St. Louis Exterior Contractor — Roofing, Masonry & Tuckpointing
St. Louis has more brick homes than almost any U.S. city. ECI specializes in tuckpointing, masonry, roofing & exterior restoration since 1994.
- Family-Owned Since 1994
- Full-Service Exterior Experts
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Free Inspections & Estimates
St. Louis Is a Brick City. We Treat It Like One.
St. Louis has more brick homes per capita than almost any other city in the United States. That’s not a coincidence — it’s a legacy of the region’s historic clay deposits, a century-long building tradition, and generations of craftsmen who understood that brick, done right, lasts forever.
But brick only lasts forever when the mortar holding it together is maintained. And that’s where most St. Louis homeowners eventually find themselves — looking at deteriorating mortar joints, crumbling chimney crowns, or white efflorescence staining the face of their brick, wondering how long they can wait before it becomes a structural problem.
The answer is: not long.
ECI: A Missouri Exterior Co. has been working on St. Louis brick since 1994. Our masonry team understands the difference between the soft historic brick in a South City row house and the harder modern brick in a Chesterfield subdivision. Those materials behave differently, age differently, and require different mortar compositions to repair correctly. Using the wrong mortar on an older St. Louis home doesn’t just look bad — it can trap moisture against the brick and accelerate the very deterioration you’re trying to stop.
We get this right because we’ve been doing it in St. Louis for 30 years.
What St. Louis Properties Need Most
Tuckpointing
The most critical exterior maintenance service for St. Louis’s brick housing stock. We remove deteriorated mortar joints and replace them with fresh mortar matched to your property’s age and brick type — restoring structural integrity and stopping water infiltration before it reaches your interior walls.
Brick Repair
Spalled, cracked, or damaged brick compromises more than appearance. ECI repairs and replaces damaged brick with materials as close to the original as possible — preserving the character of your St. Louis home while restoring its protection.
Chimney Restoration
St. Louis’s older homes feature brick chimneys that have absorbed decades of Missouri freeze-thaw cycles. ECI repairs chimney crowns, deteriorated mortar joints, damaged flashing, and spalled brick — restoring chimneys to safe, functional condition.
Our Services in St. Louis, MO
Roofing
Beyond masonry, ECI replaces and repairs roofs throughout the St. Louis metro — from complex craftsman rooflines in historic neighborhoods to straightforward replacements on post-war ranches in south county.
Masonry & Tuckpointing
Comprehensive masonry services for St. Louis’s brick housing stock — tuckpointing, brick repair, and chimney restoration matched to your property’s age and brick type.
Gutters
Seamless gutters and gutter guard systems for St. Louis homes, including oversized systems for steep-pitch rooflines and high-debris environments near the city’s mature tree canopy.
Siding
For St. Louis homes with siding alongside brick construction, ECI installs and repairs durable cladding that complements your property’s masonry.
Storm Damage Repair
St. Louis’s position in Missouri’s severe weather corridor means hail and wind damage is a recurring reality. ECI inspects and restores storm-damaged exteriors — roofing, gutters, siding, and masonry — after every major weather event.
Windows & doors
Energy-efficient replacement windows and exterior doors for St. Louis homes, reducing heating and cooling costs through Missouri’s seasonal extremes.
Commercial Exterior
Roofing, masonry, and exterior restoration for St. Louis commercial buildings, multi-family properties, and property management companies.
Why St. Louis Homeowners Choose ECI
ECI is not a national franchise with a local phone number. We are a second-generation Missouri company headquartered in Ellisville — in the heart of the St. Louis metro — and we have been working on St. Louis properties since 1994. Our team knows St. Louis neighborhoods, St. Louis brick, and St. Louis weather. That local depth is something no out-of-state company can replicate.
Frequently Asked Questions — St. Louis, MO
Why does tuckpointing matter so much for St. Louis homes?
St. Louis has one of the highest concentrations of brick residential construction in the country. As mortar joints age — typically after 25-30 years — they begin to deteriorate from freeze-thaw cycles and moisture exposure. Deteriorated mortar allows water to penetrate the wall system, damaging both the brick and the interior structure behind it. Tuckpointing restores the mortar and prevents that water infiltration.
How do I know if my St. Louis brick needs tuckpointing?
Look for crumbling or missing mortar joints, white staining on the brick face, cracks running through the mortar, loose bricks, or water damage appearing on interior walls near exterior brick. Any of these signs indicate it’s time for an inspection.
Does ECI use the right mortar for older St. Louis homes?
Yes. ECI’s masonry team selects mortar compositions based on the age, type, and condition of your brick. Older St. Louis homes with soft historic brick require lime-based mortars that are softer than the brick itself — harder modern mortars trap moisture and accelerate brick deterioration.
Does ECI handle roofing as well as masonry in St. Louis?
Yes. ECI is a full-service exterior contractor — roofing, masonry, gutters, siding, windows, and doors — serving the entire St. Louis metro from our Ellisville office.
Does ECI offer free inspections in St. Louis?
Yes. ECI provides complimentary exterior inspections and detailed estimates for St. Louis homeowners and businesses at no charge.
Schedule Your Free St. Louis Exterior Inspection
Contact ECI today — St. Louis’s locally based, full-service exterior contractor since 1994.
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What Our Customers Say
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Rated by homeowners across St. Louis, Kansas City, and Mid-Missouri for honest communication and quality craftsmanship.
How It Works
Getting your project started with ECI is simple and transparent.
1. Contact ECI
Call or complete a form online to share your project or concern.
2. Inspection & Consultation
A thorough inspection, honest answers, and clear recommendations.
3. Project Proposal
Detailed scope of work, pricing, and product options.
4. Professional Installation
Quality craftsmanship with safety and attention to detail.
5. Final Walkthrough
We confirm your satisfaction and leave your property clean.
Proudly Serving Missouri
ECI: A Missouri Exterior Co. serves homeowners and businesses throughout the St. Louis Metro, Kansas City Metro, and Mid-Missouri regions, including Ellisville, Wildwood, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, St. Charles, O’Fallon, Wentzville, Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Independence, Overland Park, Columbia, Jefferson City, and surrounding communities.