Clarkston combines a historic village with lake living and wooded acreage. Main Street through the Village of Clarkston is lined with 19th-century homes and storefronts, part of a historic district listed on the National Register. The surrounding Independence Township is full of lakes, rolling lots and homes built from the 1970s to today. That mix creates demand for both careful restoration and new stone and brick work.
Next Level Custom Brick is a family-owned masonry contractor with more than 15 years of experience across Southeast Michigan. For Clarkston homeowners, we build stone veneer facades, outdoor fireplaces and walls, brick porches and steps, and chimneys, and we restore older masonry with care.
Masonry Services in Clarkston & Independence Township
Clarkston homeowners want masonry that suits the setting, whether that’s a lake view, a wooded lot or a historic street. Our core services:
Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits & Stone Walls
Wooded lots and lake views are made for outdoor living. We build stone and brick fireplaces, fire pits, seat walls, pillars and garden walls that look like they belong in the landscape.
Stone Veneer Facades, Columns & Fireplaces
Stone columns on a front porch, a stone wainscot around the house, or a floor-to-ceiling fireplace in the great room. We install cultured and natural thin stone with clean, tight joints.
Chimney Repair & Rebuilds
Plenty of Clarkston homes heat with wood, and those chimneys work hard. We repair crowns, flashing transitions and brick, and rebuild chimneys above the roof when needed.
Porches, Steps & Entries
We build and rebuild brick and stone porches, steps and landings, including tall entries on walkout and hillside homes.
Historic Brick & Stone Repair
Homes in and around the village often have old brick or fieldstone foundations. We repoint with compatible mortar and replace damaged units to match.
Clarkston Areas We Serve
We work throughout the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township and nearby Springfield Township.
Village of Clarkston Historic District
Along Main Street (M-15) and the side streets such as Church, Buffalo, Depot, Holcomb and Washington, homes date back as far as the 1830s and 1840s. Greek Revival, Queen Anne and Gothic Revival homes need gentle, compatible masonry repair, and we approach them that way.
Deer Lake, Parke Lake & Independence Township Lakes
Lake homes around Deer Lake, Parke Lake and the township’s other lakes need steps, patios and walls that can handle sloped lots, wet soil and ice. We build on solid bases with good drainage.
Subdivisions along Sashabaw & Clarkston Roads
The 1980s to 2000s neighborhoods off Sashabaw, Clarkston and Maybee roads are ready for chimney crowns, porch repair and front-elevation stone upgrades. We also build backyard outdoor living spaces here.
Near Pine Knob & Independence Oaks
Rolling, wooded parcels near Pine Knob and Independence Oaks County Park suit natural stone walls, stone-clad pillars at the drive and outdoor fireplaces.
Building for Clarkston’s Terrain and Weather
Northern Oakland County has more hills, lakes and wooded lots than the inner suburbs, and its soils can shift from sand to heavy clay within one property. Retaining walls, steps and outdoor fireplaces need footings and bases sized for the soil and grade, plus drainage so water doesn’t build up behind walls or freeze under steps. We plan those details first, because they decide whether a project still looks good in 20 years.
Clarkston also gets plenty of snow and freeze-thaw cycles. We choose brick and stone suited to the exposure, build crowns and caps that shed water, and flash the joints between masonry and the house so moisture stays out.
Recent Work from Our Masonry Crew
Real photos from Next Level Custom Brick projects, including outdoor living and chimney work like many Clarkston homes need.
Why Clarkston Chooses Next Level Custom Brick
- Experience with slopes, lakes and wooded lots, building masonry that stays put.
- Respect for historic homes in and around the village.
- Family-owned and insured, with our own Michigan builder’s license and 15+ years in the trade.
- Detailed, no-pressure estimates after an on-site inspection.
Clarkston Masonry FAQs
Do you work in the Village of Clarkston historic district?
Yes. We repair and restore brick and stone on older homes and use compatible mortar and materials. If your project needs village review, we’ll provide the samples and details you need.
Can you build an outdoor fireplace on a sloped lot?
Yes. We design the footing and base for the grade, sometimes with a small retaining wall or terrace, so the fireplace is level, stable and safe.
How long does a stone veneer project take?
A typical front-elevation wainscot or column project takes a few days to about a week, depending on size and weather. Full facades and large fireplaces take longer. We’ll give you a timeline with your estimate.
Do you serve Springfield Township and Waterford too?
Yes. We serve Clarkston, Independence Township and the surrounding northern Oakland County communities. Give us a call to confirm your address.
Start Your Clarkston Masonry Project
Tell us about your stone, brick or chimney project, and we’ll come out for a free on-site estimate. Call 734-292-5250 or request an estimate online.
Also serving near Clarkston: Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Milford, Troy. View all service areas.
