Stucco Chimney Repair in St. Augustine, FL
Close the cracks and restore a stucco skin that sheds rain.
- Family run
- Locally owned
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service
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Short version
Stucco chimney repair fixes cracked, loose or hollow stucco on a chimney built of block or framed in a chase. St. Augustine Chimney & Sons sounds the stucco for hollow areas, removes what has let go, repairs the base it was stuck to, and applies new coats matched to the existing texture.
Inspect First, Then Save 10%
We check the stucco for free. Book the repair within 72 hours and take 10% off.
Why Homeowners Call Us Back
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Family run
The company is run by one family, so the people who price the job are the people who answer for it.
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Upfront, honest pricing
The price is on paper before we start. If something changes, we ask before doing more.
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Workmanship warranty
Our workmanship warranty backs every repair we complete.
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Licensed and insured
Licensed and insured, with an experienced crew on every roof and hearth.
How Stucco Chimneys Fail
Stucco is a cement plaster applied in coats over block or over lath on a framed chase. ASTM C926 describes how portland cement plaster should be applied. Small shrinkage cracks are part of its life, but cracks that grow, run in steps or leave the surface hollow let water in behind the skin.
On a block chimney the water soaks the block. On a framed chase it reaches the wood framing, which is a different and more urgent problem covered on our chase repair page.
Chimney Stucco Repair Steps
Stucco chimney crack repair on a sound wall means opening the crack slightly, filling it with a compatible patching material and blending the texture. Where the stucco sounds hollow, we cut it back to sound edges, check the base, and apply new scratch, brown and finish coats.
Chimney parging, a thin cement coat over block or brick, is repaired the same way on a smaller scale. A full restucco chimney job is done when most of the skin has cracked or let go.
Matching Texture and Finish
Texture is what makes a patch show. We match the float or trowel finish of the existing stucco as closely as we can, and recommend painting the whole chimney face after a large repair so the colour is even. A breathable masonry paint is better than a heavy elastomeric film on block.
What We Check For
- Cracks that keep growing
- Movement or water behind the stucco. We find the cause before patching.
- Hollow-sounding patches
- The stucco has let go. It is cut back and recoated.
- Soft siding at the chase base
- Water has reached framing. That is chase repair, priced separately.
Parts and Materials We Use
- Portland cement plaster
- Applied in coats per ASTM C926.
- Breathable masonry paint
- Evens the colour while letting moisture out.
Repair or the Bigger Job
Request a Free Inspection in St. Augustine
- No-charge inspection, priced on paper
- Upfront pricing with no hidden fees
- Family owned and run
Request Received
Got it, thank you. Expect a call from the family to book your free inspection.
Other Services Worth a Look
- Chimney Masonry RepairBrick, block and mortar on the outside of the stack put right.
- Chimney TuckpointingCrumbling mortar joints cut back and repacked.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementFlaking face brick swapped out one unit at a time.
- Stone Chimney RepairLoose stone reset and veneer joints repointed.
Signs This Work Is Due
Stucco over block is common on Florida chimneys, and hairline cracks are normal as it ages. Wider cracks, hollow patches and stucco that pulls away from the block let water in behind the skin. We patch what is sound, remove what has let go, and restucco with a matched texture.
- Cracks wider than a hairline
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Stucco bulging or falling off
- Stains or soft spots at the base of the chimney
What Sets the Price
- Area of stucco to replace
- A few patches or the whole face.
- Condition of the base
- Damaged block or framing adds work.
Proudly American
Owned and run by one St. Augustine family. Our experienced crew puts every estimate on paper and backs its repairs with a workmanship warranty.
Call Now (904) 943-7482Seal the Stucco Skin
Hollow spots and cracks let water behind stucco; the free inspection finds them.