Top 5 Signs You Need Brick Repair on Your Home
Brick is one of the most durable and beautiful materials for building—especially in homes across the Greater Toronto Area. But even the strongest brickwork needs repair over time. Ignoring early signs can lead to bigger issues and costly structural damage. So how do you know when it’s time to call in a pro?
Here are the top 5 signs your home needs brick repair:
1. Cracked or Spalling Bricks
If you see bricks with cracks, flakes, or pieces falling off, that’s known as spalling. It’s often caused by moisture seeping into the brick and freezing in the winter—common in places like Brampton and Caledon. Left untreated, it can weaken your wall or foundation.
2. Missing or Crumbling Mortar
Mortar holds your bricks together. When it starts to erode or crumble, it can lead to instability. If the gaps between your bricks are widening, or you can easily flake off mortar with your finger, it’s time for repointing—a service we specialize in at Pash Stone Masonry.
3. Leaning or Bulging Walls
A wall that leans or bulges outward is more than cosmetic—it's a serious sign of structural stress. This can happen when bricks shift due to foundation movement, water damage, or prolonged neglect. Immediate brick repair is needed to prevent collapse.
4. Efflorescence (White Powdery Stains)
That white chalky stuff on your bricks? It’s called efflorescence, and it happens when water draws salt out from inside the brick. While not immediately dangerous, it means moisture is present—and water is your brick's worst enemy.
5. Water Damage Indoors
Are you seeing peeling paint, damp spots, or mold inside your home? Your brick exterior may not be doing its job. Water can seep through damaged bricks or mortar joints and affect your home’s interior. The sooner you fix it, the less you'll spend on repairs.
🛠️ Don’t Wait for Small Problems to Get Worse
At Pash Stone Masonry, we help homeowners across Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, and the entire GTA preserve and protect their brickwork. If you've noticed any of these signs, we offer free assessments and expert repairs to keep your home solid and secure.
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