Traditional Ontario Craftsmanship
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
Careful intervention
I base each scope on the building in front of me. My aim is not to replace historic fabric unnecessarily, but to stabilise, match, and preserve it with appropriate methods.
Training & conservation practice
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 majestic 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 have cared for them, century after century.
I believe Canada deserves the same reverence for its heritage homes. I help local brick and stone homeowners restore the beauty and value of their properties through careful masonry restoration. With each preservation project, I do more than repair: I safeguard the stories and craftsmanship embedded in these walls.
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 old house?
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