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Masonry work in Burnaby, BC

Masonry in Vancouver, BC

From heritage brick in Strathcona to stone feature walls on the West Side, we handle masonry across Vancouver.

Burnaby Masonry Co. provides brick repair, repointing, chimney work, stone veneer, retaining walls, and more throughout Vancouver, 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 Vancouver.

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Masonry in Vancouver: what the housing stock looks like

Vancouver has the widest range of masonry in BC. The East Side — Strathcona, Grandview-Woodland, Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive — is dense with pre-1940 wood-frame homes built with soft lime-mortar brick chimneys, and the original brick on many of them has never been touched since it was laid. The West Side runs toward post-war concrete block and newer stone veneer on high-end renovations. Kitsilano has a large number of heritage character homes where sympathetic repair is the brief. Point Grey and Shaughnessy have custom homes where the standard for stone and brick work is higher than almost anywhere else in the region.

Common masonry projects in Vancouver

Heritage brick chimney repair

The most common single job in East Vancouver. Pre-1940 chimneys laid with soft brick and lime mortar need repointing and crown replacement — and they need it done with the right mortar, not modern Portland that will crack the soft brick within a few winters.

Stone veneer on West Side renovations

Kitsilano, Point Grey, and Dunbar renovations regularly add stone veneer as part of a full exterior upgrade. We install over rainscreen assemblies with proper drainage planes — the detail that separates a 30-year installation from one that fails in five.

Heritage lime mortar repointing

Strathcona and Grandview-Woodland have the most concentrated stock of pre-1920 brick in BC. Repointing requires lime-based mortar matched in colour and joint profile — visible repairs on heritage streetscapes need to be invisible.

Retaining walls and garden walls

Vancouver's sloped lots — particularly in Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, and the West Side — generate constant demand for new and rebuilt retaining walls in block, natural stone, and armour stone.

Masonry services we offer in Vancouver

Every service below links to a dedicated Vancouver page with specific local detail.

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Why local expertise matters in Vancouver

Vancouver's pre-war housing stock requires a mason who understands soft brick and lime mortar. Using modern hard mortar on old East Van brick is the most common and most damaging mistake we fix. The city's building permit requirements for structural walls, and the range from heritage character homes to West Side custom builds, means the work here runs the full spectrum of masonry craft.

Neighbourhoods we serve in Vancouver

We work across all of Vancouver, including Strathcona, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive 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.

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  • Based in Burnaby — close to Vancouver 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
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Masonry in Vancouver: FAQs

Do you serve all of Vancouver?

Yes. We cover Vancouver and the surrounding Metro Vancouver area for brick, stone, block, and chimney work. Vancouver's older East Side homes (many built before 1940) often have soft lime mortar joints that need careful repointing rather than hard modern mortar.

Do you repoint heritage brick in East Vancouver?

Yes — and we do it correctly. Pre-1940 brick in Strathcona, Mount Pleasant, and Grandview-Woodland was laid with soft lime mortar. We repoint with a matching lime-based mix. Using hard Portland on these walls causes the brick faces to spall within a few winters — it's the most common damage we're called to fix after a bad repair.

Can you match old brick for a repair in Vancouver?

In most cases, yes. We source reclaimed Clayburn brick and other period-appropriate salvage to match the colour, texture, and size of original East Van brick. An exact match is sometimes impossible, but a close match in the right mortar is usually invisible from the street.

What permits does masonry work need in Vancouver?

Structural masonry — retaining walls over about 1.2m, chimney rebuilds, foundation work — generally requires a City of Vancouver building permit. Cosmetic repointing and small repairs typically don't. We advise on what's required before any work starts.

How long does a chimney repoint take in Vancouver?

A single chimney repoint is usually a one-day job. A chimney rebuild above the roofline runs two to three days depending on height and access. We give you a realistic timeline with the written quote.

Do you serve the West Side of Vancouver?

Yes — Point Grey, Dunbar, Kitsilano, Shaughnessy, and South Granville. West Side work tends toward stone veneer, garden walls, and higher-end brick features. We bring the same crew and the same standard to both sides of the city.

Do you do free quotes for masonry work in Burnaby?

Yes. Call us or send the form and we'll set up a time to look at the job, talk through your options, and give you a written quote at no charge.

What areas around Burnaby do you serve?

We cover Burnaby and the surrounding Metro Vancouver area, including Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, and West Vancouver.

When is the best time of year for masonry work in Burnaby?

Spring through early fall is ideal because mortar cures best in dry, mild weather. That said, we work year-round and tent and heat jobs in the wet season when needed.

Masonry quotes in Vancouver, BC

Burnaby Masonry Co. offers free, no-obligation quotes on brick, stone, and block projects in Burnaby and across Metro Vancouver.

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