How Brick Illusions Works
Four clear steps from your first walk-through to the last cleanup, and what to expect at each one.
Walked, laid out, built and finished
Whether it is a repair or a whole new wall, the order of work is the same.
- 1Step 1
Walk the site
We look at the wall, chimney or yard, listen to what you want and explain what we see, without pressure.
- 2
Step 2Set the layout
Footings, lines and levels are laid out first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3
Step 3Build course by course
Units are set on full mortar beds with ties, flashing and drainage in the right places, checked as the wall rises.
- 4
Step 4Joint, clean and finish
Joints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned, and the site is left tidy with a walk-through at the end.
Before, during and after
- Before the callThink about what you see: cracks, stains, crumbling joints or a project you want to start. Photos help.
- At the walk-throughWe look at the masonry, talk through the options and begin shaping a plan around what you want.
- During the workOld material comes out, the base is checked, and courses go up in order with flashing and drainage where needed.
- When we finishJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned, the site is tidied and we walk through it with you.
About the process
How soon can someone get back to me?
Call or text 800-224-9245 and we will tell you the earliest time we have.
Do I need to know what I want?
No. Tell us what you see or what you dream of, and we help you narrow down the materials, the pattern and the plan.
Will the plan change after I say yes?
Our plans are discussed in detail first so you know what to expect. If something changes, such as damage found behind a wall, we tell you first and explain the options.
Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.