I have a very old little brick house in Toronto that needed some tucking in these old bricks. The job was done great, even felt sorry for the worker, it was such a hot day, but he kept going.
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Cummins Restorations
Credentials & registries
HomeStars Verified Pro
Awards & recognition
2 independent awards
Trust Score
69out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 174 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume174
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say48.1 of 64.1
Independent checks15.6 of 21.9
Track record5 of 14.1
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- Ways to reach them12.5 of 12.5
- Photos of their work0 of 6.3
- Industry recognition3.1 of 3.1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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- HomeStars174 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
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Brian is amazing!!! We have used him several times before, but I had an emergency a hole in my step, front stairs and Brian came over the same day and spent so long repairing that problem. He is a one of a kind guy 10 out of 10 in every aspect of his job highly recommended . Not to mention fair in prices workmanship is outstanding.
Brian provided a fair quote where others may have overstated the scope of the work required
My neighbour needed to repair his chimney . Brian came to give him a quote and noticed that there were a few bricks on my chimney that needed to be replaced. We agreed on the price, he answered my questions and I liked that in his quote he wrote in detail what would be done. He came on the agreed date and did the work. The chimney looks like new. Job well done!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for bricklayers / masons in Scarborough
Across 47 bricklayers / masons in Scarborough, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on HomeStars.
Customers mention transparent pricing: “Brian provided a fair quote where others may have overstated the scope of the work required” · HomeStars, Apr 13, 2025
“The job was done great, even felt sorry for the worker, it was such a hot day, but he kept going.” · HomeStars, Mar 27, 2026
“Brian is amazing!!! We have used him several times before, but I had an emergency a hole in my step, front stairs and Brian came over the same day and spent so long repairing that problem.” · HomeStars, Dec 24, 2025
Credentials and checks
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Awards & recognition
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Masonry and Tuck Pointing We are a family-owned and operated business working all over the Greater Toronto Area since 1992. We are fully licensed and insured. Our goal is to ensure you are fully satisfied with your masonry restoration project. Whether it's your chimney that needs rebuilding or repair, a brick wall that needs brick replacement, tuckpointing (filling in mortar between the bricks where it has eroded), or brick cleaning to enhance the appearance or parging (re-veneering a surface with cement).
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- Insurance: fully insured
- Areas served: The Greater Toronto Area
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Common questions about Cummins Restorations
Is Cummins Restorations a legitimate business?
Cummins Restorations has 174 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 Cummins Restorations?
Cummins Restorations has 174 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 Cummins Restorations' reviews are genuine?
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Has Cummins Restorations had recent public reviews?
Cummins Restorations has 3 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.
Is Cummins Restorations qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Cummins Restorations, including HomeStars Verified Pro. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, HomeStars Verified Pro is HomeStars' verified badge: awarded after HomeStars checks the business's identity and trade licensing.
Has Cummins Restorations won any awards?
Cummins Restorations holds 2 independent awards, including Best of HomeStars winner (2026); HomeStars Best of the Best winner (2025). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Cummins Restorations insured?
They state on their own website that fully insured. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
What areas does Cummins Restorations cover?
They state on their own website that they cover The Greater Toronto Area. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
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