Matched stucco chimney repair in Seminole Heights

Fixing the water source before the stucco

Repairing stucco over an active leak buys a few months at best. The National Park Service traces most stucco decay to water and says to repair the source first, whether that is the roof, a gutter or downspout, the flashing or drainage around the base.

Our team checks the crown, the cap, the flashing and the drainage around your chimney before planning the stucco work. Each source we find gets its own price line, which shows you which work stops the water and which work mends the damage.

Matching texture and color

Texture decides how well a patch hides. The Park Service's stucco brief notes that textured finishes conceal repairs well while smooth finishes show them, and it says color should be judged on dried test samples, since stucco changes shade as it dries.

Our specialists copy the float, trowel or dash pattern on your chimney and test the finish on a small area first. If the chimney is painted, the patch is primed and the whole face repainted so the color reads evenly.

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.

What your stucco repair estimate lists

Every stucco repair we quote in Seminole Heights 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