Brick & Stone Matching in Indianapolis, IN
Sourcing material that matches the existing wall so a repair disappears.
The problem, explained
A repair that does not match is worse than no repair — it advertises the patch. Matching means finding brick or stone that matches the original in size, color, texture, and weathering rating. On older homes the exact material is often no longer made, and the skill is in finding the closest weathering-rated option and setting it so the seam reads as part of the wall. Brick used outdoors in Indiana must be rated for severe weathering; salvaged or softer interior-grade brick fails quickly in this climate.
How we do it
- 1Identify the existing brick or stone — size, color, texture, and weathering grade.
- 2Source the closest weathering-rated match from regional suppliers and salvage.
- 3Show you a sample and the existing material side by side before we start.
- 4Set the matched material with mortar matched in color, composition, and joint profile.
- 5Review the finished repair with you.
What it costs to think about
Matching is part of the repair it supports. The cost depends on how hard the material is to source and how much of the wall needs it. Salvage and custom runs cost more than stock brick. We give a written estimate that includes the matching.
We don't publish price lists because the scope varies too much from job to job. The honest number comes from seeing your wall, your chimney, or your site in person. Read more about how masonry work is priced in Indianapolis.
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Brick & Stone Matching — frequently asked questions
Why can't you always find my exact brick?
Brick is discontinued, and older runs are no longer made. When the exact brick is unavailable, we source the closest weathering-rated match and show it to you next to the original before we start.
Can you use salvaged brick from a demolished building?
Sometimes. Salvaged brick can match older homes well in color and character, but it must be rated for outdoor weathering — softer interior-grade brick fails fast in Indiana's freeze-thaw. We test and select salvage carefully.
Why does weathering rating matter?
Brick used outdoors in Indiana must withstand severe freeze-thaw cycles. Interior-grade or soft salvaged brick absorbs water, freezes, and spalls apart in a season or two. Weathering-rated brick is made to survive it.
Will a matched repair be invisible?
A good match reads as part of the wall, not as a patch. There is usually some difference on close inspection — that is the nature of matching discontinued material — but the goal is a seam you do not notice from the street.
Related services
Brick Repair & Replacement
Replacing spalled, cracked, or broken brick and restoring the wall.
Tuckpointing & Repointing
Removing failed mortar and replacing it with mortar matched to the original.
Stone Veneer Installation
Adding natural or manufactured stone veneer to exterior and accent walls.
Decorative & Natural Stone
Quarried Indiana limestone and natural stone for walls, accents, and features.
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