ABOUT US

As fourth-generation builders, our history and expertise is unmatched.

DROSTE CONSTRUCTION OFFERS A FULL PORTFOLIO of residential and commercial construction services, including new builds, remodeling, historic preservation and renovations, and more. No matter the request, Droste & Sons builds to your needs — completing turnkey projects that exceed our clients’ expectations.

We pride ourselves on serving a loyal and repeat customer base. When you choose Droste Construction, you can expect a team of reliable, honest professionals who are dedicated to their work. Our skilled team of in-house carpenters, along with our network of trusted subcontractors and suppliers, adheres to our highest level of quality standards. Clients enjoy a pleasant experience through all aspects of their project: with face-to-face communication, walk-throughs at each phase of progress, and a realistic construction schedule.

No matter the scale or complexity of your build, you can feel confident you are in good hands with the Droste family.
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OUR VALUES

Taking Pride in Our Work

Quality Craftsmanship & Attention to Detail

Superior Customer Service

90 Years of Service

FOUNDED IN 1933 BY ALVIN DROSTE, our company has built its reputation as a premier provider of construction services in St. Louis and St. Charles. Our longevity is a testament to 90 years of exceptional customer service and the commitment of four generations of Droste family ownership.

Droste Construction has been recognized for its work in Historical Preservation and for the Preservation of local landmarks in St. Charles, Missouri. Our firm has also been awarded these design honors:

Droste Construction has been recognized for its work in Historical Preservation and for the Preservation of local landmarks in St. Charles, Missouri. Our firm has also been awarded these design honors:

OUR LEADERSHIP

Nate Droste, President and Co-Owner

NATE DROSTE is President and Co-Owner of Al Droste & Sons Construction, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri. He holds a degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Kansas.

Nate has been involved with the company in some capacity since the age of 14 — whether it was working during summer break or when he was home from school. Prior to joining the family business full-time, and later, as a fourth-generation owner, Nate held roles as an engineer, project manager, preconstruction manager, and salesman for a national design-build firm. Today, he manages a variety of client projects, while leading the company’s sales and daily operations.

Nate Droste, President and Co-Owner

NATE DROSTE is President and Co-Owner of Al Droste & Sons Construction, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri. He holds a degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Kansas.

Nate has been involved with the company in some capacity since the age of 14 — whether it was working during summer break or when he was home from school. Prior to joining the family business full-time, and later, as a fourth-generation owner, Nate held roles as an engineer, project manager, preconstruction manager, and salesman for a national design-build firm. Today, he manages a variety of client projects, while leading the company’s sales and daily operations.

Jeff Droste, Vice President and Co-Owner

JEFF DROSTE is Vice President and Co-Owner of Al Droste & Sons Construction, and oversees a variety of the company’s projects and services. As Vice President, Jeff works with clients during pre-construction and initial project planning, as well as producing designs and estimates that meet specific project criteria.

Jeff is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During his senior year of college, Jeff also served as the Vehicle Chairman for Mizzou’s SAE Formula Car Team, where he participated in national and international competitions.

Careers at Droste

WE ARE A FULL-SERVICE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FIRM employing our own group of union carpenters and laborers. We continually look for carpenters at the beginning of their careers so we can teach them “The Droste Way” of building, as well as seasoned carpenters and laborers ready to utilize their honed skills to bolster our crews. If you’re interested in learning more, send us a message.