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Scaffolding on a Victorian semi facade in Old Toronto during restoration

Masonry Restoration Toronto, ON | Victorian + Edwardian Facades

Core Masonry

Toronto Elite Masonry provides chimney repair, brick restoration and heritage masonry throughout Toronto, backed by 22+ years combined Toronto masonry and heritage restoration. We restore whole brick facades on Victorian and Edwardian homes, from survey and infrared moisture scan through structural repairs, brick replacement, repointing and final sign-off. Each stage maps to our 5-stage draw so you only pay for work that is done.

A recent Old Toronto Victorian facade restoration ran $35K; most facades fall between $8K and $80K depending on height, condition and heritage review.

$8,000 - $80,000 CAD 2-6 weeks per facade
Facade SurveyInfrared Moisture ScanReclaimed Brick5-Stage Draws
Request a Free Site Visit Call (647) 277-2003

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 Masonry Restoration Work?

Whole-facade restoration of Victorian and Edwardian brick: survey, structural repairs, brick replacement, repointing and sign-off.

  • Facade survey, photo log and infrared moisture scan
  • Lintel, arch and sill repairs
  • Brick replacement with reclaimed units
  • Full repointing with matched mortar
  • Scaffold staging and permit handling
Mason rebuilding a brick jack arch over a window on an Edwardian facade
Mason rebuilding a brick jack arch over a window on an Edwardian facade

What Masonry Restoration Covers

Masonry restoration brings a whole facade back to sound, watertight and good-looking condition. It is different from a single repair. On a Victorian or Edwardian Toronto home, a facade restoration usually includes a survey, structural repairs to arches and lintels, replacement of damaged brick, full repointing and gentle cleaning.

Our Restoration Stages

StageWorkDraw
Survey + scaffoldPhoto log, infrared moisture scan, permits, scaffold1
StructuralLintels, jack arches, sills, BCIN review2
BrickReclaimed brick, Dutchman repairs3
PointingRake and repoint in matched mortar, tuckpoint if needed4
FinishClean, scaffold down, sign-off, warranty5

Infrared moisture scan of a brick facade

Why We Start With an Infrared Moisture Scan

Water is behind almost every facade problem. Infrared moisture detection shows where water is in the wall before we open anything up: around failed flashing, under sills, behind downspouts. That changes the scope and stops you paying to fix symptoms.

Arches, Lintels and Sills

Victorian and Edwardian facades rely on brick arches and stone sills. Jack arches drop when joints wash out, brick lintels crack, and stone sills tip back and let water run into the wall. We rebuild arches with matched brick, reset sills with a proper slope and replace failed steel lintels with corrosion-protected steel where required.

No sandblasting, ever

Sandblasting strips the hard fired face off old brick, which then soaks up water and spalls. We clean heritage brick with low pressure and gentle cleaners only.

Heritage Facades

On designated and Heritage Conservation District properties, restoration is reviewed by Toronto Heritage Preservation. We prepare the submission with mortar analysis and samples. See heritage masonry for district rules and tuckpointing for joint finishes.

Facade restoration brings together every trade at our Toronto masonry company, from brick replacement to lime-mortar repointing.

Transparent Pricing

How Much Does Masonry Restoration Cost in Toronto?

Typical range (CAD)

$8,000 - $80,000

Per facade

A single-storey front with limited brick replacement starts around $8,000. Three-storey facades with arch rebuilds, extensive reclaimed brick and heritage submissions reach $80,000.

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What Moves the Price

Cost driver How it affects your quote
Height and area Scaffold height and square footage drive labour and equipment cost.
Condition The survey sets how much brick, arch and sill work is needed.
Heritage review HCD and designated properties need sampling and submissions.
Street occupancy Downtown scaffold on the sidewalk needs City permits.
Mortar choice Colour-matched lime mortar and tuckpointing add hand work.

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 Masonry Restoration in Toronto?

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

Toronto Heritage Preservation

Visible facade work on designated and HCD properties is submitted with mortar analysis and samples.

OBC Part 9 Structural Repairs

Lintels, arches and load-bearing brick repaired to Part 9 with BCIN review.

Lime Mortar Compatibility

Lime mortar on soft brick, softer than the units.

Gentle Cleaning

No sandblasting or harsh acids on heritage brick, which strip the fired face.

5-Stage Process

How Does Our Masonry Restoration Process Work?

Timeline: 2-6 weeks per facade. Each stage lines up with a draw on your fixed-price contract, so you only pay for work that is done.

  1. 1

    Survey + Scaffold

    Draw 1

    Facade survey, photo log and infrared moisture scan, then scaffold and permits.

  2. 2

    Structural Repairs

    Draw 2

    Lintels, arches and sills repaired or rebuilt, with BCIN review where needed.

  3. 3

    Brick Replacement

    Draw 3

    Damaged brick replaced with reclaimed units or Dutchman inserts.

  4. 4

    Repointing

    Draw 4

    Full raking and repointing in matched mortar, with tuckpointing where the original finish calls for it.

  5. 5

    Clean + Sign-Off

    Draw 5

    Gentle cleaning, scaffold down, final walk-through, warranty and archived recipe.

Want a Firm Number for Your Masonry Restoration 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 Masonry Restoration?

Pay Only for Finished Stages

Five draws tied to real milestones, not calendar dates.

Diagnosis First

Infrared moisture scans and a full survey before we price, so the scope is real.

Heritage-Grade Materials

Reclaimed brick and lime mortar matched to the original facade.

Permits In-House

Scaffold, street occupancy and heritage permits handled by our expeditor.

Our Work

Recent Masonry Restoration Work in Toronto

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

Before + After

Before: Stained, cracked facade with failing arches Before
After: Fully restored facade with crisp lime joints After
Masonry Restoration Stained, cracked facade with failing arches to Fully restored facade with crisp lime joints
Before: Stained, cracked Edwardian facade Before
After: Restored facade with repaired arches After
Masonry Restoration Stained, cracked Edwardian facade to Restored facade with repaired arches
Proven Results Across Toronto

What Customers Say About Our Masonry Restoration Work

"Foundation parging was flaking off the whole east wall. Toronto Elite stripped it, applied acrylic membrane, finished with hand-smoothed stucco. Looks better than the day the house was built."
Robert S.Forest Hill$8KFoundation Parging + Waterproofing
"We manage a 60-unit rental building and the foundation parging was failing on three sides. Toronto Elite scanned every wall for moisture, phased the work so tenants kept access, and billed our insurer directly for the water-damaged section. WSIB and liability certificates were in my inbox before the scaffold arrived."
Property Manager, 60-unit rental buildingMississauga$46KCommercial Parging + Waterproofing
"Our old pool deck was cracked and hot underfoot. The Jewelstone overlay is seamless, cool to walk on and the kids no longer slip. The 10-year warranty was in the contract, not just a promise on the phone."
Sophie T.Oakville$27KJewelstone Pool Deck
Where We Work

Masonry Restoration 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: Old Toronto

A Victorian semi in Old Toronto got a full facade survey, reclaimed brick replacement, jack arch repairs and lime repointing, staged over five draws with a scaffold and street occupancy permit. Total: $35,000.

Masonry in Old Toronto
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Questions We Hear Every Week

Masonry Restoration FAQs

How much does facade restoration cost in Toronto?

Most Toronto brick facade restorations fall between $8,000 and $80,000, depending on height, condition, heritage review and how much brick and arch work is needed.

How long does a facade restoration take?

Usually 2 to 6 weeks per facade, plus 2 to 6 weeks for permits where they apply.

What is a facade survey?

A survey records the condition of every part of the facade with photos, notes and an infrared moisture scan, so the quote reflects real conditions.

Can old brick be cleaned without damage?

Yes, with low-pressure water and gentle cleaners. We never sandblast heritage brick.

What is a jack arch?

A flat brick arch over a window or door. When joints fail, the arch drops and cracks. We rebuild it with matched brick.

Do I need a heritage permit?

On designated and Heritage Conservation District properties, usually yes for visible changes. We file it.

How do the 5-stage draws work?

Payments are tied to scaffold and survey, structural repairs, brick replacement, repointing and final sign-off.

Is masonry restoration covered by your warranty?

Yes. A written 10-year workmanship warranty and an archived mortar recipe.

Keep Exploring
Heritage Masonry$5,000 - $85,000Conservation-grade brick, mortar and stone work for designated, listed and Heritage Conservation District properties.Tuckpointing$2,000 - $15,000Heritage-grade joint finishing with custom lime mortar for Victorian brick, or Portland-based mixes for modern walls.Brick Repair$800 - $18,000Individual brick replacement for spalling, cracked and loose units, matched to your wall in colour, size and texture.Masonry Repair$1,500 - $25,000Repairs to whole wall assemblies: bowing brick, failed ties, cracked columns and veneer that has pulled away.
24-hour emergency chimney + foundation response

Ready to Book Masonry Restoration 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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