MEET THE BRICKSMITH
Meet the person behind every Bricksmith project.
The Bricksmith is a small, owner-operated LEGO® service based in North Yarmouth, Maine. I personally handle each project from the first assessment through the agreed pickup, return, or shipment.
HANDLED PERSONALLY
WRITTEN SCOPE FIRST
LOCAL OR APPROVED MAIL-IN
PARTS APPROVAL
Greater Portland pickup and return are the default. Some U.S. mail-in projects may be accepted after review.
Missing or damaged pieces are documented, and replacements are not purchased without your approval.
Price, expected timing, project scope, and handoff details are confirmed before work begins.
Josh remains your direct point of contact from assessment through return.
MEET JOSH
Hi, I’m Josh. I handle every project personally.
I have enjoyed LEGO building since childhood, and my interest returned in a big way when my children began building. I found myself genuinely enjoying the parts many people find tedious: following long instructions, sorting mixed pieces, retracing steps after something breaks, and bringing a complicated project back into order.
I created The Bricksmith to make that work available to people who value their sets but may not have the time, patience, or physical comfort to complete it themselves.
Every assessment and accepted project comes directly through me. Your set is not passed to a rotating team or subcontractor. You know who is responsible from the first photos through the agreed return.
PROJECT CARE
Careful handling starts before the first brick is moved.
Written scope before work. After reviewing your information, I explain the recommended service and confirm the scope, price, expected timing, and handoff plan before you decide whether to proceed.
Documented intake. When a project comes into my care, I note its visible condition, loose elements, known problem areas, and anything you have already identified as damaged or missing.
Organized project handling. Pieces are kept contained, labeled, and separated from other projects throughout the work.
Missing pieces and replacements. If a missing or damaged element affects completion, I document it, explain the available options, and ask for approval before purchasing replacements.
Communication and return. I provide updates when they are useful and confirm completion before the agreed pickup, return, or shipment. I do not glue pieces or make unapproved modifications.
PICKUP, RETURN, AND MAIL-IN
Clear handoffs protect both you and your project.
Every project begins with an assessment. From there, I will confirm whether Greater Portland pickup or approved mail-in service is the safest and most practical option.
Greater Portland pickup and return
Local pickup and return are the default for projects around Greater Portland. Before I take possession, we confirm what is being provided, the requested work, price, expected timing, and return plan. Please do not make an unplanned studio visit or leave a project without prior approval.
Approved U.S. mail-in projects
Some projects may be accepted by mail after the free assessment. Please do not ship anything before receiving approval. For accepted projects, I provide packing guidance and confirm the scope, timing, and return-shipping arrangements before anything is sent.
Not Sure About Your Project?
See whether your project is a good fit.
Submit some information with a short description of what you have. I’ll review the project and respond with the likely service, any questions, and the next step. There is no commitment to book, and nothing should be dropped off or shipped before approval.