Stucco chimney repair pros serving Lithia
Rust stains and bulges often mean trouble behind the stucco. Our team finds out what before it quotes.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
Cracks, Coats and Curing, Done in Order
Direct-applied or framed, our team repairs the stucco system your chimney actually has.
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.
Why lath stays off sound masonry
It can seem sensible to add metal lath under a patch on a block or brick chimney, but Preservation Brief 22 advises against it on sound masonry. Lath fastened to masonry can rust over time and crack the stucco and masonry around it.
Our pros bond repairs on masonry chimneys directly to clean, sound block or brick, the way the original stucco was applied. Lath is used where the backing calls for it, such as a framed chase.
Repainting a stucco chimney
New paint on stucco holds only when the surface under it is sound and clean. The Park Service's guidance calls for removing loose paint and using a paint compatible with the existing coating, and it notes that latex paint will not stick to chalky or powdery stucco.
Our specialists scrape and prepare the surface, repair any stucco damage underneath and wait for repairs to cure before paint goes on. The estimate names the coating so it matches the rest of the house.
Gutters, downspouts and splash-back
A gutter that overflows at the chimney, or a downspout that empties beside it, keeps the lower stucco wet. The Park Service lists leaking gutters and splash-back among the everyday causes of stucco decay.
Our specialists repair the damaged stucco and show you where the water is coming from so it can be redirected. A short downspout extension can protect a repair better than a heavier patch.
On any service we offer
Decide within 72 hours of the inspection and the stucco repair is 10% off.
What's Included
The Checks Behind Your Stucco Repair Price
- Hollow areas mapped by tapping
- Condition of earlier patches
- Indoor stains near the fireplace wall
- Roof access and surface protection
Our Services
More Help for Your Lithia Fireplace
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Proudly American
A clear scope, an agreed price and workmanship we stand behind.
Stop the Cracks Before They Spread
The stucco on your Lithia chimney can be tap-tested free. Ring (833) 435-4697.
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Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.