Chimney & Masonry

Failing mortar joints are the silent leak source on most older Ontario homes. Once water enters a brick wall it freezes, expands, and accelerates the damage with every winter — eventually spalling brick faces and pushing moisture through to interior plaster. FirmWay's masons grind out failed joints to a uniform depth and tuckpoint with a properly matched lime-based mortar, restoring both the seal and the original architectural detail.

Our chimney service covers the full system: rebuilding the corbelled crown, replacing cracked clay flue tiles or installing a stainless liner, parging the smoke chamber, and capping the top with a stainless-steel chimney cap that locks out rain, snow, leaves, and animals while still allowing proper draft. Every chimney is inspected with photographs delivered to the homeowner before any work is quoted.

From single-brick replacements and rebuilt window sills to full chimney rebuilds and decorative stone facades, FirmWay's masonry team protects your home's structure while preserving its character. All work is sealed with a breathable siloxane to repel water without trapping vapour inside the wall.