Stucco chimney repair that fixes the cause in Dover
Stop the water first, then repair the stucco. Our pros in Dover fix the leak so the patch lasts.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
Contents
Our Services
Making a Stucco Chimney Sound Again in Dover
These are the checks, cutbacks and rebuilds our stucco chimney experts carry out on a visit in Dover.
Tapping the stucco to find loose areas
Sound stucco rings solid when tapped, while stucco that has lost its bond gives a dull, hollow note. Preservation Brief 22 from the National Park Service recommends tapping gently with a wooden or acrylic hammer to map those areas, and it warns that heavy sounding can break the keys holding good stucco in place.
Our specialists tap the chimney face in a grid and mark every hollow spot before quoting. That map sets the size of the repair, so you pay for the stucco that has actually failed and none that is still holding well.
When a whole face should be redone
On a chimney that faces the street, several patches can add up to a patchwork look even when each one is sound. The Park Service suggests restuccoing a whole section in highly visible spots rather than leaving scattered repairs.
Our pros quote both the patch and the full-face option when a chimney is in plain view, so you can weigh the look against the price. Either way, the backing and the water source are fixed first.
Cracks caused by movement
Settlement appears among the causes of stucco cracking in the Park Service's brief. A stucco finish follows the chimney it covers, so if the chimney or its footing shifts, the stucco cracks along the line of movement.
Our pros look for matching cracks in the chimney's base, the house wall and the interior before calling a crack cosmetic. Where movement is suspected, we recommend a structural look first and patch the stucco only once the cause is understood.
Bonding agents and good preparation
A bonding agent is often sold as the key to a lasting stucco patch, but the Park Service's brief says one is usually not necessary on a properly prepared area. Clean, sound, dampened backing and square edges do most of the work.
Our specialists rely on that preparation first and use a bonding product only where the surface or the maker of the patch material calls for it. The estimate says which approach your repair will use.
On any service we offer
Stucco repairs are 10% off for 72 hours after your free inspection.
Free Inspection
Inside a Free Stucco Chimney Inspection
- Gutters, downspouts and splash at the base
- Weep screed and grade at the base
- Paper layer behind framed stucco
- Curing and weather plan for the repair
Our Services
More Help for Your Dover Fireplace
-
-
-
-
-
-
Get Your Stucco Chimney Repaired in Dover
Loose areas mapped, repairs priced in writing and the finish matched, under our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Your request is confirmed
Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.