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Custom Brickwork
Crown Chimney Rebuild | Mailboxes | Outdoor Kitchens | Pizza Ovens & Tandoors
Built for Indiana winters - stays outside year-round.

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10/31/2026

Another small but tricky repair in Carmel - a brick sill under a sliding door.
The previous repair was done with sealant only. There were no mortar joints and no room for expansion, so the bricks were pushing directly against the door frame. That’s why the door became so hard to open.
I cleaned every brick by hand and had to grind down the top and bottom of all half-bricks. Then I set them back properly with mortar joints.
One brick also needed to be shaved down a little to relieve the pressure on the frame. The door is already opening much more easily now. Hopefully, this will also help protect the track and rollers.
In the video, the bricks are already set in place, and I’m filling the joints.

10/25/2026

Got a call last week: “Can you take a look at the brick under my new sliding door?, something seems off.”

He was right.

The installers damaged the brick row and stuck it back on with silicone - the same stuff they used around the door frame.

I know they probably wanted to wrap up the job, but silicone isn’t a substitute for mortar. Especially here in Indiana, where water can get behind the brick, freeze, and loosen the whole row. Then you’ve got water finding its way under the door and into the house.

You can see the problem in the video: uneven joints, bricks sitting at different heights, and no proper mortar bed.

We removed the bad repair and will relay the brick with mortar, making sure it slopes away from the house so water drains properly.

If your brick looks like this after a door or window install, send me a message.
Better to fix it now than wait for a leak.

10/22/2026

Freshly poured chimney crown.

It’s reinforced, sloped to help water run off, and has a drip edge to direct water away from the chimney.
There’s still a bit of work to do: finish the surface, let the concrete cure, and seal the gap around the clay flue liner. We use a high-temperature sealant so the liner can expand without putting extra stress on the crown.
The details matter when it comes to protecting a chimney from water and weather.

Noticed cracked brick, moss, or signs of mold around your chimney?

These can be signs of moisture, so it’s worth having them checked before the problem gets worse.
I’m based in Carmel and serve Hamilton County and nearby areas. I also take on custom small-scale brickwork - repairing and restoring existing masonry, as well as building new projects.

Send me a couple of photos, and I’ll be happy to provide a quick, free estimate.

10/18/2026

Small chimney repair - Carmel / Indy area

I found the source of the leak it's a huge crack in the crown, allowing water to get inside and damage the wall and ceiling.

The damaged crown measured 16 × 20 inches. I poured a new concrete chimney crown and repaired the damaged brickwork and mortar joints.

If you notice a ceiling leak near your chimney, check the crown first - it may be where the water is getting in.

Serving Carmel and the Indianapolis area.

10/14/2026

This isn’t a foundation - it’s a chimney crown.
We pour each one on-site, reinforce it with rebar, and slope it so water runs off.
The insulated form helps us build a durable cap that can handle Indiana’s changing weather.
If water gets into a crack and freezes, it can cause bigger problems for the chimney. A well-built cap helps keep water out and protect the masonry.
We’re based in Carmel and work on exterior brickwork, chimney crown repairs, pizza ovens, and tandoors.
Planning a project? DM us.

09/10/2026

CHIMNEY CROWN REPAIR - Carmel + Indy Area

Your chimney crown is cracked? Mortar washing out? Brick turning dark & mossy?

Every rain and freeze makes it worse. Water goes from the crown into your house - into wood, insulation and drywall. Winter repair costs 2-3x more.

In the photo is a real home in Carmel - cracked crown, washed-out joints, mossy brick. This is what I fix every week.

What I do:
- Deep clean brick from moss/mold without damaging brick
- Mortar joint repointing / tuckpointing
- Replace damaged bricks
- Remove old crown + pour NEW reinforced concrete crown (proper slope + overhang)

Other brickwork: Mailboxes | Outdoor Kitchens | Pizza Ovens & Tandoors | Fire Pits

Serving: Carmel, Indianapolis, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville
DM a photo of your chimney / yard for a FREE quote
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08/10/2026

Some things don't fear fire and time.

Terre Haute Brick & Pipe Co. - made 100 years ago, held it in fire today - and nothing happens.

This is what they used to build to last centuries. They don't make it like this anymore.

Found on a teardown in Indiana. Will clean it and give it a second life.

08/03/2026

To build anything outdoors that actually lasts, you need the right base.

It's a solid pad: geotextile fabric, gravel compacted layer by layer, screening and sand. Only then you can pour concrete or lay pavers.

Some contractors skip this step to make the price look cheaper. And then the homeowner pays twice: first when they try to save, second when they have to redo it all. And redoing it always costs more.

This is for outdoor builds - Indiana winter does not forgive shortcuts.

That's why everything we build is only on a solid foundation.

No shortcuts. Done right.

Carmel, IN - Serving Central Indiana

07/24/2026

Small Brick Work-North Indy Area

Need a small brick job done right?

I do clean, solid brick work around Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Westfield, Noblesville-North Indianapolis area.
-Brick repair & small builds
-Mailboxes-new build or rebuild
-Benches & firewood storage
-Fire pits-round or square
-Garden walls, short fences, edging
-Tuck pointing / re-pointing brick joints
-For the foodies-wood-fired pizza ovens & tandoors (like in the photos-built from scratch)
I build it myself, start to finish-foundation to first fire.
Clean job site, fair price, no middleman.

DM me a photo of your spot-I'll give you a price for labor+material cost.

All work turn-key.

Based in Carmel, IN. Other areas around Indy can be discussed.

Photos are from my recent build-from foundation to inside the chamber.

07/16/2026

2" wall vs 6" wall.

The thin one doesn't forgive, one extra minute - charcoal.

We build 6 in thick brick ovens, Pizza ovens and Tandoors.
Same firebrick, same idea: it holds heat like a real brick oven should, not like a tin can.
Juicy inside, crispy outside.

Built to live outside year-round in Indiana.
Built in Carmel, IN.

For low and slow, and for Indiana winters.

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W Maine Street
Carmel, IN
46032

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