The Woare's Story

Six Generations of Excellence: We Deliver.

Where quality meets tradition.

For generations, Central Illinois families have trusted us. Builders have relied on us for over 150 years. Six generations later, we’re still delivering the finest masonry and landscape materials—with service as enduring as our legacy.

1852

Decatur Manufacturing Brick Company was founded

1913

The current Decatur office was constructed

1930

Decatur Brick Manufacturing Company was renamed to Woare Builders Supply

1952

Woare Builders Supply was recognized for century of service

1968

Edward M. Woare took over his father's company

1996

Edward W. Woare took over his father's company

2010

The landscape division was launched to compliment the masonry supplies

2015

Woare's Inc. acquired a second location in Springfield, Illinois

2014

Mark and Paul Bateman bought their uncle's company and changed the name to Woare's Inc.

2015

Woare's Inc. acquired a second location in Springfield, Illinois

2016

Digitized all aspects of the business including live inventory tracking and project materials database for enhanced efficiency and customer service.

2019

Added a full line of outdoor grills from AOG, Firemagic, Summerset and Napoleon.

2022

Cleared land in Springfield to create new storage for the 30+ varieties of stocked natural building stone: the largest inventory outside of Chicagoland.

2025

Completed indoor showroom renovation (Springfield) with expanded samples, design space, and optimized room lighting to highlight true colors and textures.

Woare's today

With a vast Central Illinois footprint anchored by cities like Peoria, Quincy, Danville, and the southern corridor of Edwardsville and Effingham, Woare's Inc. is the premier source for landscape and masonry products.

Generations of Trust, Built into Every Project

TESTIMONIALS

Real Voices. Real Experiences.

All the way to the end of the road and thru the fence. The staff here has always been helpful and they carry a good selection of materials. They provide fast service and helped load my vehicle. Priced right and they offer delivery you should get a quote for your stone needs.

CP Williams

As a masonry contractor for many years I used another company for my needs. Started going to Woare's simply for the way they treated me the first time I went and I have been using them since and will continue to do so. I run a small business and don't spend hundreds of thousands but they treat me just like I do. Always super helpful, down to earth and pleasant to work with.

Nathan Beeson

We have relied on Woare's Inc. as a valued supplier when sourcing materials for our projects on an ongoing basis over an extended period of time. Mark and his team are customer service oriented, competitively priced and have an awesome selection of quality products. I highly recommend them!!!

Colby Geiser