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Masonry & Brick Repair in Cambridge
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Looking for trusted masonry contractors in Cambridge? Our local office has been serving Cambridge residents and businesses for years with expert brick repair, chimney restoration, and stone work. From historic Galt architecture to modern developments, we understand Cambridge's unique masonry needs.
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Masonry services in Cambridge
Repair and restoration for brick, chimneys, foundations and stone—done right the first time.
Recent work in Cambridge
A few examples of local brick, chimney and stone projects.
"Perfect brick match on our 1920s home in Galt. You can’t see where the repair starts."
"Chimney crown replaced and flashing sorted—no more leaks. Professional and tidy crew."
"They fixed the foundation blocks and re-parged the front—looks new again."
Serving Cambridge and the Tri‑Cities
Cambridge homes live with two powerful forces: water and time. Freeze–thaw cycles, older brick and stone, and past patchwork repairs all add up. We look after your walls, chimneys and foundations so they shed water, stay sound and look like they belong on your street.
Call (905) 807‑0404 or email info@fixmybrick.ca.
Why Cambridge homeowners choose us
- Seamless blends: Repairs that read as original—not a patch.
- Built for Ontario weather: Details that shed water and stand up to freeze–thaw.
- Transparent pricing: Itemized, no‑pressure quotes and clear timelines.
- Heritage‑sensitive methods: Materials and tooling suited to Galt, Preston and Hespeler.
- Clean, respectful sites: Daily cleanup and tidy work areas.
- Backed work: Warranty on labour and materials.
Heritage work that blends in
Cambridge’s historic cores—Galt, Preston and Hespeler—use softer brick and lime‑rich mortars. Our approach matches materials and tooling so the repair reads as original, not a patch.
Chimney crowns that last
Proper crowns with overhang and drip edge keep water out of the stack. We rebuild weak sections and install caps/liners sized to your appliance.
How we work
A clear, no‑pressure process from first call to clean handoff.
- 1
Request
Tell us what you need and share photos if you can. We’ll book a convenient visit.
- 2
Assess
On‑site assessment to confirm scope, materials and access. We focus on causes—not just symptoms.
- 3
Quote
Written, itemized pricing with options and timing. No surprises and no pushy sales.
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Repair & tidy
Skilled work with protection and daily cleanup. We walk you through the result before we wrap.
Brick repair services
What it is: Removing cracked, spalled or loose units; replacing them with matching brick; and rebuilding joints so the wall works as one piece again.
Why it shows up here: West Galt, Preston and Hespeler have pockets of 19th–20th‑century brick. Soft brick plus hard repairs can trap moisture. Winter finishes the job.
Our fix: We cut out the damage cleanly, source the closest match, rebuild the bed and head joints with compatible mortar, and blend the tooling so the patch doesn’t shout from the curb.
When to call: Faces flaking off; stair‑step cracking around openings; bulging; or hairline cracks that return after paint or caulk.
Replacement
Targeted replacement keeps good wall fabric in place while stopping spread. We salvage original brick where possible and feather repairs into adjacent courses.
Cleaning
We start gentle. Over‑washing can etch brick and drive salts deeper. Testing beats guesswork, especially on heritage façades.
Restoration & matching
Size, colour, texture and joint profile do the blending. If a perfect match doesn’t exist, a right‑sized mortar joint and proper tooling make the difference.
Chimney repair services
What it is: Inspection, spot rebuilds, crown replacement, new caps and liners, repointing—and when it’s past saving, safe chimney removal.
Why it shows up here: Stacks take the worst weather. Aging crowns without a drip edge pull water into the brick. Missing caps invite rain and wildlife.
Our fix: We check structure and flashing, rebuild weak sections, pour a proper concrete crown with overhang and drip edge, install the right cap/liner, and repoint the joints that feed water in.
When to call: A cracked crown, loose cap, staining on the face, chimney leaning, or bits of brick on the roof.
Crown replacement
Good crowns shed water away from the stack. We form and pour to spec and cure correctly so it doesn’t fail early.
Caps & liners
Stainless caps and modern liners cut moisture risk and improve performance. We size and install for wood‑burning or gas appliances.
Chimney removal
Unused or unstable chimney? Removal can be safer and cheaper than chasing leaks. We handle permits as needed and close roof/wall openings properly.
Foundation repair services
What it is: Repairing cracked or displaced block or stone, stabilizing movement, and restoring the weathering layer.
Why it shows up here: Seasonal moisture and frost move block walls. Old parging often hides cracks until it lets go.
Our fix: Selective block replacement, crack stitching or reinforcement, repointing with a compatible mix, tie‑in waterproofing, and new parging where needed.
When to call: Horizontal cracks, stair‑step cracks at corners, bowing, damp patches, or parging that keeps failing.
Wall foundation repair
We stabilize first, then restore the surface. Finish follows structure.
Block repair
Damaged CMUs are replaced, courses are brought back to plane, and joints are re‑made to match height and texture.
Parging
What it is: A protective coat over exposed foundation that sheds water and tidies the look.
Why it fails: Thin coats, poor prep, trapped salts and splash‑back. If the base wall moves, the coat will telegraph that movement.
Our fix: Remove loose material, repair the wall beneath, prep the surface, then apply a two‑coat system and cure it right.
When to call: Flaking, hollow‑sounding areas, recurring cracks or staining along grade.
Decorative parging
Durable finishes that look good from the sidewalk. Texture and pattern are chosen to suit the home and still shed water.
Parging repair
Spot fixes only last if the cause is solved. We address cracks first, then re‑parge so it bonds and drains.
Joints & mortar
Mortar joints are the weather seal of your wall. Whether you need a durable repointing job, decorative tuckpointing, or precise mortar colour matching, we match composition and tooling so the finish lasts and blends in.
Tuckpointing
What it is: A decorative method using two colours of mortar—one to match the brick, plus a fine contrasting fillet—to create crisp, narrow‑looking joints.
Where you see it: On period façades in parts of Galt and Hespeler—often on street‑facing walls where detail matters.
Our fix: We sample colours, rake joints carefully, lay a matching base, and then apply the tight fillet line for the finished look.
When to call: If the fine line has failed, or you’re restoring a period front.
Need a durability repair instead? See repointing—it’s different work with a different goal.
Mortar repair
What it is: Rebuilding joints with a mortar that matches the original in colour, texture, and—most important—strength and breathability.
Why it matters: Many Cambridge walls used lime‑rich mortars. A hard, cement‑heavy patch beside soft brick can make the brick fail first.
Our fix: We sample the existing mix, choose a compatible recipe, mock up colour, then tool joints to the right profile.
When to call: Powdery joints, past hard patches with spalling around them, or rain tracking into the wall.
Repointing
What it is: Removing deteriorated mortar and packing in new, compatible mortar so the wall becomes weather‑tight again.
Methods: We use hand tools and low‑dust methods, fill in lifts, and tool at the right set so the finish lasts.
Joint styles we match: Flush, weathered, struck, beaded and more—based on what’s on the wall now or what the period details call for.
When to call: Open or shallow joints, damp on interior surfaces, or cracking around sills and lintels.
Looking for a decorative line? That’s tuckpointing, not repointing.
General masonry repair & stonework
What it is: Stone resets, sill and lintel repairs, step and landing work, and selective rebuilds.
Why it shows up here: Limestone and sandstone details in older parts of Cambridge move and weather differently from brick. They need the right bedding, bearing and jointing.
Our fix: Reset loose stone with proper bearing, repair or replace sills and lintels, and repoint with a compatible mix. We work with natural stone and high‑quality manufactured options.
When to call: Loose or sloped sills, cracked lintels, rocking stones, or water tracking under sills and steps.
Neighbourhoods we serve in Cambridge
Galt
Stone and soft‑brick façades along the Grand River—gentle cleaning and compatible repointing protect the fabric while keeping the look.
Preston
King Street East heritage streetscape—discreet brick replacement and mortar compatibility matter on prominent frontages.
Hespeler Village
Downtown village character—match joint profiles and detailing while solving water entry around openings and parapets.
Blair
Heritage village with stone and brick—careful repointing and stone resets maintain the distinctive look.
Detailed neighbourhood notes
- Galt: The Main Street Heritage Conservation District, designated in the 1980s, runs through the historic Galt core near the Grand River. Expect stone and brick façades that reward gentle cleaning and compatible repointing. Typical needs: joint repair, stone sill resets, chimney crown work.
- Preston: King Street East features a long run of heritage‑listed and designated properties—commercial blocks from the 1890s, churches and early homes—so mortar compatibility and discreet brick replacement matter on visible frontages.
- Hespeler Village: The City is advancing a Heritage Conservation District study and plan for the downtown village area. We tailor detailing to respect existing joint profiles and façade character while solving water entry.
- Blair: Blair Village is a designated Heritage Conservation District with notable stone and brick. Careful repointing, stonework and low‑impact cleaning keep the village character intact.
How we price masonry work in Cambridge
We don’t post dollar figures because every wall, chimney and foundation tells a different story. Instead, we price the work to fix the cause, match your materials and finish, and protect the building long‑term. The goal is simple: a fair quote for work that’s done right—without cutting corners.
1) Assessment
Photos help; a site visit confirms root causes, safe access and the right approach.
2) Scope & Options
Written scope with options and compatible materials.
3) Final Quote & Schedule
Transparent pricing, protection plan, and scheduling that fits the work and weather.
What drives the cost
- Scope & access: From low‑level brick replacement to tall chimneys—height, pitch and access drive tooling and time.
- Materials & matching: Heritage brick/stone and lime‑rich mortars need compatible mixes and careful sourcing.
- Underlying issues: Movement, moisture or poor flashing can turn a “patch” into a proper repair—we price to fix causes.
- Detail & season: Good crowns, joint profiles and proper curing make work last; cold/heat protection can be needed.
Our estimating process
- Assess: Photos help; a visit confirms cause, materials and access.
- Scope: Written scope with options and compatible materials.
- Schedule: Transparent pricing, protection plan, and timing that fit the work and weather.
How we keep pricing fair
- Experience‑based effort: We’ve handled a large number of similar repairs across Cambridge and the Tri‑Cities; that history means we know how long things actually take.
- Cause‑based scoping: Fixing the “why”, not just the “what” avoids repeat costs and keeps the wall or stack healthy.
- Compatible materials: We match brick and mortar composition so the repair doesn’t force the original fabric to fail.
- Right sequence, right cure: Proper prep, tooling and curing make more difference than any quick patch.
- Responsible business: We price work so it can be done safely and to a high standard. That’s how you get a repair neighbours notice for the right reasons—plus the kind of results people tell their friends about.Read Google Reviews.
Scope snapshots
- Localized brick repair: Cut out failed units at the first storey, replace with matches, repoint adjoining joints, and blend the finish.
- Chimney crown replacement: Form and pour a new concrete crown with overhang and drip edge, install a quality cap, and repoint weak joints.
- Lime‑based repointing on heritage brick: Remove loose mortar by hand, place compatible lifts, tool to the existing profile, and protect while curing.
- Decorative parging: Repair base cracks, prep the wall, apply a two‑coat system, and finish with a texture that looks good from the sidewalk and sheds water.
What we won’t do
- Paint over cracks or smear hard cement on soft brick.
- Acid‑wash heritage masonry without testing and controls.
- Patch a leaking chimney crown without fixing the detailing that made it leak.
- Rush curing or skip protection because it’s “just a small repair.”
Bottom line: we price the exact work your building needs—nothing padded, nothing shaved. You’ll know what we’re doing, why, and how it protects your home.
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