Buildstrong Masonry

Masonry & Bricklaying
Toronto ON M6J 3K6
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dianeklim
dianeklim
2 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

brick grouting

I had a small brick grouting job. But to let some recently replaced bricks settle, we agreed to wait a period of time. Buildstrong GOT BACK TO ME to schedule the work. They are so organized. I'm so impressed. Oh, and they did a great job. Thank you Buildstrong.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for being our first great review of the 2024 season! A pleasure to help you with another project, as always!

Celia in Etobicoke
Celia in Etobicoke
4 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Two walls, one great result.

This is the fourth time Ive engaged Build Strong for work. In addition to rebuilding external brick work and replacing a glass block, this time was restoring the rubble foundation in one of the walls our 1920s house.
Renés quote was fair and the work was completed within the time hed indicated. The service was professional, competent and Jason answered all our questions about the work. He had suggestions about finishing the work that demonstrated not just his technical expertise but his understanding of the aesthetic look we wanted from the exposed stone. A delight to work with. Id have no hesitation about working with Build Strong again and am happy to recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Thank you so much, Celia - glad we were able to get this done in time for you guys. We look forward to helping you with your next project!

Kim in Toronto
Kim in Toronto
2 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Excellent work by Buildstrong Masonry

We recently worked with Buildstrong Masonry to replace many crumbling bricks and the cracked limestone window sills on our 100 year old home. We found the quote to be incredibly fair, and the workmanship to be excellent. René was very patient in answering my many questions and JL led the work nicely on site. Highly recommend and would / will use Buildstrong again.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Kim, thanks so much and it was our pleasure upgrading your home and making sure the bricks match the existing 100 year old bricks as close as possible. The new sills are a nice touch with the rockface to upgrade the appeal of the home. We look forward to helping with your next project!

Debra
Debra
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Reinstalled front porch steps which were loose

It was a pleasure dealing with this company. They were responsive and reliable and inspired confidence in their work. They removed a lot of the old material and replaced it with new, correct mortar when reinstalling loose stones on the front steps and porch. Jean Luc and Mohammed were very polite and pleasant while doing the work.
They also inspected my chimney and replaced mortar where necessary.
I intend using them in the future should I need to have masonry work done.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Debra, thanks so much! It was our pleasure to upgrade and restore your front porch and steps and take a look at the chimney. We are glad you're happy with it and we're here for your next project!

Ted
Ted
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

repointing of bricks

Jason did excellent work, re-setting a couple or so bricks and replacing the mortar between other bricks on the lower part of a pillar beside our veranda. He also cleaned up thoroughly, both on the pillar itself and the ground surrounding it. I was especially impressed that he wore professional safety gear when using an angle grindera ventilator with the proper filter and ear muffs to protect his hearing.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks a lot, Ted! We are glad the job went smooth and our crew took the time to be safe and protected while doing the work, that's always important, absolutely!

Lee
Lee
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Rene is a gem

This is my second interaction with Rene and I am very impressed by him. He took the time to give me advice even when it is not related to a job. I am confident that he will not disappoint his clients by his willingness to understand and accommodate their needs.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Thanks so much, Lee! Happy to help in any way that we can, even if that is supplying advice and assurance about your situation. We're happy to help!

maranan
maranan
1 review Markham, ON
10/10

Parging and Stone Repairs

We have experienced an excellent service from Rene's team. The first time I contracted Buildstrong Masonry was in 2019 where the front stone arch at the porch was loose. From then on, we have been contracting his team until now. Rene was very thorough on his estimate and the price was definitely reasonable for the scope of work. His team did work around the house such as parging, repair window sill and any cracks, hole, broken or missing joints on stone or brick. The work to maintain and repair the cement, brick and stone work on an older house is not simple. Keeping the look and quality and even returning the finish and structure to original or correcting it shows true mastery of the trade. We are really happy with Rene and his team's work. They finished their work to perfection.

We see Rene more than a vendor because of the trust and respect we have with his work for the past 4 years.

We would highly recommend Buildstrong Masonry for any repairs.

All the best to Rene and his team. Dont stop sharing advice either. It really help us assess the right approach to the job.
See you again in our next project!

T&K
Unionville

Approximate cost of services:
$3,600.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for this review and it is our privilege to be able to continue our relationship and help upgrade your home. We do everything we can to make sure it's done right and you're happy with the work. We are proud to continue working together and we look forward to your next project that we can help with!

Lee in Toronto
Lee in Toronto
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Brick Repair

Rene is knowledgeable and reasonable in his quote. I will recommend him to friends if they needed repair work.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,650.00
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Thank you so much, Lee! It means a lot for the recommendations!

dianeklim
dianeklim
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

replacing a few 100-year-old bricks

I spoke with 3 different people from Build Strong Masonry. They are organized, professional, and on time. I made a small electronic deposit (mid-June) which put me on the waiting list and work started in a reasonable time (early August). Nice process.

Our guy was great. He showed up on time, was a really hard worker, tidy, very polite and cheerful. He showed me his progress and called attention to when an area looked tricky. The wall is much improved, the bricks a good match, and the quote accurate.

I highly recommend working with Buildstrong Masonry

Approximate cost of services:
$2,200.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much, Diane! We thank you for the patience and I'm glad everything went smooth and you enjoyed the process of hiring us to complete the upgrade on your home!

Audrey
Audrey
0 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Quality work!

They did amazing work on replacing my damaged brick that was spalling and generally not nice to look at. While there were some delays relating to weather conditions and air quality, once Renes team started the work, they did an amazing job. They even came back to address some concerns we had been having and quickly resolved the issue. Buildstrong offers quality masonry work and good customer service. Ill definitely be using their services for upcoming projects and repair!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks so much, Audrey! It was our pleasure and we're glad it all worked out and that you're happy with the work!

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More about Buildstrong Masonry

Providing top quality, sound brick work on residential homes in Toronto.
Over ten years of tuckpointing and brick replacement experience. Mortar colour and style matching, insightful free estimates, determined to not stop till you're satisfied.

Parging, brick replacement, tuckpointing & stone work.

CATEGORIES
Masonry & Bricklaying
SERVICES
Tuckpointing Do the mortar joints on your home need to be repaired? Parging Is your foundation cracked or flaking off? Brick replacement Are some of your bricks damaged or weather-worn? Stone repairs Does your flagstone or stone need to be repaired?
SPECIALITIES
We do 3 things the best: parging, tuckpointing and brick replacement. We take care to make sure your project is completed as technically and artistically strong as possible. So your home will be repaired right and look right.
WEBSITE
https://BuildstrongMasonry.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1991
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, e-transfer and Visa/MasterCard/PayPal
LICENSES
Building Renovator Licence
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
2 years on Workmanship. Kindly ask for details. Depends on project completed.
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