Our Process

Repairing chimney stucco in Geigers Landing, step by step

Cutting out larger cracks for a proper patch

Cracks wider than a hairline have to be cut out before they can be repaired, Preservation Brief 22 says. The deteriorated, severely cracked and loose stucco comes off down to the lath or the masonry, and the area is cleaned of debris, loose paint, dirt, oil and plant growth so the new material can bond.

Our crew opens the damaged area on your Geigers Landing chimney, brushes it clean and checks the backing before any new stucco goes on. What we find behind a larger crack, whether sound block or rusted lath, is explained to you on site and reflected in the price before the patch is built up.

Rusted lath behind chimney stucco

Water that gets behind stucco rusts metal lath and nails, Preservation Brief 22 explains, and the finish eventually loses its bond and pulls away. That is the reason Florida's code (section R703.7.1) insists on corrosion-resistant lath and attachments.

Rust bleeding through the surface, a hollow sound and stucco that gives when pressed all point to lath trouble. If the lath behind a section of your Geigers Landing chimney has corroded, our team replaces it with corrosion-resistant lath and fasteners before the new coats go on, and prices that work apart from the finish.

What your stucco estimate lists

A stucco chimney repair can involve several trades in one job. The written estimate for your Geigers Landing chimney separates the stucco area and the number of coats, any lath or barrier work, crown, cap or flashing repairs, cleaning, and painting or coating, each as its own line.

That layout lets you approve the repairs that stop water first and schedule the cosmetic finish later if you prefer. Our family-owned team keeps upfront pricing with no hidden fees, and when you book within 72 hours of your free inspection, 10% comes off the work.

Cleanup and a written record of the work

Stucco repair is messy work, with cut-out debris, dust and splatter around the base of the chimney and on the roof. Our crew covers the open work at the end of each day, protects the roof and plantings below and hauls the debris away when the job is done.

When the stucco repair on your Geigers Landing chimney is finished, you receive a written record of the work we did, including the areas repaired, the materials used and the curing or painting notes that apply. It is useful for your own files and for anyone who inspects the chimney later.