Manchester is one of the largest townships in Ocean County, and most of it sits in quiet pine country. The area around Whiting is full of single-story and ranch-style homes, many in active adult communities. Add in the homes near Lakehurst and along Route 70, and you have a lot of stucco and EIFS to look after. CMB Jersey Shore Stucco and EIFS Repair & Installation has served Ocean County since 1985. We repair, install, and restore stucco and EIFS for homes and businesses in Manchester.
Plenty of Manchester homes were built decades ago, and their stucco shows its age. We see hairline cracks, faded color, and the odd soft spot where water has crept in. Our first step is always to find out what is really going on. We probe for moisture before we open a wall. Then we make the fix, match the texture, and blend the color so the repair does not stand out. We show up when we say we will, fix the cause and not just the surface, and clean up before we go. Our stucco repair page goes into more detail.
Many newer Manchester homes wear EIFS, also called synthetic stucco. It adds insulation and a smooth finish. It is light, which suits single-story homes well. But the foam can take damage, and the seals can fail. Water then sneaks in behind the finish. We inspect, seal, and handle EIFS and synthetic stucco repair so the system keeps doing its job. See our EIFS page to learn more.
Putting up a new home or replacing an old exterior? We install hard coat stucco and EIFS from the start. The work runs from surface prep and a weather barrier to lath and a finish coat. Our hard coat stucco installation page walks through it. For homeowners deciding what to use, our residential stucco page helps.
A lot of Manchester sits low to the ground. Ranch homes and one-floor units are everywhere, especially around Whiting. That can make stucco work simpler and safer, with less need for tall scaffolding. We still bring the same care to a small ranch as we would to a big house. No job is too small for us.
The Pinelands look calm, but the weather is not always kind. Rain soaks in. Summer storms drive water into any open crack. Winter brings the freeze and thaw that widens them. The sandy soil shifts under homes, and that movement travels up the walls. Out here near the pines, woodpeckers add another problem. They punch holes through stucco looking for insects or a place to nest. Stucco can last 50 years or more here, but it needs upkeep to get there. A yearly check and a quick fix keep small problems small.
We do more than houses. CMB takes on commercial stucco and EIFS along Route 70, Route 37, and around the township. Shops, offices, and larger buildings all fall in our range. We work with contractors, owners, and property managers. Our commercial stucco page has the details.
CMB has been a working stucco contractor in this part of New Jersey for more than 40 years. That experience shows in the work. We lean on smart patches and spot repairs, so you are not paying to redo a whole wall when you do not need to. As a stucco contractor that has seen every kind of Manchester home, we treat your place like it is ours.
Homes here change hands often, especially in the township’s many retirement communities. If you are buying, it helps to know the real condition of the stucco before you close. A lot of EIFS put up across the Northeast in the 1990s and early 2000s was not installed right, so hidden moisture is a real risk on an older synthetic stucco home. If you are selling, a sound, clean wall helps your home show well. We check stucco and EIFS for moisture and hidden damage so there are no surprises. Our inspection page and our EIFS inspection page explain what we look for.
You do not have to be an expert to spot trouble early. Watch for hairline cracks, especially around windows and corners. Look for white, powdery patches on the surface, called efflorescence, which mean moisture is moving through the wall. Dark stains, bubbling paint, or a soft spot you can press are all worth a call. On an older Manchester home, these small signs are easy to miss until they grow. A quick look now is always cheaper than a big repair later.
People often worry a repair will look like an obvious patch. We get it. That is why color matching is built into every job we do. We work the new material into the old so the line disappears. When the work is done, you should not be able to tell where the repair starts and stops. On a home you have owned for years, that finish matters, and we make sure it is right before we pack up.
Do you work in the Whiting and Crestwood areas?
Yes. We cover all of Manchester, including Whiting and the communities around it. Call (732) 400-4020 and we will set a time.
Is stucco repair messy?
We keep it clean. We protect the area, do the work, and clear up after ourselves before we leave.
Can you fix EIFS, not just regular stucco?
Yes. We handle both. EIFS needs its own approach, and our crew knows it well.
Do you take small jobs?
We do. A single crack or one soft spot is worth fixing early. No job is too small for us.
What if I am not sure how bad it is?
That is fine. Call us and we will come look. We will tell you straight whether it is a quick fix or something bigger, with no pressure either way.
Seeing cracks, stains, or worn stucco on your Manchester home? CMB Jersey Shore Stucco and EIFS Repair & Installation is glad to help. Call (732) 400-4020 to set up a visit and talk through the work.
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.
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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