Brick restoration on heritage home Montreal

Is your ancestral home in need of total or partial restoration? Call on our brick restoration service for your heritage home (Victorian or neo-Victorian, century-old house, veterans’ home, etc.). Our team of specialists will provide you with fast, professional service for a lasting repair! Our team travels all over Montreal! Call us for a free estimate.

Restaure-Action: your specialist in brick restoration on heritage homes in Montreal!

Montreal’s heritage homes are true testaments to the city’s architectural past. Their brick facades, though solid, require specialized maintenance to stand the test of time. At Restaure-Action, we offer brick restoration services adapted to heritage buildings, while respecting standards and authenticity.

Why restore bricks to an historic house?

Over the years, brick can crack, erode or become detached, threatening the building’s appearance, safety and value. Professional restoration can :

• Preserve the architectural character of the house
• Prevent water infiltration and structural damage
• Restore the solidity of the masonry walls
• Respect the requirements of the Ville de Montréal and the Ministère de la Culture.

What are the steps involved in restoring bricks to an heritage house?

Restoring the brickwork of an old building requires rigor, method and respect for the original material. At Restaure-Action, we follow a proven process to ensure a result that is aesthetically pleasing, durable and safe.

• Masonry condition assessment: Inspection of bricks, joints and structural elements to determine the extent of damage.
• Surface cleaning: Removal of dirt, flaking paint or deposits to expose the original brick without damaging it.
• Removing damaged bricks or joints: Careful removal of cracked, chipped or dislodged bricks, as well as disintegrated joints.
• Installation of new, compatible bricks: Installation of bricks similar to the original ones to maintain visual and heritage uniformity.
• Traditional repointing: Application of a mortar compatible with the building’s period (often lime-based), respecting the original shade and profile.
• Finishing and protection: Replacement of flashings or metal elements as required, and final verification to ensure watertightness and stability.

Each project is unique, and our team adapts its methods according to the condition of the building and its architectural features.

What types of heritage homes can you repair?

We work on a wide variety of old brick houses, including :

• Victorian and Neo-Victorian homes: Ornate brickwork, decorative lintels, elaborate cornices.
• Centuries-old duplexes and triplexes: Found in older neighborhoods such as the Plateau, Rosemont and Villeray.
• Typical Montreal row houses: With narrow facades, often combined with stone detailing.
• Classified heritage homes : Buildings recognized by the city or provincial authorities.
• Old rural houses in brick or stone: Located on the outskirts of the metropolis, often built with mixed materials.

Which other services do you offer?

At Restaure-Action, we use techniques adapted to heritage masonry and materials compatible with the original. Our work includes :

• Bulging wall repairs, to stabilize and straighten curved walls
• Replacement of brick or stone walls in the event of major deterioration
• Repointing of masonry to reinforce waterproofing and stability
• Replacement of in-wall flashings to prevent water infiltration
• Replacement of spandrels, lintels and angle irons to correct weak points in the façade
• Drilling of openings to add doors or windows to an existing wall
• Consolidation with structural anchors to reinforce the solidity of the whole.

Our craftsmen work with precision, whether for a single section of wall or a complete facade.

Our heritage-friendly expertise

Every ancestral home is unique. That’s why we offer tailor-made solutions that respect the building’s history while ensuring its durability. Whether you own a heritage, residential or commercial building, we help you preserve its integrity with rigor and passion.

Tell us about your project!

Entrust the restoration of the brickwork on your ancestral home to an experienced team with a passion for Montreal’s heritage. If you have any questions about our façade restoration services, our other masonry services, or to request a free quote, contact us today.

Our team travels everywhere in Montreal!