O'Fallon homes and this kind of project
A tile project in O'Fallon means working in two-stories and atrium ranches from the 1985 to 2010 boom, so on our first visit we look at floor deflection, the existing substrate and any moisture behind current tile.
The housing stock here: mostly 1985 to 2010 production two-stories, ranches and atrium ranches, with older ranches and bungalows near the original town center.
Tile set directly on plywood or OSB is why so many floors of this period cracked.
What we find inside O'Fallon homes
The typical O'Fallon kitchen has honey oak cabinets, a peninsula and a breakfast nook, with a formal dining room on the other side of a wall. Homeowners commonly ask to remove that wall and build a large island. Hall baths have one-piece fiberglass tubs ready for conversion.
Nail pops, truss-uplift cracks, flat builder paint, hollow-core doors and narrow trim: the interiors of O'Fallon's boom-era homes are sound but plain. Paint, flooring and millwork upgrades go a long way.
What is included
Our O'Fallon tile scope includes demolition, subfloor stiffening, backer board, uncoupling or waterproofing membranes, heated floor systems, layout, setting, grouting, flexible sealant joints and sealing of natural stone.
We take on tile project work across O'Fallon, from WingHaven to Twin Chimneys and Wyndgate.
What we watch for
Builder tile in O'Fallon homes was frequently set directly on plywood or a single layer of OSB with no membrane. When we remove it, we rebuild the assembly correctly.
O'Fallon properties tend to be established subdivision lots with fenced rear yards, and that affects how we stage materials, where tile setters park and how debris leaves the site.
Permits and approvals in O'Fallon
The City of O'Fallon building division is where we file for a tile project in O'Fallon, and the job will see no permit for tile alone.
Being inside the house, this project is unlikely to need sign-off from neighborhood HOAs and, in WingHaven, a master association, but we confirm any rules on containers and work hours.
Schedule and getting to you
Most O'Fallon clients see one day to two weeks of construction for a tile project.
From our Wentzville base, O'Fallon is fifteen minutes or so east on I-70 or I-64. That is close enough that your project lead can stop by most days.
What our tile installation looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near O'Fallon; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in O'Fallon
We price tile installation in O'Fallon from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Substrate correction and waterproofing.
- Demolition of existing tile, which is dusty and slow.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main tile installation page. More about the area is on our O'Fallon page.
Tile Installation in O'Fallon: common questions
How long does a tile project take in O'Fallon?
A backsplash takes one to two days. In O'Fallon, permit review by the City of O'Fallon building division and material lead times affect the start date more than our calendar does.
Who will be working in my O'Fallon home during a tile project?
Tile setters, scheduled and supervised by one Henry Hill project lead who is your single point of contact. Licensed trades are used wherever the City of O'Fallon building division requires them.
Porcelain or ceramic?
Porcelain for floors and wet areas. It is denser and absorbs less water. Ceramic is fine for walls and backsplashes.