Stucco Chimney Repair in Panama City, Florida
Patch the cracks and keep water out from behind the stucco.
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service is available
- Family owned and operated
- Owned and run locally
At a glance
Stucco chimney repair routes out cracks in the cement plaster and patches them to match the texture around them. Our crew first checks whether the stucco covers block or a framed chase; soft framing behind it changes the job, and the weep screed at the base gets checked too.
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Why Panama City Homeowners Call Us
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Family owned and operated
Patching and finish matching are done by hand by our family crew.
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Upfront, honest pricing
Stucco work and any framing repair are priced on separate lines.
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Workmanship warranty
The stucco repair is covered by our workmanship warranty.
Signs This Job Is Due
A stucco chimney is built either over concrete block or over a wood-framed chase. Cracks in the stucco let rain behind it, where it can rot framing or soak the block. We open up the cracks, patch them to match the texture and make sure water has a way out at the bottom.
- Cracks in the stucco on the chimney sides
- Stains or bubbling paint on the stucco face
- A soft or hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Leaks inside near a stucco chimney after rain
Block or framed
Stucco over concrete block is a solid wall; cracks there mostly let water into the block and the joints. Stucco over a wood-framed chase hides plywood and studs, and water getting behind it can rot them. We tap and probe before quoting so we know which one we are working on.
Framed chases with soft wood underneath need framing repair first, covered on our chase repair page.
Patching that lasts
Cracks are opened slightly so the patch can grip, cleaned and filled with a compatible cement plaster. The texture is worked to match the rest of the chimney, then the area is finished with a coating that suits the stucco, breathable or elastomeric depending on the wall.
Hairline shrinkage cracks are cosmetic; wider or stepped cracks can signal movement or water and get a closer look.
Where stucco meets the roof
Stucco should stop above the roofing, with flashing behind it and a weep screed that lets trapped water out. Stucco run tight down onto the shingles holds water. We check that detail on every job because it is a frequent leak source.
Stucco Work We Do
- Stucco chimney crack repair matched to the texture
- Chimney stucco repair and restucco chimney faces where the old coat has failed
- Chimney parging on block where a thin cement coat is needed
Materials for Stucco Chimney Repair
- Cement plaster patch
- A compatible stucco mix that bonds to the old coat and takes its texture.
- Finish coating
- A breathable or elastomeric coat chosen to suit the wall behind.
What Sets the Stucco Repair Estimate
- Crack size and spread
- Hairline cracks cost less than wide or stepped ones.
- What is behind it
- Rotted framing under the stucco adds framing repair to the job.
Questions Homeowners Ask Us
Can you stucco a chimney?
Yes. Stucco is applied to concrete block chimneys and to framed chimney chases over lath and a water-resistive barrier. On a framed chase, the details at the roof, flashing and weep screed matter most, so water that gets behind the stucco can drain out instead of soaking the framing.
How much does stucco chimney repair cost?
Crack size and spread set most of the price. Whether the stucco covers block or framing, any framing repair behind it, the finish coat and roof access come next; a few hairline cracks on block is a small job compared with replacing stucco over rotted framing.
Why is my stucco chimney leaking?
Cracks that let rain behind the stucco are the usual cause. Failed roof flashing behind the stucco, or stucco run down onto the roofing without a weep screed, cause leaks too. A rusted chase cover or missing cap can also send water inside, so the crew checks each source first.
How is flashing done on a stucco chimney?
Flashing goes behind the stucco or under a counter flashing set into the wall. The stucco should end above the roofing, with a weep screed at the bottom so trapped water drains out; stucco sealed tight onto shingles with caulk instead of flashing is a common leak.
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Repair the Stucco Chimney
Get cracks patched and water routed out from behind the stucco.