Springfield Masonry

Ask any experienced mason in central Illinois what they look for first on a property inspection, and the answer is almost always the same. Water. Water is the universal enemy of masonry, and the path it takes through and around a building dictates virtually every problem a mason will be called to repair. Roofs that drain improperly, downspouts that discharge against foundations, gutters that overflow, grading that slopes toward the home, missing or damaged flashing, and sealed weep holes all conspire to direct water where it does the most damage. Before any repair quote is finalized, a thorough inspection considers where water is coming from, where it is going, and what masonry it is passing through along the way. Properties throughout Springfield, Rochester, and Chatham benefit most from repair work that addresses the water source first and the masonry damage second. Catching water problems early prevents the cascading damage that drives most major masonry repair projects across the region.