Professional Parging Services in Eastern Ontario

Parging Installation & Repair Services

Protect and enhance your foundation with professional parging services that combine weather protection with a clean, finished appearance. Our comprehensive parging services include:

Residential Installation

• New Foundation Parging: Complete parging application over concrete block or poured concrete foundations for new home construction
• Garage Foundation Parging: Protective cement coating for detached and attached garage foundations
• Addition & Extension Parging: Parging application that integrates seamlessly with existing foundation finishes
• Crawl Space Wall Parging: Protective coating for crawl space foundations to prevent moisture infiltration
• Basement Exterior Parging: Full-height parging from grade to footing for complete foundation protection
• Decorative Parging Finishes: Smooth, textured, or custom finish options to match your aesthetic preferences

We work closely with homeowners, architects, and builders to ensure your parging installation provides effective moisture protection while creating a clean, attractive foundation finish.

Repair & Restoration

Even professionally applied parging can develop problems over time due to freeze-thaw cycles, moisture infiltration, or foundation settlement. Our parging repair services restore both protective function and curb appeal:

• Crack Repair: Fill and seal cracks in parging to prevent water infiltration and further deterioration
• Spalling & Flaking Repair: Remove deteriorated parging and reapply fresh coating to restore weather protection
• Partial Parging Replacement: Remove and replace damaged sections with properly bonded new parging
• Delamination Repair: Address parging that has separated from the foundation substrate
• Water Damage Restoration: Repair moisture-related damage and improve drainage systems to prevent recurrence
• Discoloration & Staining Removal: Clean and refinish stained or discolored parging surfaces
• Efflorescence Treatment: Remove white salt deposits and apply protective treatments
• Full Surface Restoration: Complete parging removal and reapplication for severely deteriorated foundations

We begin every repair project with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of the problem—not just the visible symptoms. This ensures lasting repairs that prevent future issues.

Emergency Parging Repair Services

When foundation coating failures strike, Tibben Masonry responds quickly to protect your property from water damage. Our emergency parging repair services address urgent situations including:

• Large sections of parging falling off or delaminating
• Severe cracking exposing foundation to water infiltration
• Major water leaks through compromised parging
• Storm damage and impact damage to foundation coating
• Sudden deterioration from freeze-thaw damage
• Exposed foundation blocks requiring immediate protection

Don't wait when you notice warning signs like parging cracking and falling away, water stains on foundation walls, visible foundation blocks showing through damaged parging, or bulging sections ready to fail. These issues require prompt professional attention to prevent water damage and costly foundation repairs.

Ontario Building Code Compliance

All parging work must meet Ontario Building Code requirements for structural safety and performance. Tibben Masonry ensures every parging application complies with current code provisions including:

• Surface Preparation: Proper cleaning and preparation of foundation walls to ensure adequate bond between parging and substrate
• Mortar Mix Specifications: Type S or N mortar with proper Portland cement ratios meeting ASTM standards for exterior exposure conditions
• Application Thickness: Minimum and maximum parging thickness (typically 10-20mm) to provide adequate protection without excessive weight or cracking risk
• Reinforcement Mesh: Metal lath or fiberglass mesh embedded in parging when required for extended coverage or repair applications
• Drainage & Grading: Proper foundation drainage and site grading to direct water away from parged surfaces and prevent moisture damage
• Curing Requirements: Adequate moisture retention and protection during curing period to prevent premature drying and surface cracking
• Freeze-Thaw Resistance: Air-entrained mortar mixes appropriate for Ontario's climate with repeated freeze-thaw cycles
• Foundation Waterproofing: Parging applied over properly dampproofed or waterproofed foundation walls as part of complete moisture protection system

Our Red Seal certified masons understand local building official requirements and maintain positive working relationships with inspectors across our service area.

Parging Cost Factors in Eastern Ontario

Parging costs in Eastern Ontario vary based on foundation condition, surface preparation requirements, and material selection. Understanding these factors helps you budget accurately for your parging project.

Primary Cost Influences:

• Surface Condition: Deteriorated or damaged surfaces require extensive prep work; clean, stable foundations reduce preparation time
• Wall Area & Accessibility: Larger foundation surfaces require more materials and labor; difficult access areas increase installation complexity
• Existing Parging Removal: Removing old, failing parging adds labor costs; extent of deterioration affects removal difficulty
• Surface Preparation: Wire brushing, power washing, and repair of underlying masonry impacts project timeline and costs
• Parging System Selection: Traditional cement-based parging costs less than acrylic-modified systems; premium products offer enhanced durability
• Number of Coats: Scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat requirements vary based on surface condition and desired thickness
• Texture & Finish: Smooth trowel finish is standard; custom textures, decorative patterns, or stippled finishes increase labor time
• Freeze-Thaw Durability: Eastern Ontario's harsh winters demand quality materials and proper application to withstand seasonal temperature cycles
• Seasonal Scheduling: Spring and fall are ideal; summer heat affects curing, winter application requires heating and protection measures

Typical Eastern Ontario Pricing (2025):

• Standard Cement Parging: $8-$15 per square foot for two-coat application on prepared surfaces
• Acrylic-Modified Parging: $12-$20 per square foot for premium flexibility and weather resistance
• Parging Repair (Patch Work): $15-$25 per square foot for small section repairs with surface blending
• Complete Parging Removal & Replacement: $18-$28 per square foot including removal, prep, and new application
• Foundation Wall Sealing: $4-$8 per square foot for waterproof sealer application over parging

All pricing estimates include standard specifications and materials for Eastern Ontario conditions. Your project may vary based on existing surface condition, prep requirements, and parging system selection. Contact Tibben Masonry for detailed, site-specific quotations.