Burnaby Masonry Co. provides expert masonry restoration in Coquitlam, BC. Heritage-sensitive restoration of old brick and stone using mortar that matches the original. Call us for a free quote — we're based in Burnaby and serve Coquitlam regularly.
Masonry Restoration in Coquitlam: what to know
Maillardville is one of Metro Vancouver's most historically significant neighbourhoods, and some of the brick in and around the area dates to the early 1900s. Heritage-sensitive work with matched lime mortar is what these buildings need.
Masonry restoration brings old brick and stone back to life without erasing its character. We restore heritage and character homes across New Westminster, Vancouver, and Burnaby, matching original brick, stone, and mortar so the repair disappears. This is careful work. Old buildings were built with soft lime mortar and handmade brick, and using modern hard mortar on them does real damage. We use period-appropriate materials and techniques, so the wall stays sound and the building keeps the look that makes it worth saving.
What's included in our masonry restoration service
- Assessment of original brick, stone, and mortar type
- Lime mortar matched to colour, texture, and strength
- Careful raking and repointing that protects soft old brick
- Salvage and reuse of original masonry where possible
- Matched replacement brick and stone for missing pieces
- Gentle cleaning that won't damage the historic surface
- Structural repair of chimneys, foundations, and walls
- Heritage-sensitive detailing throughout
When Coquitlam homeowners call us for masonry restoration
A pre-1940 character home
Older homes in Queen's Park, Strathcona, and similar areas need restoration, not modern repair, to stay sound and keep their value.
Mortar that's powdering or washing out
Old lime mortar eventually fails. It needs replacing with matching lime mortar, not hard Portland mix that cracks the brick.
Previous repairs that did damage
Hard mortar or the wrong cleaning method on old brick causes spalling. We undo bad repairs and do them properly.
Heritage compliance
If your home has heritage status or guidelines, restoration has to match the original. That's exactly the work we do.
Coquitlam properties: what we see
Coquitlam has two very distinct housing environments for masonry work. The older central and south areas — Austin Heights, Maillardville, central Coquitlam — have post-war housing with brick chimneys and concrete block foundations that are now 60–70 years old and showing mortar deterioration. The newer northern areas — Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau — are steep subdivisions built in the 2000s and 2010s where engineered retaining walls and stone veneer on new builds are the primary masonry demand. Maillardville, as one of BC's oldest French-Canadian communities, has heritage brick that needs careful matching.
We work throughout Coquitlam — including Burke Mountain, Maillardville, Austin Heights, Town Centre — and we know how the terrain, housing stock, and climate vary across the city. Every quote reflects what we actually see on site.
How we do masonry restoration in Coquitlam
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Study the original
We identify the original brick, stone, and mortar so the restoration matches what's already there.
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Match the mortar
We mix lime mortar to match colour, sand, and strength, because soft old brick needs soft mortar to survive.
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Repoint and repair
Old mortar comes out gently to protect the brick, then we repoint and replace damaged masonry with matched material.
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Clean gently
We use the gentlest effective cleaning so we don't strip the patina or damage the surface.
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Final review
We walk the work with you so you can see how the repair blends into the original.
Why choose Burnaby Masonry for masonry restoration in Coquitlam
Lime mortar done right
We understand the chemistry of old buildings. Soft brick gets soft mortar, full stop.
Invisible repairs
The goal is a repair you can't find. We match material and technique so the work blends in.
Respect for the building
We treat character homes like the assets they are, salvaging original material wherever we can.
Experience with Lower Mainland heritage stock
From New West's oldest brick to East Van character homes, we've worked on the buildings that define the area.
