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Michael Angelo Masonry has been providing expert services for over 30 years!

We aim to continue to provide consulting services, long-term educational support for homeowners, communities and industry professionals and promote the establishment of preventive maintenance routines.

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IT’S a “SELLERS” Market… W H Y would I need to get a Stucco Inspection?

As an Owner (Seller), it can be tempting to forgo a “Pre-Listing” Stucco inspection during a “Seller’s Market”. After all, when demand is high and inventory is low, buyers may be willing to overlook any potential issues with the Stucco (and/or Adhered Stone veneer). However, there are still several reasons why a seller should consider…
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2021 Q4 Trending Results: Buyers WAIVING Stucco inspections

WHAT?? Yep… you are reading that correctly ! The ongoing COVID pandemic quarantines, combined with pent up demand by consumers seeking larger homes has created a perfect seller’s real estate market. With that, a concerning trend has emerged. Coupled with limited resale inventory, many consumers had opted to WAIVE not just their Stucco inspections, but…
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When do you recommend “RE-TESTING”?

You have mentioned Second Opinions in a previous Stucco Inspection blog…but WHEN do you recommend “RE-TESTING”?    Great question… GLAD you ask!! As you may know, the awareness of stucco concerns and requests for invasive moisture testing in the Northeast region as recent as 10 to 15 years ago was very minimal, coupled with the…
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Stucco Inspections: Second Opinions: WHY?

Stucco Inspections: Second Opinions: WHY? With the growing awareness by the Real Estate community, a trend in stucco inspections is emerging! Many home BUYERS are now asking to have “THEIR OWN” stucco inspection performed…EVEN when a recent protocol inspection was conducted (AND presented) by the SELLERS licensed stucco inspector! So…What is causing this trend? We believe typically, most consumers…
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Peace of Mind

A growing trend this year has been the rise in the amount of consumers who intend to remain in their dream homes for the foreseeable future, but have recently witnessed “first hand” extensive stucco remediation projects within their neighboring communities. The image of a home with scaffolding, dumpsters and work crews removing rotted wood, insulation…
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What’s in a name? Stucco Inspections 2.0 (aka Moisture Intrusion evaluation)

A recurring theme in our blog is not just the ongoing education surrounding concerns with stucco based products, but the quick reaction by both the consumer and real estate sales industry to adapt to its new standards of installation and inspection methods. To the uninitiated, only a few short years ago, the term “Stucco Inspection”, was perceived…
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WOW ….THESE STUCCO REPORTS ARE “DAUNTING”! …WHAT do I do next…WHO do I call?

Yes, the terms “STUCCO INSPECTION” & “STUCCO TESTING” have become household phrases that make everyone a bit edgy. Just a few short years ago, the perceived “frivolity” of suggesting a stucco inspection was greeted with snickers and jeers in many real estate communities, even though it was increasingly being recommended for their best interest in…
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Stucco Inspections: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Stucco inspections are ALL the same, RIGHT? “Help me understand because… I don’t know… WHAT I DON’Tknow!” WOW! That is an intelligent consumer. WHY? Because they know that although there are obvious similarities in stucco testing protocols and pricing, they also know each home is unique and it is best to learn, or at least be made aware of those…
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG ! The seeds of stucco awareness have taken root!

Our 1st QTR 2016 data continues to confirm a growing percentage of Sellers have taken a pre-emptive approach when entering the current real estate market.  Not only have they obtained an invasive stucco inspection, but many have actually completed the full or partial remediation as recommended in those cases where the inspection revealed stucco failures.…
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