Local stucco chimney repair across New Tampa

Letting trapped water drain out at the base

On framed exterior walls, the Florida residential code calls for a corrosion-resistant weep screed at the bottom of the stucco, placed no lower than 4 inches above soil or 2 inches above paving, so trapped water can drain out.

Stucco that has been run down into soil or mulch, or a screed that is buried or clogged, holds water in the wall. Our specialists check the base of a framed chimney and tell you when the screed or the grade around it needs attention.

Bulging stucco on a chimney

A bulge in stucco is a section that has pulled away from its backing and is being pushed out, often by rusting lath or water behind it. Left alone, a bulge can crack open and fall away in pieces.

Our pros sound the area around a bulge to find its true edges, since the loose zone is often larger than the visible swelling. The section is removed, the backing is repaired and new stucco is built up in coats to match.

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.

What your stucco repair estimate lists

Every stucco repair we quote in New Tampa 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