Based in Scarborough
Cummins Restorations works out of 25 Dunelm Street in Scarborough. Brian and the crew repair brick, stone and mortar on homes, townhouses and commercial properties across Scarborough and the GTA, and we've been doing it since 1992.
Since 1992
Family owned
Licensed & insured
Free written estimates
Scarborough masonry
Scarborough has a lot of brick: bungalows, semis, townhouses and low-rise buildings, many of them built in the decades after the war. Brick and mortar last a long time, but not forever. Mortar joints often need attention after 20 to 25 years, and chimneys, front steps and foundation walls take the worst of the weather.
Scarborough winters mean repeated freeze-thaw. Water that gets into worn mortar or a cracked chimney crown freezes, expands and does a little more damage each season. Catching it early usually keeps the repair simple.
Free written estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and where the property is. We'll inspect it and give you a written price, with no obligation.
(416) 992-796525 Dunelm Street
Scarborough, ON M1J 3G2
What we do
Five services, one crew. Each has its own page with the full detail.
Crumbling or recessed mortar joints ground out and repointed with mortar matched to your brick.
Tuckpointing in Scarborough →Worn joints, cracked crowns and loose brick repaired, or the chimney rebuilt above the roofline.
Chimney repair in Scarborough →Spalled, cracked or loose bricks replaced with matched units, and the moisture problem dealt with.
Brick repair in Toronto →Cracked or peeling foundation parging removed and a smooth, bonded new coat applied.
Parging in Toronto →Porch and gate pillars, stone and concrete steps, retaining walls and heritage brick.
Masonry repair in Toronto →What we see
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Joints that have worn back or turned powdery on brick walls, chimneys and porch walls.
2
Water getting into the top of the chimney, then freezing and loosening the brick below.
3
Spalling brick, often near the base of a wall or at steps where water collects.
4
A cracked or hollow coat on the foundation, with exposed block showing through.
5
Stone or concrete steps and brick porch pillars that have shifted, cracked or crumbled.
How it works
1
Tell us what you're seeing and where the property is.
2
Brian looks at the wall or chimney and explains the cause.
3
Scope, price and start date in writing, with no obligation.
4
Work done with matched materials, then the site is cleaned and we walk through it with you.
Our work
Photographed before we started and after we finished.
A recent chimney repair: repointed brick with new flashing and a concrete crown.
Red brick porch pillars rebuilt on a brick house.
Smooth new parging on a foundation wall below red brick.
Where we work
Our office is at 25 Dunelm Street. We work across Scarborough, including:
Birch Cliff
Cliffside
Guildwood
Scarborough Village
West Hill
Highland Creek
Port Union
Malvern
Agincourt
Wexford
Dorset Park
Kennedy Park
Cedarbrae
Bendale
L'Amoreaux
Morningside
We also work in the rest of Toronto and across the GTA.
FAQ
Yes. Our office is at 25 Dunelm Street in Scarborough, and we work across Scarborough and the rest of Toronto and the GTA.
All of it: from Birch Cliff and Cliffside near the lake to Agincourt and Malvern in the north, and out to Highland Creek and Port Union in the east. If you're not sure we cover your street, give us a call.
Yes. We inspect, explain what we find and give you a written estimate, with no obligation.
Tuckpointing, chimney repair and rebuilds, brick repair, parging, and masonry restoration including pillars, steps and retaining walls.
We handle both residential and commercial masonry. Tell us about the property when you get in touch.
Mortar needs temperatures above about 5°C while it cures, so most exterior work runs from spring to late fall. Booking early for spring and fall is wise.
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Free estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and where the property is, and we'll get back to you about a free inspection.
(416) 992-7965
Cummins Restorations Inc.
25 Dunelm Street, Scarborough, ON M1J 3G2
cumminsrestoration@rogers.com
