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Here is where you will find tips and information about the exterior restorations of your home or building.

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How Do I Know if My Bricks Need Repair?

Why Brick Repair Quotes Vary So Much in Toronto

Your Mid-Summer Toronto Home Maintenance Checklist

Cracked chimney crown on an older Toronto brick chimney.

How Chimney Crown Damage Affects Brick and Mortar

Damaged chimney cap on an older Toronto brick chimney.

Chimney Cap Problems That Lead to Masonry Damage

Chimney Repair Toronto

Chimney Repair Toronto: When Cleaning Isn’t Enough and Masonry Repair Is Needed

Toronto homeowner inspecting concrete steps for safety issues.

How to Make Concrete Steps Safer Without Replacing the Whole Entrance

Cracked concrete steps at a Toronto home entrance.

Why Concrete Steps Crack in Toronto Homes

Toronto retaining wall showing early signs of failure after rain.

Signs a Retaining Wall Is Starting to Fail

Toronto retaining wall showing damp soil and drainage concerns after rain.

Retaining Wall Drainage Problems Toronto Homeowners Should Watch For

Older Toronto brick home showing damp masonry after rain.

How Water Gets Behind Brick Walls in Older Toronto Homes

Toronto brick wall showing spalling brick faces and failing mortar joints.

Brick Spalling vs Mortar Failure: What Is the Difference?

Toronto homeowner checking brick and mortar damage before booking masonry repair.

What Toronto Homeowners Should Check Before Booking Masonry Repair

Mason inspecting brick damage on a Toronto home exterior.

How to Tell If Brick Damage Is Cosmetic or Structural

Mason comparing brick repair and brick restoration on a Toronto home facade.

Brick Repair vs Brick Restoration in Toronto: What Homeowners Should Know

Mason inspecting failing mortar joints on an older Toronto brick wall.

Signs Your Mortar Joints Are Failing

Mason inspecting common masonry problems on an older Toronto brick home.

Common Masonry Problems in Older Toronto Brick Homes

Homeowner and mason inspecting a failed masonry repair on a Toronto brick wall.

Why Cheap Masonry Repairs Often Cost More Later

Toronto homeowner reviewing brickwork with a masonry contractor.

How to Choose a Masonry Contractor in Toronto

Mason inspecting Toronto brickwork in spring after winter weather.

Best Time of Year for Masonry Repairs in Toronto

Mason inspecting Toronto brickwork before cleaning and sealing.

Brick Cleaning and Sealing in Toronto: When It Helps and When It Can Hurt

Failed parging on a Toronto home foundation with cracks and flaking cement coating

Why Parging Fails on Toronto Homes

Toronto home entrance showing interlocking steps beside a concrete step comparison

Interlocking Steps vs Concrete Steps: Which Is Better for Toronto Homes?

Toronto homeowner comparing repair and replacement for damaged concrete steps.

Concrete Step Repair vs Replacement in Toronto

Aged mortar joints on an older Toronto brick wall

Why Older Toronto Homes Need the Right Mortar

Weathered Toronto brick chimney with cracked mortar joints and mild spalling

Chimney Repair vs Chimney Rebuilding in Toronto: How to Tell the Difference

Freeze-thaw masonry damage on a Toronto brick home exterior

How Toronto’s Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damages Masonry

Brick spalling on a Toronto home exterior wall

What Causes Brick Spalling on Toronto Homes?

Freshly repaired mortar joints on a Toronto brick home exterior

Tuckpointing vs Repointing: What Toronto Homeowners Should Know

Professional bricklayer inspecting a Toronto home exterior

How to Choose a Toronto Bricklayer for High-Quality Masonry Work

Mason inspecting lower wall masonry for waterproofing on a Toronto home

Which Contractors in Toronto Offer Waterproofing as Part of Brickwork Maintenance?

Toronto brick home with a professional masonry contractor inspecting exterior brickwork

Which Masonry and Brickwork Contractors in Toronto Offer Free Estimates?

Mason inspecting a chimney on a Toronto home

Chimney Restoration vs Chimney Rebuilding in Toronto: What Service Do You Need?

Mason inspecting a weathered brick wall for restoration on a Toronto home

How to Find Affordable Masonry Restoration Services in Toronto

Masonry contractor inspecting a Toronto home exterior

How to Find Licensed Masonry Contractors Near You in Toronto

Mason inspecting a fireplace construction project in Toronto

Where Can I Hire a Masonry Contractor for Fireplace Construction in Toronto?

Mason inspecting urgent masonry damage on a Toronto home

Who Is Available for Emergency Masonry Repairs in Toronto?

Mason inspecting weathered brick on a Toronto home

Where Can I Get Brick Cleaning and Sealing Services From Trusted Providers in Toronto?

Mason inspecting a brick veneer installation project on a Toronto home

Where Can I Hire Experts for Brick Veneer Installation in Toronto?

Masonry contractor inspecting a Toronto driveway or patio for an estimate

Which Bricklaying Services in Toronto Offer Free Estimates for Driveways and Patios?

High-quality masonry repair being reviewed on a Toronto home

Which Bricklayers in Toronto Are Known for High-Quality Masonry Work and Good Reviews?

Custom brickwork feature at a Toronto home entry

Who Specializes in Custom Brickwork Designs for Residential Properties in Toronto?

Masonry team inspecting a large commercial brick building in Toronto

Which Companies Handle Large-Scale Brickwork for Commercial Buildings in Toronto?

Mason inspecting heritage brickwork on a Toronto home

Where Can I Find Brickwork Contractors Experienced With Heritage Building Restoration in Toronto?

Who Provides Warranty-Backed Brick Repointing Services in Toronto?

Who Offers Fast Brick Replacement Services for Damaged Walls in Toronto?

Who Can Inspect and Fix Structural Brick Issues Around Toronto Homes?

Masonry contractor assessing brickwork on a Toronto home

How to Find Affordable Bricklaying Contractors for Home Projects in Toronto

Professional masonry contractor inspecting brickwork on a Toronto home

How to Find Reliable Brickwork Repair Services Near You in Toronto

Stone veneer installation on the front of a Toronto home

Who Provides Stone Veneer Installation Services in Toronto?

Professional foundation brick repair on a Toronto home

Who Provides Foundation Brick Repair in the Toronto Region?

Masonry contractor waterproofing a Toronto home foundation

Which Contractors Offer Waterproofing for Masonry in Toronto?

Professional tuckpointing work on a Toronto brick home

Which Masonry Services Include Tuckpointing in Toronto?

Professional chimney restoration on a Toronto brick home

Who Specializes in Chimney Restoration in the Toronto Area?

Experienced bricklayer working on a Toronto home exterior

Where Can I Find Experienced Bricklayers for Home Projects in Toronto?

Professional masonry crew repairing damaged brickwork on a Toronto home

Who Offers Reliable Masonry Repair Services in Toronto?

Masonry Issues

How Often Should You Address Masonry Issues?

Masonry In Toronto

Masonry in Toronto

Stonework Toronto

Stonework – Why It Falls Apart?

Older Toronto brick chimney showing spalling brick and cracked mortar.

What’s Happening To My Chimney?

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30 Canvarco Road, Unit 6 East York, ON, ON M4G 1L3

Trusted Toronto Exterior Restoration Experts Since 1977

With more than 49 years of hands-on experience, Otto’s helps homeowners protect, restore and enhance every part of their home’s exterior.

Our specialists provide professional brick repair, stonework, chimney repair, concrete restoration, interlocking, waterproofing and more—all completed with skilled workmanship designed to last.

Serving Toronto & Surrounding Communities

Our Services

∙ Brick Repair & Brick Restoration

∙ Stone Masonry & Natural Stone Repair

∙ Chimney Repair & Chimney Rebuilding

∙ Concrete Steps, Porches & Walkways

∙ Foundation Parging & Parging Repair

∙ Retaining Walls & Hardscape Masonry

∙ Tuckpointing & Mortar Repair

∙ Interlocking Brick & Pavers

Service Areas

∙ Toronto

∙ East York

∙ Forest Hill

∙ Rosedale

∙ Don Mills

∙ The Annex

∙ North York

∙ Etobicoke

∙ The Beaches

∙ Scarborough

Looking for masonry services near you? Contact us to see if we serve your area.

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Toronto ON, M4G 1L3

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