SMC Masonry

Masonry & Bricklaying
Pickering ON L1V 2P8
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Robert in Toronto
Robert in Toronto
0 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Window Sill replacement

We hired SMC Masonry in Aug of 2023 to replace 3 degraded window sills.

From the get go, Steve displayed immense knowledge of his craft, a true Master Mason at heart who provided a 360 comprehensive review of the property. He was very proactive and provided great insight to potential future problems that could be remedied if addressed early; although he did not attempt to upsell or inflate the price.

The day of the project; Steve and his crew arrived as scheduled, no delays or dramas, they were extremely meticulous and exhibited great attention to detail; truly displaying pride in their work. They went above and beyond what was outlined in the written quotation and rectified all visible imperfections around the property. The brick work was phenomenal flawlessly matching the colour to the existing brick, the pictures attached do not do justice to the quality work delivered.

If you are fortunate enough to be in an area where SMC Masonry serves; do not hesitate to reach out to Steve and his crew for all your masonry needs as you will surely not be disappointed. Pricing is extremely fair and competitive as you will get more than what you bargain for!

(To reiterate, we only hired SMC Masonry to replace 3 widow sills and see the pictures attached of all the work provided at no extra cost; Steves reasoning is because they were there and it needed fixing!)

Thank you Steve and the SMC crew for a job well done and for going above and beyond our expectations. Never over promising but delivering very large!

Highly recommend Steve and SMC Masonry!

Thank you again!

Rob & Julie

Approximate cost of services:
$2,300.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your very kind and generous words. We take a great deal of pride in our work. Being a family based company we recognize that our work depends on our reputation a great deal. When we are on a project we will add little touches here and there while staying focused on the main project of course. So glad that we could make you happy and thank you again for taking time out of your day to write this kind review. - SMC Masonry

Ron
Ron
1 review Oshawa, ON
10/10

2 chimney rebuilds

Steve was very Knowledgeable and reliable, offered 2 options on the the rebuilds . His crew was Very respectful of our home and property, answered all our questions about the job plus other issues we have. Time line was quick and the Job site was clean when job finished. Very, very happy with the work that was done. I would recommend this company to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,352.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much for the kind review Ron. All employees respect the fact that we are working on someone's home so it is not just another project and is treated with the respect you deserve. - SMC Masonry

Laurel in Pickering
Laurel in Pickering
3 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Chimney and house brick repair (replacement)

We hired SMC masonry to repair /replace the disintegrating bricks on our chimney and in other areas around the house foundation. Stephen replied promptly to my inquiry, requested pictures and then came out to see the damage to prepare an estimate. We were able to take advantage of a window of opportunity due to a rescheduled project. We took care of finding the brick and Stephen's expert team took care of the rest. We were very impressed with the quality of the work, the fair price and customer service. The team took care not to get any debris into our pool and the worksite was restored to the original condition. We would definitely hire SMC again and have recommended Stephen and his team to our neighbours.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,400.00
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Company Response

Laurel, Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to write this kind review. It is greatly appreciated. All SMC Masonry employees know that the client comes first. After all we are working on your home so it is not just about doing the work but providing good customer service. After all our reputation depends on it and thank you for sharing your experience with us with your neighbours. - - SMC Masonry

Douglas in Whitby
Douglas in Whitby
1 review Bowmanville, ON
10/10

Chimney Repair

The chimney in our rental house was crumbling. I called Stephen who promptly came on a rainy Sunday to take a look and give me an estimate. He explained what the work would entail and sent me a quote with the price which I accepted. The crew showed up a few days later and did an amazing job repairing the chimney. They were fast and clean, the price was flat and there were no surprises. Highly recommended company.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,970.00
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Company Response

Douglas. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review. These reviews help tremendously as they help homeowners find reliable contractors and use to find more work. - - SMC Masonry

religionis in Whitby
religionis in Whitby
0 reviews Whitby, ON
10/10

Two Fantastic Jobs

Stephen and his crew did two jobs for me. Both were perfect. I would use him again in a heartbeat.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Company Response

Guy. It was very nice to meet you and a pleasure to take care of your projects. When we are trusted to work on someone's home we try to give the same attention and care that we would give our own. Thank you for the kind review. - SMC Masonry

Mehra
Mehra
3 reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

A very satisfied customer

Wonderful customer service and workmanship. Highly professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely use them again and will strongly recommend them. Love to support local too.

Rupa

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. This helps homeowners find reputable contractors and us to find more work, so these reviews are very important. - SMC Masonry

mcnairhd
mcnairhd
0 reviews Barrie, ON
10/10

Outdoor Stone work on House

WOW! How lucky we were to connect with SMC Masonry. Our project was on a time crunch and Stephen and his crew swooped in and literally saved the day. At the time we did not know that Stephen was a Gold Seal Mason; but so happy to learn he was. Our project ran into some hurdles but that did not stop Stephen and his crew from from more than fulfilling our vision. Stephen and his crew were so easy to work with; very knowledgeable and approachable. Even though this was a very small project in the grand scheme of things by the end Stephen and his crew were like family. We would recommend SMC Masonry to anyone and everyone. The level of work exceeded our expectations! Thank you so much SMC Masonry for adding to our home and becoming part of our story.

Phil and Heather

Please see the before and after photos ( I am not a photographer)

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

-Heather it was so much a pleasure to meet you and fulfill the vision that you had for your home. Yes there were some interesting challenges and we dealt with them. Please all stay well and we look forward to hearing from you -in the future about your next project.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
www.smc-masonry.com
905-621-2030

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Front Walkway

Stephen and his crew were wonderful. He listened carefully to what we wanted and made suggestions where his expertise was needed. Stephen was gracious and kind, as were his crew, to take on a labour intensive job of redoing our flagstone walkway during a rushed race before winter set in. They took their time and did the job as it should be done without missing the crucial steps but maintained the time frame they told us it would take them, even if it meant staying late and returning on the weekend to do the final touches. We were lucky to have found them on Homestars and would definitely recommend them!
Homeowner
Pickering, Ontario

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your gracious review. We at SMC take pride in our work and making our clients happy. We have a standard that we have to meet at all times. It was so much a pleasure to meet you and your husband. We were blessed to meet you.

mechater in Toronto
mechater in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Stone Walkway Repair

My stone walkway needed repair, and Steve was recently recommended to me by a friend. Once I contacted him, he came around to see it and the job was done within a short time frame. Even though it was a small job, he found time to fit it in. His pricing was reasonable, and he with his assistant did a great job. I would definitely recommend Steve and SMC Masonry.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Company Response

It was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for taking the time to write this kind review. We always do our best to try to please our clients whether it is a large or small job we treat each one as if it were our own home.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
www.smc-masonry.com

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Oshawa, ON
10/10

Chimney Restored

I don't think anyone wants to do a chimney restoration, but when it comes to preserving your house's value and keeping water out of your roof, it becomes a necessity. SMC Masonry impressed me for a couple main reasons. 1) Their work is overseen by a Gold Seal Mason and our crew was led by a Red Seal Mason. 2) Stephen took the time to visit the site before providing the quote, and he provided a thorough explanation of the options and what the job entailed each time we communicated. I am by no means a masonry expert, so I appreciated that he was willing to take the time to educate me in a respectful manner.

The quote (amount shown included tax) was in the mid-range of what I received on Home Stars, and later research suggested that it was right in line with industry standards. The work was completed as described and within the promised time frame despite some rain delays. They were also flexible about receiving payments when I exceeded my bank's 24 hour e-transfer limit.

The job site was cleaned up well overall, but I had to wash our recently painted deck afterward. I would suggest to anyone having similar work performed to do the following. 1) Tarp your deck if you have one. 2) Move or cover any plants near the house (particularly fruits and vegetables). 3) Shut off your air conditioner for the day and put your A/C cover on it. Hope that helps.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,400.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much for your kind review. We did do a thorough clean up however dust will always tend to settle after the fact. Your chimney came apart in my hands with no need to touch a hammer so it was very much in need of rebuilding. The mortar had disintegrated and turned to dust. It is always a pleasure to take care of our clients and receive a review that affirms our efforts.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
905-621-2030

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More about SMC Masonry

SMC MASONRY is a family oriented company that has a wide range of experience and over 50 years experience working on high profile buildings in the G.T.A and Durham Region. New builds of custom homes and masonry structures including schools and elevator shafts. All work is supervised by a Gold Seal mason. In fact, our family run business has 2 of the last 20 remaining Gold Seal designated Stone Masons in Canada. Here to meet all your masonry needs. We cater to homeowners, business owners, and property managers no matter how large or small the project. Located in Pickering, and serving Durham Region and the G.T.A.

Whether your chimney is in distress or you are looking for a new door or window cut into your home, tuckpointing or new window sills we have the experience you need. Services include but are not limited to foundations, parging, tuckpointing, window sills, chimney repair and rebuilding, brick, block and stone work, window and door openings. We treat every project as if it were our own and are dedicated to getting a little better everyday.

Our Business Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

CATEGORIES
Masonry & Bricklaying and Chimney Build & Repair
WEBSITE
https://smc-masonry.com/
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
7
PAYMENT METHOD
Money Orders, E-transfer, Cash
LICENSES
Gold Seal
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Gold Seal Stone Mason
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
10 year warranty on chimney repairs.
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