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Bricklayers laying brick veneer on a new Toronto infill home

Bricklayer Toronto, ON | New Builds + Additions

Core Masonry

Toronto Elite Masonry provides residential and commercial masonry repair throughout Toronto, backed by 22+ years combined Toronto masonry and heritage restoration. We lay new brick for additions, infill builds and garages, mostly for GCs and design-build firms who need a masonry sub that shows up when scheduled. We detail flashing, weeps and ties to OBC Part 9 and stamp structural details where required.

On additions we source and blend brick and mortar so the new wall reads as part of the original house.

$3,000 - $30,000 CAD Per GC schedule; typical addition 1-3 weeks
New BuildsAdditionsBrick BlendingOn Schedule
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24-Hour Written Quote

Fixed Price

Site visit in 48 hours. Written quote on letterhead in 24 hours after that. Fixed-price. BCIN stamped where required.

No obligation. Written quote on letterhead before any contract.

  • 22+ Yrs Toronto Heritage Track Record
  • $5M Liability + WSIB
  • 24-Hour Written CAD Quote
  • 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
  • 4-Hour Emergency On-Site
  • BCIN Stamped Structural Work
What We Do

What Is Included in Our Bricklayer Work?

New brickwork for additions, infill homes and garages, laid to OBC Part 9 and matched to what is already there.

  • Brick veneer and solid masonry for additions and new builds
  • Brick sourcing and blending to match existing
  • Flashing, weep and tie detailing to OBC Part 9
  • Schedules coordinated with GCs
Brick addition toothed into an existing red brick house
Brick addition toothed into an existing red brick house

Bricklaying for New Builds and Additions

Toronto’s infill boom means more new brick going up next to century-old houses. Whether it is a full infill home, a rear addition on a Victorian semi or a new garage, the brickwork has to meet OBC Part 9 and, on additions, look like it belongs.

What Good New Brickwork Needs

DetailWhy it mattersWhat happens if it is skipped
Base flashing and weep holesLets water behind the veneer drain outWater sits at the base, rots the sill plate and stains the brick
Ties at code spacingKeeps veneer connected to the frameVeneer can bow or pull away from the wall over time
Proper air spaceAllows drainage and dryingMortar droppings bridge the cavity and moisture reaches the sheathing
Lintels sized and bearing correctlyCarries brick over openings without crackingStep cracks open above windows and doors
Movement jointsStops cracking from shrinkage and thermal movementLong vertical cracks form at corners and long runs

Through-wall flashing and weep holes at the base of new brick veneer

Matching Brick on Additions

A mismatched addition can hurt a home’s value. We look at size, colour range, texture and the mortar joint. We blend brick from several pallets on site so colour variation is even, match mortar colour to the original, and tooth in new courses so there is no straight seam where old meets new. Where a perfect match is not made anymore, we source reclaimed brick or recommend a deliberate contrast that looks intentional.

For GCs

We give you a schedule and hold it. Stamped lintel and structural details come with the job, and certificates are on file before day one.

For repairs to existing walls, see masonry repair. For stone features on new builds, see stone masonry. For larger commercial scopes, see masonry contractor.

New brickwork is built by the same crews behind our Toronto masonry restoration work, so additions are laid to match the house they join.

Transparent Pricing

How Much Does Bricklayer Cost in Toronto?

Typical range (CAD)

$3,000 - $30,000

Per project

Small garage walls and infill sections start around $3,000. Full veneer on a new home or large addition reaches $30,000 or more.

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What Moves the Price

Cost driver How it affects your quote
Wall area Square footage of veneer or solid brick is the main driver.
Brick selection Matching an existing house can need reclaimed or specially blended brick.
Detailing Arches, soldier courses, corbels and openings add labour.
Schedule Winter work needs heating and enclosures.

Every quote is written on letterhead within 24 hours of the site visit, fixed-price, with a 5-stage draw schedule. No change orders without your written approval.

Codes + Standards

Which Codes and Standards Apply to Bricklayer in Toronto?

Toronto masonry is regulated work. These are the rules we build to on every bricklayer job, and why they matter to you.

OBC Part 9 Veneer

Tie spacing, air space, flashing and weep holes per Ontario Building Code Part 9.

BCIN Structural Details

Lintels, bearing and structural brick details reviewed and stamped where required.

ASTM C270 Mortar

Type N or S mortar chosen for the brick and exposure.

5-Stage Process

How Does Our Bricklayer Process Work?

Timeline: Per GC schedule; typical addition 1-3 weeks. Each stage lines up with a draw on your fixed-price contract, so you only pay for work that is done.

  1. 1

    Drawings + Takeoff

    Within 48 hours

    We review drawings, do a takeoff and flag details that need clarification or BCIN review.

  2. 2

    Brick + Mortar Selection

    Before mobilization

    We source brick, build a mock-up where needed and match mortar colour to the existing house.

  3. 3

    Layout + Flashing

    Day 1

    Base flashing, weeps and layout set out so courses line up with the original wall.

  4. 4

    Laying

    Per schedule

    Brick laid with ties at code spacing, lintels and openings detailed, toothed into existing walls.

  5. 5

    Tool + Clean

    Final day

    Joints tooled, wall cleaned and site handed back to the GC on schedule.

Want a Firm Number for Your Bricklayer Project?

Book a free site visit. No obligation, a written fixed-price quote within 24 hours of the visit and a 10-year workmanship warranty on the work.

Request a Free Site Visit Call (647) 277-2003
Why Toronto Elite Masonry

Why Choose Toronto Elite Masonry for Bricklayer?

We Show Up When Booked

Own crews and equipment, so booked dates hold.

Stamped Details Ready

BCIN details for lintels and structural elements prepared before the inspector asks.

Additions That Match

Brick blended and toothed in so the addition looks original.

Phone Answered

Call-backs the same day. Supers know who to call.

Our Work

Recent Bricklayer Work in Toronto

Safe-generic photos from Toronto job sites. Click any image to enlarge.

Before + After

Before: Framed addition ready for brick Before
After: Brick veneer blended to match the original After
Bricklayer Framed addition ready for brick to Brick veneer blended to match the original
Proven Results Across Toronto

What Customers Say About Our Bricklayer Work

"We run several infill builds a year and masonry is usually where the schedule slips. Toronto Elite's crew showed up on the booked day, had the BCIN stamped lintel details ready before the inspector asked, and finished the brick veneer two days early. They answer the phone, which is rarer than it should be."
Site Superintendent, design-build firmVaughan$64KNew Build Brick Veneer
"We wanted to paint our tired 1920s brick and expected a contractor to just roll it. Instead Toronto Elite told us which bricks were already spalling, replaced them, repointed the worst joints and recommended a breathable limewash rather than latex paint so the wall could still dry out. They showed us test patches in two tones before committing. Two years in, no peeling and no new spalls, and the house looks the way we pictured it."
Tom G.Riverdale$7.2KBrick Repair + Limewash Coating
"Front steps were crumbling after 40 winters. Full stone step rebuild with hand-cut Credit Valley limestone. Marty's crew hit every detail, zero cracks after 18 months."
Priya and Dev M.The Beaches$14KNatural Stone Steps + Porch Rebuild
Where We Work

Bricklayer Across Toronto + the GTA

We send our own crews and fleet to every neighbourhood below, with a site visit inside 48 hours and a 4-hour emergency response in Toronto.

Local Example: Vaughan

For a design-build firm's infill home in Vaughan, our crew arrived on the booked day, had BCIN stamped lintel details ready before the inspector asked and finished the brick veneer two days early. Contract value: $64,000.

Questions We Hear Every Week

Bricklayer FAQs

How much does a bricklayer cost in Toronto?

New brickwork typically costs $3,000 to $30,000 in Toronto, depending on wall area, brick choice, detailing and schedule.

Can you match brick on my addition to my existing house?

Yes. We source matching or reclaimed brick, blend runs for colour and match mortar colour and joint profile, then tooth the new wall into the old.

Do you work for general contractors?

Yes, most of our new-build work is for GCs and design-build firms. We provide WSIB, liability certificates and BCIN details.

What is toothing-in?

Toothing-in removes alternate bricks at the edge of an existing wall so new courses interlock, avoiding a straight vertical joint.

Why do weep holes matter?

Weep holes let water that gets behind veneer drain out. Without them, water builds up and damages ties, sheathing and framing.

Can you lay brick in winter?

Yes, with heated enclosures and cold-weather mortar practice.

Do you do garages and outbuildings?

Yes. Brick garages, garden walls and outbuildings.

What warranty do you give on new brickwork?

A written 10-year workmanship warranty.

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24-hour emergency chimney + foundation response

Ready to Book Bricklayer in Toronto?

We walk your property within 48 hours of your call and put a CAD quote on letterhead in your hands 24 hours after that. No verbal estimates, no change orders without your written approval.

Request a Free Site Visit Call (647) 277-2003
  • BCIN stamped where required
  • $5M liability + WSIB
  • 10-year workmanship warranty
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