Montreal's Experts in Brick and Masonry Repair

The cost of brick repair depends on how much damage there is, the type of brick and how hard the wall is to reach. In Greater Montreal, small repairs or spot repointing usually start around $500 to $1,500, while full facade repointing and wall rebuilds are priced by the square foot. Every building is different, so we inspect the masonry in person and give you a written, itemized quote.

Yes. The inspection and written quote are free, with no obligation. We look at your masonry, tell you what needs attention now and what can wait, and give you a clear price with no hidden fees.

Your wall needs repointing when the mortar joints are crumbling, sandy to the touch, cracked or sunk more than a quarter inch below the brick. If you can scrape mortar out with a key, it is time. Repointing on time keeps rain and melting snow from getting behind the brick, which prevents freeze-thaw damage that costs far more to fix.

Fine hairline cracks in the mortar are common as buildings settle. Call a mason if you see stair-step cracks along the mortar joints, vertical cracks running through the bricks themselves, or cracks wider than 1/8 inch. These can point to foundation movement, rusted lintels over windows or frost damage, and the wall should be repaired before water gets inside.

That chalky white residue is called efflorescence. Water soaks into the brick or mortar, dissolves the salts inside, and leaves them on the surface as it dries. Efflorescence doesn't damage the wall on its own, but it is an early sign that water is getting into your wall, so the source of the moisture should be found and fixed.

A bulging wall, often called a belly in older Montreal duplexes and triplexes, happens when the outer layer of brick pulls away from the wall behind it. Over the years, water and freeze-thaw cycles rust the metal ties that hold the brick in place, and the wall starts to bow outward. A bulging wall can become dangerous, so have it inspected as soon as you notice it.

Yes, most damaged brick walls can be saved. Depending on the damage, we secure bowed sections with new wall ties, replace rusted lintels over windows, or take down and rebuild only the damaged area. A proper brick wall repair restores the strength of the wall and matches the look of the original brick.

Yes. If only one brick or a few bricks are cracked or flaking, we replace just those. We cut out the damaged brick without disturbing the bricks around it, find a replacement that matches the color and texture of your wall, and set it with matching mortar.

Both fix worn mortar joints, but the finish is different. Repointing means grinding out the damaged mortar and filling the joint with fresh mortar so the wall is solid and watertight again. Tuckpointing adds a thin line of contrasting mortar along the center of each joint for a crisp, fine look, often on older or uneven brick. Most Montreal homes need repointing; tuckpointing is a finishing choice.

A chimney repair, such as repointing the joints, resealing the crown or replacing some bricks, is usually enough when the chimney is straight and most of the bricks are still sound. A partial or full chimney rebuild is needed when the chimney leans, the mortar has washed out from freeze-thaw cycles, or water damage has weakened it near the roofline.

It depends on your borough and the size of the job. Larger facade work, changes to heritage buildings and scaffolding on the sidewalk often need a permit, while small repairs may not. During the inspection, we confirm what applies to your address before any work starts.

Yes, we are available year-round and answer calls 24/7 for urgent masonry problems like loose or falling bricks. Some repairs need warmer temperatures for the mortar to cure properly, so we use cold-weather methods when possible and can inspect and quote now to book your work for spring.

For a regular quote request, we usually visit within 24 to 48 hours. You can upload up to 3 photos in the quote form to give us a head start. For urgent problems like falling bricks or a wall that is moving, call us 24/7.