Crumbling mortar joints
01.1Tuckpointing & repointing
Soft, washed-out joints let water straight into the stack. We grind out the failed mortar and repack every joint — color and profile matched to your brick.
Brick · Block · Chimney — Canfield, Ohio
Solid from the
chimney down.
HydroGuard rebuilds and repairs chimneys, brick, and block foundations across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties. Straight answers, solid work, no upsell.
●Chimney rebuilds · Tuckpointing · Crowns & caps · Foundation & block repair
01 — What we do most
Chimney & brick masonry
Most chimney problems start small — a hairline crack, a few soft joints — then every Ohio freeze makes them worse. We fix the cause, not just the look of it.
Spalling or cracked brick
01.2Partial & full rebuilds
Once brick faces pop off, patching won't hold. The bad courses come down and new brick goes back up — plumb, level, and tied in right.
Cracked crown, missing cap
01.3Crowns & caps
The crown is your chimney's roof. We pour proper overhanging crowns and fit stainless caps that keep water, ice, and animals out of the flue.
Leaks where it meets the roof
01.4Flashing & waterproofing
Most 'roof leaks' are flashing leaks. New step and counter flashing cut into the joints, sealed tight — plus a breathable water repellent for the brick.
Not sure which of these you're looking at? Call (330) 550-3347 and describe it — we'll tell you straight what it likely is and what it takes to fix.
02 — Structural repair
Block & foundation repair
When the bottom of the house moves, everything above it follows. We stabilize and rebuild the structure itself — not cosmetic patches over a problem that's still working.
We do the work most crews won't
Carrying a house corner on cribbing and a jack to rebuild the pier underneath it is careful, structural work. It's exactly the kind of job HydroGuard takes on — excavate to sound footing, shore the load, rebuild in block and brick, and put it back better than it started.
Stair-step & horizontal cracks
in block or brick foundation walls
Bowing or leaning walls
pushed in by soil and water pressure
Settling & sinking corners
piers and footings that have given way
Crumbling block & mortar
spalling, soft joints, missing units
Same corner — before & after
03 — Below grade
Basement water & drainage
It's where the HydroGuard name comes from. A dry basement is a plumbing-and-grading problem, not a paint problem — so we solve it at the source.
Waterproofing & drain tile
Interior drain systems that catch water at the footer and carry it to a pump — the real fix for a wall that seeps every hard rain.
Sump pumps & backups
Sized, installed, and tested — with a battery backup so a storm that knocks out the power doesn't flood the basement it just filled.
Exterior drainage
Downspouts, catch basins, and drywells that move roof and surface water away from the foundation before it ever gets inside.
We’ll tell you honestly whether you need a full system or just better drainage outside. Same crew that rebuilds the chimney handles what’s under the floor — one call for the whole house.
Also on the truck
We also handle
Glass block windows
Secure, moisture-resistant basement windows that still let light in.
Porch & step masonry
Brick and block porches, piers, and entry steps rebuilt or repaired.
Parging & waterproof coatings
Smooth, sealed finishes on exposed foundation walls and chimney bases.
Something masonry that isn’t listed? Ask us — if it’s brick, block, or water, it’s probably us.
04 — The proof
Drag it. Same chimney.
Spalling brick and shot flashing, torn down to sound structure and rebuilt with a new crown, caps, and counter flashing. Twelve days, October to November.
Before
AfterDrag the handle — or use arrow keys
Every photo on this page is real HydroGuard work. No stock, no filler.
05 — Why HydroGuard
A small local crew that shows up and does it right
HydroGuard is masonry and waterproofing done the old-fashioned way — identify the issue, explain what needs done, and deliver work that stands up over time. Homeowners keep calling us back because we don’t sell them things they don’t need.
- No upsell
- You get the fix you need and a plain reason for it. If something can wait, we say so.
- Straight answers
- We tell you what's wrong, what it takes, and what it costs — before we start.
- Local & seasoned
- We know Canfield soil, Ohio freeze-thaw, and the way these houses are built.
- Built to last
- Real materials, done right the first time, so you're not calling someone back in a year.
Loyalty & referral rewards
For repeat customers and anyone who sends a neighbor our way.
06 — Where we work
Three counties, one crew
Based in Canfield and working across the Mahoning Valley. If you’re near one of these towns, you’re in our area.
Mahoning
01 CountyCanfield, Boardman, Poland, Austintown, Youngstown, Struthers & surrounding towns
Home county — where the truck is based.
Trumbull
02 CountyWarren, Niles, Girard, Liberty, Cortland, Howland & surrounding towns
Damp basements and settling block, county-wide.
Columbiana
03 CountySalem, Columbiana, Lisbon, East Palestine, Leetonia & surrounding towns
Chimney, masonry, and drainage work throughout.
Not sure if you’re in range? Call (330) 550-3347 — if we can’t help, we’ll point you to someone who can.
07 — Homeowners
What people say
A few words from homeowners we've worked for. Had us out? A quick Google review helps the next neighbor find us.
They explained the moisture issue clearly and took care of the problem without trying to upsell anything we didn't need. Our basement has been dry ever since. Highly recommend their professionalism and reliability.
HydroGuard replaced our old sump pump and installed new glass block windows in the basement. The entire experience was smooth, and the results made a huge difference. Reliable, courteous, and skilled service.
I reached out about cracks forming along our block foundation. They showed up on time, walked me through the repairs, and finished with great attention to detail. Excellent workmanship and honest recommendations.
Had us out for a job?
Ninety seconds on Google means the world to a small local shop.
08 — Get an estimate
Tell us what’s going on
A few details and a photo if you have one. We’ll get back to you with straight answers — usually within one business day.