Masonry Services in Kitchener

Replace damaged bricks, stop moisture paths, and match the wall so repairs disappear.

Why here: Freeze–thaw cycles expand water inside brick; road salt adds stress along the base courses. On older red brick, past hard‑cement patches can also push damage into the units.

How we fix it: Remove loose or spalled units, correct drainage or flashing issues, and reset with compatible brick. Mortar is blended for colour and performance, then tooled to your original profile.

• Replacement that keeps bond patterns and joint lines true
• Gentle cleaning and efflorescence control for heritage brick
• Restoration and custom mortar matching to blend in sun and shade

Rebuilds, repointing, crown replacement, cap and liner upgrades, and flashing renewal so the stack sheds water and vents safely.

Why here: Exposed stacks take the full brunt of winter swings. Thin or flat crowns hold water; missing drip edges stain the brickwork below.

How we fix it: Rebuild unstable sections, replace the crown with a sloped water‑shedding top and proper drip, install an appropriate cap, and renew flashing at the roofline. We coordinate with WETT‑certified pros as needed.

• Crown replacement with proper slope and drip edge
• Cap/liner fit‑up for safe venting
• Chimney removal above roofline if decommissioned

Repointing and block replacement, parging renewal, and moisture‑route fixes on mid‑century block foundations and later pours.

Why here: Many Kitchener homes from the post‑war era have block foundations. Joints open with seasonal movement, and parging can detach after years of splash and salt.

How we fix it: Address the base issue first—repoint or replace failing blocks, then renew parging that breathes. Where drainage or grading is the culprit, we’ll recommend practical improvements.

• Wall foundation repair with proper cut‑out depth
• Block replacement and tie‑in to sound courses
• Parging renewal that bonds and breathes

A protective cementitious skim that shields and tidies exposed foundation walls.

Why here: Snowmelt and road salt wear parging near driveways and downspouts; underlying joint issues can push it off the wall.

• Decorative parging finishes that refresh curb appeal
• Parging repair after base mortar/foundation issues are corrected

Tuckpointing is a decorative two‑colour technique; repointing is structural mortar replacement. We confirm which you need and match the original joint profile.

Process: Cut‑out to standard depth, clean, dampen, then place mortar in lifts. We tool to match the original profile (concave, flush, struck) and protect the work while it cures.

Colour matching: New joints should fade into the wall. We custom‑blend sands and pigments to match both colour and texture.

Lime vs. cement: Older brick—especially pre‑1930—often needs a softer, lime‑rich mortar so the wall can move and breathe. Hard cement in these walls can force damage into the brick.

Depth standards: We remove old mortar to the proper depth (typically 2 to 2.5× the joint width, about 20–25 mm) before packing and tooling. Shallow “face fills” don’t last.

We reset loose stones, replace cracked sills, and correct rust‑jacked steel lintels that have lifted brickwork. The aim is simple: safe load paths, clean lines, and finishes that blend.