# Otto's Masonry

Otto's Masonry is a bricklayer / mason in East York. Rated 5.0/5 from 435 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.

No Trust Score yet: not enough public evidence held to score this business.

They state they've been established since 1977, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2025. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
Expert masonry services: brick, stone, concrete work - from porches, patios, walkways, to chimneys, waterproofing, hardscaping and retaining walls. You name it. Over 30 years of experience. Free estimate! Check out our new website and request yours!

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeStars | 5.0/5 | 435 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for bricklayers / masons in East York. Across 14 bricklayers / masons in East York, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 5 months ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this contractor's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "It was truly a wonderful experience from the first interaction to a completed job. I would highly recommend this team for any masonry work... 5 stars!"
> Source: Mark Girvan (5.0, via HomeStars)

> "My experience with Otto was superb. During a time of worry with the leaks in my basement the Otto representative was informative, transparent and earned my unconditional trust. Thank you for your visit today John! I’ll be sure to request your services in the future. Thanks, Trevor"
> Source: Trevor (5.0, via HomeStars)

> "Our side walkways were requiring repair and grading in order to further waterproof our basement. Ottos and his team were knowledgeable and skilled. Were very happy with the outcome."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

## Trades
Bricklayer / mason, Concrete contractor, Driveway Paving, Flooring Contractors, General Contractors, Groundworker / excavation, Handyman, Landscaper, Roofer, Tiler

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ottosmasonry)

## Awards & recognition
- Best of HomeStars winner (2026)
- HomeStars Best of the Best winner (2025)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 435 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/ottos-masonry/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Website online since 2013 (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:_
- Insurance: Licensed & Fully Insured
- Established: 1977 (49 years in business)
- Experience they state: 49+ Years of Hands-On Experience
- Areas served: Toronto, East York, Rosedale, Forest Hill, Don Mills, North York, Etobicoke, The Annex

## 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) 467-1717
- Website: https://www.ottosmasonry.ca

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