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Brian's Masonry
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
63out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 65 reviews
- 5 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume65
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say40.9 of 64.9
Independent checks16.9 of 20.3
Track record5 of 14.9
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- Ways to reach them16.2 of 16.2
- Photos of their work0 of 2.7
- Industry recognition0.7 of 1.4
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on HomeStars.
“The job was completed well since Brian and crew were well equipped, punctual” · HomeStars, Oct 28, 2025
“Brian and his crew arrived on time and worked meticulously for three days in a row.” · HomeStars, Oct 16, 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars65 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Brian's Masonry, including the highlights above. The 65 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Brian was very responsive regarding quite a lot of masonry work on my front steps. We have a heritage house so we wanted to keep the original look as much as possible. His team was very easy to work with and the work they did was excellent.
The job was completed well since Brian and crew were well equipped, punctual, and didn't encounter any unexpected setbacks. We appreciated the work being completed before the frost sets in.
Brian and his crew arrived on time and worked meticulously for three days in a row. They set up the scaffold securely then prepared the site for the repair work properly. I have a prefab chimney whose siding and underlying plywood become worn out. They removed them and installed Denshield boards, authintic bricks, coping and cap then fill up the joints. They then installed new flashing around the chimney base, cleaned up the site and dismantlled the scaffold. They also disposed the garbage. I am impressed with their workmanship and would highly recommend them to homeowners who need their chimney to be repaired or rebuilt.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for bricklayers / masons in York, Ontario
Across 10 bricklayers / masons in York, Ontario, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Welcome to Brian's Masonry.... Meet Brian Buttigieg... A passion for the trade and the challenges that are thrown at him in the form of difficult projects is what has kept Brian working in this field for 30 years. Brian's Masonry The decision to expand the company was made after many years of practice in the field. The goal for Brian was to start a company that clients can trust and turn to whenever they have an issues or projects they would like to take on. All the highly skilled workers that work alongside Brian were chosen for having the same values and drive to constantly improve. Due to this we feel confident when saying we can help you with even the most challenging of tasks. How We Prepare We begin by detailing a several step plan of approach before starting anything else. This plan is looked over several times to ensure the steps can be followed precisely and swiftly. Consultation Your needs and requirements being met is our top priority. We want to make sure that you are satisfied and due to this, make sure to communicate the above multi step plan to you and confer with you along the way. Safety We very closely follow all procedures and guidelines set by the Ministry of Labour in the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines as well as the Construction Requirements and Guidelines set both by the city and province. We ensure that neither us, the contractor, nor anyone else will be harmed or injured to the best of our abilities. Practice What We Preach We have done work from the basics to very intricate projects. We follow through all of the discussed plan, and check at the very end that it was followed very closely. We pride ourselves on making sure it is done with good quality materials and top quality workers. CHIMNEY REBUILDS HISTORICAL BUILDINGS BRICK/BLOCK/STONE WORK BRICK RESTORATION PORCHES WALKWAYS WINDOW SILLS RETAINING WALLS TUCK-POINTING CHIMNEY SWEEP
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Experience they state: over 20 years
- Areas served: York
- Good to know: Free quotes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2026 (under a year), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2024Award-winning since2026
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Common questions about Brian's Masonry
Is Brian's Masonry a legitimate business?
Brian's Masonry has 65 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Brian's Masonry?
Brian's Masonry has 65 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Brian's Masonry's reviews are genuine?
Brian's Masonry's 65 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Brian's Masonry had recent public reviews?
Brian's Masonry has 5 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Has Brian's Masonry won any awards?
Brian's Masonry holds 1 independent award, including Best of HomeStars winner (2026). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What areas does Brian's Masonry cover?
They state on their own website that they cover York. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
When was Brian's Masonry's website registered?
Brian's Masonry's website has been online since 2024, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.