Mark Maupin's (markallen) Blog

  The below information has been provided for the benefit of homeowners by Mark Allen Maupin president of Brick Repair LLC (248) 895-7752.  He is a local Michigan masonry contractor with the last 12 years specialized in masonry restoration and Chimney repair. He is an expert at matching brick and...

Michigan Chimney Repair Expert Speaks On Benefits of the Internet for Small Business Marketing   Detroit, MI—Mark Allen Maupin, a chimney repair expert and masonry contractor turned internet marketer, spoke at Wayne Community College on January 14, 2010 about the benefits of marketing a masonry r...

Consumers beware...Be sure you know who you're hiring for the job and get the contract in writing!   Mark Maupin of Brick Repair, LLC, is a local Michigan mason contractor specializing in masonry restoration, chimney repair, and historic restoration.  Mark shared some tips on hiring mason contrac...

Investors learn to do what they can to repair and maintain their own investment properties in today's depressed real estate market Mark Maupin of Brick Repair LLC, is a local Michigan mason contractor who spoke on Tuckpointing basics at a National Real Estate Network meeting in Livonia. Mark has ...

It is important to have your chimney inspected every year to be sure it is safe and functioning properly.  Remember, your chimney exhausts hot, toxic gases and carbon monoxide from your home.  Mark Maupin of Brick Repair, LLC, offers the following tips on chimney safety:    Have an annual inspect...

It is important that your chimney be in proper working order.  It main function is to carry hot toxins, gasses and carbon monoxide from your home to the outdoors.  If there is a problem with the chimney venting system, it can be a major fire hazard or a health issue if gasses and toxins are not e...

Oh, how annoying!  Chimney problems and faulty fireplaces are a frustrating problem for a homeowner to face. Chimney problems can be difficult and time consuming to diagnose.  There are many areas that can cause a chimney to leak, including the chimney cap or the crown, or the roof flashing aroun...