# Brian's Masonry Brian's Masonry is a bricklayer / mason in York, Ontario. Rated 5.0/5 from 65 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 63 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 65 reviews. Operating since at least 2026 (under a year), according to an independent source, not just their own word. 5 reviews in the last 12 months. ## 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 ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | HomeStars | 5.0/5 | 65 | 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. Most recent review: 3 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this contractor's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "The job was completed well since Brian and crew were well equipped, punctual" ยท HomeStars, Oct 28, 2025 ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this contractor's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "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." > Source: Dina D'Ermo (5.0, via HomeStars) > "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." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars) > "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." > Source: DOMINIC (5.0, via HomeStars) ## Trades Bricklayer / mason, Carpenter, Cleaner, Concrete contractor, Demolition contractor, Driveway Paving, Flooring Contractors, General Contractors, Groundworker / excavation, Handyman, Kitchen Fitter, Landscaper, Plasterer, Roofer, Siding / cladding contractor, Tiler ## Awards & recognition - Best of HomeStars winner (2026) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 65 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/brians-masonry/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Corporate registry status: Unknown - Website online since 2024 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: HomeStars - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the contractor's own website, not independently verified:_ - Experience they state: over 20 years - Areas served: York - Good to know: Free quotes ## Before you hire a bricklayer / mason _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire. - A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. - Get a written, itemized quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule. ## Contact - Phone: (416) 244-4113 - Website: https://briansmasonry.net --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/brians-masonry Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. 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