SMC Masonry

Masonry & Bricklaying
Pickering ON L1V 2P8
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9.8 10 (77 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New Window Sills

I hired Stephen and his team to do some brick work on my home. The response from their team was above and beyond (located bricks that where no longer being made & found the perfect match). Stephen and his teams knowledge and expertise stood out far greater than any other quotes I explored. As a result, I was extremely pleased with the work they completed along with an additional repair they noticed and also completed as well.
Great work and happy customer.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your kind review regarding your window sill replacement and masonry restoration. It was a pleasure to help you restore your home. Stephen Daubeny SMC Masonry

Krista in Toronto
Krista in Toronto
0 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Excellent work and attitude

Very professional and clean. Did a beautiful job on three different chimneys, and we are very satisfied with the work done. The team had an excellent attitude, being pleasant to work with and cheerful. They cleaned the site up at the end of the job, and we were very satisfied with the entire experience.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,500.00
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Company Response

It is always a pleasure to work on century homes. Thank you for your gracious review of your chimney restoration work. We do our best every day to cover all the details and make our clients happy. After all we are working on your home. Thanks again, it was a pleasure to meet you.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
905-621-2030

Joanne from Oshawa
Joanne from Oshawa
3 reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

Stone work

Our bungalow needed a face-lift and we chose SMC Masonry. Stephen & his crew were fantastic to work with from start to finish! There was a slight issue that needed to be fixed after they completed. No issues with returning and correcting. Highly recommend SMC! We have had so many compliments! We just love how our house looks now. Thank you Stephen & all your SMC crew.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Company Response

It was a pleasure to turn your dream into a reality Stone work can always highlight a home. Thank you for your kind review.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Whitby, ON
10/10

Chimney restoration and chimney pots added

Thank you! The work was completed in a neat and timely manner. The company went out of their way to locate the chimney pots.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,068.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your kind review. It was a great responsibility to restore such an old structure. Originally built in 1848, this 174 year old gem of a chimney was a pleasure to work on. I believe those new decorative chimney pots really set it off. We were very pleased with the end result.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Whitby, ON
10/10

indoor fireplace brickwork

Can't say enough great things about SMC Masonry .. Stephen and team were incredible. They quoted quickly on the work and insisted on an in-person assessment, during which time they gave me the piece of mind in knowing that we had the right materials, and passed along some great education on options for proceeding. Not only was the price exceptional, but they stayed on an additional day to really ensure the work was at it's best. They thoroughly cleaned the space, more than I would have expected and went the extra mile to help my family create a brilliant space. I'll be hiring this team for life and I won't even looks for quotes elsewhere. They are craftsman and care deeply about every detail of the work. Refreshing to see and encouraging that the world still has genuinely good people who care and are committed to more than cutting corners to increase profits. Again, can't say enough good things. True craftsman and good people!!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your gracious review of your stone fireplace project. We are careful to make certain that we are satisfied our projects are completed in a manner that meets our expectations and in doing so protect our reputation with our clients. In this manner we ensure that our clients are happy with the finished product. I know the fireplace has created a warm living environment for your young family. Dan will be happy to see your review.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry

Russ in Toronto
Russ in Toronto
0 reviews Toronto, ON
8/10

Chimney repairs

Overall, I was pleased with the work from Stephen and his crew. The work included knocking down the top ~10 rows of my chimney, and rebuilding it with replacement bricks as well as repairs to the flu liners and a new cap on top. Communication with Stephen was good for scheduling and planning, and he was informative in our discussions. The crew was prompt, the work was done quickly and clean-up was good as well. However, about a week after the project was completed, I inspected the work and already saw some cracks in the concrete cap they built. I informed Stephen and he came back to do repairs without hesitation, so that was good service. But by putting another layer of concrete over the top, I do still have some concerns on quality over the long term. I waited about 6 months before posting this review since I wanted to ensure the repairs are holding up, and it's looking good so far. I'll inspect it again in the spring... we'll see if it still holds up through a season of fireplace use and the associated heat/cold cycles. I'll post an updated review if I see any issues.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your review of your chimney restoration project From time to time we do have issues with the concrete capping and this is associated with very warm temperatures that tend to dry materials quicker than they have the opportunity to cure. I know that Dan was on it immediately to take remedial action which I am certain will suffice. Please be assured that we stand by our work and any issues will always be taken care as soon as possible.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
905-621-2030

davescott2309
davescott2309
0 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Decomition chimney

Steve and his crew decommissioned this chimney for us ,protecting the roof from potential damage.a job well done professionally and left the property clean as if they weren't there.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,300.00
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Company Response

It is very late in the year for chimney work but we were happy to help you with your project as we recognized it was an emergency. It is our policy to leave a site as clean as before we got there. Thank you for your kind review.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry
905-621-2030

wormond
wormond
1 review Whitby, ON
10/10

Rebuilt chimney

My chimney was starting to crumble above the roof line. Stephen came out right away to look at it and let me know it would have to be rebuilt from the roof up. After Stephen found a matching brick we scheduled to have him do the job. Stephen and crew arrived as scheduled and in one day, removed the old chimney and put up the new chimney. Very professional to deal with, did great work at a reasonable price. I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen if you need brickwork done.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your kind review regarding your chimney restoration. As you are aware it was a great challenge to find brick to match your home. We did eventually manage to do so. The guys were very happy with the end result.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry

John in Ajax
John in Ajax
3 reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

Chimney Repair/Rebuild

I contacted SMC Masonry in October, after being let down by another masonry contractor. Stephen responded immediately and came to look at the job. It was late in the season, but he was able to match the brick and scheduled the job for November 20. Stephen and two of his employees arrived as scheduled and proceeded to do the required work. The job was completed in one day. The crew cleaned up completely when done. The workmanship was excellent and I am very happy with the finished product.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Company Response

John we were very happy to be of assistance with your masonry project. Thank you for your kind review.

Stephen Daubeny
SMC Masonry

Christina K
Christina K
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney Rebuild

From outset to completion, communication was prompt, clear and consistent without any ambiguity or delays. Stephen assessed the damage to our existing chimney, and explained in a way that was easy to understand what the situation was and what the rebuild would involve including timeframes, materials and labour. The quote was fair and reasonable and not inflated like some other companies were. Stephen was able to source the same brick for the complete rebuild of the chimney. Stephen's team worked quickly, efficiently, and seem to have left our property cleaner than they found it. An absolute pleasure to work with.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,700.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review regarding your chimney restoration project. It is important to us that we do a good job as efficiently as possible and leave a clean jobsite. We understand it is your home we are working on and try to make the experience as painless as possible.

Stephen Daubeny
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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