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Discover a comprehensive list of stone and masonry suppliers in Victoria, BC with Lennox Masonry Lennox Masonry - Outdoor fireplace built with K2 Stone's "Natural Stone" and "Brownstone" from Hillside Stone & Garden Whether you are a DIY’er, designer, contractor, builder, artist, or a homeowner in search of ideas for your next renovation, we have compiled a list of stone suppliers within the Greater Victoria area and throughout the Southern tip of Vancouver Island to make your life a touch easier. And if you so happen to be in need of a stonemason or masonry contractor to see the job through, from design to installation, we can help with that, too. At Lennox Masonry , we specialize in all forms of masonry, from chimney repairs, repointing, and rebuilds to bricklaying and stone veneers, as well as rock retaining walls. We are a small, community focused masonry company based in Victoria, BC which takes great pride in improving our community. Click here to discuss your project today! And for our full list of masonry and construction suppliers, please visit the Our Suppliers page. Lennox Masonry  - Stone retaining walls and stairs built with sandstone and peppered granite from BC Marble Products in Chemainus, BC A List of Suppliers: Preparatory Materials, Cultured Stone, Brick, and Thin Veneer Stone Products: In the market for cultured stone, pre-fabricated concrete caps, hearthstones, and all the necessary preparatory materials? Look no further! The following suppliers are just outside of Victoria, BC and they also supply brick and natural stone products as well: Brock White Construction Materials Slegg Building Materials (Note: Slegg receives the majority of their stock through I-XL Masonry Supplies on the Lower Mainland and you can view their entire catalog here: I-XL Masonry Supplies. Lennox Masonry  - An interior wall clad with thin brick veneer from I-XL Natural, Thin & Full Veneer Stone Products: If it’s an abundance of natural, thin and full veneer stone products you are after, then look no further than the following distributors. From solid stone slabs to river rocks and all your landscaping needs, they’ve got you covered! K2 Stone Hillside Stone & Garden Island Stone & Landscape Lennox Masonry  - This Tudor home was clad with K2 Stone's "Natural" thin stone veneer Blast Rock Products: Looking for some blast rock so you can create that stone retaining wall you’ve always wanted? The following companies provide just that! Basic Rock Products Gravel Mart Lennox Masonry  - This stone retaining wall was built using a variety of blast-rock from Basic Rock Products Lennox Masonry - Order meets Chaos - 1940's Frog Brick, Victoria, BC Lennox Masonry - Stone staircase and pillar built using blast-rock in Victoria, BC Are you located on Vancouver Island, the Victoria Area, or even on the surrounding Gulf Islands and in need of a professional stonemason for your next project? With years of experience in the field of masonry, Lennox Masonry is well equipped to handle and address your specific needs. Please, Give Us A Call At: 778-968-6574 As always, if you have any questions, please, comment below or write to us at sean@lennoxmasonry.com To check out some of our other blog posts and obtain information on a wide-variety of additional masonry subjects, please click here. Lennox Masonry of Victoria, BC has been proudly serving both Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for over a decade. We are small group of skilled masons with a great deal of passion towards our trade and for improving the communities we live and work in. We extend our gratitude to the lək̓ʷəŋən people for allowing us to share and work on this corner of the garden with them. We are thankful for the residents and businesses of Victoria, BC for supporting us in our endeavors! If you’re in need of a professional and reliable masonry company for your next project, please contact us  today!

If you're a homeowner in the Victoria, B.C. area with a Heritage-designated chimney in need of repair, you may be eligible to receive a grant which covers 50% of the costs associated with your masonry project. Please read on to see if the Victoria Heritage Foundation's grants program applies to your home. Lennox Masonry was responsible for rebuilding this Victoria, BC heritage-designated chimney from the ground up. The VHF is funded by the City of Victoria through your tax dollars and is available to any and all residents with a heritage-designated property. Applicants can only apply once per year, per property, but multiple projects can be grouped into one application. It's important to note that when it comes to masonry, the grant only applies to existing exterior brick and masonry repairs. The grant will cover 50% of the proposed costs associated with your masonry repairs, up to a total of $25,000.00 To find out if your home is heritage-designated, please review the following link and contact VHF for further clarification: https://www.victoria.ca/building-business/permits-development-construction/heritage-conservation/grants-heritage-buildings https://victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/house-grants/ When it comes to repairing or rebuilding chimneys, the flashing around the base of the chimney (above the roofline) may also need to be rebuilt in order to meet both City of Victoria and VHF code requirements. Counter flashing, as depicted in the image below, is listed as a requirement by the VHF. It's important to enlist the help of a professional and dependable masonry company when it comes to heritage repairs, as specific mortars, bricks, and stones will also be required to fulfill the guidelines of the VHF grant. Lennox Masonry has been responsible for countless repairs associated with heritage-designated homes, commercial properties, and government buildings throughout Victoria, BC. We possess the necessary skills and knowledge to repair and rebuild any heritage-designated brick or stone projects on your property. And, we are happy to walk you through the entire process from obtaining permits to scheduling inspections. Review our "How It Works" page and book a consultation with us today! We look forward to bringing your chimney or stone walls back to life while helping you save some money along the way. Lennox Masonry of Victoria, BC has been proudly serving both Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for over a decade. We are small group of skilled masons with a great deal of passion towards our trade and for improving the communities we live and work in. We extend our gratitude to the lək̓ʷəŋən people for allowing us to share and work on this corner of the garden with them. We are thankful for the residents and businesses of Victoria, BC for supporting us in our endeavors! If you’re in need of a professional and reliable masonry company for your next project, please contact us today!

Explore Unique Masonry Projects Completed by Lennox Masonry in Victoria, BC   Are you a homeowner located in Victoria, BC and interested in renovating the interior or exterior of your home with a reputable and professional masonry company? From maintenance and repairs to transforming your living space, let’s take a look at some of the masonry projects we’ve completed here at Lennox Masonry and how we can help give your home and property a new look! Maintenance & Repairs: Chimney Repointing and Rebuilding: Victoria, BC is home to thousands of homes which still utilize brick and stone chimneys, most of which are in disrepair for one reason or another. The first line of defense for these chimneys is what masonry contractors refer to as the crown, or top of the chimney. Chimney crowns are subject to our wet climate here on Vancouver Island and that weather tends to work itself between the flue liners and the mortar or concrete at the top of the chimney. That water and moisture then remains trapped, freezes and expands through the seasons and then contracts, leading to a separation between the mortar and brick or stonework. When that occurs, it’s imperative to build a new concrete crown or cap and repoint the chimney. What is repointing? Repointing is the process of removing a certain amount of the current mortar from between the bricks or stones that make up a wall or chimney and replacing it fresh mortar. For a detailed overview of the repointing process, check out our blog post here. If you're interested in receiving an assessment and consultation from Lennox Masonry for your chimney, please click here! What does replacing a concrete crown entail? Replacing a cap or crown of a chimney entails removing the current crown, potentially replacing the flue liners, and then forming and pouring a new concrete cap in place that aligns with the building codes and requirements dictated by both the City of Victoria and Canadian chimney building codes. Stone & Brick Retaining Walls: Stone and brick retaining walls in Victoria, BC are also subject to not only our rainy seasons but also additional sources such as sprinklers and irrigation. The leading cause of failure for these masonry structures is a lack of drainage which leads to the same issues that chimneys also suffer from. These walls will either need repointing or to be rebuilt with drainage in mind. For more information on repointing and repairing stone and brick retaining walls, please read this blog post here. Renovating Your Home and Property with Stone and Brick: Thin Stone Veneer and Thin Brick Veneer: One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of modernizing your home is by applying thin stone or brick veneer to a feature wall, fireplace, or the exterior of your home. Application methods and costs vary based on what surface thin veneers are being attached to as well as the style of stone or brickwork. To read more about what Lennox Masonry can do for you and your home by applying thin brick or stone veneer, please visit our stone veneer page. Fireplaces: Fireplaces are typically the main gathering and focal point of any home. Renovating fireplaces can be as simple as re-facing the current brick or stone with a stone/brick veneer or it may be much more involved if a firebox/fireplace expansion is desired. To see what Lennox Masonry can do with your next fireplace renovation, please check out our fireplace page. Outdoor Living Spaces: Outdoor living spaces can be readily achieved and transformed by flagstone patios, outdoor stone fireplaces, water features, and stone walls for retaining gardens. Flagstone patios can be utilized to create a level and easy to maintain space to entertain guests throughout the seasons, especially with the introduction of a fire pit or outdoor fireplace. To learn more about how Lennox Masonry can transform your property, please visit our hardscaping page. Lennox Masonry of Victoria, BC has been proudly serving both Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for over a decade. We are small group of skilled masons with a great deal of passion towards our trade and for improving the communities we live and work in. We extend our gratitude to the lək̓ʷəŋən people for allowing us to share and work on this corner of the garden with them. We are thankful for the residents and businesses of Victoria, BC for supporting us in our endeavors! If you’re in need of a professional and reliable masonry company for your next project, please contact us  today! And check out our Project page  for inspiration when it comes to your next masonry idea!

Lennox Masonry is a masonry contractor in Victoria, BC, which specializes in chimney repairs, stone walls, heritage restoration, and building outdoor living spaces. Welcome to Lennox Masonry At Lennox Masonry, our approach remains simple: quality workmanship and customer satisfaction above all else. Our focus is on safety, great communication, reducing waste, adding value, and creating long standing products. Who We Are Lennox Masonry is a multi-award winning masonry company based out of Victoria, BC, which has been providing masonry services throughout Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands for over a decade. We are a small group of stonemasons and bricklayers who take great pride in restoring and enhancing our community one brick or stone at a time. We love the history of our trade and the environment in which we are able to perform our craft. We extend our gratitude to the lək̓ʷəŋən people for allowing us to share and work on this sacred land with them. We are thankful for the residents and businesses of Victoria, BC for supporting us in our endeavors! If you're interested in learning or expanding upon an ancient trade such as masonry, please visit our Employment Page for more information. What We Do Lennox Masonry specializes in all aspects of masonry and hardscaping, whether it's designing and building creative stone features and landscapes— ensuring that your project is distinctively unique and tailored to you, your home, and your property's characteristics— or repairing chimneys and stone retaining walls. We deliver excellent communication, good value, a strong work ethic, ethical business practices, and years of knowledge and expertise while providing a unique artisan approach to stonemasonry and brick projects for the residential and commercial markets of Victoria, B.C., Vancouver Island, and the surrounding Gulf Islands. If you are in need of a stone feature, restoration of heritage masonry, a dry stack or mortared stone retaining wall, chimney repairs, a fireplace conversion, hardscaping, or any other skilled stonework and brickwork, then begin the consultation process with us today to discuss the details of your project. Book A Consultation Services Stone Retaining Walls Masonry Restorations Chimneys Fireplaces Stone Veneer Custom Stonework How It Works Contact Us FAQ Why Choose Us Quality Craftsmanship: A large part of our success here at Lennox Masonry has been a product of placing great emphasis on quality workmanship while completing masonry projects. We uphold ourselves to high standards and have chosen to remain a small masonry contracting company through our select group of talented and professional stonemasons and bricklayers over they years. Quality is our guarantee! Reliable: Communication has and will always be paramount! We are very hands-on with our customers when it comes to ensuring that they remain informed and taken care of throughout every step of their masonry project. Trustworthy: With over over 10 years in business and over 60 years of combined masonry experience and knowledge, you can trust us to see your project through to completion with attention paid to every little detail along the way. Our reviews speak for themselves, as well as our impeccable safety record. Visit our Referral s page to learn more and our Better Business Bureau listing as well! "Sean did the repointing of my chimney. He responded to my initial call and provided an accurate assessment, and a more than fair estimate the same day. His communication skills and knowledge of his craft are both excellent. It's unusual to find someone who loves their work, is very competent and treats their clients well. It was a pleasure to have him work here. He is one of a kind. Highly recommended." — J. L. "Sean repaired a dry stacked retaining wall, flag stone sidewalk and a mortared stone wall for me. Sean's work was flawless and excellent on all three projects. His pricing is fair and he is a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to hire or recommend Sean in the future." — Andrew V. "I hired Sean for a challenging project involving reassembly/rebuilding a container load of Architectural Stone door and church windows that I had purchased in France and England. In total there were 9 structures... some without plans or pieces missing. Sean took a methodical approach to the problem always thinking it through before powering ahead. What techniques and approaches were new to him he researched diligently and rapidly assimilated into the project. He did not waste time in blind alley work and brought both skill and thought processes to bear on a difficult project. I cannot recommend Sean highly enough!!!!" — Murray N.

Learn about Lennox Masonry's consultation process and explore the frequently asked questions we are asked when it comes to masonry projects in Victoria, BC. Frequently Asked Questions & Answers: 1. Consultation Fees & Process 2. Location & Business Hours 3. Insurance & Licensing 4. Chimney & Fireplace Repairs 5. General Project Inquiries 1. Consultation Fees and Process: What is a Fixed Price Proposal? A fixed price proposal is essentially a quote which entails the definite costs of your project. It is not be mistaken with an "estimate", as the proposal is only created once all factors have been accounted for and agreed upon. Are the consultation fees refundable if, for whatever reason, we decide not to use your company? The consultation fees are only refunded in the form of a deduction from the proposed costs . What type of projects or circumstances would warrant an increase in the cost of a consultation? There are a number of factors which are taken into account prior to assessing the cost of a consultation, such as: distance traveled and resources invested if you're outside of the Greater Victoria area; evaluating a chimney where scaffolding and potentially CCTV is required; multiple design options where price comparisons and more than one proposal is necessary; the custom designing and building of large projects where CAD drawings are needed; visiting distributors or quarries to further design decisions in regards to your project, etc.. Once we have a clear understanding of what your project entails, we will let you know if there may be additional costs involved. Why do you charge a consultation fee ? Because we are a small company that is dedicated to quality control and due to the amount of requests we receive for quotes each year, it's not economically feasible for us to provide quotes for free. Our consultation fee of $75.00 helps to cover the fuel and labor costs associated with providing a thorough proposal for your review. Do you provide rough-cost estimates? We no longer provide rough-cost estimates. We have found that supplanting a number prior to considering all project parameters is both misleading and detrimental to the quotation process. What sets you apart from other masonry companies in Victoria, BC? When choosing Lennox Masonry for your project, you have the added benefit of having the owner and operator design and conduct the work himself. Sean Lennox and his team of certified masons are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, as well as very particular about quality control. We have chosen to remain a small masonry company which continues to achieve service and craftsmanship awards year after year. Please visit our Referrals page to hear from some of our clients. Consultation Fees & Process Location & Business Hours 2. Location & Business Hours: Where are you located? We have two locations: Our office is located in South Fairfield, right in the heart of Victoria, BC, as well as a shop space located in Langford, BC. In essence, we're always around the Greater Victoria area, ready to provide masonry services, even emergency calls. What are your business hours: We are open from 9:00am until 5pm Monday through to Saturday and are closed on Sundays and holidays. What are your service areas? Lennox Masonry provides masonry services throughout both the Greater Victoria and Cowichan Valley areas, as well as the surrounding Gulf Islands when needed. How busy are you? Are you able to take on my project? We are typically booking projects months in advance, year-round . We always recommend setting up a consultation as soon as possible and placing a deposit with us to ensure that we can complete your project in a reasonable time-frame. If it's a smaller project, we can usually squeeze it in among our larger projects. How do you get the majority of your work? The majority of our projects are obtained through word-of-mouth. Though more and more people are finding us through Google and a variety of other social media platforms. We provide quality workmanship and good communication skills with a proven track record for safety. Our referrals are a testament as to why our services remain sought after year after year. Insurance 3. Insurance & Licensing: Is Lennox Masonry Fully Licensed and Insured ? Yes, Lennox Masonry is licensed to work throughout Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands. We carry $5,000,000 in liability insurance through a local insurance provider which fully insures both you and us while we are working on the premises. We also carry additional insurance for our employees through WCB of Canada and have an impeccable safety record. Chimney & Fireplace Repairs 4. Chimney & Fireplace Repairs: What exactly is involved with chimney inspections? Our first priority at Lennox Masonry is safety. Though we can typically assess the state of a chimney from the ground floor (exterior and the interior firebox), we highly recommend utilizing scaffolding (as per WCB regulations and Liability Insurance purposes) in order to safely reach your roofline and thoroughly inspect your chimney and the flue liners. This up-close inspection process provides a much more accurate quote for your chimney repairs. It can take anywhere from one to eight hours to set up scaffolding and perform a thorough inspection, depending on the heights involved and the accessibility of your chimney. Please note that additional consultation fees will be incurred through this process but that the initial consultation fee will be deducted from the overall costs. Please visit our Chimney Repairs page to learn about how the state of your chimney affects the overall well being of your home. What does repointing a chimney entail? The first step is setting up scaffolding that meets any and all WCB regulations and liability insurance requirements. We cannot use ladders safely while hauling heavy materials and equipment onto a roof or around a chimney. At times, depending on the location of the chimney and the slope of the roof, a secondary scaffold may be built on the rooftop to ensure a safe and professional chimney repair. Once the scaffolding is in place, the mortar between the bricks or stones is recessed to an ideal working depth and then replaced with fresh mortar. The type of mortar being used will depend on the type of materials used in the structure of the chimney. The chimney is then fully cleaned after the mortar has had several days to fully cure. Read our blog post for more information: How To Repoint Brick & Stone Structures What does building a new chimney cap or crown entail? The initial setup is no different than repointing a chimney but the current cap is safely demolished and disposed of prior to us forming and pouring a new concrete chimney cap which meets the code requirements set out by City of Victoria or any other municipality. General Inquiries 5. General Project Inquiries: Will you clean up after the project ? Here at Lennox Masonry, we know that maintaining a clean and organized jobsite is the key to efficiency, safety, and professionalism. We always clean up the site throughout the duration of the project and thoroughly afterwards. We appreciate a clean house and yard, and extend that courtesy to our clients. When washing off tools and equipment covered in mortar, will it negatively impact our garden or grass? Lennox Masonry utilizes lime-based mortars rather than Portland cement-based mortars. The native plants here in Victoria, BC tend to thrive off of diluted, natural hydraulic lime and the sand used to create the mortar. If anything, our clients have always appreciated the addition of lime to their gardens but if you have any concerns, please voice them to us while we go over the jobsite layout with you. What is an acid-wash? An acid-wash is applied to stubborn mortar stains on brick or stonework after a repair or new installation is complete and the mortar is fully cured. Muriatic acid is diluted with a specific amount of water to help ease the mortar stains off of the surface. All safety precautions are taken by Lennox Masonry while working with Muriatic acid and it is not harmful to any other materials on or around the area. Copper being the exception, as the acid can stain it. Please note that we rarely apply an acid-wash but we’ll notify you if the need arises. Do you offer masonry cleaning services? Lennox Masonry operates a unique stone and brick masonry cleaning apparatus which is designed to steam clean masonry surfaces without saturating the materials and mortar involved, unlike pressure washers and cleaning chemicals. It is designed to be the most environmentally friendly cleaning option on the market and the safest when it comes to maintaining the integrity of masonry structures.

Island Chimney Solutions is in partnership with Lennox Masonry and solely specializes in chimney repairs and rebuilds throughout Victoria, BC and Duncan BC. Partners Meet Our Partner! Island Chimney Solutions is a professional and meticulous chimney repair and rebuilding company based in Langford, BC, which solely focuses on chimney restorations. We service both the Greater Victoria and Cowichan Valley areas. Island Chimney Solutions specializes in repointing brick and stone chimneys, renovating fireplaces, and bringing chimneys up-to-code. Contact us today for all of your chimney needs! #110 - 1021 Springboard Place, Victoria, BC, V9B 3E2 Phone: 250-986-6000 Email: info@islandchimney.ca First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Facebook X Instagram islandchimney.ca Meet Our Partner! Stone & Trowel Heritage Restoration is a masonry and building restoration service company which specializes in cleaning, repointing, and rebuilding historical structures. Based in Victoria, BC, Stone & Trowel was founded to solely focus on preserving history through the maintenance of masonry components and materials to ensure their longevity for generations to come. Visit their website to learn more about how they are restoring our local community. www.stoneandtrowel.ca