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Stucco & Foundation Parging in Dedham Square, Dedham, MA
Looking for stucco & foundation parging in Dedham Square in Dedham, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Dedham and the rest of Norfolk County from our Boston base. Dedham's colonial-era homes often hide fieldstone foundations that need repointing and parging.
Housing in Dedham Square in Dedham includes homes sitting on fieldstone and block foundations, and spring snowmelt that saturates masonry and soil is what wears this masonry down. That is why our stucco & foundation parging work starts with understanding what your building is made of — brick type, stone, mortar hardness, and drainage — before we price anything. Parging is the cement coat on the exposed part of your foundation. When it cracks and falls off, water and frost start working on the block or stone underneath. We remove loose parging, repair the substrate, and apply a bonded, breathable new coat.
Response time in Dedham: Estimates within 24 hours · Typical range $600 – $4,500

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Scope
What our stucco & foundation parging in Dedham includes
- Removal of loose, hollow, or failed parging
- Crack routing and patching in block or poured foundations
- Bonding agent and metal lath where needed
- Two-coat parge or stucco finish
- Color-matched finish coat on request
- Grading and downspout recommendations
Process
How stucco & foundation parging works in Dedham Square, Dedham
1. Free on-site assessment
We sound the foundation for hollow spots and identify moisture sources.
2. Written fixed-price scope
You get square-footage pricing and a clear list of repairs.
3. Skilled masonry work
Failed material comes off, cracks are repaired, and new parge is applied in coats.
4. Cleanup and final walkthrough
Surfaces are cured properly and the site is cleaned.
Local FAQ
Stucco & Foundation Parging in Dedham Square, Dedham: questions answered
How much does stucco & foundation parging cost in Dedham Square, Dedham, MA?
Most stucco & foundation parging projects in Dedham fall between $600 – $4,500. A single side of a small foundation is at the low end. Full-perimeter re-parging with crack repairs lands higher. We give a free written, fixed-price estimate after an on-site look.
How quickly can you start stucco & foundation parging in Dedham Square, Dedham?
Estimates within 24 hours in Dedham. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.
Do I need a permit for stucco & foundation parging in Dedham?
Minor repairs usually don't need a permit, but rebuilds, new structures, and tall retaining walls often do under the Massachusetts building code. We check with the Dedham building department and pull permits when required.
Which areas near Dedham Square, Dedham do you also serve?
Besides Oakdale, Riverdale, Dedham Square, we regularly work in nearby Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Dedham?
Yes. Ultimate Boston Masonry is licensed, fully insured, and family-owned with 5 years of experience on Greater Boston brick and stone.
Why is the parging falling off my foundation?
Moisture wicking up from the ground freezes behind the coating, or it was applied without proper bonding. Removing the loose areas and re-parging with a bonding agent solves it.
Is parging just cosmetic?
It is partly cosmetic, but it also shields block and mortar from water and frost. Missing parging lets the foundation deteriorate faster.
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Homeowner guides
Read before booking stucco & foundation parging
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How to Repair an Old Fieldstone Foundation
Repair methods for 19th-century fieldstone and rubble foundations common in Massachusetts: repointing, parging, and wall stabilization.
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How to Repair Cracks in a Concrete Block Foundation
Stair-step, horizontal and vertical cracks in block foundations explained — which are cosmetic, which are structural, and how each is repaired.
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How to Stop Water Coming Through Basement Foundation Walls
Masonry-side fixes for damp basements in Massachusetts: crack repair, repointing, parging, grading and when to add drainage.
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