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Learn about our Bear Mountain project in Victoria BC and why Lennox Masonry and their team of stone masonry experts are Victoria's most trusted masonry contractors. Bear Mountain Stone Retaining Walls Story Lennox Masonry was responsible for designing and building several tiers of large stone retaining walls in the Bear Mountain area of Langford, BC. The majority of the stone used in the construction of these walls was native to the property and the remainder was locally quarried from Goldstream, BC. The walls were uniformly capped with concrete with adequate drainage installed throughout the property to ensure a long-standing end result.

Lennox Masonry specializes in restoring heritage masonry buildings in Victoria, BC. From repointing chimneys and heritage buildings to repairing stone walls. Heritage Masonry Restorations Building The Future | Restoring The Past Masonry restoration is an in-depth process of understanding and curating solutions for aging stone and brick. Lennox Masonry specializes in restoring heritage masonry structures to their original state through repointing, rebuilding, and replicating methods. Based in Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island, Lennox Masonry utilizes traditional masonry craftsmanship and materials to breathe new life into old masonry buildings and architectural features through a non-abrasive approach. We utilize traditional lime-based mortars and techniques to replicate the original mortars used and ensure their compatibility. From the consultation stage through to the restoration itself, we are with you every step of the way to ensure that each aspect of your project receives its due attention. Our goal is to ensure the authenticity and longevity of heritage and historical masonry buildings. Completed Masonry Restorations At Lennox Masonry , we pride ourselves on our ability to preserve and conserve heritage masonry structures such as stone walls, chimneys, and buildings throughout Victoria, BC. We are constantly working on and improving our community one brick or stone at a time. Our team of highly skilled and incredibly knowledgeable stonemasons are well-versed in restoration techniques and guidelines. You can trust us with ensuring that your heritage masonry structure will remain standing for many decades to come. Please peruse our list of completed restorations below. 17th Century Gothic Cathedral Remnants In 2017, Lennox Masonry was tasked with restoring, rebuilding, and replicating features from stone doorways and archways that were original to a 17th-Century Gothic Cathedral located in Italy which had been shipped to a private property in North Saanich, BC. These remnants were then erected throughout the gardens of the property. To learn more about this project, click here! Duncan City Hall Restoration In 2024, Lennox Masonry undertook the restoration of both the sandstone and brickwork comprising the city hall in Duncan, BC. This project involved the removal of decrepit mortar and lime-wash from the sandstone ribbons around the building and replacing it with traditional lime-based mortar and lime-wash. The granite and sandstone staircases were also repointed in traditional fashions. For more details on this project, please click here! Samuel Maclure Projects Over the decades, Lennox Masonry has had the pleasure of restoring, repointing, and rebuilding stone walls, pillars, chimneys, and other masonry features that were originally designed and built by the late and famous architect, Samuel Maclure in Victoria, BC. These masonry structures are heritage-designated and require traditional lime-based mortars while being restored. To learn more about specific projects related to Samuel Maclure that we have completed, click here! Government House In 2025, Lennox Masonry , in cooperation with the Government House in Victoria, BC and the Camosun College: Women In Trades Program , had the opportunity to repoint heritage stone walls with traditional lime-mortar and teach students of the program about masonry restoration and preservation. The students learned about the importance of repairing these old buildings with heritage-designated tools and lime-based mortars with hands-on experience. Interested in hosting a similar event for educational purposes? Click here to learn more. To learn more about our restoration projects at the Government House, click here.

Learn about our North Rd. project in Victoria BC and why Lennox Masonry and their team of stone masonry experts are Victoria's most trusted masonry contractors. North Rd. Stone Retaining Walls & Patio Story This backyard transformation began with the homeowner's vision of creating an outdoor living space which would consist of a patio, garden sections, fire pit, staircases, and retaining walls. Lennox Masonry was able to deliver the intended results by building artistic stone walls and staircases, as well as a flagstone patio. The sandstone used in the construction of these walls was quarried from a private property up-island, and the granite that was implemented in the walls was quarried in Campbell River. The walls were built on concrete foundations and were backed by an additional wall of brick which was reclaimed from a 1912 chimney that we demolished along Dallas Rd. in Victoria, BC. The brick can be seen through the occasional intentional gaps placed throughout the walls.

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Our stone experts here at Lennox Masonry in Victoria, BC specialize in transforming outdoor living spaces with stone and brick. Let us transform your backyard today! Book A Consultation Today! What is hardscaping? Hardscaping is the practice of transforming a landscape with hard materials such as stone. Paving stones, stone stairs and walkways, stone walls and flagstone patios, all fall under the definition of hardscaping. Over 25 Years of Hardscaping & Landscaping Experience. The Benefits of Hardscaping: Tying It All Together Stone helps to tie in the natural elements by retaining soil for a garden bed or by laying a solid pathway to traverse a garden path. It can also prevent soil erosion and protect your landscape! Maintenance The benefit of hardscaping is that it requires little to no maintenance once installed. Stone is the definition of longevity and it only obtains more character as it ages, especially as moss and lichen spread along the surface! Living Space Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of Hardscaping is the fact that it can extend your living space beyond the interior of your home all year round! Let Lennox Masonry Make Your Vision A Reality Here's How The Process Works 1 Contact us with pertinent details related to your project, including your address, phone number, and a brief description of the issue. 2 We'll get back to you as soon as physically possible to schedule a consultation and assess your chimney. 3 Once all the parameters of the project have been discussed and agreed upon, we'll begin making your chimney new again! Contact Us Today! First Name Last Name Email Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Contact

The skilled team of stonemasons at Lennox Masonry were responsible for designing and constructing both indoor and outdoor stone fireplace in Victoria, BC. Foul Bay Rd. Indoor & Outdoor Fireplace Project Interior This project in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC consisted of replacing the current indoor fireplace and designing/building an exterior stone fireplace. The majority of the stone used in this project was local to the property, and the remainder was quarried through K2 Stone in Victoria BC, and Hillside Stone & Garden in Duncan BC. The interior stone fireplace was built using local blast-rock, most of which was native to the property, and then chiseled to suit. The stone hearth and stone mantel were quarried and cut in Port Renfrew, BC, both of which weighed hundreds of pounds. The biggest challenge was du e to the flooring already being newly finished and the sheer weight of the slabs, which made it impossible to utilize a crane or any machinery. With sufficient flooring protection, the slabs were hand-lifted into place. Exterior The exterior fireplace was built out of a combination of stone slabs that were also quarried and cut in Port Renfrew, BC, through K2 Stone; Brownstone which is native to Utah, USA and was provided by Hillside Stone & Garden, which was used as the border to the fireplace; and a natural full-bed ledgestone that was also supplied by K2 Stone, which was used in between the slabs and the Brownstone. The shell of the fireplace was constructed out of Cinder Blocks which were then filled with concrete. In order to support the weight of the blocks and the stonework directly above the fireplace, a 1/2" thick sheet of steel was required, and then an additional 4" thick slab of concrete. Please read our blog post on the Building of a Giant Stone Fireplace for more information.

Lennox Masonry provides heritage restoration of masonry structures in Victoria BC. We recently restored the stone and brickwork at the city hall in Duncan BC. Duncan City Hall Heritage Restoration In cooperation with the city of Duncan, BC , Lennox Masonry has now completed the heritage restoration of Duncan's City Hall. History Located at the intersection of Kenneth Street and Craig Street, Duncan, BC's city hall is one of just a few remaining heritage masonry structures native to Duncan. It was originally built in 1913 and was utilized as a Federal Building and Post Office until 1958 when the building was no longer in use. In fact, there are still bank vaults remaining on the bottom floor. Unfortunately, due to neglect, the building fell into disrepair and was set for demolition until then Mayor Ken Paskin set out to restore the structure in 1974 with the intention of converting it into a city hall. Fast forward 50 years later and the masonry components of the city hall, including the sandstone and brick, are in dire need of restoration. And this is where Lennox Masonry's story intersects with the history of a historical landmark! Vision The exterior of Duncan's City Hall consists mainly of brick and several bands of sandstone, and both receive a large amount of weathering with each passing year. When the building underwent its major renovation in 1974, the sandstone was painted over to prevent it from eroding any further. Unknown at the time was that using acrylic, latex, and plasticized paints, would only increase the erosion. Masonry needs to breathe as fully and deeply as possible in order to expel moisture and fluctuate with the seasons. Painting stone and brick to prevent further degradation only masks the underlying issues and hampers the masonry from the process of dispelling moisture from within and behind the structure. Our goal was to facilitate the mortar and the masonry's natural ability to breathe again. Approach Lennox Masonry was tasked with removing the existing paint through a very delicate and precise removal method of both blasting and steam cleaning the paint from the surface of the sandstone belts and window frames with low-air and water pressure in combination with shards of dolomite. We then began the process of repointing and restoring the masonry by mixing traditional mortars which consist of quicklime as a binder, as well as patching areas of the sandstone which had significantly eroded over the years. The third phase consisted of applying a traditional lime-wash over the sandstone components in order to help the building breathe once more. And the final phase entailed steam cleaning the sandstone base of the building with a unique, low-pressure, continuous steam machine. We utilize this machine on heritage and historical masonry buildings and structures, due to its ability to gently clean the dirt and grime from masonry and mortar joints without overly saturating and destroying the stone or brickwork. Media Stay tuned for additional photos and videos which will encapsulate the process of restoring a historical masonry structure in Duncan, BC with Lennox Masonry!

The team at Lennox Masonry specializes in building outdoor living spaces in Victoria BC, including stone walls, pillars, and walkways. Let us transform your yard! Mill Bay Rd. River Rock Pillars & Walls Vision This project in Mill Bay, BC consisted of designing and building stone pillars and retaining walls out of locally sourced river rocks. Small stone arches and cavities were built into the pillars to add some depth and to make room for interior lighting. The walls and pillars were then capped with Pacific Blue Sandstone which was quarried by BC Marble Prodcuts Ltd. The large address sign was also quarried and cut by BC Marble Products prior to the address being carved and labelled in place. The stonework was then sealed to bring out all of the colors inherent in the stone itself which really made the entire project come to life. For more information on this stone wall and pillar project, please rad through our Blog post .

Lennox Masonry was responsible for the heritage restoration of the Oldfield Estate property's stone walls, walkways, and patios in Victoria BC. Brookhill Rd. Pond Excavation & Stone Retainin g Walls Pre-Backfill Post-Backfill Story After the fact, this landscaping and hardscaping project in Saanich, BC took place on the same property as our Oldfield Estate restoration in which we restored and rebuilt 17th-century gothic cathedral remnants throughout the gardens. Lennox Masonry was hired to aid in the excavation of two massive pounds, in order to create water filtration systems and water-features. The renovation consisted of draining the ponds, excavating the bases to a lower depth, installing said features and then dry-stacking ( without the use of any mortar) stone retaining walls along all sides. T here was over 8 tons of stone utilized on this property while attempting to retain soil from entering the the pond and while creating stone verandas, pathways, and stairs . The stone walls were built to match existing stonework elsewhere on the property which was original to the home.

Lennox Masonry of Victoria BC specializes in working with brick and stone veneers. Our team of stone experts can transform your living space with stone and brick. Stone Veneer Applications Stone Veneer Thin stone veneer offers the timeless beauty of natural stone with added versatility and ease. It's a lightweight and cost-effective alternative to full-bed stone, making it perfect for both new homes and for giving old homes a new look. Its reduced weight minimizes structural load, simplifies installation to a certain extent, and maintains the appeal of natural stonework. Thin stone veneer also allows for a wide range of styles and finishes, enhancing any design while maintaining a natural, authentic look. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, it provides lasting durability and a sophisticated aesthetic without the hefty price tag or labor demands of full-thickness stone. If you're interested in using thin stone veneer on your home, then contact Lennox Masonry today to begin the consultation process! Full-Bed Stone Veneer Full-bed stone veneer is a thicker variety of stone veneer and adds even more depth than a thin veneer stone. From river rocks to Ashlar, Lennox Masonry has the knowledge and expertise to remodel the face of your home and add value to your property one stone at a time. Thin Stone Veneer Let Lennox Masonry of Victoria, BC help you design, build, and turn the exterior of your home into a work of art with the right stone veneer. From the uniformity of Ledgestone to the randomness of cobble, we will work with you to create curb-appeal and value through the medium of stonemasonry.

Lennox Masonry specializes in restoring and preserving heritage chimneys in Victoria, BC. Allow us to help you save money and time when it comes to your heritage home. Richmond St. Heritage Chim ney Rebuild - 1921 History This heritage-designated chimney rebuild is located on Richmond St. in Victoria, BC. The chimney had fallen into disrepair over its 112 year lifespan and the bricks were becoming too decrepit to salvage, unfortunately. Lennox Masonry was commissioned to remove the chimney, pour a new concrete footer, and rebuild it from the ground up, to meet code requirements in the city of Victoria, BC. Chimney Rebuild Lennox Masonry obtained the necessary demolition and building permits through Victoria, B.C.’s city hall prior to building an extensive scaffolding system in order to reach the top of the chimney. As soon as the chimney was demolished, a new concrete footer was required to create a stable foundation. Lennox Masonry was also responsible for hiring and coordinating other necessary trades to install a gas insert for the homeowners fireplace and to obtain WETT certification. The chimney features several aesthetic bands of brick, a concrete crown, and a chimney pot to shield the home's interior from the elements. When we aren’t designing and building stone walls, landscapes, and custom features, the team at Lennox Masonry of Victoria, B.C. are undertaking chimney repairs and rebuilds. We specialize in restoring, rebuilding, repairing heritage masonry structures. If you’re interested in having your chimney repaired or rebuilt to meet the current code requirements of Victoria, B.C., please review our “How It Works” page prior to contacting us .

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