Heritage Masonry Restoration
When your heritage building needs repairs, we use the old-school methods that actually work. Lime mortar, proper permits, done right.
experienced professionals specializing in Ontario Heritage Act compliance and traditional restoration techniques
Why Heritage Buildings Need Specialized Care
Heritage buildings weren't built with modern materials. Original construction used breathable lime mortars that flex with seasonal movement and allow moisture to escape naturally. When previous contractors applied hard cement pointing, they disrupted this delicate system.
Heritage Systems Require Heritage Solutions
Traditional lime mortars protect heritage masonry through breathability and flexibility that modern materials can't provide.
Time-Tested Techniques
Centuries-old methods proven effective for heritage building preservation and long-term structural integrity.
Professional Certification
experienced professionals with specialized training in traditional materials and regulatory compliance.
Complete Heritage Restoration Expertise
Fix My Brick combines centuries-old lime mortar techniques with comprehensive regulatory navigation. We're Ontario's heritage compliance specialists—contractors who handle everything from heritage permits to traditional restoration execution.
Over 20 years fixing heritage buildings across Ontario
We handle all the heritage permit paperwork
Use lime mortar like they did originally
Work with heritage consultants when needed
Know what heritage committees want to see
Get permits approved without the runaround
Your building will breathe properly again
Stop moisture problems for good
Get Your Free Heritage Assessment
Professional heritage building evaluation with restoration recommendations and regulatory guidance
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The Fix My Brick Heritage Restoration Process
We Look at Your Building
First, we figure out what's wrong and what needs fixing. Every old building is different.
- • Check how it was built originally
- • See what previous work was done right or wrong
- • Find where water is getting in
- • Know what permits you need
Handle the Paperwork
Heritage permits are a pain. We know what the committees want to see and how to get approvals.
- • Fill out all the permit applications properly
- • Show them our plan with photos and specs
- • Work with heritage planners who know us
- • Keep you updated through the 2-3 month wait
Fix It the Right Way
We use lime mortar and old-school methods because that's what works on heritage buildings.
- • Test the old mortar to match it properly
- • Mix lime mortar by hand like they used to
- • Point the joints to look original
- • Let it cure slow and natural
Document Everything
Take photos, keep records, and tell you how to maintain it so problems don't come back.
- • Photos before, during, and after
- • Tell you how to spot problems early
- • Give you a maintenance schedule
- • Answer questions down the road
Heritage Services We Provide
Officially Designated Buildings
If your building has a heritage plaque, you need permits for everything. We know this process inside and out.
Heritage Districts
Live in a heritage neighborhood? We know what they'll approve and what they won't. No surprises.
Emergency Repairs
Brick falling off? Wall collapsing? We can stabilize it fast and get emergency permits when needed.
Planning and Consultation
Not sure what you need? We'll look at your building and tell you what permits to get and how much it'll cost.
What Heritage Property Owners Say
"Fix My Brick handled our entire heritage permit application. They knew exactly what the heritage committee needed and presented our restoration plan professionally. The permit was approved on first submission."— Sarah M.
"The restoration work on our century home was exceptional. They used traditional lime mortar and the building breathes properly now. No more moisture issues."— Robert K.
"Professional heritage specialists who understand both old techniques and modern compliance. Worth the investment for proper restoration."— Jennifer L.
"The documentation they provided was comprehensive. Our heritage consultant was impressed with their technical knowledge and traditional methods."— Michael C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Old buildings were built with lime mortar, which is softer and lets the building breathe. If you use modern cement mortar, it's too hard and traps moisture inside. This causes the old bricks to crack and crumble. We use the right stuff - lime mortar that matches what was there originally.
If your building is designated heritage or in a heritage district, yes - you need permits for any visible work. It's a pain, but getting caught without permits is worse. We handle all the paperwork so you don't have to deal with it.
It's the old-fashioned mortar made from lime, sand, and water. No cement. It's softer than modern mortar and lets moisture move through the wall instead of getting trapped. That's why heritage buildings last hundreds of years when maintained properly.
Permits take 2-3 months usually. The actual work depends on how much needs fixing - could be a few weeks for small repairs or a few months for major restoration. We'll give you a realistic timeline after we see what you're dealing with.
We've been fixing heritage buildings for over 20 years. We're licensed, insured, and know what heritage committees expect. When the job requires it, we work with heritage consultants who know us and trust our work.
Ontario's Heritage Masonry Specialists
Fix My Brick understands Ontario's unique heritage building characteristics and regulatory landscape.
Regional Materials
Authentic replacement materials—Ontario-size brick, Credit Valley sandstone, Kingston limestone—that match original construction.
Climate Considerations
Traditional lime mortar systems that handle Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles and building expansion without cracking.
Municipal Expertise
Current knowledge of heritage permit processes across Ontario municipalities, from Toronto's detailed procedures to streamlined approvals.
Comprehensive Heritage Solutions
Heritage restoration often connects to other specialized masonry needs. Our complete service range ensures all your heritage requirements receive professional attention.
Scientific Mortar Matching
Spectrophotometric color analysis ensures perfect mortar matches for heritage building restoration projects.
Traditional Tuckpointing
Heritage-appropriate repointing techniques using authentic materials and traditional joint profiles for period accuracy.
Hamilton Heritage Services
Specialized heritage restoration services in Hamilton with extensive experience in local heritage properties and municipal requirements.
Ready to Restore Your Heritage Building?
Your heritage property deserves specialists who understand both traditional craftsmanship and modern compliance requirements. Let's preserve Ontario's architectural heritage together—properly, professionally, and permanently.
Free Heritage Assessment Includes
- • Detailed condition assessment with heritage recommendations
- • Regulatory guidance and permit requirements
- • Traditional materials and techniques evaluation
- • Comprehensive restoration timeline and planning
Professional Excellence
- • Experienced heritage professionals with specialized expertise
- • Proven success in heritage permit approvals
- • Traditional technique application and lime mortar mastery
- • Complete service from permits through completion
Fix My Brick: Ontario's Heritage Compliance Specialists - Preserving architectural heritage with traditional techniques and professional expertise.