Stucco chimneys hide their problems well. A hairline crack or a brown streak below the top of a stucco chimney in Crystal Point can look cosmetic while water works in behind the finish. Crystal Point lies within Lake Mary in Seminole County, and our family-owned team repairs stucco chimneys for homes there, starting with a free inspection and a written price before any work.
Start by finding out what is under the stucco. Some chimneys are brick or block with a cement stucco coat. Others are a wood-framed chase wrapped in lath and stucco around a factory-built metal flue. The two fail differently and are repaired differently. On a framed chase, soft spots, bulges or staining near the base can mean the sheathing or framing behind the stucco has been wet for some time.
Matching the color is not the same as fixing the cause. Before any crack is filled, we look for where the water is getting in, such as the chase top, the crown, the flashing at the roof line or a failed sealant joint. When the finish over a damp area is simply painted, the stain tends to return while the damage behind it keeps growing.
We explain whether your chimney needs crack repair, a section of stucco and lath replaced, or repairs to what sits underneath, and we tell you which parts need another trade such as a roofer. You get the scope in writing before you approve it. From the ground, note any cracks, stains, bulges or loose pieces, and whether a stain inside appears after rain.
Leave the stucco alone until it has been assessed, because tapping or picking at soft areas can open them further. Stucco repair needs dry weather and time. Base and finish coats cure before they are painted, and we plan the work around that so the repair is not rushed to a finish that will not last.
Book the stucco work within 72 hours of the inspection and save 10%. To book a free inspection for your Crystal Point home, call (645) 465-4122. Stucco repairs come with a workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
