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Stucco & Foundation Parging in McIntire District, Salem, MA
Looking for stucco & foundation parging in McIntire District in Salem, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Salem and the rest of Essex County from our Boston base. Salem has some of the oldest masonry in the country. Historic lime mortar and correct joint profiles are non-negotiable here.
Housing in McIntire District in Salem includes older brick multi-families and colonials built before 1940, and road salt and plow damage every winter 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 Salem: Estimates within 48 hours · Typical range $600 – $4,500
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Scope
What our stucco & foundation parging in Salem 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 McIntire District, Salem
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 McIntire District, Salem: questions answered
How much does stucco & foundation parging cost in McIntire District, Salem, MA?
Most stucco & foundation parging projects in Salem 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 McIntire District, Salem?
Estimates within 48 hours in Salem. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.
Do I need a permit for stucco & foundation parging in Salem?
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 Salem building department and pull permits when required.
Which areas near McIntire District, Salem do you also serve?
Besides McIntire District, Derby Street, Salem Willows, we regularly work in nearby Lynn, Beverly, Peabody, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Salem?
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.
Stucco & Foundation Parging near McIntire District, Salem
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Homeowner guides
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