Mark Maupin of Brick Repair LLC  (248) 895-7752 Is a local Michigan mason contractor with the last 12 years  specialized in masonry restoration, chimney repair, and historic restoration. We hope any information gained from this article is beneficial to the homeowner or contractor faced with a masonry maintenance issue. Please feel free to call  Mark for a free masonry maintenance  consultation. or through the web at Michiganchimneyrepair.com

- I have been working as a Michigan masonry contractor and chimney repair specialist for 12 years. During that time I have built Manny chimneys, Brick walls, fireplaces, pillars, brick porches, and a done ton of tuck pointing. I am blessed because I am on of the few people who enjoy going to work every day. I love driving down the road and see a chimney or other brick structure I have built and being able to take pride in knowing I did a good job.

Unfortunately there are a lot of poor masonry repairs out there. I have on many occasions had to redo or rebuild a chimney or porch that some one else built or tried to pass of as a quality repair. I have found chimneys crowned with mortar in stead of concrete. Brick replaced by stacking the bond, and countless times where a wall was no where near level or plumb.

Buyer beware there are so many fly by night companies out there. Don’t be fooled by a slick talking sales man. Have you been told you need to you needed chimney repair, If you have not inspected your chimney personally, don’t take the word of some guy of the street that hands you a business card or flyer. Your local handyman is not the person to use on you chimney repair, or brick wall repair the masonry field takes years to learn. Use a professional masonry contractor for any of your masonry repairs. Using the tips below will help you find a good masonry contractor.

1. Use only insured contactors
2. Use a reputable company
3. Ask for references
4. Look at their previous work or photos of it
5. If your job involves demolition, use a company specialized in it
6. Get something in writing
A lot of very good masonry contractors and chimney repair companies are in business. Don’t let a con man or handy man taking on more than he can handle ruin your brick repair experience


Looking for a Bricklayer in Michigan? call (248) 895-7752 MichiganChimneyRepair.com Specialized in masonry restoration and repair. Our bricklayers can help you with any masonry project. Our services include tuckpointing, brick, block, stone replacement, new construction, chimney replacement, chimney repair,  porch repair,  chimney cap and crown replacement.
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->
<!--[endif]-->

Brick Repair LLC is happy to serve the following Michigan communities - Auburn Hills,  Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield township, Brighton, Canton, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Ferndale, Drayton Plains, Eastpointe, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Grosse pointe, Highland, Highland Park, Howell, Hunington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion, Lathrup Village,  Lincoln Park, Livonia, Madison Heights, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Orion, Orchard Lake, Ortonville, Pontiac, Redford, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Romulus, Roseville, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Utica, Walled Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield, White Lake Oakland County, Wayne County,