Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in North Miami
If the repair area grows once the wall is open, you approve the change before we continue.
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Stucco trouble you can spot from the yard
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
- Crumbling stucco close to the ground
- Cracks that return after painting
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Repairing stucco and the base behind it
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.
Preparing the surface before new stucco
New plaster only bonds to a clean, sound surface. Debris, plant growth, dirt, loose paint and oil are among the things to remove from a repair area before patching.
We brush and clean the area inside the cut boundary, remove loose paint at the edges and check that the base is firm. Where earlier repairs used an incompatible material, that may need to come out as well. The preparation is described in the estimate, so the scope is clear from the start.
Bulges as the starting point for a stucco survey
A bulge in stucco means something behind or within the plaster has changed. It may be lost bond, swelling lath, water trapped behind the finish or movement in the base.
We start the survey at bulging and cracked areas, as preservation guidance suggests, and work outward. Do not press or pry at a bulge yourself, because loose plaster can come away in a larger piece than expected. Tell us where it is and when you first noticed it. A bulge that grows between visits is worth reporting straight away.
Earlier stucco patches that failed at the edges
An old patch that has cracked around its outline tells a story. The mix may have been too hard. The edges may not have been cut back to sound stucco. Or the cause of the damage may still be active, and each of those points to a different fix.
We look at failed patches closely because they point to what the next repair must do differently. If your chimney has several patches, mention when they were done and whether the same area keeps failing. That history can change our recommendation.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Repair boundary cut to sound edges
- Removal of failed stucco and old patches
- Top band under the crown or cover
- Full-face refinish priced as an option
Asked about stucco patches and finishes
Do you repaint the chimney after the stucco repair?
Painting can be part of the scope or a separate item, and the estimate says which. New stucco needs time before some paints go on. We tell you when the surface is ready and which kind of paint suits the existing coating.
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.
Should I pressure wash the chimney before you come?
Please do not. High pressure can drive water into cracks and loosen weak plaster, which makes the inspection harder to read. Leave the surface as it is, and we will look at it in its current condition.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo