Stucco chimney repair in Palm Grove, coat by coat
Finish samples on visible faces let you judge the color and texture before the repair.
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Clues hidden in a cracked stucco finish
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Dark streaks below the chimney top
- Weep screed buried under soil or paving
- Gaps where stucco meets the roof
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Chimney stucco, one layer at a time
Filling a stable stucco crack with repair mortar
A crack that has stopped moving and is wide enough to take water is usually opened slightly and filled, rather than bridged with a coating. Opening it gives the repair mortar a clean, sound edge to bond to.
The mortar is chosen to behave like the surrounding stucco and is finished to match its surface. We keep the repair within the crack line and its immediate edges. Where the crack runs into loose plaster, the repair becomes a patch instead, and we explain that change before making it.
Refastening or replacing loose lath
Sometimes the plaster is sound but the lath behind it has pulled away from the framing. Stucco on loose lath can flex, crack and eventually drop away.
Where the lath is still in good condition, it can often be refastened before the patch goes on. Where it has corroded or torn, the damaged section is cut out, and new lath is fastened and lapped into what remains. Either way, the backing is secured before new plaster is applied, and the estimate says which approach we expect to use.
A stucco discount tied to your free inspection
After the free inspection you receive a written estimate for the stucco work. If you approve it within 72 hours of that inspection, 10% comes off the price.
The 72 hours count from your own inspection, so every customer gets the full period, and it does not depend on a date on the calendar. Use the time to read the estimate, ask questions and compare the options we set out. We are glad to go through any line with you before you decide.
The flue cap does not shield the stucco walls
A cap over the flue keeps rain and debris out of the flue itself. It does little for the outside walls of the chimney, which take rain from the side and from above at the top band.
People sometimes expect a new cap to stop stucco damage. It may help at the top edge if water was entering there, but it will not protect cracked or loose plaster lower down. We explain which part of the chimney each component protects, so the repair matches the problem you actually have.
Stucco items written into your estimate
- Crack treatment matched to crack movement
- Adhesion check on the existing coating
- Exploratory opening with your approval
- Access by ladder, roof or scaffold
Common questions on stucco chimneys
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.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo