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Brick wall repair with colour-matched replacement brick
Home/Brick & Tuckpointing Toronto
Older brick specialists · Red Seal · Since 1988

Brick repair & tuckpointing in Toronto

Crumbling brick or mortar washing out of the joints? We repoint failing mortar and swap spalled brick, colour-matched so the repair disappears, on Toronto's older homes.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 257 HomeStars
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Red Seal
Fully Insured
Know the warning signs

When brick and mortar need a mason,
not a band-aid.

Older brick walls in Toronto take water from every direction. Catch these early and a repair stays a repair, instead of turning into a full rebuild.

Recessed or crumbling mortar joints

Open joints let water straight into the wall. Once the mortar is gone, the brick is next.

Spalling or flaking brick faces

Brick faces popping off mean water has frozen inside the brick. It only spreads if it is left.

Cracks running through the wall

Step cracks or vertical cracks are usually movement or water damage, and they need a proper fix.

White efflorescence staining

That white powder is salts pushed out by water moving through the wall. It is a sign water is getting in.

Loose or bulging brick

Brick pulling away from the wall is a safety issue and usually means the wall needs to be rebuilt in sections.

Gaps and failures around windows and sills

Bad lintels and sills let water behind the wall and ruin the mortar. We fix the detail, not just the brick.

Full brick repair service

Repointing, brick swaps and full sections.

Whether the mortar needs to be cut out and replaced or a whole section of wall needs rebuilding, we match the brick and mortar so the repair disappears into your home.

  • Repointing and tuckpointing failed mortar joints by hand.
  • Replacing spalled brick, colour and size matched.
  • Rebuilding damaged sections of wall from the foundation up.
  • Lintel and window sill repair to stop water getting behind the wall.
  • Efflorescence cleaning and waterproofing to keep the wall dry.
  • Older brick and lime mortar matching for older west Toronto homes.
Tall brick chimney with matched mortar and brick repair
The craft

We fix why it failed, not just the symptom.

Most brick repairs come back because nobody stopped the water. We find the source first, then rebuild it right.

01

Freeze-thaw & water

Open joints let water in, it freezes, expands and spalls the brick. We seal the joints and replace the damaged brick so the wall is tight again.

02

The wrong mortar

Hard modern mortar on soft older brick destroys it. We match the strength and colour so the wall breathes and the repair lasts.

03

Failed flashing & caulking

Water gets behind the wall at bad details. We fix the flashing, caulking, lintels and sills so the brick is not fighting water alone.

Brick work

Repaired to look
like they were always there.

Start Your Project
Full brick chimney with colour-matched repairRepointing
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What neighbours say

Trusted on hundreds
of Toronto homes.

4.6
on Google
“Very professional, clean service at an honest price. Greg the owner is trustworthy and I'd totally recommend them.”
Google reviewer · Toronto
★★★★★

“Very pleased with the communication and the overall job. The crew showed care and did a full clean-up. Highly recommended.”

Francesco · Toronto · HomeStars
★★★★★

“A section didn't survive the winter well, and Krolicki offered to fix it right away when I reached out. Great service.”

Pierre · North York · HomeStars
Brick FAQ

Straight answers before you call.

What is the difference between repointing and tuckpointing?+
Repointing is grinding out failed mortar and replacing it with new, matching mortar. Tuckpointing is a style of repointing where two contrasting mortar colours are used to create the look of very fine joints. Most homeowners in Toronto use the words interchangeably, and we are happy to do either the practical repair or the full period look.
How much does tuckpointing cost in Toronto?+
It depends on the size of the wall, the condition of the mortar and how much scaffolding or access is needed. A small repoint is modest; a full wall or a colour-matched rebuild is more. We give a clear, itemised estimate for free after we look at it, so there are no surprises. Call (416) 729-8515 and we'll come by.
Can you match my old brick?+
Yes, this is what we do. We source brick to match your home's colour, size and texture, and mix mortar to match the strength and shade. On older west Toronto homes that means softer, lime-based mortar, not hard modern mix that will spall the brick again.
How long does new mortar last?+
Properly done repointing lasts 25 to 50 years, depending on exposure and whether the source of water is managed. That is why we do not just pack new mortar over the old; we cut back to sound joints, fix the details and use the right mix.
Can you fix spalling or flaking brick?+
Yes. Spalled brick faces cannot be glued back, but the brick can be replaced with a colour-matched unit. We also fix the water issue that caused the spalling so the new brick does not go the same way.
When is the best time for brick work?+
Spring through fall. Mortar needs dry, above-freezing conditions to cure properly. For active water issues or safety problems, we can make a temporary repair and schedule the full work when the weather is right.

More than walls

If it is brick, block or stone, the crew repairs it. matched to the original in colour, size and mortar so the fix disappears.

Brick & stone cleaning
Masonry pillars & mailboxes
Window & door openings, cut and re-cut
Colour-matched brick replacement
Porches, sills & small repairs
Commercial storefronts & walls
Free, no-pressure estimate

Get your brick looked at.

Send a few details or a photo and Greg gets back to you, usually the same day. No call centre, no pushy sales, just the owner.

Prefer to talk? Call the owner directly
(416) 729-8515
Monday to Saturday · 8am to 8pm
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We'll text or call you back to set up a look.

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