Exterior render crack repair in Ciutat Vella.
We identify the type of crack in your façade in Ciutat Vella, seal it with a flexible material and reinforce it with mesh wherever it keeps coming back.
5/5 · Google reviewsWhen do render cracks need repairing?
- Cracks in the render or monocouche
- Damp on the inside wall
- Pieces of render coming loose
- Cracks that keep growing
What the crack repair includes
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Assessing each crack
We tell shrinkage, thermal and structural cracks apart before starting work.
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Raking out and cleaning
We open the crack into a V, remove loose material and clear the dust.
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Flexible sealing
A flexible filler or mortar that moves with the wall without reopening.
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Reinforcing mesh
Glass-fibre mesh embedded in mortar where cracks keep coming back.
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Render reinstatement
Monocouche or render of the same type as the original, with a similar texture.
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Final protection
Breathable paint or water repellent so water cannot get back in.
Render crack repair in Ciutat Vella: how we do it
In 1960s and 70s blocks in areas such as El Barri Gòtic and El Raval a horizontal crack at each floor level, where the frame meets the brickwork, is typical. We repair it on ropes or from the balconies once the residents' association has approved the work.
To finish, on façades in areas such as Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera we reinstate the monocouche or render with the same type of material and a similar texture, scraped or smooth. We then apply breathable paint or water repellent and, if the patch shows, recommend painting the whole panel.
On the visit we check every crack and give you a detailed written quote with the repair system; a site manager coordinates access and the team. We also repair cracks in nearby areas: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Get a quote for repairing cracks
Frequently asked questions
01Exterior render crack repair in Ciutat Vella: which areas do you cover?
We do this work in Ciutat Vella, in areas such as El Barri Gòtic, El Raval, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, La Ribera and La Barceloneta, and also nearby: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí. Before starting we visit the property and prepare a detailed written quote.
02Are all façade cracks serious?
No. Most come from shrinkage or thermal movement in the render and are repaired with sealing and mesh. If we see diagonal cracks, cracks running through the wall or cracks that keep growing, we recommend having a surveyor check the structure first.
03Why is filling the crack not enough?
If the crack is not opened up and sealed with a flexible material, movement in the wall makes it show again. That is why we rake it out, clean it and add mesh where cracks keep recurring.
04Will the repair be visible?
We match the texture of the render as closely as we can, but new colour almost always stands out. That is why we usually recommend repainting the whole section afterwards.
About us
High-quality renovations in Ciutat Vella, with deadlines that are met.
We renovate flats and houses with clear planning, close follow-up and attention to every detail.
- Initial visit with no obligation
- Detailed and accurate estimate
- Follow-up until the work is finished
We work in Ciutat Vella and the surrounding area
Reformas Romero-Vera is a renovation company working in Barcelona: Ciutat Vella (Barcelonès, province of Barcelona) and specialising in exterior render crack repair. We do this work in flats, houses and shops in every neighbourhood, with a prior visit and a detailed estimate with no obligation.
- Company
- Reformas Romero-Vera
- Service
- Exterior render crack repair
- Area
- Barcelona: Ciutat Vella · Barcelonès, province of Barcelona
- Postcode
- 08001, 08002, 08003
- Visit and estimate
- No obligation, in writing
- Phone
- +34 658 09 40 37 · WhatsApp +34 662 04 02 34
We also work in Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Neighbourhoods
- El Barri Gòtic
- El Raval
- Sant Pere
- Santa Caterina
- La Ribera
- La Barceloneta
Main streets and avenues
- La Rambla
- Via Laietana
- Carrer de Ferran
- Carrer de Jaume I
- Carrer de la Princesa
- Carrer de Montcada
- Carrer de l'Hospital
- Carrer del Carme
- Rambla del Raval
- Carrer de Sant Pau
- Passeig de Joan de Borbó
Spotted cracks in your render?
Send us photos on WhatsApp or get a quote, and during the visit we will check the type of crack and how to repair it.