# East Brick and Stone East Brick and Stone is a basement conversion specialist in Toronto. Rated 5.0/5 from 8 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: 31/100 5 reviews in the last 12 months. ## About East Brick and Stone is committed to delivering outstanding workmanship and reliable services in masonry across Toronto. Founded by Matthew Coutts, a Red Seal Journeyman with decades of experience in heritage restoration brick, stone and block masonry. Specializing in the repair and restoration of residential buildings, from intricate stonework to solid brick walls. Blending traditional techniques with modern methods, each project is delivered reliably and with integrity, to ensure your home stands strong against the elements and adds value to your property. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | HomeStars | 5.0/5 | 8 | Rated 5.0, above the local average for basement conversion specialists in Toronto. Across 51 basement conversion specialists in Toronto, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 9 months ago. ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this contractor's own public reviews:_ - Professional (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read) - Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this contractor's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Matt was incredible. He tackled a tricky fireplace door install and the results are so wonderful. Fair pricing, quality service, prompt and respectful. 100% recommend" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars) > "Very professional. Very personable. Excellent results. Great looking job at the end. Written quote and final invoice. Reasonable price. Couldn't be more satisfied." > Source: Keith (5.0, via HomeStars) > "The job went well. Professional and very good service. The repair and painting were skillfully done. Results looks great! Reasonable cost. Reasonable timelines. I would highly recommend Matt and this company." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars) ## Trades Basement conversion specialist, Bricklayer / mason, Carpenter ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MTT is showing 8 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/east-brick-and-stone/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Corporate registry status: Unknown - Evidence held from: HomeStars - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## Before you hire a basement conversion specialist _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, itemised quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule. --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/east-brick-and-stone Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source and is cross-checked. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.