Masonry & Concrete Repair Services
GEZZA provides masonry, restoration and concrete repair services throughout Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding communities.
Residential and commercial masonry, restoration and concrete repair.
Parging & Parging Repair
Repair cracked, worn or deteriorating foundation parging to restore a clean finished appearance and help protect the exposed foundation surface.
Common signs
- Parging that is cracking, bubbling or flaking away from the foundation
- Sections that sound hollow when tapped
- Exposed block or concrete where the coating has fallen off
- Staining or crumbling along the base of the wall
What the repair involves
- Removing loose and failed material back to a sound surface
- Preparing and cleaning the foundation so the new coat bonds properly
- Applying the parge coat and finishing it to match the surrounding wall
Tuckpointing & Repointing
Remove deteriorated mortar and replace it with new mortar to restore masonry joints, protect the surrounding brick and improve the appearance of the wall.
Common signs
- Mortar joints that are recessed, cracked or crumbling
- Mortar that can be scraped out by hand
- Gaps between bricks, or mortar dust collecting at the base of the wall
- Damp patches on interior walls behind the affected masonry
What the repair involves
- Cutting out deteriorated mortar to a sound depth without damaging the brick
- Matching the replacement mortar to the existing work
- Filling and tooling the joints to match the original profile
Foundation Crack Repair
Repair visible foundation cracks and damaged areas before water intrusion or continued deterioration creates a larger problem.
Common signs
- Visible cracks in a poured or block foundation wall
- Damp, staining or efflorescence around a crack
- Cracks that have widened since you first noticed them
- Deteriorating block or mortar below grade
What the repair involves
- Looking at the crack to understand what is causing it
- Preparing and filling the crack with an appropriate repair material
- Restoring the surrounding surface finish
If a crack appears to be related to a larger structural or drainage issue, we will identify that and discuss the appropriate next step before proceeding with a surface repair.
Chimney Repair & Rebuilding
Repair damaged bricks, deteriorated mortar and failing chimney sections, from targeted masonry repairs to partial or complete chimney rebuilding.
Common signs
- Loose, cracked or spalling bricks near the top of the chimney
- Missing or crumbling mortar between courses
- A cracked or deteriorating chimney crown
- A chimney that is visibly leaning or out of plumb
What the repair involves
- Assessing how far down the damage extends
- Repointing or replacing damaged brick where the structure is otherwise sound
- Rebuilding the affected section, partially or completely, where repair alone is no longer appropriate
Brick, Stone & Masonry Repairs
Repair damaged brick, block, stone and masonry around steps, entrances, walls and other exterior areas of the property.
Common signs
- Cracked, spalling or face-shedding brick
- Loose or shifting stone around steps and entrances
- Damaged sills, caps or garden and retaining walls
- Settlement or movement in an exterior masonry feature
What the repair involves
- Removing damaged units without disturbing sound surrounding work
- Matching replacement brick or stone as closely as the original allows
- Rebuilding and repointing so the repair blends with the existing wall
Concrete Repairs
Repair cracked, chipped or deteriorated concrete around steps, entrances and other exterior areas of the property.
Common signs
- Cracked or chipped concrete steps and landings
- Surface scaling or flaking after winter
- Crumbling edges and corners
- Uneven or settling sections around an entrance
What the repair involves
- Removing loose and deteriorated concrete
- Preparing the surface so the repair material bonds
- Rebuilding the damaged area and finishing it to match