Loose stucco on a chimney in Lighthouse Point, fixed properly
A locally owned team repairs chimney stucco in Lighthouse Point 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 trouble you can spot from the yard
- A bulge or swelling in the plaster
- Damp marks indoors beside the chimney
- Cracks that return after painting
- A vertical crack where chimney meets wall
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Getting chimney stucco right in Lighthouse Point
Why caulk rarely suits a fine stucco crack
Running caulk along a fine crack is a common quick fix. Caulk does not share the texture of stucco, it weathers differently, and it tends to hold dirt. After a while the repaired line can show more clearly than the crack did.
If you or a previous contractor used caulk, tell us. It may need to come out so a mineral repair can bond. Sealant still has a place on a crack that keeps moving, so we first work out whether the crack is active before choosing the material.
Checking the old coating before adding a new one
A new coating has to bond to what is already on the wall. The International Masonry Institute recommends knowing the type of existing coating and testing how well it adheres before any recoating project.
For a chimney, that can mean a small test area and a check of whether the old coating lifts. If it does, it needs removing where it has failed. We tell you what the test shows and how it affects the scope, rather than coating over a surface that is already letting go.
What a surface look at stucco cannot show
Stucco hides the base, the lath, the barrier and any framing behind it. Tapping and close observation tell us a great deal about the plaster, but they do not show everything underneath.
Where the visible evidence points to damage behind the finish, the estimate states what is known and what is assumed. If an assumption turns out wrong once the plaster is open, we stop and explain the new finding. We would rather say that plainly now than promise a scope the wall may not support.
Upfront pricing for stucco repair work
Stucco repairs have a reputation for growing once the wall is open. We deal with that by pricing each part upfront and naming the conditions that could change it.
There are no hidden fees in the estimate. If the scope needs to grow after opening, you see the extra item and its price before we continue. The price you approve is the price for the work described, and any change to it is your decision, made with the facts in front of you.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Leveling coat brought to the wall plane
- Protection for paving and plants
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Written record of the stucco work
Before you approve stucco work in Lighthouse Point
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.
Do you replace the metal lath or reuse it?
Sound lath that has only pulled away can often be refastened. Corroded or torn lath in the repair area is cut out and replaced with corrosion-resistant lath lapped into what remains. The estimate says which we expect to do.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo