Repointing & Tuckpointing
Worn, cracked or missing mortar cut out of brick and stone joints and refilled, with the mortar, the cutting method and dust control set out in the quote.
From $10 per sq ft of wall Depends on the wall area, the height and any scaffolding, and the weather: the Building Code requires mortar and masonry to be kept at 5°C or warmer during installation and for at least 48 hours after
- Worn and cracked joints cut out and refilled
- Mortar type and colour stated in the quote
- Lime-based mortar for historic brick where the job calls for it
Learn More Spalled Brick Replacement
Bricks with flaking, popped or broken faces cut out and replaced with matching units, with the cause of the damage discussed before the patch.
From $20 per brick installed Depends on the number of bricks, finding a matching brick, access and the weather: mortar and masonry must stay at 5°C or warmer during installation and for at least 48 hours after
- Spalled, popped and cracked bricks cut out
- Replacement brick matched in size, colour and texture
- Mortar matched to the surrounding joints
Learn More Stone & Brick Veneer
Natural stone, manufactured stone and brick veneer installed or repaired, with ties, flashing and weep holes built to Ontario's Building Code.
From $35 per sq ft installed (natural stone) Depends on the wall area, the type of stone or brick, the work needed behind the veneer and the weather: mortar and masonry must stay at 5°C or warmer during installation and for at least 48 hours after
- Natural and manufactured stone veneer
- Brick veneer installed or repaired
- Units at least 70 mm thick with an air space of at least 25 mm over wood frame
Learn More Heritage Masonry
Repointing and repair of historic brick and stone in Ottawa's heritage districts and on designated properties, following the district plan.
Quote only Depends on whether a heritage permit or City approval is needed first, the extent of the work and the weather; grant applications for the 2027 program run October 19 to November 30, 2026
- Lime-based mortar matched in colour, pointing method and composition
- Replacement brick matched in size, colour and texture
- Work planned around your district plan or designation by-law
Learn More Brick & Stone Steps
Brick and natural stone entrance steps built, rebuilt or repaired, with the footing, the permit question and the City licence asked about up front.
Quote only Depends on whether a permit is needed, the number of risers, the footing work and the weather: mortar and masonry must stay at 5°C or warmer during installation and for at least 48 hours after
- Brick and natural stone entrance steps
- Loose treads and risers reset
- Footing depth and support stated in the quote
Learn More Brick & Stone Garden Walls
Freestanding brick and stone walls that do not hold back soil, built or repaired, with height limits and the City licence asked about first.
Quote only Depends on the length and height of the wall, the footing, any questions for the City and the weather: mortar and masonry must stay at 5°C or warmer during installation and for at least 48 hours after
- Freestanding brick and natural stone walls
- Loose stones and bricks reset
- Height questions raised with the City before building
Learn More Stone Wall Repair
Loose, missing and cracked stones in the natural stone walls of a house reset and repointed above ground, with the mortar and permit question settled first.
Quote only Depends on the size of the repair, whether a permit or heritage approval is needed, scaffolding and the weather: mortar and masonry must stay at 5°C or warmer during installation and for at least 48 hours after
- Loose and missing stones reset
- Open joints repointed in matching mortar
- Damaged sections taken down and rebuilt
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