Stucco chimney repair pros serving Citrus Park

Why caulk is a poor fix for hairline cracks

Caulk is a quick answer to a hairline crack, but it rarely looks or behaves like stucco. The same Park Service brief notes that caulking compounds weather differently, attract dirt and show clearly on a stucco face.

Our team uses a flexible sealant only where a crack is still moving and a rigid patch would crack again, and even then the product is chosen to suit the joint. For stable hairline cracks, a slurry or a compatible coating blends in and holds.

A crown that throws water clear of the stucco

For a masonry chimney, the Florida Building Code, Residential wants the crown pitched so water runs off it, edged with a drip, and sealed at every flue liner by a caulked bond break. A drip edge keeps runoff from sheeting down the chimney face below it.

When a crown is flat, cracked or flush with the chimney face, water runs down the stucco and into every crack. Our specialists check the crown on each stucco job and quote crown repair as its own line when it is part of the problem.

What your stucco repair estimate lists

Every stucco repair we quote in Citrus Park comes with a written estimate that separates the water source from the stucco work. You see the size of the area to be removed, the backing repairs and the finish we plan to match.

Upfront pricing means the price you approve is the price you pay, and you save 10% on stucco work you approve within 72 hours of the free inspection.

• Water sources to fix first, each with its own price
• Area of loose or cracked stucco to be cut back
• Lath, paper or masonry repairs found behind it
• Coats, finish texture and any paint or coating

Caring for a new stucco repair

A new repair needs time before it is painted or coated, and the materials used set that timing. Our specialists tell you how long to wait and what to avoid, such as pressure washing or hanging anything on the fresh stucco.

If a new crack or stain shows up later, let us know rather than covering it with another coat. Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we do, and a look at the change tells us whether it is the repair or something new.