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Contact Stone & Trowel
Heritage Masonry Restoration & Consulting in Victoria, BC
Request a Heritage Masonry Consultation
At Stone & Trowel, we provide heritage masonry consulting, conservation and restoration for historic buildings throughout Greater Victoria, Langford, Saanich, Oak Bay, James Bay, Fairfield, Rockland, Duncan, the Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver.
Whether you need a heritage masonry condition assessment, restoration specifications, long-term maintenance planning, mortar analysis, contractor oversight or a qualified team to complete the restoration work, we are here to help. Our work is guided by conservation principles, the Heritage Conservation Act and applicable municipal requirements.
Stone & Trowel provides both independent consulting services and specialist heritage masonry restoration. We can assess and document the condition of your building, prepare a clear scope of work and either carry out the restoration or support you through the contractor-selection and construction process.
What We Can Help You With
Request a consultation for:
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Heritage Masonry Condition Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations of brick, stone and mortar condition, with detailed photographic documentation.
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Restoration Specifications & Tender Documents: Custom specifications for repointing, cleaning, repair or conservation work.
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Long-Term Maintenance Planning: 10–20 year maintenance schedules with phased recommendations and cost projections.
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Mortar Analysis: Determining original mortar composition to support compatible repointing and repair recommendations.
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Contractor Selection & Oversight: Proposal review, contractor-qualification guidance and quality inspections during construction.
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Heritage Compliance Guidance: Documentation to support heritage grants, municipal permits and conservation standards.
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Heritage Masonry Restoration: Lime mortar repointing, brick and stone repair, chimney restoration, facade conservation and related masonry work.
How the Consulting Process Works
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Initial Consultation: We discuss your property’s history, visible concerns and project goals.
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Site Assessment: We complete an on-site evaluation with photographic documentation and, where appropriate, mortar analysis.
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Report Delivery: You receive a detailed assessment report with findings, priorities and recommendations.
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Specifications Development: If needed, we prepare custom restoration specifications tailored to your building.
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Maintenance Plan: If needed, we prepare a long-term maintenance guide with cost projections.
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Restoration or Contractor Phase: We can carry out the approved restoration work, or provide proposal review, contractor-selection guidance and quality oversight if you prefer to use another contractor.
Why Choose Independent Consulting?
When you work with Stone & Trowel, you receive:
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Practical, Conservation-Based Recommendations: Our advice is based on the condition of the building and the most appropriate long-term conservation approach.
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Specifications Written for Your Building: We prepare clear scopes of work based on the actual materials, construction methods and condition of the property.
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Contractor Choice and Fair Bidding: If you prefer to tender the work, our specifications allow qualified masonry contractors to bid on a clearly defined scope.
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Quality Oversight: We can provide inspections and documentation during construction to help ensure the work follows the approved specifications.
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Heritage Restoration Capability: In addition to consulting, our team can complete specialist heritage masonry restoration work.
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75+ Years of Combined Experience: Deep heritage focus, traditional masonry knowledge and practical restoration experience.
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Conservation Mindset: Work is planned to retain as much original historic fabric as possible while improving durability, weather resistance and safety.
Ready to Start?
If you are a homeowner, strata council, architect, engineer or institution looking for heritage masonry consulting, restoration or a clear plan for an aging stone or brick building, Stone & Trowel can help.
Contact us today to request a heritage masonry assessment or restoration consultation→
Contact Information
Stone & Trowel Heritage Restoration & Consulting is located in the heart of Victoria, BC. We proudly serve Vancouver Island, Vancouver BC, the surrounding Gulf Islands, and British Columbia as a whole.
Please contact us through the following channels with your project details and we'll get back to you within 24–48 hours:
Email:
stoneandtrowelrestoration@gmail.com
Phone:
236-508-0279
Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sundays & Holidays: Closed