Brick Replacement Burlington

Brick replacement is a common solution homeowners turn to when they find significant deterioration, or spalling, of the brick walls of their home. Repairing the mortar around bricks, a process called repointing, is a method of prevention. Repointing is often done before the brick face starts to go. Eventually bricks become so damaged that replacing the entire unit is a necessity. Once a brick’s face loses its outer surface, it rejects water less and can start to bleed into the bricks around it. Almost like an infection, spalling can spread along a wall. Canada’s harsh winters with lots of freeze and thaw guarantee a certain amount of masonry deterioration.

Finding A Good Brick Match

There have been dozens of brick types used in the construction of Burlington homes over the past decades. Nowadays, while not every brick can be matched perfectly, there are plenty of options to choose from. If the craftsmanship and installation are high quality, it is not beyond possible that the repair work and brick replacement could be invisible to most people.

The Estimation Process

If you find that there are bricks deteriorating around your home, give Wilkens Masonry a call. All of our estimates and site visits are free of charge. We are a family run company and you will always be dealing with an owner or full time employee during the entire process. Wilkens is 48 years old this year and looks forward to growing more and more and serving the homeowners of Burlington. Ethicality and high quality work are main parts of our mission statement.

Check us out

Take a look at our reviews on Homestars and Google. You will see dozens of reviews by genuine, satisfied customers. Our motto is “quality, built on referrals”. We can be reached on the phone or via our website and always offer free advice and will treat you like a friend. We look forward to talking to you soon!

Brick Repair Burlington

Brick repair is a household chore that Burlington residents are having to add to their to-do list more and more as the years wear on. While most of Burlington’s homes are relatively young in comparison to central Toronto and Hamilton, the harsh winters with lots of ice and snow are beginning to take their toll on their bricks. Homes that were built in the 50s, 60s and 70s are now starting to have a demand for brick repair, restoration and general upkeep.

Before Brick Repair

Types Of Brick Repair In Burlington

There are forms of brick repair needed in Burlington. If bricks have begun to spall (their faces are crumbling and falling apart) the most common solution is brick replacement. The bricks are removed one by one and replaced with new bricks that match as close as are available. Most of the homes in Burlington were built with a brick that can be found today. A well matched brick is always the best choice.

Tuckpointing or repointing is another method of brick maintenance. This is the installation of new mortar where the current material between bricks has begun to degrade and wash away. This is often a precursor to brick replacement and is a much more cost effective process. Ensuring that your pointing is well taken care of can save you money in the long run.

Chimney repair and chimney rebuilds are other forms of common brick repair commonly performed in Burlington. Chimneys are often the first part of a brick home that will begin to fall apart. Chimneys are generally the highest point on a home, by design, and get little protection from the elements. Repointing and brick replacement can be done on a chimney for upkeep purposes, however most of the time a chimney rebuild will save money in the long run.

After Brick Repair

When To Call Wilkens Masonry

When you start to notice brick pieces along the sides of your home, you see divots or holes starting to appear in the mortar of your walls or the surfaces of your brick are starting to show wear and tear, it is time to call Wilkens Masonry for a free site visit and quote!

Get in touch

You can request an estimate using our website form HERE. You can also check out our reviews on HOMESTARS and GOOGLE and you can view our profile as a trusted contractor on BURLINGTON TODAY!

Wilkens Masonry and Burlington Today

As we have been expanding our services to Hamilton, Oakville and, of course, Burlington, we are making an effort to establish ourselves in the local community. Our main advertising outlet is via flyers (very old fashioned and fitting with our 48 year old company) and, of course internet leads.

We want our clients to be able to easily find us online and our new collaboration is with the online magazine, Burlington Today. This is a local news and media outlet for the Burlington area. It is a reliable and trusted source for people to get the news and get in touch with all sorts of professional service companies. You can find us listed in their directory and reach out to us for a free quote.

Masonry Services We Offer

At Wilkens Masonry, we offer all sorts of masonry services such as parging, repointing and tuckpointing, brick replacement, chimney repair and chimney rebuilds. We offer free site visits as well as free quotes. Often, we will show clients that much of the work they might be considering is not a priority and they can usually tackle their masonry maintenance as well as other projects they may have thought had to be put off due to financial constraints.

Our Masonry Service Area

While Wilkens Masonry is based in Toronto, we service much more than the big city. Our service area includes much of Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton and, of course, Burlington. We would love to here from you!

Get in touch for a free estimate

People have always been looking for honest, reliable and talented tradesmen to take care of their homes. Wilkens would like an opportunity to meet with you and offer our educated advice for all projects. Our motto is “Quality, Built on Referrals”. Get in touch with us at our office by calling 416 425 8055 or check out our WEBSITE. You can also read our glowing reviews on HOMESTARS as well as on GOOGLE. Also, check out our listing on Burlington Today.

Original Wilkens Team