If your foundation is starting to look cracked, flaky, or crumbly, you are probably weighing up parging and, understandably, wondering what it will cost. At Forte Masonry Contracting, we have parged and repaired Ottawa foundations for over 20 years, so we know exactly what drives the price up or down here. Below, we break down real 2026 parging cost ranges for
If you live in the National Capital Region, you already know that our local weather does not hold back. From sub zero winter blasts and endless freeze thaw cycles to heavy spring rains, exterior building materials take a relentless beating. For homeowners with brick facades, one question frequently comes up as part of routine property
Sooner or later, almost every brick home in Ottawa needs it. The mortar between the bricks starts to crumble, thin gaps appear along the joints, and small piles of sandy grit collect at the base of the wall. That is your home asking for brick repointing and knowing when and why it matters can save you thousands. In this complete guide, our
Quick Answer Chimney repair in Ottawa typically costs between $500 and $8,000 in 2026, depending on the problem. Minor work such as a new cap ($250$900) or partial brick repointing ($800$3,000) sits at the low end, while crown repair ($500$2,500), flashing ($500$2,000), and full repointing ($3,000$8,000) climb higher. Rebuilding the section above the roofline runs
Every spring, Ottawa homeowners walk past their brick walls and notice something that was not there in the fall: flaking faces, powdery crumbs on the ground, or bricks that suddenly look pitted and scarred. That deterioration has a name, spalling brick and in our climate it is one of the most common masonry problems we
Parging is a thin protective coat of cement mortar applied over the exposed portion of your foundation wall or other masonry surfaces. It seals out moisture, shields concrete and block from Ottawa’s freeze-thaw cycles, and gives the base of your home a clean, uniform finish. In short, it is the first line of defence between
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