Brick and stone look permanent, yet every wall is quietly losing a battle with water, frost and movement. Catching that damage early is far cheaper than rebuilding a whole elevation, and it keeps the character of the property intact.
Masonry Repair and Restoration in Toronto
Goldstar repairs, restores and builds brick, block and stone work on houses and commercial buildings across Toronto. Our masons handle small patch jobs and full rebuilds alike, and we look at why the damage happened before deciding how to fix it.
The early warning signs are usually easy to spot once you know where to look:
- Mortar that crumbles, recedes or rakes out with a fingertip
- Brick faces that flake, pop or shed thin layers after winter
- Stepped cracks running through the joints of a wall
- White salt staining or damp patches on inside plaster
- Loose copings, capstones or bricks on garden walls and pillars
What Our Masons Work On
Bricklaying. We lay new brick, replace damaged units and build brick facades, pillars and chimneys. New courses are chosen to sit comfortably beside the existing colour and style, so an extension or repair does not stand out from the original building.
Brick and stone work. Our team works with natural and manufactured stone as well as clay brick. That covers decorative accents, feature walls, sills, copings and the detailed pieces that give a house its look.
Stone veneer. A masonry veneer is a single outer skin fixed to a structural backing. We install new veneer and repair loose or cracked sections, paying attention to the ties, the base course and how water drains out behind the face.
Restoration. Older brickwork and stonework deserve traditional methods. We match brick, stone and mortar to the original, cut out failed units, and bring worn or damaged masonry back to its former appearance without harming the fabric that is still sound.
Retaining walls. A retaining wall holds back soil, so bulging, leaning or open joints need prompt attention. We rebuild failed sections in brick, block or stone and check drainage behind the wall.
Outdoor fireplaces. We build and repair masonry fireplaces for gardens and outdoor living areas. Cracked fireboxes, loose stone and failing joints are reset properly, so the fireplace stays safe and handsome through the freeze-thaw season.
How a Repair Visit Works
We start with a look at the whole wall, not just the obvious crack. Water sources, eavestroughs, ground levels and any sign of movement all shape the repair. Only then do we recommend repointing, unit replacement, a partial rebuild or a larger restoration.
Mortar is matched for strength as well as colour. A mix that is harder than the brick around it forces moisture and stress into the brick faces, so we keep repair mortar compatible with the original masonry.
If the joints are the main problem, our repointing service may be all that is needed. Tall stacks above the roofline have their own risks, covered on our chimney repairs page, and garden or boundary walling is covered under brick and masonry walls.
Book a Masonry Repair Estimate
Spotted cracked brick, crumbling joints or a leaning wall? Call Goldstar on (437) 243 1908 to arrange a masonry repair estimate in Toronto.
