated ground moisture that accelerates concrete deterioration.
Once per year at minimum, ideally in spring after the freeze-thaw season. Illinois homeowners with properties built before 1980 should pay particular attention to chimney mortar joints, brick facade joints, and foundation walls, as these are the areas most commonly affected by decades of seasonal stress.
Tuckpointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from brick joints and replacing it with fresh, properly matched mortar. Illinois homes typically need tuckpointing every 20 to 30 years under normal conditions, though properties exposed to significant moisture or with north-facing brick walls may need attention sooner. It is one of the most cost-effective masonry maintenance services available.