SMC Masonry

Masonry & Bricklaying
Pickering ON L1V 2P8
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lloydmc
lloydmc
1 review Whitby, ON
10/10

Chimney Repair

I had my Chimney reconstructed back in March and unfortunately the people did a poor job in particular the top part which I noticed a few months later as per the before pic. Stephen from SMC Masonry and his team did a great job fixing my chimney and take in pride in doing it right as per the after pic. I only wish that I hired SMC Masonry from the start. I highly recommend them, Stephen has years of masonry experience/knowledge which was clear to me when Stephen came to look at the job to provide a quote.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you Lloyd. Indeed we run into this all too often. I believe I provided you with enough information to help you with the issues regarding your chimney restoration. HomeStars Reviews are important as they help homeowners find reliable contractors and us to find more work. In general it is important not just to get multiple estimates for a project but to research the company you hire to do the work. All the best and it was a pleasure meeting you.

annemfprevost
annemfprevost
0 reviews Oshawa, ON
10/10

Outstanding workmanship and service

The team at SMC masonry did a fantastic job. The owner ensured I understood the work being done start to finish. They were in time, everyday, finished in a timely manner and cleaned up every step of the way. Id highly recommend them and will be calling them back for future projects.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

It was so much a pleasure to meet you. We were very happy to be able to help you with your masonry restoration project and look forward to working with you again in the future. These reviews help homeowners find reliable contractors and us to find more work so they are important. We only recently stepped into the modern age of the internet as most of our work came through word of mouth. We have been serving the Durham Region and G.T.A. for almost 50 years now, building everything from homes, schools, factories, hospitals, fire and police stations and highrise buildings. The 4 senior masons in our family combine for roughly 200 years of experience in our trade. This is an invaluable wealth or knowledge and experience. I give credit to the younger generation of our family company for encouraging me to step into the 21st century as I am old school. This is our third year now with HomeStars and on the internet with a website. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
905-621-2030

ejlanc
ejlanc
0 reviews Oshawa, ON
10/10

Chimney Rebuild

We have a 2 ½ story 98 year old home that needed the top part of our chimney rebuilt. The SMC team was great to work with. They were punctual and professional. Stephen is very knowledgeable about his work and what needs to be done. He takes the time to explain to you what's going on with your brick/mortar, and why it's an issue by going over the proper way something should be completed. He arrived when he said he would and was quick with returning our estimate. We are very happy with the work that was done and have recommended SMC to our neighbours who both need some work done. For any future masonry work we will be using SMC.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to write this kind review regarding your chimney restoration. These reviews are so important as they help homeowners find reputable contractors and us to find more work. - SMC Masonry

Gpap2020
Gpap2020
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Very knowledgeable efficient service

Steve and the crew at SMC are excellent professionals. They came when they said they would and did the work efficiently. If you are considering any work from SMC, do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your kind review George. The squirrel nest was definitely an adventure but we managed to keep them safe. They have a new home now. It is not unusual to find wild life when doing chimney restoration work. - SMC Masonry

chewfi
chewfi
1 review Ajax, ON
10/10

Existing Brick Repar to house and upgrade Brick chimney

Steve and his crew provided great quality service,this can be seen in the finished work.

They paid great attention to detail and were on time and on budget, with no surprises.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet your family and rejuvenate the home you have lived in for generations. The chimney restoration was an important part of the project.

10/10

Excellent work and great service

Stephen and his crew did an excellent job of repairing and replacing some brickwork around my front entrance. They installed some stone steps as well and redid the interlocking brick on the front path. I am very pleased with the work. They were ontime, within budget and very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend SMC!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much Kathleen. We enjoy and take pride in our work. This is why it is easy for us to produce a quality product. As we are now 7th generation masons and working on the 8th, carrying on a family tradition we have learned so much from those who came before us and taught us so well. It is important to us in many ways. My older brother an I are likely the last of the Gold Seal Masons still actively working in this country. - SMC Masonry

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

Front entrances stone work

We hired SMC Masonry to make some masonry alterations on our home. Stephen supplied us with a great deal of advice in the planning stages before the project started to help us achieve the look we wanted. The project started on time and went off without a hitch. Stephen had apprised us on how the work would progress from the beginning to end and was entirely accurate with the plan. Even though we made some design changes half way through SMC Masonry still managed to stick to the schedule. The end result is extremely satisfying and has added tremendous curb appeal and resale value to our home. This is a team that displays a great deal of pride in their work with skill, experience and knowledge. A pleasure to work with and we would be happy to recommend SMC Masonry.

Approximate cost of services:
$17,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for writing this kind review. The finished product definitely speaks for itself. The brick piers and stone work. I am certain that your neighbours are jealous. It was very much my pleasure to meet you. These reviews are so important as they help homeowners find reputable contractors and us to find more work. Generally we are very careful about the projects we take on as we are in high demand and cannot service everyone that calls as we have to maintain our standard at all times and refuse to dilute the quality for quantity. Perhaps as I get older this is more important to me to protect the reputation of our family business but I would like to think it has always been that way. - SMC Masonry

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 regarding your masonry restoration and window sill replacement. 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 of your chimney restoration Ron. All SMC 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
4 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 regarding your chimney restoration. 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

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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, Tuck Pointing, Concrete Contractors, and Decorative Concrete
SERVICES
Masonry, new builds and restoration including chimneys.
STYLES
Brick block and stone work.
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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