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14
Nov
Wilkens Masonry and Burlington Today
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Wilkens Masonry and Burlington Today

As we have been expanding our services to Hamilton, Oakville and, of course, Burlington, we are making an effort to establish ourselves in the local community. Our main advertising outlet is via flyers (very old fashioned and fitting with our 48 year old company) and, of course internet leads.

We want our clients to be able to easily find us online and our new collaboration is with the online magazine, Burlington Today. This is a local news and media outlet for the Burlington area. It is a reliable and trusted source for people to get the news and get in touch with all sorts of professional service companies. You can find us listed in their directory and reach out to us for a free quote.

Masonry Services We Offer

At Wilkens Masonry, we offer all sorts of masonry services such as parging, repointing and tuckpointing, brick replacement, chimney repair and chimney rebuilds. We offer free site visits as well as free quotes. Often, we will show clients that much of the work they might be considering is not a priority and they can usually tackle their masonry maintenance as well as other projects they may have thought had to be put off due to financial constraints.

Our Masonry Service Area

While Wilkens Masonry is based in Toronto, we service much more than the big city. Our service area includes much of Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton and, of course, Burlington. We would love to here from you!

Get in touch for a free estimate

People have always been looking for honest, reliable and talented tradesmen to take care of their homes. Wilkens would like an opportunity to meet with you and offer our educated advice for all projects. Our motto is “Quality, Built on Referrals”. Get in touch with us at our office by calling 416 425 8055 or check out our WEBSITE. You can also read our glowing reviews on HOMESTARS as well as on GOOGLE. Also, check out our listing on Burlington Today.

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20
Apr
Brick Restoration Hamilton and Burlington
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Brick Restoration Hamilton and Burlington

Hamilton is filled with older homes, just like Toronto, while Burlington has more “new” homes built in the last 50-60 years. Both cities are in need of good masonry restoration companies, however. Depending on how well the weather is controlled around your brick walls and structures, you may see brick deterioration on homes that are as young as 20 years old. Once an inordinate amount of water begins to saturate a wall, it will deteriorate in a few short years, leading to a need for brick repair and replacement, tuckpointing, parging and other types of masonry repairs.

Why Call Wilkens?

Wilkens Masonry is 47 years old. It is second generation family run and maintains a company slogan that has led it through decades of change and modernization in the restoration world: “Quality, Built on Referrals”. We are known for our friendly advice and for our willingness to give people pointers on how to do it themselves, or confidence that, if their budget doesn’t allow for it just now, to prioritize other projects and give us a call when they have the resources. We have been in business for almost 50 years, and plan to be in business for at least another 50. The way we will do that is by empowering our clients and demonstrating that not all industry is about money. It’s about garnering trust from a population of intelligent and proud homeowners.

What Kind Of Projects Do We Perform In Hamilton and Burlington?

Our bread and butter is basic brick repair and restoration. There are plenty of old houses with areas on their exterior walls in need of brick replacement of varying amounts, repointing the deteriorated mortar or patching in the parging in their foundation wall. We also restore and rebuild chimneys, which most people still use to vent harmful gases, from their furnaces, fireplaces or water heaters, up and away from their house. To be honest, it’s worth giving us a call to see if your project is in our wheel house, if it isn’t, we can try and point you in the right direction.

FREE ESTIMATES, Always!

Give us a call or visit our website for a free consultation and to organize getting an always free estimate from us. If you still aren’t convinced, check out GOOGLE and HOMESTARS for a look at our glowing reviews or visit our TESTIMONIAL page

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29
Mar
Brick Repair Hamilton
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Brick Repair Hamilton

Hamilton is filled with beautiful old houses that, due to our harsh and polarizing weather, are in constant need of masonry repair and maintenance. Perhaps you need the mortar between your bricks restored, a process known as tuckpointing or repointing. If your bricks are spalling, or deteriorating, they should be replaced to avoid structural issues with your home. If your chimney is showing signs of degradation, a repair or rebuild may be in order. Masonry deterioration can happen slowly over time, but then one day become a more urgent problem.

Wilkens Masonry

Our family owned, and operated, company has been serving the GTA for 47 years. We have been expanding more and more into Hamilton and are looking forward to serving more and more Hamiltonians for all of their masonry restoration needs.

What We Offer

We repair and rebuild chimneys, fix parging along the exterior of your home, repoint the deep joints and holes in the brick walls of your house and replace any damaged or spalling bricks. Our free, in person, no obligation estimates will help prioritize your masonry projects and figure out exactly what your home needs.

GET IN TOUCH!

Give us a call at 416 425 8055 or fill our our free estimate form. You can also check out our glowing reviews on Homestars and on Google! We offer free estimates as well as friendly advice. Even if you end up with great pointers and a drive to DIY, we want to be a part of your masonry experience!

23
Aug
How To Tell If A Masonry Company Is Legit
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How To Tell If A Masonry Company Is Legit

There are many different contractors and masonry companies to choose from in the Toronto and Hamilton area. Many of them are tried and true, perform good work, and can be relied on to deliver what they promised they would. However, there are always the companies out there that will misrepresent themselves and, sometimes, will try and scam a client just looking to have some restoration done.

Online Presence

If a company has an online presence that seems to have original content and interaction with legitimate clients, it is a pretty reliable sign that they are an actual outfit who has been around for a while. On Google, you can view a company’s business profile and read their reviews. If they have recent reviews as well as reviews going back a few years at least, they have most likely been around for a while. Also, if they post often or respond to their reviews, this means that they are proud of the good work they deliver and would want to please every new client that decides to have them perform some work. At Wilkens Masonry we pride ourselves on the reviews we have garnered on websites such as Google and Homestars.

Deposits For Work

This is a tricky way to gauge a company’s reliability. Some jobs that you want to have done can be pricey, and not all companies have the cash to buy the materials required and to pay their men for the duration of the job. If the job is relatively small, a good sign is that a masonry company will not need a deposit for the work to be done. Wilkens Contracting does not need a deposit for our work to be performed. We trust in our clients and we believe that having that trust will further build our reputation as a masonry contractor that clients in Toronto and Hamilton can continue to rely on.

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Give us a call or visit our website for a free estimate!!!

03
May
The Masonry Season Well Under Way!
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The Masonry Season Well Under Way!

Every year, the question we ask at Wilkens Masonry is: when can we get back to work!? The main barrier we face in the masonry repair and restoration industry is the weather. For larger jobs, we can avoid the cold and wet weather of the winter months by closing jobs in with a series of tarps and scaffolding and then install job site heaters. For smaller repair jobs, the cost would be too high. So, we find ourselves waking up in March and April, and checking the weather before we even have our first cup of coffee.

This year though, we’ve had a streak of good luck! The masonry season has begun and we are off and running. The weather turned in our favour at the beginning of April and we are finally able to get to all of our wonderful customers who have been waiting for Mother Nature to play ball! We are so happy to be back at it and can’t wait for the weather to get warmer and warmer.

What To Look For On My House

Now that the weather has stabilized, it is a good time to take a walk around your home and look for signs of brick, mortar and other forms of masonry deterioration. Look for discolourations that show where water has saturated the wall. Identify areas where the brick and mortar appear to be softer or seem to be flaking off. These are spots on the wall that are being effected by the weather and, while the cause of the deterioration needs to be addressed, reinforcing the masonry is a good idea.

Honesty And Ethics With Your Quote

The trades and restoration, with masonry as no exception, are home to all types of people and companies. When dealing with any company, you should always trust your feelings with the person who is trying to sell you on having them perform your work. There are many outfits that can do good work, but they aren’t always  a pleasure to deal with. At Wilkens, we aim to show you that honesty and ethics in the world of masonry are not forgotten concepts or simply a banner to add to your website’s homepage. These are two ideas that are at our very core and philosophy as a company. You can learn more about us here

Give us a Call for a Free Estimate!

At Wilkens masonry, our estimates are always free. We serve the Toronto and Hamilton areas. We will come by and give you an honest assessment coupled with a fair price for the services we deliver. Also, if the scope of work is something we don’t cover, we can always point you in the right direction of a company that can service your needs.

Check us out on Homestars and Google! You can also Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

 

08
Mar
Brick Repair Hamilton
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Brick Repair Hamilton

Wilkens Masonry wants everyone to know that we have expanded our services to Hamilton, Ontario and surrounding areas. Hamilton is a city that has been booming for quite some time now. It is filled with countless beautiful, old homes that often are in need of basic masonry repairs from tuckpointing, brick replacement, parging, chimney repairs and chimney rebuilds. So far, over the past couple of years, we have been more than pleased with the warm reception from the community of Hamilton. It never ceases to amaze us as to how generous and kind the people of this city are and we look forward to the decades of service will will offer.

What Part’s Of Hamilton Do We Serve?

Wilkens Masonry’s Hamilton office is in the Stinson area, however we service all parts of Hamilton. So far, most of our customers have been in the older part of the city (Rosedale, Corktown, Durand and Downtown Hamilton) as these areas generally have the oldest homes that have been putting up with rough Canadian weather for over 100 years. As the years go on, and the homes in Hamilton’s outer areas continue to age, we will be more than happy to help keep them in tip top shape!

Give Us A Call For A Free Estimate!

At Wilkens masonry, our estimates are always free. We serve the Toronto and Hamilton areas. We will come by and give you an honest assessment coupled with a fair price for the services we deliver. Also, if the scope of work is something we don’t cover, we can always point you in the right direction of a company that can service your needs.

Check us out on Homestars and Google! You can also Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

23
Feb
Small Masonry Repairs Toronto And Hamilton
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Small Masonry Repairs Toronto And Hamilton

There is no shortage of masonry restoration companies in Toronto and Hamilton. Masonry is an age old trade, people have been laying bricks as long as homes have been properly made. However, many companies seek larger, longer jobs to keep them busy for greater periods of time. It is a fair need as many companies have larger crews that they want to keep busy. It is because of this that not every company though, unlike Wilkens, will perform small repairs.

Big Repairs vs Small Repairs

Many people are on the hunt for a masonry contractor that can help them with a quick fix. Not everyone has it within their budget to hire a company to do a full rebuild of a chimney, or replace hundreds of bricks. Not everyone has the luxury of restoring their masonry to its former glory. This means that small repairs are something sought after.

The nature of the industry, however, is that some contractors won’t even come and take a look when they hear that all you need is a few holes filled or a few bricks replaced. Wilkens Masonry is known as a leader in the small repairs part of masonry. Our trained masons can be in an out in a few hours and we can do it for a fair price that won’t break your budget. A few holes tuckpointed, some spalling bricks replaced, a small section of your foundation parged or your chimney repaired rather than fully rebuilt, we are your guys.

For the record though, while we are more than happy to come out for the small things, we will also come out for the bigger jobs.

Give Us A Call For A Free Estimate!

At Wilkens masonry, our estimates are always free. We serve the Toronto and Hamilton areas. We will come by and give you an honest assessment coupled with a fair price for the services we deliver. Also, if the scope of work is something we don’t cover, we can always point you in the right direction of a company that can service your needs.

Check us out on Homestars and Google! You can also Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

 

17
Feb
Can I Do Masonry Repairs By Myself?
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Can I Do Masonry Repairs By Myself?

The answer is undoubtedly, yes. However, the extent to which you can perform masonry repairs depends on a few things. If the work is not too far off the ground or does not require a specialist tool, then for most basic repairs, a competent person could perhaps perform the work.

There are a few things to consider which we address in the rest of this article.

How High Is The Work?

Many times a masonry repair such as brick replacement, tuckpointing or repointing, parging or just patching in a hole will be close to the ground. Almost always, though, there will be more work just out of arms reach or even further up the walls of your house. If you do not own a ladder, or perhaps are not comfortable and confident working at heights, this is a good reason to bring in a professionally trained masonry contractor such as Wilkens Contracting. We are all certified Working At Heights trained and can bring in a variety of ladders and scaffolding setups to safely and properly access all areas needed to be addressed. This is particularly important when considering a chimney repair or rebuild. Most people are not properly trained to work on a roof in a safe and efficient way.

How Important Are Aesthetics In Masonry Repairs?

If you wanted to just fill a hole near the ground level of your exterior wall that you were worried about pests or water getting through, you can go to most hardware or home improvement stores, speak to an employee and find a product you can apply. However, over the past 46 years, at Wilkens Masonry Contracting we have seen many attempts by customers to do the work themselves, leading to more work when the end product is sloppy and unsightly. You have to decide if that matters to you or if the work will be in an obvious place.

Do You Have The Right Tools For Masonry Repairs?

Many masonry repairs can be done with basic tools that most households have in their basement or shed. However, when it comes to brick replacement, you need heavy duty saws and jackhammers to remove the bricks from the wall. When it comes to tuckpointing and parging, special trowels are needed to provide the proper finish and texture to the mortar or cement. It may not be worth the investment into these tools if you want to get the job done the right way!

Also, there are special mortar mixtures and standards set that vary when performing masonry repairs. Not all cement or mortar is appropriate for a repair. Some mortar is more flexible, some are meant to be used for load bearing walls. Wilkens Masonry Contracting can provide you with the right ingredients for a job well done!

Give Us A Call For A Free Estimate!

At Wilkens masonry, our estimates are always free. We serve the Toronto and Hamilton areas. We will come by and give you an honest assessment coupled with a fair price for the services we deliver. Also, if the scope of work is something we don’t cover, we can always point you in the right direction of a company that can service your needs.

Check us out on Homestars and Google! You can also Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

13
Feb
Is It Too Cold For Masonry Repairs?
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Is It Too Cold For Masonry Repairs?

Many people in Toronto, Hamilton and the surrounding areas wait until the spring season has undoubtedly arrived to turn their attention to home repairs. However, living in southern Ontario means that we often have warm weather spells throughout the winter. If you have a small masonry repair such as a chimney repair, a few bricks to replace or some tuckpointing to be done, you may want to reach out to Wilkens Masonry and have the work done before the rush of the warmer months.

Does Temperature Matter?

For mortar to be mixed, you add water to a mixture of sand and masonry cement. If the temperature is below zero, it means that the water can freeze and the mortar will not be able to “cure” properly (this is the chemical process by which mortar and concrete become hard. Sometimes, in a pinch, you can add a liquid that speeds up the curing process and allows the mortar to be worked with at colder temperatures. However, this can alter the look of the mortar and make it harder to do aesthetic work. Speaking to the masonry estimator can help you determine what course of action to take and weather or not the brick replacement, tuckpointing, chimney repair, parging or other masonry repair needs to be done.

Are Masonry Companies Open Throughout The Winter?

While we cannot speak for the responsiveness of other Toronto and Hamilton based masonry restoration companies, Wilkens is open year round. We will come out and take a look at the work you may need done and provide an honest opinion on the importance and process of the project. If it’s too cold we will let you know and we will help find a solution to ensure you are well taken care of.

Give us a Call for a Free Estimate!

At Wilkens Masonry, our estimates are always free. We serve the Toronto and Hamilton areas. We will come by and give you an honest assessment coupled with a fair price for the services we deliver. Also, if the scope of work is something we don’t cover, we can always point you in the right direction of a company that can service your needs.

Check us out on Homestars and Google! You can also Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

08
Feb
Homestars Hamilton
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Wilkens Masonry Is Now On Homestars Hamilton!

Wilkens Contracting Inc. has been built on quality and referrals since 1977. Most of our leads for masonry restoration, brick repair and replacement, tuckpointing and chimney repair has come from word of mouth and returning customers, throughout that time period. Now, with our recent expansion into the wonderful city of Hamilton, we are proud to be listed on Homestars. We are planning on a broadened relationship with the home renovations website Homestars as one of the ways that the good people of Hamilton, Burlington and the surrounding areas will find us and bring us out for a free estimate.

What Will Wilkens Masonry Be Offering In Hamilton?

Our services to the people of Hamilton will be all things masonry restoration! We want to give you a free estimate, at your convenience, for your brick restoration and repairs, your tuckpointing and repointing, your new masonry openings, your chimney repair and rebuilds and much more! Hamilton is a booming city that we are excited to grow with and serve.

How Does Homestars Work?

Homestars has a brilliant system for helping people find reliable, verified companies for their home renovation and repair needs. The first option, if you are seeking a trained masonry restoration specialist, you can go on Homestars and put out a general call for a reliable contractor. Homestars will send your posting to the companies in the designated area that fit your needs and give them the option to reach out to you.

The next way that you can use Homestars is as a directory for contractors who you can read about, vet and contact all on your own. Homestars has rated the companies based on a variety of categories to give you the control in choosing the contractor, such as Wilkens, for your project.

Give us a Call for a Free Estimate!

At Wilkens masonry, our estimates are always free. We serve the Toronto and Hamilton areas. We will come by and give you an honest assessment coupled with a fair price for the services we deliver. Also, if the scope of work is something we don’t cover, we can always point you in the right direction of a company that can service your needs.

Check us out on Homestars and Google! Watch our short video on Youtube. You can also Contact us now for a free, no-obligation consultation or call us at 416 425 8055.

 

 

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