Western Specialty Contractors’ Springfield branch has completed an exterior stone cleaning and repair project at the Peoria County Courthouse, a prominent government building in the heart of downtown Peoria. The project was performed for the County of Peoria, with Fehr Graham serving as the architect. Work began on November 4, 2024, and concluded on November 21, 2025.
The project focused on revitalizing the courthouse’s historic limestone and granite façade while improving the building envelope’s long-term performance. Western’s scope included limestone patching, comprehensive stone cleaning, replacement of window perimeter sealant and window wet seal, and replacement of select granite panels. These repairs were designed to restore the structure’s appearance, address aging components, and enhance protection from weather exposure.
Access presented one of the project’s most significant challenges. The courthouse features multiple elevation changes, varied façade depths, and limited ground access in certain areas. Some elevations required the installation of intricate suspended scaffolding systems to reach and repair the stone surfaces safely. Western’s crews planned and executed these access methods with precision, allowing the work to proceed efficiently and safely across all elevations.
“Our team navigated complex access conditions throughout the project, and their ability to adapt was essential to our success,” said Project Manager Nick Elliott. “The courthouse is an important landmark for Peoria County, and we were proud to help preserve its exterior through careful restoration work.”
Western Specialty Contractors served as the prime contractor and completed the project on time and within budget.
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Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.