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Brick laying in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Brick is everywhere in Metro Detroit, from pre-war bungalows and colonials to postwar ranches. New brick work usually means matching an addition or garage to the house, building brick steps, porches, planters or mailbox columns, or laying a new brick veneer wall over a framed or block backup wall.
Good brick work is mostly about what you cannot see: a solid footing, wall ties to the backup wall, flashing and weep holes at the base, and mortar suited to the brick. Matching older brick takes time because sizes and colors have changed, so ask the mason to bring samples. Brick on houses built before the 1940s is often solid, load-bearing masonry and needs softer mortar than new work.
What a proper job includes
- Site visit, measurements and brick and mortar color samples
- Footing or bearing surface checked or built for the new work
- Wall ties, flashing and weep holes on veneer walls
- Mortar type chosen for the brick and exposure
- Level, plumb courses with tooled, weather-tight joints
- Sills, caps or coping that shed water away from the wall
- Protection of nearby surfaces and full cleanup of mortar smears
What drives the price
- Wall area, height and the number of corners, openings and arches
- Brick choice and how hard it is to match existing brick
- New footing or foundation work under the brick
- Scaffolding and access on second-story or tight lot work
- Detail work: patterns, soldier courses, columns, curved steps
- Removal of old brick or damaged sections before new work
- Season: cold-weather masonry needs heat and protection
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
New brick walls, additions, steps attached to the house and any structural masonry usually need a building permit from the local enforcing agency; in Detroit, BSEED. Small free-standing planters or garden features may not, so confirm with the building department. If digging for a footing, notice to MISS DIG 811 is required at least three business days ahead.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Masonry, or a Residential Builder license, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask to see brick and mortar samples next to your existing wall before you sign.
- Get the footing, flashing and wall tie details in writing.
- Confirm who pulls the permit and schedules inspections.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Look at photos or addresses of similar past work, especially brick matching.
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