Our Masonry Services

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BRICKWORK

Stonehenge Masonry’s staff masons specialize in repair and restoration of older, heritage and historic, residential brick buildings.

BRICKWORK
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STONEWORK

We specialize in repairing and restoring existing stone structures, including flagstone, stairs, foundations, arches and more.

STONEWORK
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CHIMNEYS

We have dedicated crews who focus only on chimneys. Every chimney job is accessed using properly constructed scaffolding which complies fully with provincial safety standards.

CHIMNEYS
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FOUNDATIONS

We give your foundation the serious attention it deserves. Stonehenge Masonry offers a LIFETIME warranty on full foundation restorations.

 

Stone Stairs Installation

STAIRS

Your stairs announce how welcoming your home is. Our services include stair construction and rehabilitation.

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WINDOWSILLS

We are expert masons in windowsill replacement, repairs, including arch repair and Lintel replacement.

WINDOWSILLS

About Us

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Stonehenge Masonry, locally owned and operated since 2006, is one of the premier masonry companies in Ottawa. We specialize in the repair and restoration of virtually any type of brick and stonework. We excel at Natural Stone, Brickwork and Repointing, Chimneys, Foundations, Patios, and Stairs. No job is too small!

Warranties

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Warranties - Relax up to 25 Years

Stonehenge Masonry already had some of the best warranties in the industry, and we have just made them even better! We now offer guarantees of up to 25 years that will ensure peace of mind for years. Guarantees are only as good as the company that provides them, and we fully back up our word, and our work. Learn more about all of our warranties.

Expert Opinion

Will My Wall Fall Down?

I get asked this question frequently and it’s a good question. One of the worst things that can happen is a catastrophic collapse of a masonry wall or foundation. Determining the structural integrity of wall is a complex process, but there are 2 typical problems and solutions. Cascading Failures On older brick walls (before 1950’s)…
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The Evolution Of Masonry

Masonry is arguable the oldest profession in the world, and the philosophy behind it has remained unchanged for thousands of years. Until now….. In the traditional school of masonry the principle is that masonry units are porous. They have holes and this is important. Masonry walls were not designed to be watertight, but actually had…
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Why Bricks Break!

 37,479 people have watched this video! Expert mason Dan Bloom explains why bricks break and crack. There are 4 Major causes. Water, Salt, Movement, and Grade Level.
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Work or Water? Mixing Mortar 101

3,672 people have read this article! More work or More Water ? Mixing mortar is something that every do-it-yourselfer does at some point — and very few get right the first time. I hear lots of complaints that the bag doesn’t have instructions on how much water to use; the result is usually sloppy, wet,…
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Why Do Bricks Have Holes?

13,631 People have read this article! We get asked this question all the time. Bricks have core holes or recesses (called “frogs”) for several reasons. The most important is a principle called “keying in.”  When bricks are laid in a bed of mortar, the mortar squeezes into the holes which, when dried, locks the bricks…
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Lime VS Portland Cement? Which Is Better?

70,314 people have read this article! Check out my video or read the article below! There are only two kinds of cement used in masonry, Lime and Portland. Cement is like flour, the essential ingredient in baking that can be used to make bread, muffins, etc. Similarly, cement is the essential ingredient for brick mortar,…
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