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Stucco Repairs & Replacement
When your home's stucco is damaged, the big question is how much of it has to come off. We answer that with moisture readings and what we find behind the wall, so you replace only what is truly failing and keep everything that is sound.
- Clear repair-or-replace advice
- Moisture readings & photos
- Sections or whole walls
- Matched to your house
Request a consultation & estimate
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.
Patch it, or take the section off?
Most stucco homes we visit do not need new stucco everywhere. They need the right sections replaced and the rest left alone. The trouble is that from the outside, a wall with a small leak and a wall with rotted sheathing across half its width can look much the same.
That is why our advice starts with data. We take moisture readings in a grid around windows, doors, roof-to-wall corners and the bottom of each wall. Dry readings with surface damage point to repair. High readings over a wide area, soft sheathing or framing decay mean the stucco in that zone has to come off so the wood behind it can be replaced and the leak corrected.
Replacement does not have to mean the whole house. We often replace one elevation, the area under a roof line or the wall around a set of windows, then tie the new stucco into the old and blend the finish. If the house has barrier EIFS with widespread moisture, we will talk through options, including fiber cement siding on some walls. For smaller fixes see stucco repair.
When patching is not enough
Any one of these on your home is a reason to look behind the stucco before choosing a repair.
Wet readings over a wide area
High moisture that spreads well beyond a crack or window means sheathing is likely saturated.
Soft or spongy wall
Stucco that flexes when pressed has usually lost the solid backing behind it.
Bulging or loose coats
Stucco pulling away from the lath across a section cannot be reattached reliably.
Repeat repairs
If the same spot has been patched two or three times, the cause behind it was never fixed.
Rot or insect damage
Decayed framing or sheathing must be cut out; the pest control company treats while we rebuild.
Interior water stains
Damage on drywall, trim or floors next to an exterior wall shows water has gone all the way through.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
Stucco Repair
A crack or a stain is usually the visible end of a water problem.
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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.
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Stucco Patch
The hard part of patching stucco is not filling the damage.
Learn moreRepair vs. replace at a glance
The right answer depends on what is behind the surface, which is why we sometimes open a small inspection cut before finalizing a scope. If the readings and the cut agree the wall is dry, a repair is the sensible choice.
When replacement is needed, you get photos of what we found and a clear boundary for the work. If opening the wall reveals more damage than expected, we show you before going further, through Jobber or on site.
| Condition | Repair | Replace section |
|---|---|---|
| Surface crack, dry readings | Yes | No |
| Leak at one window, local damage | Yes, with flashing | Rarely |
| Wet across most of a wall | No | Yes |
| Loose or bulging coats | Small spots only | Usually |
| Rotted framing or sheathing | No | Yes |
How we decide with you
You see what we see at every stage, so the scope never feels like a mystery.
Read the walls
We take moisture readings across each affected wall and note every crack, stain and soft area, inside and out.
- Readings in a grid
- Leak sources noted
- Photos of each area
Agree the scope
We walk you through the findings and mark which sections can be repaired and which should be replaced, with a written quote.
- Clear boundaries
- Options explained
- Approve in Jobber
Rebuild & blend
Failing sections come off, wood and flashing are replaced, and new stucco is tied into the old and matched in texture and color.
- Leaks corrected
- New work tied in
- Finish blended
Got a worrying inspection report?
We can review it and check the walls it flags.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“Willy came today at precisely 8 o’clock and did an outstanding job on everything! I am more than satisfied and will look forward to calling in your company’s service again.”
“I have worked with Darrin on several occasions over the last few years. He is extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. He is reliable and reasonably priced. He does good work.”
“ASR has repaired the bulk of our recent new home that was wrought damaged stucco, termite, water, and mold damage. They completely transformed our home from the inside and out, providing consistent communication and quality craftsmanship.”
Repair or replacement questions
What homeowners ask when a section of stucco might need to come off.
Does replacing one wall mean I have to redo the whole house?
How can you tell whether my stucco needs replacing?
Will new stucco match the rest of my home?
Can I replace damaged stucco with siding instead?
I'm selling my home and the inspection flagged stucco. What should I do?
Find out what your walls need
Book an evaluation and get a straight answer on repair versus replacement, backed by readings and photos.
Request a consultation & estimate
Tell us about your home and what you are seeing, and we will set up an evaluation.
- 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.