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Stucco & Foundation Parging in City Mills, Franklin, MA
Looking for stucco & foundation parging in City Mills in Franklin, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Franklin and the rest of Norfolk County from our Boston base. Franklin patios and walls go up on newer subdivisions where drainage planning is critical.
Housing in City Mills in Franklin includes tight lots with shared driveways and close neighbors, 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 Franklin: Estimates within 72 hours · Typical range $600 – $4,500

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Scope
What our stucco & foundation parging in Franklin 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 City Mills, Franklin
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 City Mills, Franklin: questions answered
How much does stucco & foundation parging cost in City Mills, Franklin, MA?
Most stucco & foundation parging projects in Franklin 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 City Mills, Franklin?
Estimates within 72 hours in Franklin. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.
Do I need a permit for stucco & foundation parging in Franklin?
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 Franklin building department and pull permits when required.
Which areas near City Mills, Franklin do you also serve?
Besides Franklin Center, Unionville, City Mills, we regularly work in nearby Brockton, Taunton, Attleboro, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Franklin?
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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- Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits in City Mills
- Brick Repair & Replacement in City Mills
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- Masonry Waterproofing & Sealing in City Mills
- Brick Walls, Pillars & Columns in City Mills
- Indoor Fireplace & Firebox Repair in City Mills
- Paver & Cobblestone Driveways in City Mills
- Emergency Masonry Repair in City Mills
Learn more about our stucco & foundation parging service or see all masonry services in Franklin.
Homeowner guides
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