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Stucco & Foundation Parging in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Looking for stucco & foundation parging in Ball Square in Somerville, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Somerville and the rest of Middlesex County from our Boston base. Somerville chimneys and front stoops take a beating from tight lots, road salt, and decades of deferred repointing.
Housing in Ball Square in Somerville includes older brick multi-families and colonials built before 1940, 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 Somerville: Estimates within 24 hours · Typical range $600 – $4,500
Free stucco & foundation parging quote in Somerville
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Scope
What our stucco & foundation parging in Somerville 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 Ball Square, Somerville
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 Ball Square, Somerville: questions answered
How much does stucco & foundation parging cost in Ball Square, Somerville, MA?
Most stucco & foundation parging projects in Somerville 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 Ball Square, Somerville?
Estimates within 24 hours in Somerville. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.
Do I need a permit for stucco & foundation parging in Somerville?
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 Somerville building department and pull permits when required.
Which areas near Ball Square, Somerville do you also serve?
Besides Davis Square, Union Square, Ball Square, we regularly work in nearby Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Somerville?
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 Ball Square, Somerville
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Learn more about our stucco & foundation parging service or see all masonry services in Somerville.
Homeowner guides
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