Burnaby Masonry Co. provides brick repair, repointing, chimney work, stone veneer, retaining walls, and more throughout West 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 West Vancouver.
Masonry in West Vancouver: what the housing stock looks like
West Vancouver is the premium end of Metro Vancouver's masonry market. British Properties, Horseshoe Bay, and the custom homes on the hillside above Marine Drive are consistently the highest-spec masonry projects we work on. Natural full-bed stone — granite, basalt, ledgestone — is common on facades, garden walls, entry features, and fireplaces. Ambleside and Dundarave have older homes with original brick and concrete block that need careful, quality-matched repair. The expectation for finish quality, material selection, and site management is higher here than almost anywhere else in the region.
Common masonry projects in West Vancouver
Full-bed natural stone facades and walls
British Properties custom homes regularly feature full-bed natural stone on feature walls, retaining structures, entry pillars, and facades. This is labour-intensive, heavy work — granite and basalt full-bed stone requires a different approach than veneer — and the finish standard is exacting.
Masonry outdoor fireplaces
West Van's outdoor living spaces — covered patios, terraces, oceanview gardens — frequently include masonry outdoor fireplaces as anchors. We build with quality stone and brick, proper fireboxes, and foundations that handle the North Shore's winter weather.
Entry features, pillars, and gate posts
Custom homes in British Properties and the hillside neighbourhoods often have masonry entry features — stone pillars, brick coursing, stone-clad gateposts — that need to be executed at a standard matching the home and landscape.
Heritage brick repair in Ambleside
Ambleside's older homes and the few heritage commercial buildings along Marine Drive have original brick that needs repointing and repair matched to the period of construction.
Masonry services we offer in West Vancouver
Every service below links to a dedicated West Vancouver page with specific local detail.
Why local expertise matters in West Vancouver
West Vancouver work is held to a different standard — material selection, precision of execution, site management, and finished quality are all scrutinised more closely than on a typical Metro Vancouver project. The homes are custom, the materials are premium, and the clients expect masonry that looks as good as anything else on the property.
Neighbourhoods we serve in West Vancouver
We work across all of West Vancouver, including Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties, Horseshoe Bay 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 West 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