Bungalow Porches & Front Steps
- Settled porch decks re-leveled and re-laid
- Crumbling steps and stoops rebuilt to code
- Matching brick and limestone caps
Serving Ferndale · 48220
Ferndale, MI Brick Masonry & Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing, chimney and porch repair for Ferndale's 1920s brick bungalows — plus storefront masonry along Nine Mile and Woodward. Licensed, insured and family-owned since 1999.
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Built for Ferndale's Century-Old Brick
Almost every block between Eight Mile and Ten Mile went up between 1920 and 1940 — solid brick bungalows and two-family flats with soft lime mortar, narrow side yards and alley-facing garages. That original mortar has now had a full century of Michigan winters, and it fails long before the brick does.
We work Ferndale constantly: repointing gable ends and chimneys east of Woodward, rebuilding front porches and steps in the Wilson Park and Oakridge neighborhoods, tightening up parapets and shared alley walls behind the Nine Mile business district, and replacing sunken concrete drives and walks. Because we know the housing stock, our estimates account for what's actually behind the brick instead of guessing.
The Risk
Why It Matters
Why Ferndale Masonry Fails Faster Than You'd Expect
Ferndale homes sit on clay-heavy soil with shallow 1920s footings, and most were built with soft lime mortar that was never designed for a century of freeze-thaw. Water gets into a hairline joint, freezes overnight, and levers the joint open a little wider every cycle. On tight city lots, roof runoff and neighboring driveways dump even more water against the same few feet of wall — which is why we see hollow joints, spalled face brick, leaning chimneys above the roofline, and porch decks separating from the house. Repointing a wall early is routine work; waiting until brick is loose turns it into a rebuild.
What We Do
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Full range of professional brick masonry and concrete services for Ferndale homes, flats and Nine Mile storefronts.
Our Approach
How We Work on Ferndale Jobsites
A Lonik craftsman — not a salesperson — walks your Ferndale property, checks joints with a probe, looks at the chimney above the roofline, and writes the estimate on the spot. We source brick that matches Ferndale's original blends, mix a softer historic-compatible mortar so we don't damage century-old face brick, and tool the joints to match what's already there. Our own crew does the work, we keep tight city lots and alleys clean, and we schedule commercial jobs around business hours downtown.
- Craftsman-owned crew
- Free honest estimates
- Built for MI freeze-thaw
- Backed by our workmanship
Built to Last
Ferndale Project Types We Handle Weekly
Chimneys Above the Roofline
- Crown sealing and rebuilds
- Repointing the exposed top courses
- Flashing and water-entry fixes
Client Stories
What Ferndale Clients Are Saying
Ferndale homeowners and downtown business owners keep referring us — here's why.
Lonik rebuilt our chimney and tuckpointed the entire side of the house. Crew was on time, clean, and the work looks fantastic.
Mark R.
Homeowner, Royal Oak
We've used Lonik for multiple commercial properties. Honest quotes, quality masonry, and they stand behind their work every single time.
Sarah K.
Property Manager, Detroit
From the free consultation to final cleanup, every step was professional. Our brick porch has never looked better.
Dan P.
Homeowner, Troy
They restored our 1920s brick façade beautifully — matched the mortar color perfectly and you can't tell where new meets old.
Jessica M.
Homeowner, Birmingham
Fair pricing, no surprises, and the crew treated our storefront like it was their own. Highly recommend Lonik to any local business.
Anthony G.
Business Owner, Ferndale
Our paver patio turned out incredible. The team was responsive, easy to work with, and finished exactly on schedule.
Rachel T.
Homeowner, Rochester Hills
Ferndale Masonry FAQs
How much does tuckpointing cost on a Ferndale bungalow?
Most Ferndale tuckpointing jobs are priced by the wall or elevation rather than the whole house — spot repointing on one gable or chimney is a small project, while a full front elevation on a 1920s bungalow is a larger one. We walk the property, mark the joints that have actually failed, and give you a written price with no obligation.
Do you match the mortar color on Ferndale's older brick homes?
Yes. Ferndale housing stock is largely pre-1940 brick with soft, lime-rich original mortar. We match color, joint profile and sand texture, and we use a softer mix than modern Portland-heavy mortar so the repointing does not spall the face off your century-old brick.
Can you work on commercial storefronts along Nine Mile and Woodward?
We do. Ferndale's downtown blocks are full of load-bearing brick storefronts, parapets and shared alley walls. We handle parapet rebuilds, lintel replacement, waterproofing and after-hours scheduling so retail and restaurant tenants keep their doors open.
How soon can you get out to a Ferndale address?
Ferndale sits minutes from our other Oakland County jobsites, so estimate visits are usually scheduled within a few days. Active leaks, loose chimney brick or unsafe steps get moved to the front of the line — call (248) 939-2015.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Ferndale?
Yes — Lonik Contracting is fully licensed and insured, and we pull permits with the City of Ferndale when the scope requires it. Certificates are available before we start work.
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