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Stucco Repair That Fixes the Cause
A crack or a stain is usually the visible end of a water problem. We find where the water gets in, replace what is damaged behind the wall, and rebuild the stucco so the repair disappears into the rest of the surface.
- Cracks & impact damage
- Water damage behind stucco
- Homes & commercial buildings
- Color & texture matched
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Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.
Why a quick patch comes back
Caulk and a coat of paint can hide a crack for a season. If rain has been getting through it, the sheathing and framing behind the stucco stay wet, and the problem returns as stains, bubbling, soft spots and eventually rot.
A real stucco repair cuts back to dry, sound material. We replace wet sheathing, install new weather barrier and lath, tie the new work into the surrounding layers and correct the flashing or sealant joint that let water in. Then we rebuild the base and finish coats and blend the texture and color with custom pigment and aggregate, so you see a wall, not a patch.
We do this on single-family homes and on commercial buildings, from a storefront hit by a cart to a hotel elevation with failed window perimeters. If you are not sure how far the damage goes, start with leak detection; for EIFS walls see EIFS repair.
Common stucco repairs
Every repair starts with one question: is water involved? The answer decides how deep the repair has to go.
Cracks
Hairline, spider-web and stair-step cracks routed, reinforced and refinished so they do not telegraph back through.
Water damage & stains
Wet sections opened, sheathing replaced and the leak closed at the window, door, roof line or joint.
Holes & impact damage
Damage from storms, vehicles, ladders and removed fixtures rebuilt in layers to full wall thickness.
Delamination & bulging
Coats that have let go of the lath are removed and rebuilt with proper attachment and bond.
Roof-to-wall leaks
Missing or short kick-out flashings are a frequent leak source; we add them and repair the wall below.
Rot & termite damage
Damaged framing and sheathing replaced, with the pest control company handling treatment.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
Repair Stucco
A stucco wall is a stack of layers, and a repair only lasts when every layer is put back.
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Fixing Stucco
Some stucco damage is small enough to handle with a tube and a putty knife.
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Fix Stucco Cracks
Not every crack in stucco is a problem, but the ones that are rarely fix themselves.
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Fill Stucco Holes
Every fixture that comes off a stucco wall leaves fastener holes, a hole for wiring and often a shadow of the old outline.
Learn moreStucco Patch
The hard part of patching stucco is not filling the damage.
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Stucco Impact Repair
Storefronts, drive-throughs, loading areas and parking-side walls take hits from vehicles, carts, hail and equipment.
Learn moreChoosing the right repair scope
Small, dry repairs can be blended into the finish around them. When a wall carries many old patches, has faded unevenly or has a texture that is hard to match, recoating the whole elevation gives a uniform result. Widespread wet substrate is a different job: those sections come off and are rebuilt.
We explain which approach fits your wall, and why, before work starts. If opening the wall shows more damage than expected, you see photos and approve any change first, in Jobber or in person.
| Scope | Best for | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Crack repair | Isolated cracks, dry wall | Spot blended |
| Section repair | Local water or impact damage | Blended to a break line |
| Elevation recoat | Many patches, faded color | Uniform wall |
| Remove & replace | Widespread rot or failed system | New system |
How a stucco repair works
Small repairs take a day or two on site; larger ones are spread out to let each coat cure.
Test & map
We take moisture readings around the problem area to find the edges of the damage before cutting anything.
- Probe readings mapped
- Leak path identified
- Photos for your records
Open & rebuild
Damaged stucco and substrate come out until we reach dry material. New sheathing, weather barrier and lath go in, lapped correctly.
- Wet sheathing replaced
- Flashing corrected
- Weep and joints restored
Coat & match
Base and finish coats are applied and cured, then texture and color are matched to the surrounding wall.
- Each coat cured
- Texture matched by hand
- Final walkthrough
Seeing stains or soft spots?
Don’t wait for the next storm. An inspection shows how far the damage goes.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“Each and every person has a positive attitude that is projected with every task, duty and responsibility. The team did a terrific job on safety, maintenance and housekeeping, in addition to applying their craft(s).”
“Great attention to detail and workmanship. Really appreciate the effort to carefully caulk all stucco penetrations and amazingly good job of matching the stucco color since I had the stucco painted 5 years before.”
“We had a section of our wall that was crumbling, and I was worried the repairs would stand out. Not only did they fix the issue, but they matched the color and texture so perfectly that I honestly can’t tell where the damage was.”
Stucco repair questions
What homeowners and property managers ask us before a repair.
Can a stucco repair be made invisible?
Should I caulk stucco cracks myself?
What causes stucco to crack?
Do you repair stucco on commercial buildings?
How do I get a quote?
Schedule a stucco repair evaluation
Tell us what you are seeing. We will look at the wall, show you what we find and give you a written scope.
Request a consultation & estimate
Homeowners and commercial clients alike: tell us about the property and what you are seeing.
- Call(888) 592-1304
- E-mailinfo@advstucco.com
- Headquarters138 Mountain Brook Dr, Canton, GA 30115
- HoursMon–Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Send us your project details
Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.