Toronto masonry blog by Cummins Restoration

Top 5 Reasons Why You Have a Leaky Chimney

June 19, 2020

Whether summer or winter, a leaky chimney can be a serious problem. Why does your chimney leak? Do you need professional masonry repair? Our experts

Homeowner Guide: How Do You Know if You Need Tuckpointing?

June 19, 2020

Does your home need professional tuckpointing? Tuckpointing repairs the brick’s damaged mortar joints. Professional masonry restoration contractors will put fresh new mortar after removing any

How serious is a crack in the foundation of my home

May 20, 2020

Finding a crack in your foundation can be unnerving. Do you need repair? Or is there extensive damage caused by the crack in foundation slab?

What a Crack in the Basement Floor Really Means

May 20, 2020

Does your basement have unseemly cracks? Many homes have nonstructural settlement cracks. These cracks often result when the concrete shrinks over time. Stress caused by

How to Repair Chimney Cracks

April 17, 2020

Your chimney and fireplace provide your home with warmth and much-needed comfort. Whether enjoying the family around the cozy fire during the winter or simply

Does My Chimney Need Tuckpointing? 5 Signs

April 17, 2020

Does your chimney need professional repair? You can’t always tell just by looking. Sometimes the chimney has serious problems like damaged mortar joints or a

Brian and the Cummins Restoration team did an incredible job tuckpointing the house. Brian fully understood what was needed and wanted and not only was he professional and efficient, but he was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Cummins Restoration over and over again. Thanks Brian!

Tuck pointing and threshold repair. Did a great job for a fair price compared to other companies. It's been a few months and you can barely tell where the mortar repair was done.