What Maçonnerie Murphy inc. does

Maçonnerie Murphy inc. is a private Quebec-based masonry contractor founded in 2009 by Irish immigrant Darragh Murphy, a City & Guild of London graduate with masonry experience across three continents. The company is headquartered in Château-Richer with a second office in Québec City, and operates with a reported staff of approximately 5 employees. It delivers a comprehensive suite of masonry services across residential, commercial, institutional, and heritage-monument segments, including new construction, repair, restoration, stone cutting, pre-cut arch fabrication, facade inspection compliant with RBQ Law 122, monument fabrication and restoration, and the Eclad three-dimensional anchoring cladding system. A smaller carpentry and joinery division rounds out the offering.

The business model is project-based and sales-led. Customers — homeowners, building owners, architects, and engineers — request free estimates through a bilingual website, phone, or contact form. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time construction and repair contracts priced on a per-square-meter or per-unit basis (e.g., repointing at $140–$200/sq.m., re-bricking at $240–$480/sq.m.), with supplementary recurring maintenance contracts and an hourly professional mason rate. Distribution is purely direct field service with no channel partners; marketing relies on the company website, an educational blog, and word-of-mouth reputation rather than paid digital advertising.

The company's competitive positioning centers on European craftsmanship pedigree, multi-decade operational history, and a track record of high-visibility heritage commissions (e.g., Cardinal Taschereau Monument, Monument des Braves, Mausolée Pineault, Cénotaphe de Gatineau) that require RBQ, CSST, and insurance credentials the firm holds. Operating geography is limited to the province of Quebec, with service delivery extending throughout the region rather than nationally. The company has not raised external funding, has no disclosed parent or subsidiary entities, and has no recorded M&A, partnership, or restructuring activity.

Name

Maçonnerie Murphy inc.

Legal name

Maçonnerie Murphy inc.

Website

https://maconneriemurphy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maçonnerie Murphy inc. is a private Quebec-based masonry contractor founded in 2009, delivering residential, commercial, institutional, and heritage monument masonry services — including repair, restoration, stone cutting, arch fabrication, facade inspection, and Eclad cladding installation — for property owners, architects, and engineers throughout the province of Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Masonry Construction and Restoration Services

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (23814)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Repointing & Mortar Joint Repair (HSAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stone Masonry Repair & Restoration (HSAGALAJ), Chimney, Parapet & Roofline Masonry Repair (HSAPAKAL)

Keywords

• Masonry construction services
• Brick and stone repair
• Facade inspection
• Heritage monument restoration
• Stone cutting and arch fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Château-Richer

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Masonry Construction Services: Project-based revenue from new construction, renovation, repair, and restoration of masonry work for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Services include brick and stone laying, facade work, stone cutting, arch cutting, and monument fabrication.
2. Masonry Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and periodic inspection services for building owners, including annual consultations recommended especially in spring after winter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maçonnerie Murphy inc. is a Quebec-based masonry contractor that constructs, repairs, and restores brick, stone, and concrete block masonry for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The company provides specialized offerings including facade inspections compliant with RBQ Law 122, custom stone cutting and arch fabrication, heritage monument fabrication and restoration, and a carpentry/joinery division, delivered by an in-house team of artisans across Quebec.

Product overview

Maçonnerie Murphy inc. is a Quebec-based masonry company offering a comprehensive portfolio of masonry and construction services. The core offering consists of residential and commercial/institutional masonry services, masonry repair, restoration, stone cutting, arch cutting, and facade inspection. The company also provides specialized services including stone facade installation using the Eclad fastening system, monument fabrication and restoration, and a carpentry/joinery division. These services are delivered as standalone offerings rather than a unified platform architecture, with each service line serving distinct customer segments from homeowners to commercial and institutional clients throughout Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional facade inspections in compliance with RBQ Law 122 for buildings with 4+ units every 5 years

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PCL Construction: Canadian-headquartered global construction firm active in commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. Not a masonry specialist, but competes for large commercial/institutional tenders where Maçonnerie Murphy may be a subcontractor or competitor.
• EllisDon: Major Canadian construction services company delivering commercial, institutional, and civil projects. Overlaps on the commercial/institutional masonry side, but with a much broader portfolio and scale that dwarfs Murphy's specialty positioning.
• Pomerleau: One of Canada's largest construction companies, headquartered in Quebec, with masonry subcontracting and broader building services. Competes for large commercial and institutional masonry tenders where Maçonnerie Murphy also bids, but at a much larger scale.
• EBC Inc. Major Quebec general contractor active in commercial and institutional building construction. While not a specialty masonry firm, it competes for many of the same commercial/institutional project bids and can self-perform or subcontract masonry work.

Others

• WSP Global: Canadian multinational engineering and building sciences consultancy conducting facade inspections, building envelope assessments, and structural reviews. Related to Maçonnerie Murphy's facade inspection service (RBQ Law 122) as a complementary/competing inspection provider.
• Stantec: Canadian engineering, architecture, and building sciences consultancy with strong Quebec presence. Provides facade inspection and building envelope services that overlap with Maçonnerie Murphy's RBQ Law 122 compliance work as an adjacent/competing professional services provider.

Direct peers

• Maçonnerie Leblanc: Quebec regional masonry contractor serving residential and commercial customers with brick, stone, and blockwork. Comparable to Maçonnerie Murphy in scale, geography, and service mix, and a direct competitor for similar projects.
• Maçonnerie Raymond: Quebec masonry contractor offering brick laying, stone work, and repair services for residential and commercial clients. Highly comparable in service scope, regional market, and project types, making it a close competitor for the same customers.
• Maçonnerie A. Lacroix & Fils: Quebec-based masonry contractor providing brick, stone, and block installation and repair services. Directly comparable in service mix, customer types (residential and commercial), and Quebec regional focus. Comparable as a small specialty masonry contractor operating in the same market.
• Dumas Masonry: Canadian masonry contractor offering commercial and residential masonry services around Ontario. Comparable in core expertise (brick, stone, block) and customer base, though it operates in a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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