Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in Colee Hammock
A locally owned team repairs chimney stucco in Colee Hammock 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 Colee Hammock
- Cracks running through the stucco finish
- A bulge or swelling in the plaster
- Damp marks indoors beside the chimney
- Stains in the attic near the chimney
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Getting chimney stucco right in Colee Hammock
Rusting lath inside the stucco
Metal lath and nails inside stucco can rust when water reaches them. Rust takes up more room than the steel it replaces, and the National Park Service notes that this expansion can crack and spall the plaster from within.
Rust stains, bulges in a line and flaking that follows the lath pattern can all hint at this. Where it is the cause, a surface patch is not enough. The corroded lath in the repair area has to be cut out and replaced, and we include that work in the estimate.
Rain splashing onto the base of the chimney
Water does not only come from above. Rain bouncing off paving, or ground water wicking upward, can keep the lowest part of the stucco damp. Splashing from the ground is a recognized source of stucco damage, and it is easy to overlook.
Look at what surrounds the base of your chimney. Hard surfaces, poor drainage and soil piled against the wall can all feed water into the plaster. We note the base conditions and suggest changes you can make, separate from any repair we price.
The chimney face that takes the most rain
Rain driven by wind wets one side of a chimney far more than the others. That face often shows cracks, stains and failed patches first, while the sheltered sides stay in better shape.
If the damage on your chimney is concentrated on one side, tell us which direction storms usually come from at the house. It helps separate damage from weather exposure from damage caused by something at the top or inside. The repair plan can then give that face the attention it needs.
Stucco cracks that come from movement
The National Park Service lists settlement among the causes of stucco cracking. When the structure beneath moves, rigid plaster over it cracks along the lines of stress, often from corners or openings.
A crack that widens, runs diagonally or appears alongside other signs of movement needs more than a cosmetic fix. We describe what we see. Where the movement looks structural, we tell you it needs its own assessment before the stucco is repaired, so the patch is not asked to hold the chimney together.
Parts of a stucco repair you approve
- Lath and fasteners in the repair area
- Crack treatment matched to crack movement
- Moist curing between coats
- Open top covered at each day's end
Stucco repair answers for homes in Colee Hammock
Why does the stucco near the ground keep breaking down?
The lowest part of the wall often stays wet from splashing rain, irrigation, soil piled against it or a buried weep screed. We check the base conditions and suggest changes you can make, alongside any repair we price.
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.
What does the workmanship warranty cover on stucco work?
It covers the work we did in the areas we repaired. It does not cover damage from a separate defect you chose not to repair, or plaster we did not touch. We explain the terms before you approve the estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo