LEGO® SET ASSEMBLY, REBUILDING & SORTING
Help for LEGO sets that are broken, mixed up, or still unfinished.
The Bricksmith helps families and collectors assemble new sets, recover damaged builds, and put mixed or disassembled collections back in order.
Local pickup and return are available around Greater Portland, Maine. Approved mail-in projects are accepted across the United States.
You will receive a recommended service and written quote before you decide.
Free
Assessment
Handled
Personally
Local or
Mail-In
Replacement Approval
Greater Portland pickup or approved U.S. mail-in service.
No replacement purchase without your approval.
One owner from initial assessment through return.
With no commitment to book.
START WITH THE PROBLEM
You do not need to know which service to request.
I’ll recommend the most practical next step and provide a written quote when the project appears to be a good fit.
Something broke
A dropped, crushed, or partially separated model may be repairable without starting over.
Pieces are mixed together
Loose parts from one or several sets can be assessed, sorted, and organized when there is enough information to work from.
The build was never finished
A sealed, opened, or partly assembled set can be completed from the instructions and materials provided.
A set needs to be taken apart
Completed sets can be carefully disassembled and organized for storage, moving, sale, or a future rebuild.
SERVICES
Practical help for the condition your set is in.
Every project begins with a free assessment. The recommended service depends on the set’s condition, how the pieces are organized, what information is available, and what you want the finished outcome to be.
Set Assembly
New, opened, or partly built sets completed from official instructions or other instructions you provide.
Rebuilding & Repair
Damaged or partially disassembled models assessed and rebuilt using the pieces available.
Sorting & Collection Recovery
Mixed pieces can be assessed and organized to identify likely sets, separate projects, and determine realistic next steps.
Disassembly & Re-Bagging
Completed sets carefully taken apart and organized into labeled bags for storage or rebuilding.
Inventory verification and missing-piece identification may be included when appropriate. Replacement parts are quoted separately and are never purchased without your approval.
LOCAL FIRST, NATIONWIDE ACCESSIBLE
The right handoff depends on the project.
Every project begins with a free 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
For customers in Greater Portland and nearby communities, pickup and return may be available based on location, project size, and scheduling.
The handoff plan is confirmed before you book.
Approved mail-in projects across the U.S.
Mail-in service is available for projects that can be shipped safely and practically.
After reviewing your information, I will confirm whether the project is a good fit, provide packing guidance, and explain the return plan in your quote.
Large, fragile, or already-built models are evaluated case by case.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear plan in four steps.
1
Send Info
Share photos, the set name or number if known, your goal, your location, and any timing needs.
2
Receive an assessment
I review the project and recommend the most appropriate service. I may ask for a few additional photos or details.
3
Approve the scope
If the project appears to be a good fit, you receive a written scope, quote, and pickup or shipping plan before you commit.
4
Complete and return
Your project is documented, completed according to the approved scope, and returned using the agreed method.
PROJECT CARE
Your set is documented and kept organized throughout the project.
Handing over a collection or display set requires more than building skill. The process is designed to reduce confusion, prevent unapproved costs, and keep you informed.
Intake documentation
The project’s condition and contents are photographed and noted at intake.
Labeled handling
Loose pieces and project sections are kept in labeled containers assigned to your project.
Missing-piece handling
Missing or questionable pieces are documented. Replacement purchases require your approval before an order is placed.
Progress and completion photos
For larger or more complex projects, updates are provided at useful milestones.
Agreed return plan
Pickup, packing, shipping, and return expectations are confirmed as part of the approved scope.
Any proposed change to the approved scope is discussed before additional work continues.
MEET THE BRICKSMITH
Hi, I’m Josh. I handle every project personally.
The Bricksmith is a small, owner-operated service based in North Yarmouth, Maine.
I started it because I genuinely enjoy the parts of LEGO® building that can feel tedious or overwhelming: sorting, troubleshooting, following instructions, and bringing a project back under control.
Every project stays with me from the first photo assessment through return. You communicate directly with me, and your project is not passed to a team or subcontractor.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
See what The Bricksmith’s services look like in practice.
These examples show the types of assembly, rebuilding, and organization work available. Every new project receives its own photo assessment, scope, and quote.
Completed Set Assembly
A large display set assembled from its instructions and checked throughout the build.
Rebuild in progress
A damaged or partially disassembled model organized into workable sections before reconstruction.
Disassembly & Re-Bagging
A completed set separated into labeled bags for storage, moving, or a future rebuild.
Some portfolio photos show personal builds completed by Josh to demonstrate the services available.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to know before sending your information.
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Send several clear photos showing the entire project and any damaged, loose, or mixed areas. Include the set name or number if you know it, along with what you would like the finished outcome to be.
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That is okay. Share what you know and include wider photos of the pieces, boxes, instructions, or partially built models. The photo assessment will help determine what can reasonably be identified and whether additional work is needed.
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Pricing depends on the service, set size, current condition, completeness, complexity, and pickup or mail-in requirements. You receive a written scope and quote before deciding whether to proceed.
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Missing or questionable pieces are documented when discovered. I will explain the available options and obtain your approval before purchasing any replacement parts.
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No. Mail-in projects must be safe and practical to ship. Large, fragile, already-built, or unusually valuable models are evaluated individually before they are accepted.
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Turnaround depends on the project’s condition, size, service, complexity, and the current schedule. An estimated timeline is included with the quote. Mention any deadline when submitting your photo assessment request.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Let’s figure out what your LEGO project needs.
I will review the project and reply with any next questions and the recommended path. When the project appears to be a good fit, I will also provide a written scope and quote.
Free assessment. No commitment. Greater Portland pickup or approved U.S. mail-in service.