Stucco Repair

Stucco repair addresses surface-level issues — cracks, cosmetic damage, and minor water staining — without removing the stucco system. Stucco remediation is a complete solution: removing all existing cladding down to the framing, repairing structural damage, installing a proper moisture management system, and applying new cladding. If the root cause of failure is behind the stucco (rotted sheathing, missing drainage plane, no flashing), repair alone won't fix it.

If your stucco has minor cosmetic cracks, surface staining, or localized damage from impact, repair may be appropriate. If you're seeing pattern cracking around windows, water staining at the base of walls, bubbling or bulging stucco, or interior moisture — those are signs of systemic failure that requires remediation. We'll give you an honest assessment. We'd rather tell you the truth upfront than sell you a repair that fails in two years.

Stucco repair costs vary widely depending on the scope — from a few thousand dollars for minor crack repair and coating to $8,000-$15,000 for more extensive repair work with waterproof coating. This is significantly less than full remediation ($25,000-$75,000+). We'll always present both options when appropriate so you can make an informed decision.

Thorolastic is a professional-grade masonry coating formulated to waterproof stucco, protect against staining, discoloration, and cracking, and improve the appearance of existing stucco. It comes in a range of colors and is covered by a 10-year transferable warranty. We also use Sherlastic and Sherwin Williams masonry coatings depending on the application.

It depends on where the leak is coming from. If water is entering through surface cracks that can be sealed, repair plus waterproof coating can be effective. But if water is getting behind the stucco through missing flashing, failed drainage planes, or deteriorated sheathing, surface repair won't solve the problem — it'll just hide it. We'll diagnose the actual cause before recommending a solution.

Yes — we match existing stucco color and texture as closely as possible for repair work. For full-wall waterproof coating applications (Thorolastic/Sherlastic), the entire surface gets a uniform new finish in your choice of color, which actually provides the cleanest result.

When repair is the appropriate solution — meaning the underlying structure is sound and the stucco system is functioning properly — repairs with waterproof coating can last 10+ years. Our Thorolastic and Sherlastic coatings carry a 10-year transferable warranty. But if repair is applied over systemic failure, it's a temporary fix. We'll be upfront about which situation you're in.

Absolutely — and we do it regularly. We'd rather lose the smaller repair job by being honest than sell you work that won't solve your problem. If we see signs of systemic stucco failure during our assessment, we'll recommend a stucco inspection (invasive test openings) to determine the full scope. Then you'll have the information to decide.