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Stucco & Foundation Parging in Cedarwood, Waltham, MA

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

Looking for stucco & foundation parging in Cedarwood in Waltham, MA? Ultimate Boston Masonry is a licensed, insured, family-owned masonry contractor serving Waltham and the rest of Middlesex County from our Boston base. Waltham combines historic brick downtown with hillside homes that need retaining walls and stepped access.

Housing in Cedarwood in Waltham 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 Waltham: Estimates within 24 hours · Typical range $600 – $4,500

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Stucco & Foundation Parging project near Cedarwood, Waltham, MA

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Scope

What our stucco & foundation parging in Waltham 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 Cedarwood, Waltham

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 Cedarwood, Waltham: questions answered

How much does stucco & foundation parging cost in Cedarwood, Waltham, MA?

Most stucco & foundation parging projects in Waltham 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 Cedarwood, Waltham?

Estimates within 24 hours in Waltham. Most projects are scheduled within one to three weeks, and safety hazards are prioritized.

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

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 Waltham building department and pull permits when required.

Which areas near Cedarwood, Waltham do you also serve?

Besides Piety Corner, Warrendale, Cedarwood, we regularly work in nearby Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, and every community within 45 miles of Boston.

Are you licensed and insured to work in Waltham?

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.