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Wilkens Masonry

Chimney Company in Toronto, Ontario.

Wilkens Masonry is a chimney company based in Toronto, ON. Its listed service is chimney repair. Its Fully licensed and insured (company statement) is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Stated by Wilkens Masonry before work starts.

4.9on Google · 163 reviews49 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Wilkens Masonry works out of an industrial unit on Canvarco Road in East York, a short drive from the Leaside and Danforth-area brick houses that make up much of its chimney work. Ernie Wilkens started the family company in 1977, and his son Jake and sister Marg now run it. Chimney repair and rebuilds are one of its listed services, covering repointing, flue tile replacement, re-cemented crowns and full rebuilds from the roofline up, with period brick and mortar matched by colour. It does not advertise sweeping, inspections or liner installs, so this is a masonry call, not a cleaning visit. Google shows 4.9 from 162 reviews, read October 22, 2026, and the shop is open weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Free estimates are offered on request.

  • Best for brick chimney repair, crown and cap work, and full rebuilds on older toronto homes
  • Family company founded by Ernie Wilkens in 1977, now run by Jake and Marg
  • No chimney sweeping, camera inspections or liner installs are listed on its site

Company Facts

Wilkens Masonry at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.9out of 5
Customer reviews
163on Google
In business
49years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 28, 2026. Years counted from 1977.

The work

Best for
Brick chimney repair, crown and cap work, and full rebuilds on older Toronto homes
Primary service
Chimney

Where

Headquarters
Toronto, ON
Service area
Toronto
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Fully licensed and insured (company statement)
Fully licensed and insured (company statement) (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Wilkens Masonry

Wilkens Masonry is a long-running East York family firm whose chimney repairs and rebuilds earn unusually specific praise for tidy work and quick quotes. The catch is scope: it fixes brick, mortar, crowns and caps but does not sweep or reline. For an older brick chimney that is leaking or leaning, it is among the strongest masonry calls in the city.

Best forBrick chimney repair, crown and cap work, and full rebuilds on older Toronto homes

What We Like

  • Family company founded by Ernie Wilkens in 1977, now run by Jake and Marg
  • Lists chimney repair and full chimney rebuilds from the roofline up as a core service
  • Matches antique brick and colour-matches mortar to suit older Toronto houses
  • Chimney team of Frank and Mike, each with over 30 years at the company
  • 4.9 from 162 Google reviews, with praise for tidy sites and prompt quotes

Things to Consider

  • No chimney sweeping, camera inspections or liner installs are listed on its site
  • Office hours are weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Masonry is the main trade, and Ontario does not license masons, so ask for WSIB and insurance proof

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Wilkens Masonry

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Google rating

4.9

Based on 163 Google reviews

Review data updated October 28, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars95%
  • 4 stars2%
  • 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution

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Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Salimah Jiwani5.0

    Highly recommend. Jonathan and his team replaced our limestone window sills. Jake was very quick to respond and gave us a reasonable quote and timeline for the work. Jonathan was very communicative, professional, and kind. He saw an area of loose aluminum flashing and secured it to prevent further leaks at no extra cost. They’re the best! Thank you.

    October 2026Google
  • R S5.0

    After discovering that bricks were loose and mortar was falling off, we decided to get our chimney rebuilt. We contacted a few companies and Jake Wilkens was the only one to come personally to have a look and to discuss things with us. He was great in answering our questions fully and quickly. The cost was about in line with other quotes we received. Frank, Mike and Robbie did the actual work, erecting the scaffold, dismantling the old chimney to the roofline and rebuilding it. The chimney looks great and we like that they took the time to do a thorough cleanup of the driveway and front and side of the house. We also appreciate that they sourced bricks locally, which was a bonus. They were all super pleasant to deal with, and Frank was patient as we had a few questions for him along the way. Our neighbours were also happy that they took precautions for their side windows as the chimney was initially dismantled. It's a great crew at Wilkens. I'll be recommending Wilkens to anyone who needs chimney work - or any masonry - done on their home.

    October 2026Google
  • Scott & Claire Botsford5.0

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience with the Wilkens masonry group. Jake Wilkens is super responsive by both phone and email, and communication was great throughout. The men did a fantastic job repairing the base of our chimney and left the job site extremely clean. The work itself looks fantastic and they did a good job matching the bricks. Would definitely recommend this team for any masonry work!

    September 2026Google
  • David Desilva5.0

    1) polite and pleasant 2) excellent communication, detailed invoice/accurate estimate 3) excellent work (expert, tidy, timely) 4) cost was very reasonable 5) this is the company you want

    September 2026Google
  • Sonya Kopecky5.0

    I’m so happy I decided to go with Wilkens Masonry for my chimney repair. The Jonathan team not only fixed my chimney which was within the scope of the work quoted, but also 4 separate areas of my brickwork just because they could. It’s rare to have an actual “they went above and beyond expectations” experience with a contractor, but Jonathan and Mike did. Thank you Jake Wilkens, you have a great team servicing Oakville🤩

    September 2026Google
  • Dani B5.0

    Highly recommend working with Wilkens. They encourage getting multiple quotes, as they should because it makes it that much more apparent how fair their prices are! Repairs were done with a high degree of efficiency while looking incredible. They removed many old plugs from the side of the house, fixed some spalling on the chimney, and bricked in an old fan. Pictured is the spot where the fan used to be- the replacement bricks are so well blended you wouldn’t even know! (The other badly blended bricks are from some other company before we bought the house.)

    September 2026Google

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Ranked#2of 5 chimney services in Toronto, ONre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Wilkens Masonry Made Our Top 5

It holds position 2 in Best Chimney Services in Toronto, ON (2026).

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What They Do

Services Offered

Areas Served

Based in Toronto, ON.

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Company Background

About Wilkens Masonry

Wilkens Masonry is a family-run brick repair company based at 30 Canvarco Road in East York, close to the Leaside and Danforth-area streets where semis and detached houses from the early and mid 1900s still wear their original brick. Ernie Wilkens founded the business in 1977. His son Jake now runs operations and his sister Marg runs the office, and the company says its own trained staff do the work rather than subcontractors.

Chimney work is the part that matters here. Wilkens lists chimney repair and chimney rebuilds as a core service. Its site describes repointing deep mortar joints, replacing clay flue tiles, re-cementing the crown so rain and melting snow run off, and replacing chipped bricks. When an older chimney is leaning or has large voids between the bricks, the answer is a rebuild from at least the roofline up, using matched or antique brick, colour-matched mortar and a top finish that copies the original period design. The site names Frank and Mike as the chimney team, with more than 30 years each at the company.

Reviewers back that up. One Toronto homeowner said Alan noticed a chimney cap had fallen into the flue and blocked the draft, and he mixed mortar and reset it before leaving on a Friday afternoon. Another said the crew found and fixed a second chimney problem that could have become a safety issue. Reviewers also name Jake for quick quotes, Les and Jonathan for careful, tidy work, and one reviewer called the crew quiet and courteous. Wilkens shows 4.9 from 162 Google reviews, read October 22, 2026.

The honest limits are straightforward. This is a masonry firm, so it does not list chimney sweeping, camera inspections or stainless liner installs. The office keeps weekday hours only, 9 AM to 4 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed.

It suits owners of older brick homes in East York, Leaside, the Danforth and midtown who need crumbling mortar, a failing crown or a leaning stack fixed properly. It suits less well anyone who needs a sweep, a liner or a weekend emergency visit. Before booking, ask for a written estimate, ask whether WSIB clearance and liability insurance are current, and check with the City of Toronto whether a rebuild needs a building permit. Ontario does not license masons, so those checks matter. If a wood-burning appliance is involved, ask for WETT certification from whoever inspects it.

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Credentials

  • Fully licensed and insured (company statement)Stated by Wilkens MasonryReported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.9/ 5

    163 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #2 in Toronto chimney services, October 2026

Pricing

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What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes

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Wilkens Masonry FAQs

  • Does a Toronto chimney mason need a licence, and what should I ask Wilkens Masonry for?

    Ontario does not license masons or chimney sweeps, so there is no state-style lookup. Wilkens Masonry says it is fully licensed and insured, but it does not publish a licence number, so ask for its WSIB clearance certificate and proof of liability insurance in writing. Ask for WETT certification only if a wood-burning appliance is being installed or inspected. Also check with the City of Toronto whether a chimney rebuild needs a building permit.

  • What are Wilkens Masonry's hours, and does it do emergency chimney calls?

    Wilkens Masonry is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and closed on weekends, according to Google. Its site does not advertise emergency or after-hours chimney service. Call 416-425-8055 on a weekday and describe the problem, such as a fallen cap, a leaning stack or water coming in, so the office can say how soon someone can look at it.

  • Does Wilkens Masonry offer free estimates, and does it work across Toronto?

    Yes. Wilkens Masonry offers free estimates by phone or through the request form on its site, and it works across Toronto, including East York, as well as Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville and Mississauga. It does not advertise financing, and it states no specific warranty term on its website, so ask for warranty details on the written quote before work starts.

  • Is Wilkens Masonry licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Wilkens Masonry serve?

    Toronto. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Wilkens Masonry offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
October 31, 2026
Google review data updated
October 28, 2026
Reviewed by
Dana Whitfield, Senior editor, home services
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
Fully licensed and insured (company statement) (reported only)
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship

Dana runs the editorial side of TenBestFind. She built the research process, decides which markets get covered next, and writes the plumbing and chimney rankings herself. Before this she spent eleven years as a consumer reporter covering contractor licensing and home improvement fraud.

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