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Expert masonry services since 2002
Expert masonry services since 2002
Served by Cambridge Office
Kitchener’s housing stock tells a clear story: early 20th‑century brick near Victoria Park and Civic Centre, mid‑century block foundations in St. Mary’s, and exposed chimneys across older streetscapes. Winters swing above and below freezing, and road salt rides the splash zone along the first few courses. Brick and mortar feel all of it.
No obligation. Free, fast estimates.
Fast, heritage‑safe repairs with firm pricing.
Match + replace spalled, cracked, or missing brick the right way.
Lime‑rich, compatible mortars that protect historic units.
From crowns to flashing—stop water and restore stability.
Document, dismantle, rebuild, and pour proper crowns with drips.
Breathable parge coats that shed water and last.
Sills, lintels, and stone repairs done cleanly.
Kitchener’s housing stock tells a clear story: early 20th‑century brick near Victoria Park and Civic Centre, mid‑century block foundations in St. Mary’s, and exposed chimneys across older streetscapes. Winters swing above and below freezing, and road salt rides the splash zone along the first few courses. Brick and mortar feel all of it.
If you’re seeing flaking faces, sandy mortar, or a tired chimney crown, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. We repair brick, mortar, chimneys, and foundations so they look right and last.
We serve all neighborhoods throughout Kitchener, including:
Contact our Cambridge Office today for a free consultation and quote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every masonry job is site‑specific. We don’t post price lists because they create false anchors. Instead, we price the work your home actually needs—nothing padded, nothing shaved—so it’s done once and done right.
Call (905) 807‑0404 or email info@fixmybrick.ca
Victoria Park / Cherry Park: Part of the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District, designated in 1996 for its late‑19th and early‑20th‑century streetscapes. Older brick here often shows spalling near grade and crown wear on tall chimneys—classic freeze–thaw signatures.
Civic Centre (Olde Berlin Town): A designated HCD with many late‑19th/early‑20th‑century houses. Ornate brickwork and proud chimneys respond best to gentle cleaning and careful repointing with compatible mortar.
St. Mary’s: Recognized for post‑war “wartime housing”—compact homes on curving streets. Many have block foundations; parging and mortar joints benefit from periodic renewal and good drainage.
Upper Doon Village: Kitchener’s first HCD (1988), a former rural village character near the Grand River. Chimney crown replacement and repointing are common asks due to exposure.
Central Frederick: Identified as a Cultural Heritage Landscape adjacent to Civic Centre. Early 1900s housing stock means softer brick and mortar; watch base‑course salt staining and mortar decay.
Not quite. Repointing is structural mortar replacement. Tuckpointing is a decorative two-colour technique. We confirm which you need and match the original joint profile.
No. Parging protects a sound base. We fix loose joints or blocks first, then apply a bonded, breathable coat so moisture isn’t trapped.
Efflorescence is salts carried to the surface by water. The lasting fix is to improve drainage/keep water out and repoint leaky joints; cleaning alone won’t stop it.
Neither is bad. Many mid‑century Kitchener homes have concrete block; later homes often have poured concrete. Both perform well with sound joints and good drainage.
Yes—with weather protection and heat. Mortar must cure in safe temperatures, so we tent/heat small areas or schedule smartly.
Replace when cracked, flat, or missing a drip edge. A good crown sheds water and protects the stack in freeze–thaw climates.
Posting numbers creates anchors that rarely match a home’s reality. We provide site‑specific quotes that account for scope, access, materials, and season so pricing is fair and accurate.
Compare details: cut‑out depth, mortar type (lime vs. cement), access method, protection, cleanup, and chimney crown specs (slope and drip). Lower numbers built on shortcuts often cost more later.
Ready to restore your masonry? Contact our Cambridge Office for a free consultation.
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