Masonry service
Tuckpointing & repointing
Cutting out failed mortar and replacing it with a matched mix — the single best-value masonry repair there is.
Mortar is designed to be the sacrificial part of a wall — it fails so the brick does not. When joints go crumbly, raking them out and repacking with fresh mortar buys your wall another fifty years for a fraction of what a rebuild costs. The catch is that the wrong mortar mix does more harm than no repair at all.
What this covers
- Grinding and hand-raking of failed joints to proper depth
- Mortar mixes matched to the age and hardness of your brick
- Colour matching so repairs disappear into the wall
- Consistent joint tooling — concave, weathered, flush or raked
- Heritage lime mortar for pre-1940 masonry
- Full elevations or spot repairs
How we approach it
Test
We check mortar hardness and brick porosity so the new mix is softer than the brick, never harder.
Cut
Joints are raked to roughly twice their width so the new mortar has something to grip.
Pack
Mortar is packed in layers and tooled at the right moment for a dense, weather-tight joint.
Clean
Walls are brushed and washed so no smears are left on the brick faces.
Tuckpointing & Repointing across Woodstock & Oxford County
We work throughout Woodstock and the surrounding townships, as well as London, Brantford and Stratford. Housing stock varies enormously across the county, and so does the right approach: a century farmhouse and a recent subdivision build need completely different mortar, detailing and expectations.
- Woodstock
- Ingersoll
- Tillsonburg
- Norwich
- Embro
- Thamesford
- Innerkip
- Princeton
- Drumbo
- Beachville
- Tavistock
- Plattsville
Reviews
Homeowners, in their own words
Every review below is from a real job in a real neighbourhood — most within ten minutes of each other.
“Such a beautiful stone fireplace we had installed. It really elevates the look of our living room, and we appreciate the reasonable price and quality job.”
“Our stone walkway and steps were applied very evenly and carefully. I'm a perfectionist so I notice sloppy jobs, but this one was done very well, so kudos to these guys. I would go with them again when I need more masonry work done.”
“We needed the sides of our house refaced as the brick was crumbling and falling apart. We're very pleased with their brick restoration services.”
“They were excellent to work with. Very detail oriented, and they left a clean job site. They helped with a small repointing job on my house and rebuilt my parents' chimney.”
“They came out and handled my chimney rebuild. Quality work, done right. It's never looked better. Highly recommend.”
“The crew are great at what they do. They do great work for a great price and the end result always exceeds expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need!”
FAQ
Tuckpointing & Repointing — common questions
Scrape a joint with a key. If mortar falls out as sand or you can push the key in more than a few millimetres, it is time.
Modern high-cement mortar is harder than old brick. Moisture then escapes through the brick face instead of the joint, and the brick spalls. On older homes we use lime-based mixes for that reason.
No. Estimates are free, written, and come with photos of what we found. There is no obligation and we do not do high-pressure follow-up calls.
Yes — fully insured with WSIB coverage on every crew member. We will send you certificates before work starts, without being asked.
Small repairs can often be fit in within a week or two. Larger builds in peak season (May–September) typically book 3–6 weeks out. Chimney and water-related emergencies get prioritised.
Need tuckpointing & repointing sorted this season?
Small repairs can often be fitted in within a week or two. Larger builds book three to six weeks out in summer, and water or safety problems jump the queue.