Tuckpointing & Repointing
Cracked, crumbling mortar ground out and replaced with a colour-matched mix that keeps water out of your walls.
Tuckpointing & Repointing →Parging & Foundation Repair in Toronto and the GTA
Fresh parging over exposed foundation walls and repair of cracked or crumbling block.
Parging is the cement coating over the exposed part of a foundation wall, between the soil and the siding or brick. It protects the block or concrete underneath and gives the base of the house a clean, finished look.
When parging cracks and falls off, water gets into the foundation. We remove loose parging, repair what is underneath, and apply a new, bonded coat.
Signs you need parging or foundation repair
- Parging cracking, bubbling or falling off in pieces
- Exposed or crumbling block at the base of the house
- Cracks in the visible part of the foundation wall
- Dampness in the basement along an outside wall
What the work includes
Parging
Loose material removed, the surface cleaned and prepared, and a new parging coat applied and finished.
Block and concrete repair
Damaged block replaced and cracks in the exposed foundation repaired.
What affects the price
Every job is quoted after a site visit. These are the main things that move the number:
- Linear footage of foundation wall
- Condition of the wall underneath
- Access around decks, stairs and landscaping
Parging & Foundation Repair questions
Does parging waterproof my foundation?
No. Parging protects the visible part of the wall and helps shed water, but below-grade waterproofing is a separate job. If you have basement leaks we will tell you what we see.
Why does parging fall off?
Usually poor bonding to the wall, water getting behind it, or freeze-thaw damage. Good surface preparation is the key to a long-lasting job.
Parging & Foundation Repair across the GTA
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