Stucco and EIFS Contractor in Long Branch, NJ
Residential and Commercial Stucco Service in Jersey Shore and Surrounding Areas!
Salt air is hard on a house. If you own a home near the ocean in Long Branch, you already know it. Wind drives moisture into the smallest cracks. Flashing rusts. Stucco that looked fine last spring can start to fail by fall. We have repaired and installed stucco on Jersey Shore homes since 1985. That is over 40 years. And Long Branch is right in the heart of where we work.
What homes in Long Branch deal with
Long Branch sits right on the Atlantic. That location is the draw. It is also the problem. Salt in the air corrodes the metal flashing around windows, doors, and roof lines. Once that flashing fails, water finds its way behind the stucco.
Freeze and thaw cycles make it worse. Water slips into a hairline crack. It freezes. It pushes the crack wider. Do that a few dozen winters in a row and a thin cosmetic line turns into an open path for water. Summer humidity keeps walls damp longer than any inland home deals with.
Storms add another layer. After a strong nor’easter or hurricane, the damage is not always obvious right away. We often see stucco problems show up 6 to 18 months after a big storm. By then, trapped moisture has done its quiet work behind the wall.
Stucco or EIFS: which one is on your home?
Long Branch has both. The difference matters. Here is the quick test. Knock on the wall. Traditional stucco sounds solid, like knocking on concrete. EIFS, which people often call synthetic stucco, sounds hollow. That is because it has a layer of foam insulation behind it.
Why does this matter? The two systems fail in different ways. They repair in different ways too. A patch that works on traditional stucco can trap moisture inside an EIFS wall. We inspect both. And we tell you exactly what you have before any work starts. You can read more on our EIFS page.
Services we provide in Long Branch
We handle the full range of exterior wall work. Here is what we do most often in this town:
- Crack repair and patching, with color and texture matched to the existing wall
- Stucco water damage repair when moisture has gotten behind the surface
- EIFS installation and repair on synthetic stucco homes
- Stucco waterproofing to guard against salt air and driven rain
- Full stucco services for both older and newer Long Branch homes
Every repair starts the same way. We figure out what is actually wrong. We do not just cover the symptom and move on. On a Shore home, the cause is usually water, and water is usually getting in somewhere you cannot see from the street.
Pre-purchase stucco inspections and correction work
More buyers in Long Branch order a stucco inspection before they close. That is smart. If the report comes back with problems, you do not have to walk away from the house. We do correction work after a stucco inspection.
Here is how that works. We review the report. We separate what is structural from what is only cosmetic. Then we quote the real fixes so you can close with clear numbers. Our Stucco Inspection and Correction After Stucco Inspection services are built for exactly this.
Sandy-era rebuilds matter here too. A lot of Long Branch homes were rebuilt or repaired after 2012. The EIFS and stucco put on during those years is now reaching the age where it needs its first real check.
Why Long Branch homeowners choose us
Rich Lapinski started this company in 1985. That is over 40 years of working on Shore homes. We have worked from West End and Elberon out to Branchport and the Pier Village area. We have seen how Long Branch homes age. We know what salt air does to them. And we know how to fix it so it lasts.
We treat your home like it is our own. No job is too big or too small. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because storm damage does not wait for business hours.
What a coastal repair actually looks like
People picture stucco repair as patching a crack. On a Long Branch home, it is usually more than that. The crack is the symptom. The cause is water and salt working on the wall and the flashing behind it.
So we start by finding the source. We check the flashing around windows and the roof line. We look at the base of the wall where driven rain collects. We check whether the finish is still sealing the surface. Then we fix the cause, not just the crack. A patch over an active leak fails within a season.
Color and texture matching is the last step, and it is the one people notice. A repair that does not match is almost as bad as the damage. We match the mix and the finish so the patched area reads as part of the original wall.
Timing matters on the shore
Coastal stucco fails on a timeline. A hairline crack lets in a little water. Salt speeds up the rust on the flashing. The next freeze widens the crack. The next storm drives more water in. Each step is small. Together they turn a cheap fix into a big one.
That is why we push inspection over patching. A wall checked every couple of years on the shore rarely becomes an emergency. A wall ignored for a decade often does.
Ready to protect your Long Branch home from salt air and storm damage? Call CMB Jersey Shore Stucco and EIFS Repair & Installation at (732) 400-4020 to schedule a visit, or contact us online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve all of Long Branch?
A: Yes. We work throughout Long Branch including West End, Elberon, Branchport, and the Pier Village area. We also serve the surrounding Monmouth County shore towns.
How do I know if my Long Branch home has stucco or EIFS?
A: Knock on the wall. Traditional stucco sounds solid. EIFS, or synthetic stucco, sounds hollow because it has foam insulation behind it. The repair approach is different for each. We inspect both.
Does ocean exposure damage stucco?
A: Yes. Salt air corrodes metal flashing, wind drives moisture into hairline cracks, and freeze-thaw cycles open them wider. Long Branch homes need more frequent inspection than inland homes.
I’m buying a home in Long Branch and the inspection found stucco issues. Can you help?
A: Yes. We handle correction work after stucco inspections. We can review the report, identify what is structural versus cosmetic, and quote the corrections needed before closing.
Do you come out to look at the work in Long Branch?
A: Yes. We’re happy to come out, look at your walls, and give you a straight assessment. Call (732) 400-4020 to schedule a visit.
Trusted by homeowners and businesses across the Jersey Shore since 1985.
Customer/Client Reviews
Jersey Shore Stucco is amazing! I can not speak more highly of them. I’ve worked with other stucco repair companies in the past and it has been difficult at best. I desperately needed some maintenance done on a stucco wall surrounding our hose and decided to try these guys out. Wow! We could not be happier. High quality at an affordable price!
-Tony G
We purchased an older home and knew it was in need of stucco repair. During the first few months, we had a bunch of stucco contractors out to look at the job but none were sure we would end up with a result we were pleased without spending thousands! Jersey Shore Stucco was able to offer a very competitive price and started on the work right away. They matched the exterior paint to the rest of the house and a year later, you still can’t tell where the damage was! We would definitely recommend them, and plan to use them going forward for any stucco needs.
-Gina P
Jersey Shore Stucco was able to help with
repairs caused by a recent tropical storm. They came and inspected the damage and made me feel very comfortable that they could get the job done right. The craftsmanship was beautiful. It’s a perfect match and you can’t even tell where the damage was before.
-Peter W.
Why Consider Working With Us?
Having worked over 20 years on the field, we at Jersey Shore stucco, have been perfecting the art of standardized and/or customized stucco finishes.
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Available for 24/7 Emergency Assistance
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Our Featured Services
Below are the stucco and related services we offer.
INSPECTION
From a quick to an in-depth review of your establishment to see if anything is amiss and would require fixing/replacement.
We accomplish this either through the use of our high-end inspection equipment or the critical eye of our experienced professionals.
Our methods aim for both longevity and safety, applying the latest techniques for the best possible results.
From removing stains to filling up holes, we have the solutions you need for all your stucco problems.
STUCCO REPAIR
WATER INFILTRATION
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Water damage on stucco is notorious for getting out of hand.
Since it’s not as noticeable until a good amount of damage is done, it’s best to have frequent inspections to make sure that your home is safe from possible cracks and mold – common symptoms of water infiltration.
Unlike most paints in the market, stucco paint is very important in adding extra protection your home/establishment.
Understanding that, we’ve come prepared with a wide variety of paints both in color and other practical benefits!
STUCCO PAINT
E.I.F.S
Also known as the “exterior insulation finish system”, this is a ‘wall-padding'” method that provides efficient insulation without the extra expense.
Our team of professionals are skilled on EIFS construction alongside our group of consultants ready to help you with your exterior finish decisions.
Even the most durable material in building construction can get damaged in time.
Here is where we come in with our experience and know-how on the field and our professionals to help deal with any cement stucco repairs/build.
CEMENT STUCCO REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION
CORRECTIONS
Repair and replacement of stucco is an essential part of maintaining a building’s integrity.
Thus, it’s important to follow through with corrections as they are advised by the professionals to assure your home/establishment’s durability and the safety of the people staying in it.
WE BUILD, REPAIR, AND CREATE WITH SECURITY AND CONFIDENCE!
Jersey Shore Stucco’s residential and commercial work is always accomplished with
excellent craftsmanship for beautiful and durable results.