Restored Masonry
Traditional Ontario Craftsmanship
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Heritage masonry restoration · Ottawa–Hawkesbury
Preserve your home’s heritage value by repairing masonry the way it was built.
Restored Masonry works with the character of pre-1940 brick and stone homes across Greater Ottawa and Prescott-Russell. Every repair begins with careful observation, compatible materials, and respect for the original building.
Materials matter
The wrong mortar can slowly destroy an old building.
Historic brick and stone were built to move moisture through soft, breathable lime mortar. A hard modern cement mix can trap moisture inside the wall, forcing it through the masonry itself. Over time, faces spall, joints crack, and sound material is lost. Good restoration does not make a wall look new. It helps the original materials keep doing their work.
Compatibility comes before appearance, speed, or convenience.
Careful intervention
Masonry repair that respects what is already there.
Each scope is based on the building in front of us. The aim is not to replace historic fabric unnecessarily, but to stabilise, match, and preserve it with appropriate methods.
Lime mortar repointing
Renewing failed joints with a breathable mortar selected for the original masonry.
Stone repair
Piecing-in, dutchman repairs, and consolidation for sound, enduring stonework.
Brick restoration
Sensitive repair of damaged faces, worn joints, and historic brick details.
Chimney repair & rebuild
Stabilising and rebuilding chimneys with material compatibility and proper detailing.
Documentation-led scopes
Condition notes and clear proposals that explain what will be repaired, and why.
Training & conservation practice
A careful hand, trained to read historic buildings.
Amanda Howland trained under Dr. Christopher Cooper, whose four decades of international work have shaped a deeply material-led approach to conservation. As a member of the Edifice Atelier guild, she brings that discipline to work on the building scale and the repair in hand.
Hands-on heritage work includes
Parliament Hill · Supreme Court of Canada · former Ottawa City Registry Office
A clear way forward
A considered repair begins with a conversation.
01
Send photographs
Email a few clear photos and a short note about the area you are concerned about.
02
On-site assessment
We review materials, condition, moisture paths, and the practical scope of repair.
03
Tailored proposal
You receive a documented scope, practical sequence, and firm pricing before work begins.
Selected repairs
The work is in the details.
Materials are stabilised, joints are renewed, and the character of the masonry remains.
Brickwork study · architectural details
Masonry study · ornate brick pillar
Heritage home study · exterior masonry
Historic home study · brickwork and garden
Practical questions
Answers before work begins.
What mortar should be used on an old house?
Do heritage permits apply to masonry repairs?
When is masonry work carried out?
How long will my project take?
Start with a note
Tell us what your home is asking for.
Send a brief note and a few photographs if you have them. Amanda replies within one to two business days to arrange an on-site assessment or discuss the next useful step.
Restored Masonry · Traditional Ontario Craftsmanship
Greater Ottawa & Prescott-Russell