You've noticed the cracked or missing brick. You've maybe even called around, only to hear the same thing over and over: "We can't find that brick anymore." Older brick, even brick from just 20 or 30 years ago, is often discontinued. The patterns, the color variations, the texture: those aren't just cosmetic details. They're what makes your home look like your home. Slapping in the wrong brick doesn't fix anything. It just trades one problem for another.
Leading Southeast Michigan in Historic Brick Restoration
At Resurrection Brick, historic brick restoration is what we've built our name on. With over 20 years of experience working on Michigan homes, we've developed a sourcing and matching process that goes far beyond what most masonry companies will attempt. We find brick with matching pattern variations, color gradients, and surface texture, the subtle details that determine whether a repair blends seamlessly or announces itself from across the street.
Why Matching Historic Brick Is Harder Than It Looks
Brick isn't uniform. Even two bricks from the same original batch can look slightly different because of how they were fired and handled during manufacturing. That natural variation is part of what gives older homes their character, and it's exactly what makes matching discontinued brick so difficult. When a company just grabs whatever's available at a local supplier, the result often looks patchy: the new brick is too clean, too consistent, or simply the wrong shade. Over time, the mismatch only becomes more noticeable.
The challenge compounds with age. Brick manufactured 30, 40, or 50 years ago may have come from regional kilns that no longer exist, using clay sources and firing methods that are long gone. Even brick that was commercially available a decade ago may be out of production today. That's not a reason to give up on a great match; it's a reason to work with a team that knows where to look.
Our Historic Brick Matching Process
When you call Resurrection Brick for a historic restoration project, we start with a free, full-home brick inspection. During that visit, we're looking at what's damaged, while also studying the existing brick: its color profile, the variation patterns across individual units, the mortar color, and the texture. We bring that information back to our sourcing process, where we work through our network of Michigan's largest brick suppliers to track down the closest possible match.
We provide samples for your review before any work begins. You give final approval on the match. We don't lay a single brick until you're confident in the selection.
- Free full-home brick inspection included
- We match color, pattern variation, and surface texture — not just general tone
- Access to Michigan's largest brick supplier networks
- Homeowner approves all brick samples before work begins
- Own in-house crews: no subcontractors
- Final walkthrough on every project
When a Perfect Match Isn't Possible
Sometimes, despite every effort, an exact match simply doesn't exist. The original brick may have come from a manufacturer with no living equivalent. In those cases, we don't disappear or tell you to live with a patchwork repair. We work with you on a barrier solution; a deliberate, design-conscious approach that creates a clean visual separation between old and new. Done well, this kind of solution provides an intentional, stylish blend of the home's history and its ongoing life.
What We Can Restore
Resurrection Brick handles historic brick restoration on virtually every part of a residential property. Whether the damaged area is on the face of the home, a chimney, a front porch, a driveway, or a walkway, our team has the experience to match the existing brick and restore both the structure and the appearance. We focus on maintaining the character that makes older homes worth preserving, while making sure the underlying masonry is structurally sound for decades to come.
Preserve the Character
Your home's brick is part of its identity. We treat every restoration project as what it is — a chance to protect something worth keeping. We don't cut corners on matching because we know what a mismatched repair does to a home's curb appeal and long-term value.
Restore the Integrity
Great-looking brick that's structurally compromised isn't doing its job. Our restorations address both. We use commercial-grade materials and in-house masonry crews who meet our exacting standards for workmanship, and every finished job gets a final walkthrough before we consider it done.
Serving Southeastern Michigan
Resurrection Brick is based in Warren, MI and serves homeowners throughout Southeastern Michigan. We're a family-owned, faith-based business — fully licensed, insured, and BBB accredited — and we've been working on Michigan homes for over 20 years. Whether you have a true historic property or simply a home with brick that stopped being made a few decades ago, we're the team that knows how to handle it.
"Brandon and his team were very easy to work with and made me feel very comfortable about getting the job done. They did a great job on our chimneys and brick repair. Would highly recommend them!"
— Kim, Sterling Heights
Is Your Brick Hard to Match? Find Out for Free.
If you're worried about whether your brick can be matched, the best thing you can do is let us take a look. Our full-home brick inspection is completely free: no pressure, no obligation. We'll assess the damage, study your existing brick, and give you an honest picture of your options before you make any decisions.
Don't settle for a repair that makes your home look worse. Contact Resurrection Brick today or schedule your free inspection online.
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Find more information on Resurrection Brick and our processes on our Brick Masonry FAQ page.