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About Us

As dedicated stewards of our community's architectural heritage, we restore and preserve a wide range of structures, from historic landmarks to modern commercial buildings. Our skilled craftsmen combine traditional techniques with innovative solutions to ensure the longevity of these structures.

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Four men smiling and posing together in front of metal scaffolding, three wearing black jackets and caps, one wearing a red polo shirt and a white and blue cap.
/ About

Who We Are

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A Legacy of Focus

Since 1993, TNT has been defined by a singular commitment to commercial masonry restoration, building a reputation for technical precision from day one.

Scaled for Excellence

Transitioning to its second generation of leadership in 2009, the company has grown into a major regional player, now supported by a team of over 20 skilled field employees and a dedicated project management structure.

Direct Accountability

As a regional specialist rather than a national franchise, TNT maintains total control over quality. We do not rely on rotating subcontractors; we rely on our own proven people, processes, and deep local roots.

Capacity & Stability

Our growth reflects a balance of "big-firm" capacity with the high-level accountability of a firm that treats every project as a reflection of its decades-long heritage.

/ Our Mission

Contributing to the Growth & Prosperity of our Community

Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety, ensuring that every structure we touch stands the test of time. We strive to enhance the beauty and durability of our community, one brick at a time.

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The Values That Drive Our Work

We carefully screen and test our employees to ensure the highest level of skills from qualified employees and quality is being put forth into every project we approach. At TNT we have a strict drug-free work place and have a pre-employment and random drug screening, OSHA 10 hour training, annual safety refresher training, weekly job site safety talks and a culture of safety.

Quality

Craftsmanship

Customer Service

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A Family Business Tracing Back to 1993

1993

Tom and Tracy Smyser founded a business to offer quality masonry restoration to local businesses.

2009

Josh joined the family business in 2009. After Tom's passing later that year, Josh and his wife Megan took over the company.

2011

Expanded TNT’s service area to Minnesota and Wisconsin.

2018

We began offering masonry staining services in response to consistent requests from local brickyards

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Modern Day

The company has grown to 3 project managers and over 20 field employees.

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Where We Operate

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Johnson County Courthouse

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Johnson County Courthouse Annex

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Emmanuel Lutheran Church

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Homewood Manor Apartments

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-91.3894375

Lisbon High School

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-91.5885836

2233 3rd Avenue

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Brady Street Stadium

New concrete block toothed into a stepped crack beside a steel door at Brady Street Stadium in DavenportView project details
42.8457382
-93.6163188

Green Belt Bank & Trust

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-91.6685536

Chelsea Building

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Garfield Elementary School

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Sacred Heart Cathedral

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Keokuk National Cemetery

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2131 1st Street A

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Iowa City Public Library

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-93.3893398

Clear Lake State Park Lodge

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Grace Lutheran Church

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Pikes Peak State Park

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-91.4977990

UWEC Health and Science Building

Patterned concrete block wall on the UWEC Health and Science Building in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, after staining by TNT TuckpointingView project details
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-93.6225322

Birdland and Ashworth Pool Buildings

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-91.5994110

Linn-Mar Aquatic Center

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Palmer House

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Nauvoo Visitor Center

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Hope Lutheran Church

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42.0535005
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Linn-Mar Learning Resource Center

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Crescent Lofts Parking Garage

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611 2nd Avenue SE

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Crescent Lofts

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Muscatine Central Middle School

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West Park Bandshell

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41.9765570
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Orchestra Iowa

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Walcott Fire Department

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Ida County Courthouse

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St. Ambrose University

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-92.5766459

Iowa Juvenile Home

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-90.6670818

Maquoketa Public Library

Grand Ionic-column entry of the Maquoketa Public Library in Maquoketa, Iowa, after repointing by TNT TuckpointingView project details
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-91.0431544

Muscatine County Courthouse

Muscatine County Courthouse in Muscatine, Iowa, with TNT scaffolding on the clock tower during 2024 masonry repairsView project details
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St. Paul Lutheran Church

St. Paul Lutheran Church finished brick facade with lettering, Clinton IA, May 2026View project details
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-91.3929533

Brigham & Mary Ann Young Historic Home

Brigham and Mary Ann Young Home in Nauvoo, Illinois, after the 2025 and 2026 masonry restoration, with rebuilt wings and stepped gablesView project details
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Ely Stone Bridge Masonry Investigation

Crew in a boom lift inspecting the collapsed stone arch of Ely's Stone BridgeView project details
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-91.6939142

Washington County Courthouse

Washington County Courthouse clock tower rising over downtown Washington, Iowa, after TNT's 2026 masonry maintenanceView project details
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Completed stone entry wall restoration at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, West Branch, IowaView project details
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246 W 3rd Street – Historic Masonry Restoration

Aerial view of 246 W 3rd Street in Davenport, Iowa after multi-phase historic masonry restorationView project details
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111 Cottage Grove Tower Retrofit

Mast climbing platforms staged on restricted site for cell tower masonry retrofit, Cedar Rapids, IowaView project details
41.975028
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Linn County Courthouse Exterior Restoration

Aerial view of Linn County Courthouse exterior following Beaux-Arts limestone restoration, Cedar Rapids, IowaView project details
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-90.489889

Chateau Knoll Apartments

Restored brick facade at Chateau Knoll Apartments, Bettendorf, Iowa following emergency structural repairView project details
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Fort Des Moines Monument

Completed stone entrance monument restoration at historic Fort Des Moines, IowaView project details
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Blair House West Elevation

Blair House high-rise condominium west elevation following sealant, concrete, and water repellent restoration, Cedar Rapids, IowaView project details
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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust exterior after masonry staining by TNT Tuckpointing, Iowa's only Masonry Cosmetics certified contractorView project details
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Park Avenue Elementary School

Aerial view of Park Avenue Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa after masonry restoration by TNT TuckpointingView project details
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Rock Island Stadium

Rock Island High School Stadium exterior following comprehensive masonry and deck coating restoration, Rock Island, IllinoisView project details
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Fort Atkinson in Iowa

Restored historic stone walls at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, Iowa following TNT Tuckpointing stabilization projectView project details
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Jasper County Courthouse

Restored Jasper County Courthouse exterior, Newton, Iowa following TNT Tuckpointing historic masonry restorationView project details
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Augustana College

Restored limestone entrance stairs leading up to a historic Augustana College buildingView project details
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St. Michael Catholic Church

Restored exterior of St. Michael Catholic Church with reconstructed bell tower, Norway, IowaView project details
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Iowa City Sludge Tank

Iowa City sludge tank exterior following brick replacement and Teflon bearing plate installation by TNT TuckpointingView project details
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Henn Mansion at Maharishi University

Restored Henn Mansion exterior at Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa after multi-wythe brick reconstructionView project details
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-93.616556

Des Moines City Hall and Police Station

Restored Des Moines City Hall and Police Station exterior following comprehensive masonry restoration by TNT TuckpointingView project details
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-91.531110

Iowa City Senior Center

Aerial view of Iowa City Senior Center following limestone balustrade replacement and historic masonry restorationView project details
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The Amazing Team Behind TNT

Senior Project Manager 
Senior Estimator 
Safety Manager 
CFO
Accounts Payable 
Accounts Receivable 
Human Resources
Project Manager
Estimator
Site Superintendent on Special Projects
Project Manager
Estimator
Access Expert & Trainer
Shop & Equipment Manager
Steel Fabrication
Transportation Coordinator

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FAQs

Yes. We have a past customer list available upon request, and our Google reviews showcase feedback from past clients. Many of our clients also have dedicated portfolio pages on our website where you can see completed work firsthand.

Safety is built into our operations at the instructor level. Our team includes FRACO certified swing stage instructors and installers, as well as frame/brace scaffolding and systems scaffolding safety instructors. These are not just certifications we hold but credentials our people actively teach.

We have over 20 team members, with the capacity to run multiple crews on concurrent projects across our four-state service area. We are a merit-based contractor, with advancement tied to skill, certifications, and on-the-job performance.

We self-perform all masonry restoration work with our own crews and equipment. For specialty trades outside our core scope, such as lime plastering, window restoration, or historic carpentry, we bring in trusted subcontractors with proven expertise in those disciplines.

Our team members hold FRACO certifications for swing stage installation and instruction, frame/brace scaffolding and systems scaffolding safety instructor credentials, lime putty restoration certifications (through manufacturer training programs), stone patching credentials, and product certifications from US Heritage, Sika, Tremco, and Prosoco. We also have certified deck coatings, sealant replacement, and air barrier installation professionals on staff.

We are a specialty masonry restoration contractor that self-performs all masonry work with our own trained crews. General contractors typically subcontract masonry work out, adding cost and removing direct quality control. Our team holds product and trade certifications that most general contractors simply do not carry.

TNT Tuckpointing was founded in 1993, giving us over 30 years of experience in commercial masonry restoration and historic preservation. That depth of experience means we have seen and solved virtually every type of masonry deterioration a commercial building can present.

We work with commercial building owners to develop long-lasting repairs within their budget constraints. That often means prioritizing the most critical work items first and phasing projects over multiple periods to match cash flow. Every project includes a closeout package with final photography, a written warranty, and product data sheets.

Approximately half of all our work is historic preservation. We employ lime-putty-certified restoration professionals and use historically accurate materials and methods to ensure repairs are structurally sound and consistent with the original construction. We work regularly with preservation consultants, architects, and engineers on projects requiring the highest standards of historic accuracy.

Our commercial projects range from $2,500 to the millions. Whether it is a targeted repair on a smaller commercial property or a multi-phase historic courthouse restoration, we work with owners to develop lasting repairs within their budget constraints and can phase work over multiple periods to match cash flow.

TNT was founded by Tom and Tracy Smyser in 1993. Their son Josh Smyser and his wife Megan Smyser took over in 2009 and lead the company today as an owner-operated, second-generation family business.

TNT is not a certified minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), or disadvantaged (DBE) business enterprise.

Yes. We carry full commercial insurance and maintain all licensing required for the states and municipalities where we work. We have been in business since 1993, serving commercial building owners across four states.