Loose stucco on a chimney in Bal Harbour, fixed properly
A locally owned team repairs chimney stucco in Bal Harbour with care for the finish you see.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stucco warning signs on homes in Bal Harbour
- White powder on the stucco surface
- A long crack near the roof line
- Cracks that return after painting
- Weep screed buried under soil or paving
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Getting chimney stucco right in Bal Harbour
Clues to what sits behind the stucco
Several clues help identify the base without opening the wall. A metal cover on top usually points to a framed chase around a factory-built chimney. A poured crown with clay flue tiles usually points to masonry. A metal strip along the bottom edge of the plaster suggests lath on framing.
Tapping the surface adds more information, and so can a look from the attic where it is accessible. None of these clues is proof on its own. If they disagree, we say so and explain what a small, approved opening would settle.
The scored first coat that anchors a patch
The first coat is scored with a comb while it is still soft. Those grooves give the next coat something to lock into, which is why plasterers call it the scratch coat.
On a chimney patch, we apply it to the cleaned base or to the lath, then let it firm up before the next layer goes on. Putting the next coat onto a scratch coat that is still too wet can weaken the bond. The right gap depends on the weather and the mix, so we plan the visits around it.
A small trial area before a full refinish
Before refinishing a whole chimney face, a small trial area is a sensible step. It shows the texture, the color and how the product bonds to your surface, and it costs little compared with redoing a face.
The International Masonry Institute recommends mockups for coating work. We place the trial where you can see it but where it is not the first thing a visitor notices. You approve the result, or ask for changes, before the full finish goes on. That approval is noted in the written record of the work.
Reading the lines of a stucco estimate
A clear stucco estimate separates the work into parts you can judge on their own. The repair area, the base repair beneath it, the coats, the finish and any painting each appear as their own lines.
Work on another component, such as the chimney top or the roof flashing, is listed separately with its own price. So is any exploratory opening. You can approve the whole scope or only part of it. Nothing is added without a conversation first, and our pricing is set out upfront.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Loose stucco area marked and measured
- Water barrier where framing is exposed
- Scratch coat keyed to the base
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Before you approve stucco work in Bal Harbour
What does the free inspection include for a stucco chimney?
We look at every accessible face, tap for hollow areas, and check the top, the roof junction and the base. We explain what we saw and what we could not see. A free written estimate follows, with each item priced separately.
How does the discount after the free inspection work?
If you approve the work within 72 hours of your own free inspection, a 10% discount applies to it. The window counts from your inspection, not from a calendar date. Ask us about any line on the estimate during that time.
Can you repair the stucco if the chimney top also leaks?
We can, but the top should be dealt with first or at the same time. A patch below a leaking top tends to fail early. The top repair is listed separately, and we explain the order before you approve anything.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo