Services
Udo Kohrmann is a European trained stonemason working from Wakefield, Quebec, and serving Ottawa, Gatineau and the Outaouais. Every job is built by hand, in stone, brick and tile. Pick a service below to see photographs of finished work, or get in touch to talk about a project.
Masonry heaters
Wood-fired heaters that store heat in brick and stone and release it slowly. One or two small fires a day warm a house.
Wood-fired heaters that store heat in brick and stone and release it slowly. One or two small fires a day warm a house.
Kachelöfen
Masonry heaters faced with ceramic tile, the tradition Udo trained in. Examples built in Germany and in Canada.
Masonry heaters faced with ceramic tile, the tradition Udo trained in. Examples built in Germany and in Canada.
Fireplaces
Stone fireplaces built and rebuilt to suit the room, from rustic fieldstone to clean architectural lines.
Stone fireplaces built and rebuilt to suit the room, from rustic fieldstone to clean architectural lines.
Bake ovens and pizza ovens
Wood-fired ovens for bread, pizza and slow-cooked meals, on their own or built into a heater.
Wood-fired ovens for bread, pizza and slow-cooked meals, on their own or built into a heater.
Chimneys
New chimneys, and the repair and relining of old ones.
New chimneys, and the repair and relining of old ones.
Stone walls and architectural detail
Dry and mortared stone walls, facades, arches and carved detail.
Dry and mortared stone walls, facades, arches and carved detail.
Hardscaping
Stone steps, patios, paths and retaining walls.
Stone steps, patios, paths and retaining walls.
Pond building
Natural stone ponds and water features.
Natural stone ponds and water features.
Restoration and preservation
Facade preservation, cleaning and repair of old buildings, with methods matched to the original materials.
Facade preservation, cleaning and repair of old buildings, with methods matched to the original materials.