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Stucco & Foundation Parging in Wyoming, Melrose, MA

Name: Ultimate Boston Masonry — Wyoming, Melrose
Address: Wyoming, Melrose, MA, US
Telephone: 781-818-1668
Price range: $$

Looking for stucco & foundation parging in Wyoming in Melrose, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Melrose and the rest of Middlesex County from our Boston base. Melrose Victorians have tall chimneys and granite steps, both frequent repair candidates.

Housing in Wyoming in Melrose includes granite stoops, brick chimneys, and stone garden walls, and wind-driven rain from nor'easters 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 Melrose: Estimates within 48 hours · Typical range $600 – $4,500

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Stucco & Foundation Parging project near Wyoming, Melrose, MA

Free stucco & foundation parging quote in Melrose

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Scope

What our stucco & foundation parging in Melrose 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 Wyoming, Melrose

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 Wyoming, Melrose: questions answered

How much does stucco & foundation parging cost in Wyoming, Melrose, MA?

Most stucco & foundation parging projects in Melrose 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 Wyoming, Melrose?

Estimates within 48 hours in Melrose. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.

Do I need a permit for stucco & foundation parging in Melrose?

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 Melrose building department and pull permits when required.

Which areas near Wyoming, Melrose do you also serve?

Besides Melrose Highlands, Wyoming, Mount Hood, we regularly work in nearby Lynn, Salem, Beverly, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.

Are you licensed and insured to work in Melrose?

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.