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Home Stucco Maintenance, Season by Season
You do not need special tools to look after a stucco house, just a few minutes each season and an idea of what to look for. Most problems we repair could have been spotted from the yard years earlier.
- Seasonal homeowner checklist
- Landscaping & sprinklers
- Gutters & downspouts
- When to call us
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What a homeowner can catch early
Stucco usually gets into trouble because of what surrounds it. Shrubs pressed against the wall hold moisture. A sprinkler head aimed at the house soaks the same spot every morning. Mulch piled over the weep screed blocks the path water uses to drain out. A gutter overflows onto the wall below every storm. None of these show up as damage right away, which is why they go unnoticed.
A quick walk around the house each season catches most of them. Look along the bottom of each wall, under every window, at the corners where a roof edge meets a wall and around anything that passes through the stucco, like lights, faucets and vents. Check that sealant joints are still soft and attached, that downspouts empty away from the house and that no new cracks or stains have appeared since last time.
Take a photo of anything that looks off and compare it next season. When something is changing, call us. We can check it with moisture readings and fix it, from kick-out flashing to sealant renewal.
Six things to keep an eye on
These cause more stucco damage on homes than anything wrong with the stucco itself.
Landscaping clearance
Keep shrubs and vines trimmed back from the walls so air moves and the stucco can dry after rain.
Sprinklers
Adjust heads so they water the lawn and beds, not the house; daily spray on stucco keeps it wet.
Grade & mulch
Keep soil and mulch below the weep screed at the base of the wall so water can drain out.
Gutters & downspouts
Clean gutters and extend downspouts so water does not overflow onto walls or pool at the foundation.
Sealant joints
Press the caulk around windows, doors and fixtures; if it is cracked, hard or pulling away, it needs renewal.
Signs of pests
Small holes, tunnels or debris near the base of foam trim or EIFS are worth a call to your pest control company.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
Stucco Maintenance
Small facade problems are inexpensive when they are caught early and costly when they are found by a tenant.
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Stucco Maintenance Services
Stucco and EIFS last for decades when the details around them are kept up.
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Stucco Repair
A crack or a stain is usually the visible end of a water problem.
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EIFS Repair
A dent in EIFS is more than cosmetic once the mesh is broken, and a dark streak below a window often means wet foam.
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Leak Detection
Water behind stucco can travel several feet before it shows up as a stain, and sometimes it never shows at all.
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Stucco Waterproofing
Stucco is not a waterproof skin on its own.
Learn moreWhat to check each season
Georgia weather gives each season its own job. Spring storms test flashings and gutters, summer heat and sprinklers bring moisture and mildew, fall leaves clog gutters, and winter freezes can widen cracks that already hold water.
Spend ten minutes per season on this list and keep photos. If anything is new or growing from one season to the next, that is the time to call.
| Season | Check | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Roof-to-wall corners, kick-outs | New stains after storms |
| Summer | Sprinklers, shrubs, shaded walls | Mildew, damp spots |
| Fall | Gutters, downspouts, grade | Overflow streaks |
| Winter | Cracks, sealants, window corners | Widening cracks, gaps |
Look, note, call if it changes
A three-part habit that keeps small issues from becoming wall repairs.
Walk the house
Each season, walk every side of the house and look low, at windows, at roof lines and around fixtures.
- Base of every wall
- Under each window
- Where roof meets wall
Keep a record
Photograph cracks, stains and joints from the same spot each time so you can compare changes over the year.
- Same angle each time
- Note the date
- Mark new items
Call ASR when needed
When something is new, growing or stained, we check it with moisture readings and recommend the right fix.
- Moisture readings
- Plain advice
- Repair if needed
Spotted something on your walk?
Send a photo and we will tell you whether it needs attention.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“We had numerous issues with the stucco on our newly constructed home… The stucco has a unique texture and is pigmented so we were really concerned about getting a good aesthetic match on the repairs… The stucco finish looks incredible and perfectly matches the house in color and texture.”
“We had the inside and outside (Hardie Siding) of our home painted by Advanced Stucco. Additionally, they made some necessary repairs and improvements outside. Very thorough job!! We’re extremely happy with their work, professionalism and punctuality.”
“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.”
Home stucco maintenance questions
Practical questions from homeowners about keeping stucco in good shape.
How do I maintain the stucco on my house?
How far should plants be from stucco walls?
Why is the bottom of my stucco wall stained or crumbling?
Should I seal or paint my stucco?
When should I call a stucco specialist?
Questions about your stucco?
If your seasonal walk turns up something you are not sure about, send us a photo. We will help you decide what to do next.
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.