Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in Three Lakes
Each part of the job is priced separately, from the base and lath to the finish and paint.
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Stucco warning signs on homes in Three Lakes
- Hairline cracks across one chimney face
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- White powder on the stucco surface
- Old patches cracking at their edges
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Planning a stucco chimney repair in Three Lakes
Leaving metal lath off sound masonry
Adding metal lath is not automatically an improvement. Preservation guidance advises against inserting metal lath when stucco is applied over masonry in sound condition. Fastening it damages the masonry, and any water that reaches it can start rust.
Where the stucco sits on sound block or brick, we prepare the masonry surface so the new coats bond to it directly. Lath is kept for framed chases and for the few masonry cases where the base cannot take a direct bond. We explain the choice for your chimney before the work starts.
What the free stucco inspection looks at
The free inspection covers the visible stucco on every accessible face of the chimney. We look at cracks, bulges, stains, previous patches and the top and bottom edges of the plaster.
We also look at the parts that feed water into the stucco, including the top, the roof junction and the base. Where something is out of view, we say so. By the end of the visit you know which areas we could reach, which we could not, and the repair we suggest. A free written estimate follows.
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.
When a hose water test helps find a leak
Sometimes the entry point is still unclear after the inspection. Only in that case does a hose water test earn its place. Water is run over one area at a time, starting low, while someone watches inside for the first sign of a leak.
We run a hose water test only when the job calls for it. It takes time and it wets the chimney, so we explain why it is worth doing first. The result tells us which component to repair, which keeps the stucco work aimed at the right place.
Parts of a stucco repair you approve
- Color sample for exposed faces
- Roof junction where stucco meets flashing
- Protection for paving and plants
- Open top covered at each day's end
Stucco chimney questions asked in Three Lakes
How do you tell stucco over block from stucco over framing?
We look at the top first, because a metal cover usually means a framed chase and a concrete crown usually means masonry. Tapping, the bottom edge and the attic view add more. Where the clues disagree, we suggest a small opening you approve.
Why not just seal stucco cracks with caulk?
Caulk weathers differently from stucco, holds dirt and often shows more than the crack did. On a fine, stable crack, a thin mineral slurry or a repair mortar suits better. A flexible sealant is kept for cracks that still move.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo