Stucco and EIFS Contractor in Asbury Park, NJ
Residential and Commercial Stucco Service in Jersey Shore and Surrounding Areas!
Asbury Park is packed tight. It is the most densely populated city in Monmouth County. A lot of its homes go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Those houses were built with original hardcoat stucco and real decorative plaster. Fixing them is not the same as patching a modern wall. The match has to be right, or the repair shows. We have done period-correct stucco work on Shore homes since 1985.
Original hardcoat stucco on Asbury Park homes
The historic homes on the West Side and near Sunset Avenue and Bangs Avenue often wear original cement stucco. It is rigid. It was applied by hand. And it is decades old.
When it cracks or spalls, you cannot just slap modern synthetic stucco over it. That traps moisture and ruins the look. The right fix uses cement-based materials that work the way the original does. Our Cement Stucco System Repair service is built for this.
Color and texture matching for historic restoration
This is where most repairs fall apart. It is also where we stand out. Matching a 100-year-old finish means matching the mix, the method, and the texture. Not just the paint color.
Get it wrong and the patch is the first thing anyone sees. Our stucco color matching work is one of the reasons homeowners call us back. A good repair should disappear into the wall.
Modern EIFS on newer Asbury Park construction and retrofits
Asbury Park is not all Victorians. The revitalization brought new construction and modern retrofits. Some of that uses EIFS, the synthetic stucco system. We work on both.
The first step is always knowing which one is on the building. The two systems repair in completely different ways. Knock on the wall. Solid means traditional stucco. Hollow means EIFS.
Mixed-use and small-commercial work near the boardwalk
The downtown core near the boardwalk is full of mixed-use buildings. Shops below. Apartments above. Those owners need a contractor comfortable with both residential and small-commercial work. We do residential stucco and commercial stucco. So a single building with both uses is no problem.
Sections of Asbury Park we serve
We work throughout the city. From the West Side to the streets near the Ocean Grove border and the downtown core. Each block has its own mix of old and new.
Rich Lapinski founded CMB Jersey Shore Stucco and EIFS Repair & Installation in 1985. That is over 40 years of craftsmanship. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Why historic stucco needs a different hand
An early-1900s Asbury Park home was built with materials and methods that are mostly gone now. The stucco is cement-based and rigid. It often carries hand-formed detail around windows, cornices, and entries.
Modern crews trained on synthetic systems can do real damage here. They use the wrong mix. They flatten texture that took a craftsman to form. They cover breathable cement with a sealed acrylic that traps moisture. We work the way these walls were built, so the home keeps its character.
New construction and revitalization work
Asbury Park has changed a lot. New buildings have gone up. Old ones have been converted. A good share of that newer work uses EIFS, and some of it is already old enough to need attention.
We handle both ends of the city. A Victorian on the West Side and a modern retrofit downtown. The skill is knowing which system is in front of you and treating each one correctly. That is the part most contractors get wrong.
Decorative plaster and architectural detail
Many older Asbury Park homes carry more than flat stucco. They have decorative plaster. Molded trim. Formed detail around windows, eaves, and entries. That work was done by hand a century ago.
Repairing it is its own craft. You cannot fix a cracked cornice with a generic patch. The profile has to match. The texture has to match. We rebuild these details so the repair belongs to the house. It is slow, careful work, and it is what a historic home needs.
Density makes shared walls common
Asbury Park is built tight. Homes sit close together, and many share or nearly share walls. That density changes how exterior work gets done.
Access can be limited. Scaffolding has to fit a narrow space. Work has to respect a neighbor a few feet away. We are used to that. We plan the job around tight lots and keep the site clean and contained.
Protecting a restored finish
Once a historic wall is repaired, the goal is to keep it that way. Salt air and sun are hard on any finish, and harder on an old one. A proper sealing step protects the work.
We finish a restoration with protection in mind, not just looks. The wall should still look right years from now, not just the week we leave.
Respect for the home's history
An old Asbury Park home has survived a long time. Our job is to help it survive longer, without erasing what makes it special. We repair in a way that honors the original work. The house should look like itself when we are done, only sound again. Done right, that repair can protect the home for decades more, through many more shore winters.
Restoring a historic Asbury Park home or maintaining a downtown building? Call CMB at (732) 400-4020 to schedule a visit, or contact us online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match the original stucco on a historic Asbury Park home?
A: Yes. Texture and color matching is one of our specialties. We adjust mix, application method, and finish to match the existing wall so repairs blend in.
Do you work on mixed-use buildings near the boardwalk?
A: Yes. We handle both residential and small-commercial stucco and EIFS work, including mixed-use buildings in downtown Asbury Park.
What’s the difference between original hardcoat stucco and modern EIFS?
A: Original hardcoat is cement-based and rigid. It was the standard on early-1900s homes. EIFS is a foam-and-acrylic system that became common in the 1980s. They look similar but repair very differently.
Do you come out to assess homes in Asbury Park?
A: Yes. We come out and assess historic restoration, repair, and EIFS work in Asbury Park. Call (732) 400-4020 to schedule a visit.
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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.
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