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Expert masonry tips, guides, and industry knowledge from the Fix My Brick team.

Your guide to brick repair and tuckpointing in Westdale, Hamilton. Learn why 1920s homes are hitting their 100-year maintenance cycle—and...

Ever seen a brick repair that sticks out like a sore thumb? New bricks that don't quite match, mortar that's...

Property managers see dozens of things that look wrong on buildings. The trick is knowing which ones matter. A $500...

Water freezes in your brick and pushes the surface apart. Here's why spalling happens in Ontario, and how to tell...

Cracking, leaning, or water issues with your retaining wall? This guide helps you identify the problem, assess urgency, and find...

Most chimneys we remove have been problems for years. The homeowner patches a crack. Calls someone about a leak. Ignores...

Last spring, a homeowner in Burlington called about water stains on his ceiling near the chimney. He'd had the roof...

As a mason who's assessed hundreds of foundation cracks across Southern Ontario, I'll walk you through what each type means,...

Last fall, a homeowner in Ancaster showed me two quotes. One contractor said "full rebuild—$14,000." Another said "just needs tuckpointing—$800."...

Water stains near the chimney? The stain isn't where the water got in. Learn the 5 common entry points and...

If you’re seeing cracks or crumbling at the top of your chimney, you’re probably searching “chimney crown repair” for one...

After 20+ years fixing brick across Southern Ontario, we hear the same question every spring: "Is this crack something I...

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