Trusted with the Buildings That Anchor Main Street
A bank building carries a kind of trust that goes beyond the money inside it. It's often the most solid, most permanent-looking structure on Main Street, and the masonry work on it has to live up to that reputation. Bi-State Masonry has worked with banks, credit unions, and financial institutions across our region for more than 26 years, including restoration work on Davenport's historic Wells Fargo Building — at 255 feet, the tallest building in the Quad Cities — along with F&M Bank in Galesburg and GECU in Rock Island. We bring the same care and precision to a neighborhood credit union branch as we do to a downtown landmark.
Bank & Branch Masonry Construction & Restoration
Whether it's a new branch going up in a growing community or an existing building that's showing its age, banks and credit unions need masonry work that projects the same stability and professionalism their business is built on. We provide new brick and block construction for branch buildings and additions, along with tuckpointing, brick repair, and concrete restoration for existing financial institution properties. Facade appearance matters more for a bank than for most commercial buildings — it's part of how customers judge whether an institution is solid and well-run, sometimes without even realizing it — so we take particular care matching materials and finishing work to a standard that reflects well on the business behind it. A crumbling entrance or stained brick facade sends a message a financial institution can't afford, and we treat that appearance standard as seriously as the structural work itself.
Common Bank & Financial Institution Masonry Services
- Tuckpointing and repointing for existing bank and credit union buildings
- Brick and block construction for new branches and additions
- Concrete restoration for entryways, drive-through lanes, and exterior flatwork
- Masonry cleaning and facade restoration
Historic & Landmark Bank Buildings
Many bank buildings, especially the downtown headquarters built in the early-to-mid 20th century, are genuine architectural landmarks — built with limestone facades, clock towers, and the kind of ornamental detailing meant to convey permanence and trust to a community. That was the whole point of the architecture: a bank building was designed to look like it would still be standing in a hundred years, and many of them are. Restoring a building like that calls for the same preservation-minded approach we bring to any historic structure: matching original materials, respecting the architectural details that make the building distinctive, and repairing rather than replacing wherever the original masonry can be saved. Our historic building restoration experience applies directly to landmark bank buildings, and our work on Davenport's Wells Fargo Building, detailed below, reflects exactly that kind of project.
Restoration That Respects Business Hours
A bank can't simply close for a masonry project. Customers need to bank, tellers need to work, and the building's day-to-day operations have to continue with as little disruption as possible while restoration or construction happens around them. We plan our work to keep entrances, walkways, and drive-through access clear and functional throughout a project, and we coordinate with branch management on timing for anything that might affect customers or staff — whether that means scheduling noisier work for early mornings before the branch opens, or sequencing scaffolding and equipment placement so the entrance never feels unwelcoming or unsafe. Our crews are experienced working in and around active commercial environments where professionalism and reliability matter just as much as the masonry work itself.
Featured Bank & Financial Institution Projects
Here's a look at some of the bank and financial institution work Bi-State Masonry has completed.
Wells Fargo Building — Davenport, IA. Facade restoration and clock tower work on this downtown Davenport landmark, built in 1927 and still the tallest building in the Quad Cities at 255 feet. The building's clock had stopped keeping accurate time, and its limestone facade needed attention, so our crew removed the arms of the building's iconic clock and completed cleaning, patching, and tuckpointing across the upper section of the building, working carefully around the historic limestone facade and clock tower that make the building one of the region's most recognizable structures. The clock mechanism itself was handled by a separate specialist, while our scope focused on the masonry and facade work the building needed. Bi-State Masonry founder Chris Belser personally oversaw the project and was featured in local news coverage discussing the scope of the work. You can read more about the project in the Quad-City Times coverage of the restoration.
F&M Bank — Galesburg, IL. Exterior masonry construction for this community bank, including brick facade work, main entrance masonry, and detailed brick and stonework across the building's exterior, delivering the kind of polished, professional appearance a community bank relies on to project stability to its customers.
GECU (Gas & Electric Credit Union) — Rock Island, IL. Branch exterior masonry construction, including brick facade installation and architectural detailing for this credit union location, completed to the same commercial-grade standard we bring to every financial institution project regardless of size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have experience restoring historic bank buildings?
Yes. Our work on the historic Wells Fargo Building in downtown Davenport, including facade restoration and clock tower work on the tallest building in the Quad Cities, reflects the kind of preservation-minded restoration we bring to landmark bank buildings.
Can work be scheduled around business hours to avoid disrupting bank operations?
Yes. We plan our work to keep entrances, walkways, and drive-through access functional throughout a project and coordinate with branch management on timing to minimize disruption to customers and staff.
Do you provide masonry construction for new bank branches?
Yes. We provide new brick and block construction for bank and credit union branches and additions, in addition to restoration services for existing buildings.
What bank and financial institution projects has Bi-State completed?
Our featured projects include the historic Wells Fargo Building in Davenport, F&M Bank in Galesburg, and GECU in Rock Island, along with other financial institution masonry work throughout our service area.
Do you work with credit unions as well as banks?
Yes. Our financial institution experience includes credit unions as well as community and national banks, including our work with GECU in Rock Island.
Do you handle facade cleaning and architectural detail restoration, like clock towers, on historic bank buildings?
Yes. Our work on the Wells Fargo Building's clock tower and facade in Davenport included facade cleaning, patching, and tuckpointing, along with careful work around the building's historic clock and architectural detailing.
Request a Free Estimate for Your Bank or Financial Institution
Whether you're planning new branch construction or restoration on a historic bank building, Bi-State Masonry has the experience to deliver work that reflects well on your institution. We serve banks, credit unions, and financial institutions across Iowa and Illinois, from Des Moines to the greater Chicago suburbs.
Contact us today for a free estimate.