When stucco shows signs of damage—like long thin cracks, missing stucco, discoloration, leaks, and rot—it can be tough to decide if the best solution is to repair it or replace it. While repairs can be less time-consuming and more cost-effective upfront, they are often a temporary fix.
Stucco is porous, and when there are problems on the surface, there can also be bigger problems beneath the surface. Like an iceberg—what you see isn’t all that’s going on. Let’s dive in and uncover the pros and cons of repair and replacement of faulty stucco.
Stucco Repairs vs. Replacement
Is water leaking into your home ceiling? Do you smell mold around your house? Is your stucco exterior cracked, flaking, chipped, or discolored around windows or doors? Contact a reputable contractor (like us!) to have your exterior inspected to determine if repair or replacement is the best solution for your home’s protective layer.
Stucco Repairs
When stucco problems are small and isolated, repairing the problem may help. Stucco repairs are done for minor damage that doesn’t have an underlying cause. However, when there is an underlying cause (like water infiltration) and water compromises your stucco’s surface, regardless of how many times you repair the problem, it will come back.
Repairing stucco is a temporary fix that postpones the inevitable—stucco remediation or replacement. And the longer you put off addressing the root cause and implementing a permanent solution, the bigger the problem gets. Remediation or replacement protects the rest of your home from major issues like water penetration and structural damage.
However, if you work with Approved Contractor, we have ways to keep your stucco looking great: texture coating and premium paint. With our exterior texture coating, you’ll never paint again with our lifetime material guarantee against peeling, chipping, flaking and cracking. We also can use a premium 100% acrylic paint that is guaranteed against peeling, chipping and flaking for 10 years.
If your stucco needs repairs, contact Approved Contractor now! You’ll need to get right on the situation so you can maintain your home’s integrity, looks, and resale value. Fix your stucco so your home remains structurally stable.
Stucco Replacement
If you’re looking for a long-term strategy to get rid of the underlying cause of water damage, stucco replacement is worth contemplating. It increases your home’s value, boosts your curb appeal, and relieves you of the hassles of moisture intrusion.
Approved Contractor is proud to offer new stucco siding installation, which can be paired with a texture coating or painting for a long-lasting solution. We also install fiber cement siding from James Hardie, which can last up to 50 years when installed properly and maintained well over the years.
Bring Your Stucco Problems to a Close with Exterior Solutions from a Reliable Contractor
At Approved Contractors, we understand the frustration faulty siding can cause. That’s why we developed a proven system and have helped over 3,000 homeowners obtain a gorgeous home exterior that lasts.
We offer environmentally friendly texture coating for your stucco to safeguard your home from the harmful effects of the elements and provide year-round savings on energy bills. Take advantage of our exterior house painting services that come with a 10-year warranty against peeling, chipping, and flaking. Learn more about how our Stucco and Texture Coating Services can benefit your home and safeguard it from costly water intrusion.
