Stucco chimney repair in Lake Magdalene
Local stucco chimney specialists with upfront pricing and a workmanship warranty on the repairs we do.
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- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
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What Our Pros Check on a Stucco Chimney
Every stucco repair we make in Lake Magdalene starts with the water source and ends with a matched finish.
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.
Dampening the masonry before a patch
Dry block or brick pulls water out of fresh stucco before it can cure, which weakens the bond. The Park Service's brief calls for wetting masonry or wood lath before patching, while metal lath is left dry.
Our specialists dampen the backing so it is moist without standing water, then apply the first coat. That small step is why a patch stays put years later.
Preparing old brick joints under stucco
When stucco goes over brick or stone, the mortar joints give it extra grip. The Park Service's brief describes raking joints back about 5/8 inch where needed so the new stucco can key into them.
Our specialists clean and rake the joints on a brick chimney that is being restuccoed, removing loose mortar and dust. That step gives the first coat something to hold besides a smooth brick face.
Stains indoors from a stucco chimney
Water that gets behind a stucco chimney can show up inside the house first, as a stain on the ceiling or the wall beside the fireplace. By then the water may have been working behind the stucco for some time.
Our pros trace an indoor stain back through the flashing, the crown and the stucco before any repair is planned in your Lake Magdalene home. Finding the entry point first keeps you from paying for a patch in the wrong place.
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Loose areas mapped, then 72 hours to book the stucco repair at 10% off.
Free Inspection
What Your Free Stucco Inspection Covers
- Crack width, pattern and movement
- Paper layer behind framed stucco
- Condition of earlier patches
- Existing paint or coating
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