3rd Generation Masons
BRICK REPLACEMENT
Seamless brick replacement preserving your building's character. We match every detail — color, texture, and bond pattern — for repairs that disappear into the wall.
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Seamless Restoration
BeforeBrick Replacement in Metro Detroit
When the Brick Itself Has Failed
Once a brick spalls — its face pops off from freeze-thaw — repointing alone won't save it. The brick has to go. The challenge is finding a replacement that matches color, size, and texture so the repair doesn't stand out like a sore thumb.
We source from regional suppliers and salvage yards, including reclaimed period brick for Detroit's older homes. New brick is set to the original bond pattern, joints tooled to match, and sealed with a breathable coating that slows the next round of spalling.
See our related tuckpointing and chimney repair services, or browse finished work in our project gallery.
How We Work
OUR PROCESS
Step 1
Damage Assessment
We identify all damaged, spalled, or displaced bricks and determine the cause — freeze-thaw, settling, or material failure.
Step 2
Brick Sourcing & Matching
We source replacement bricks matching the original in size, color, texture, and composition. For heritage projects, we locate reclaimed period bricks.
Step 3
Careful Removal
Damaged bricks are extracted using precise hand-chiseling techniques specifically designed to protect and minimize any disturbance to the surrounding masonry.
Step 4
Bed Preparation
The cavity is cleaned and prepared with fresh mortar bedding, ensuring proper adhesion and alignment with the existing bond pattern.
Step 5
Precision Installation
New bricks are set with exact spacing and alignment, tooled to match surrounding joints, creating a virtually invisible repair.
Step 6
Curing & Sealing
Proper curing time is observed before applying a breathable sealant to protect and integrate the new work.
THE DETAILS
Matching
Near-Perfect Color Match
Our brick sourcing network spans regional suppliers and salvage yards to achieve near-perfect color and texture matches.
Structural
Load-Bearing Certified
All replacement work meets or exceeds structural engineering requirements for load-bearing walls, lintels, and foundation masonry.
Heritage
Historic Preservation
We follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for historic masonry, using period-appropriate materials and techniques.
Warranty
3 to 10-Year Structural Warranty
We guarantee structural integrity of all brick replacements for 3 to 10 years against material and workmanship defects, depending on scope and conditions.
Where We Work
BRICK REPLACEMENT NEAR YOU
3rd generation Metro Detroit masons. We bring brick replacement to homes across Oakland, Macomb & Wayne Counties.
Common Questions
FAQ
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