Should I Get Masonry Work Done Before Winter Masonry work can be unavoidable and needed as soon as possible. It can also be largely aesthetic and avoided until a convenient time arises to get it restored. We can help you out, at Wilkens Masonry, with both of those categories of repair. Before the winter time comes, you should get any masonry work done that may be exposed to rain and snow from the coming months. You should look for parts of your masonry that are in need of repair and could be made worse by another season of harsh weather. Sometimes it can be left alone for a while, sometimes it will get worse exponentially. What To Look For What to look for on the walls of your house are large cracks that usually step down the joints of the wall in a staircase pattern. These are called stress cracks and are usually straight through to the inside of your home. If there is direct exposure to weather at this part of your wall, water can find it’s way in and can cause more damage in the freeze and thaw. Another, very important part of your home to check is the chimney above the roof. If you see that the cap of the chimney has loose pieces or there are larger holes in the joints of the chimney ‘s main body, then you may want to get it tuckpointed or perhaps rebuilt. Chimneys are exposed to the harsh winds and weather of the winter and having the masonry be brand new or restored can be very important. Other than that, a good look around your home to identify any parging, brick repair or tuckpointing is a good idea before it get’s too cold! Wilkens Masonry Is Now In Hamilton

Wilkens Masonry has officially set up shop in Hamilton! We have been serving Toronto for 45 years and are excited to be in a new city where we can build our reputation as a full-service masonry restoration company. Get in touch for a free estimate to discuss your repointing, tuckpointing, parging, brick repair and chimney repair.

We are fully insured, our estimates are free and we can work closely with you or a hired general contractor to make sure that our quote will fit in with any blueprints or plans that may exist. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

The Beginning of Wilkens Masonry

Since the beginning, Wilkens Masonry has strived to be a company the people of Toronto, Hamilton and the surrounding areas can rely on. We have always been family owned and operated and have a vision for the future which includes the expansion of our quality services into more regions of Southwestern Ontario.

Family Owned and Operated

Our owner, Ernie Wilkens, has worked hard over the past decades to build a company his children could be proud to be a part of. Olivia Wilkens, Ernie’s daughter, is the office manager and oversees all administrative parts of Wilkens. Richard Harris, Ernie’s nephew, is our lead estimator. Jake Wilkens, Ernie’s son, is our head mason. The rest of our team, while not bearing our last name, is very much a part of the family!

What Can Wilkens Masonry Do For You

Wilkens Masonry is your one stop shop for chimney rebuild and restoration, fireplace restoration, tuckpointing or repointing and all forms of brick repair and restoration. We serve the Greater Toronto Area as well as Hamilton and Burlington.

We are fully insured, our estimates are free and we can work closely with you or a hired general contractor to make sure that our quote will fit in with any blueprints or plans that may exist. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

I would highly recommend your services. The crew arrived on time, was polite, efficient and cleaned up thoroughly. Thank you for the excellent service!

Leslie Grimshaw

The job was extremely well done.

Bill was very helpful in explaining what might have happened with our water
intrusion.

We have used Wilkens since late 1990’s and will continue!

You are great!

Thanks, Bruce

Allan was awesome!!!! He showed up on time and was very professional. I would use him again in a heartbeat!

I’m not sure the quality of the work, but only time will tell.

Thanks,
Steve

We are very happy with the work Allan did. We were also pleased with the way he kept us informed as the job progressed. He’s very personable and was a pleasure to have around.

Thanks,
R

Good Morning:

From what we can see of the chimney from the ground, we are a little afraid of climbing up there, it looks great.

Jake did a fantastic job.

If we ever need any brickwork done in the future, we will be sure to contact your firm.

Thank you so much.

Yours truly,

Doug

I am very satisfied with the work Jake did.

Thanks Donna

I am quite happy with the work that Bill did for us. We have not tried to use the fireplace yet, but everything seems to be in working order. Bill arrived when he said he would come, was quick, and left things clean. He also took time to explain/show me how the damper, etc. worked and to answer my questions.

Thank you.
Margaret

I called David at your office the day after the work, to express my complete satisfaction. The workmanship was superb — as usual. The mason, Alan, also gave me a useful tip afterward. I look forward to continuing to use your company for all masonry jobs at both my home and my income property.

Al