Toronto chimneys take a beating that chimneys in warmer places never see: dozens of freeze-thaw cycles every winter. Water soaks into brick and mortar, freezes, expands and pops the face off the brick. On a century home the original lime mortar is soft to begin with, so joints wash out and the top courses loosen long before the rest of the house shows its age.
We repair the part that has failed rather than selling a rebuild you don't need: repointing joints, replacing spalled brick, resealing or recasting the crown, resetting flashing and fitting a proper cap. Every job starts with photos from the roof, and the price is written down before any work begins.
When to call
- Brick faces flaking off (spalling)
- Mortar joints recessed or sandy
- Cracks in the concrete crown on top
- White staining (efflorescence) on the bricks
- Pieces of brick or mortar on the roof or lawn
What the visit looks like
- Roof-level photosWe show you the damage before anything is quoted.
- One written priceRepointing, brick, crown and flashing itemized.
- Repair and sealMortar matched to the brick, a breathable sealer to finish.
