Heritage masonry restoration · Ottawa–Hawkesbury
Preserve your building’s heritage value.
Heritage masonry restoration for homes, small museums, nonprofit spaces, small businesses, and chapels across Greater Ottawa and Prescott-Russell. Every repair begins with careful observation, compatible materials, and respect for the original building.
Materials matter
Historic brick and stone walls are built to move moisture through soft, breathable lime mortar. A hard modern cement mix can trap moisture inside the wall, forcing it through the masonry itself. Over time, faces spall, joints crack, and sound material is lost. My goal is not to make a wall look new. It is to help the original materials keep doing their work.
Compatibility is foundational
Services
Brick and stone repairs for older buildings.
I repair and restore older brick and stonework, keeping as much of the original material as possible and matching repairs to the existing masonry.
Training & conservation practice
Experience in heritage masonry.
I continue to study under Dr. Christopher Cooper, whose four decades of international work have shaped my material-led approach to conservation. As a member of the Edifice Atelier guild, I bring that discipline to every repair, from the building scale to the detail in hand.
Hands-on heritage work includes
Parliament Hill · Supreme Court of Canada · former Ottawa City Registry Office
The approach
When I see the brick, marble, and stone buildings of Egypt, India, China, Europe, and Peru, I am reminded of their timeless beauty. These structures have stood the test of time because skilled artisans and tradespeople have cared for them, century after century.
I believe Canada deserves the same reverence for its heritage buildings. I help homeowners, small museums, nonprofits, small businesses, and chapels care for their brick and stone buildings through careful masonry restoration. Each project preserves the original materials and craftsmanship that give these places their character.
Each brick I reset is a commitment to keeping Canada’s architectural heritage safe, beautiful, and valuable for generations to come. With the right care, our heritage can be timeless too.
A clear way forward
Selected repairs
Materials are stabilised, joints are renewed, and the character of the masonry remains.
architectural details
ornate brick pillar
exterior masonry
brickwork and front steps
Practical questions
What mortar should be used on an older building?
Do heritage permits apply to masonry repairs?
When is masonry work carried out?
How long will my project take?
Start with a note
Send me a brief note and a few photographs if you have them. I reply within one to two business days to arrange an on-site assessment or discuss the next useful step.
Restored Masonry · Traditional Ontario Craftsmanship
Greater Ottawa & Prescott-Russell