Stone Wall Repair in Ottawa: What a Quote Should Show
Too few published prices to quote a range
Scaffolding, where needed, can add about $500 to $3,000 (published Ontario contractor pricing, 2025–26; yours will differ)
Reviewed 2026-10-01 · how we set these ranges · rules for every masonry job
We found too few published prices for repairing the natural stone walls of a house to give a range. This page sets out what each quote should show so two quotes can be compared line by line.
What a quote should show
| Line | Published figure | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Stones reset or replaced | Ask | Which stones, and where matching stone comes from |
| Repointing | See the repointing page | The area and the mortar |
| Structural sections | Ask | Whether any section needs more than repair |
| Scaffolding or lift | About $500 to $3,000 | A firm figure |
| Disposal | Ask | What the quote includes |
Rules specific to this job
"Stone shall be sound and durable."
OBC 9.20.2.5.(1)A section that is bulging, leaning or rebuilt can be a structural repair, and structural repairs are on the City's permit list. Ask the City before work starts.
Building Code Act s.1; ottawa.ca permit list
Permits, the hardscaping licence, contracts, disposal, cold weather and dust apply to every job: see the shared rules.
Ask before you sign
- Which stones are reset and which replaced
- Where matching stone comes from
- What mortar is proposed, and why
- Whether any section is structural
- How the quote changes if more damage appears
More on this work: Stone Wall Repair
Masonry IQ answers on this job
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Quick answers
Is lime mortar used on stone walls?
The Building Code has no rule requiring it. Some heritage district plans call for lime-based mortar on historic masonry; ask the mason what they propose and why.
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