Burnaby Masonry Co. provides brick repair, repointing, chimney work, stone veneer, retaining walls, and more throughout Richmond, BC. We're based nearby in Burnaby, so we know the homes and the climate here. Call us for a free quote on your masonry project in Richmond.
Masonry in Richmond: what the housing stock looks like
Richmond sits near sea level on a river delta, which fundamentally changes the engineering requirements for any masonry structure. The water table is high, the soil compresses under load, and drainage doesn't happen the way it does on sloped lots. Steveston has heritage brick and some of the oldest commercial masonry in the region. The City Centre and Brighouse areas have dense residential and commercial development where stone veneer and block work are common. Terra Nova's newer houses have original stone veneer installations that are now 15–20 years old.
Common masonry projects in Richmond
Footings and foundation prep for retaining walls
On Richmond's soft, high-water-table soil, getting the footing right is everything for a retaining wall. We excavate to appropriate depth, lay gravel drainage beds, and specify footings for the actual soil conditions — not a standard spec that works on normal ground.
Stone veneer maintenance and repair
Terra Nova and newer Richmond subdivisions have 15–25-year-old stone veneer installations that need repointing, re-adhesion of loose units, and drainage detail improvements if the original install skipped the drainage mat.
Heritage brick in Steveston
Steveston's oldest commercial buildings and cannery-era structures have brick that needs careful heritage-sympathetic repair. We match original mortar colour and joint profile and source appropriate salvage material for unit replacement.
Block walls and garden walls
Richmond's flat terrain and prevalence of fenced residential lots means garden walls and feature walls in concrete block and brick are common. We build with footings appropriate for the soil conditions and drainage built into every base.
Masonry services we offer in Richmond
Every service below links to a dedicated Richmond page with specific local detail.
Why local expertise matters in Richmond
Richmond's high water table and delta soil conditions change the engineering requirement for every masonry structure we build there. A retaining wall or garden wall built without understanding the actual soil and drainage conditions will settle, crack, or tip within a few years on Richmond's soft ground.
Neighbourhoods we serve in Richmond
We work across all of Richmond, including Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova, City Centre and the surrounding areas. Whether it's an older home with tired brick or a newer build that needs stone veneer, we'll match the right approach to the property.
- Based in Burnaby — close to Richmond and familiar with the local housing stock
- Licensed and insured, working across Metro Vancouver
- Free, no-obligation quotes — we come to site before pricing
- Masonry that's built for the Lower Mainland's climate, not a dry-climate standard