We wanted the new addition to look as though it had always been there, and Barkley Hunt accomplished this by carefully matching the orange bricks and the lime mortar of the 1880 façade. Barkley Hunt has done an outstanding job. Our neighbours are amazed. With admiration for Barkley’s skill, knowledge, attention to detail, and pursuit of excellence, we are happy to recommend Hunt Heritage Masonry highly to others.

Let me start by saying that the work you did on my home was nothing less than outstanding. When I started preparing to have work done on the outside of my house, I knew that the brick work around my historical home was in really poor condition and recognized that it would be a very tricky and difficult fix. So when your company, Hunt Heritage Masonry, was passed onto me with the highest of recommendations, I knew I had to at least schedule an estimate. 25% of the lower brick work on my home needed to be replaced as well as all of the mortar. After meeting you for the estimation, you and your crew came in and took care of it all in a timely and efficient manner. You and your company kept up with a level of professionalism that I find hard to come by in many trades today. More importantly when any concerns that I had during the restoring was immediately addressed, discussed and explained so that I came away with a complete understanding of what was happening with my house, putting my mind at ease every time. The entire process was quick, clean, efficient and professional. I will be passing you and Hunt Heritage Masonry along to anyone I know who may be in need of your excellent services. In addition, please provide my name and number to anyone who may wish to speak to with me for a more thorough referral. I offer this last extended referral because I am so completely pleased with the outcome of hiring you and everything that entails be it work ethic, professionalism, quality of work and product and attitude. Thank you, Ken McDonald 416.624.5850

I hired Barkley Hunt to do the grout work on my newly constructed natural stone fireplace. This was a job that I was not willing to do myself as I know the final outcome can either make or break the look of a project and despite being a fairly capable DIYer I knew this was a job for a pro. I'd have to say the final outcome is better than I ever expected, and it has held up now for approx 12 months. While Barkley was working he noticed that I was interested in his methods (as a DIYer) Barkley willing showed me how to do the work, I consider this a sign of a top ranked tradesman . He also recommended a slightly different colour grout than I asked for and I was so glad he did because the final result was phenomenal. Many thanks for you help, Wayne

Barkley and his helpful team approached my house with care and were able to match the old stonework with new perfectly. They were very knowledgeable about the project and were a respectful to me and my neighbours. If you require craftsmen to work on your house, I can assure you that they did a fine job and I will be recommending them to others. I am very satisfied with their work! Kathy

Company Response:

Thanks for the nice review Kathy... we all enjoyed working for you!

We feel very fortunate to have connected with Barkley. My wife and I were doing renovations that included exposing some brick in our home. We had 4 masons come in and provide quotes for the work. There was a wide range in the price. Fortunately Barkley was far and away the best quote, the most enthusiastic about the project and the most knowledgeable about the old materials we were working with. We have worked with many contractors and most have been good experiences. But none have been even close the fantastic service we got from Barkley. The job was much smaller than others he does, but he showed us the highest level of attention and care on our project. If you are looking for top quality, great prices, and the best service, you found it. And while he seems like he would be a good person to know as a friend, we had no relationship with him at all before or since, so please know that this is just the unbiased review of a VERY satisfied customer. We have since had friends come over who compliment the brick work and have encouraged them to call Barkley for their own needs. You'll be lucky to have him working on your project. We couldn't recommend him any more highly!

We have a hundred year old home built of brick and a stone foundation. We were unsure as to how we were going to find a contractor that understands how much we care about the exterior of our house. After receiving 3 different quotes, Hunt Heritage Masonry stood out as the ones to have the required knowledge and skills. Once the window to our future kitchen was removed, Barkley guided me through the process of matching the lime mortar to the existing colour and shape. He managed to source out reclaimed red bricks that were found in the area. Standing back from the house now, it looks as though the window had been always there. Our stone foundation is fully restored. I would sincerely hire Barkley and his dedicated team. C. Besslich

I'd like to tell anyone how great it was to work with Hunt Heritage Masonry. Right from the beginning, Barkley Hunt walked me through the process of selecting stone, design and layout, and total installation. We worked together during the project making decisions as things progressed. His team showed up on time every day and worked hard to make my back yard what it is today. The two dry stone walls and the mortared back wall blend in perfectly with the flagstone patio. I have had many parties since they finished and all I get are compliments. If you are looking for an honest and hardworking company... I recommend Hunt Heritage Masonry. C. Montgomery, Toronto

Our recently purchased 100-year-old home had severe deterioration of bricks (freeze-thaw) and botched renos (mudroom extension and window replacements, where bricks had slumped or cracked). We were looking for a company that could do heritage restoration (not just bricklayers) using sympathetic materials and traditional techniques. Barkley Hunt's company did a fantastic job. They procured salavaged bricks and new stone that matched, and used lime-based mortar which is essential in any Toronto home over 60 years old. The reconstructed walls blend in perfectly. In the tricky spots Barkley used amazing problemsolving to overcome some challenges associated with poor work of the past. Barkley's daily communication meant I got the job I wanted, and extra work was taken on only with full consultation including on price. My only discontent was that different team members work on the house did not perfect match mortar color in some limited places (but it is hardly noticeable). All in all, our house has been RESTORED and it looks great.