Stucco repairs that blend into chimneys in Fort Lauderdale
Upfront pricing and no hidden fees on stucco chimney repair, with every item listed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stucco trouble you can spot from the yard
- Hairline cracks across one chimney face
- Paint peeling on one chimney face
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
- Vines rooted into chimney cracks
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Repairing stucco and the base behind it
When a bonding agent helps a stucco patch
A well-cleaned and dampened base usually bonds to new stucco without extra products. Preservation guidance notes that a bonding agent is generally unnecessary when the repair area is properly prepared.
There are exceptions. Dense stone or brick, previously painted surfaces and other bases that offer a poor grip may benefit from one. We decide based on the surface we find and name the product in the estimate if we plan to use it. It is an addition to proper cleaning, not a substitute for it.
White deposits on a stucco surface
White, powdery deposits on stucco are usually salts carried to the surface by water. The Brick Industry Association explains that efflorescence needs soluble salts and moisture moving through the material. It often appears after a wet spell and fades in dry weather.
The white bloom does little harm by itself. What it reveals is water moving through the wall. We note where it appears and relate it to the top, the flashing and the base. Brushing it off helps the appearance, while stopping the water is what keeps it from returning.
Keeping stucco dust out of the house
Cutting old stucco with a saw creates fine dust. On a chimney, that dust can drift toward open doors, vents and outdoor furniture near the work area. Wind can carry it further than expected.
Ask us before the visit which openings to keep closed and which items to move. We plan cutting to limit dust and clean the surrounding surfaces when the cutting is done. If anyone at home is sensitive to dust, mention it, and we plan the noisier, dustier steps for a time that suits you.
Routing a crack before it is filled
A crack that carries water is often widened slightly along its length with a small cutting tool. Routing gives the repair material a clean channel with sound sides instead of a thin, dirty line.
The channel is cleaned and dampened, then filled with a material chosen for whether the crack still moves. The surface is finished to match the texture around it. Routing leaves a neater and more durable line than smearing a patch over the top, and the estimate lists each crack treated this way.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Water barrier where framing is exposed
- Weep screed at the base checked
- Finish coat texture matched
- Roof junction where stucco meets flashing
Stucco repair answers for homes in Fort Lauderdale
Will the repaired stucco match the rest of the chimney?
Texture can usually be matched closely. Color is harder on unpainted stucco, because the old surface has weathered. We explain the likely result before you approve, and we can make small samples so you can judge the match yourself.
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.
Do you clean up the dust and debris afterward?
Yes. We protect the ground and surrounding surfaces during the work and tidy the area each day. Old stucco, lath and other debris are cleaned up and hauled away when the job is finished.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo