Stucco crack repair
Cracks are the most common call we get. We open the crack to a clean edge, remove loose material, and fill with a product suited to the movement involved — elastomeric sealant where the joint will keep moving, cementitious patch where it won't. The area is then textured back to match and left ready for paint.
- Hairline and spider cracking across large wall fields
- Stair-step cracking over block joints
- Cracks at window and door corners
- Control joint failures and separation at trim
Patching & spalled stucco
Where stucco has blown off the wall, sounds hollow, or crumbles under a knife, patching over it only hides the problem. We cut back to sound material, re-lathe if the substrate needs it, and rebuild the coats in sequence so the patch has the same thickness and strength as the surrounding wall.
- Foundation-level spalling and moisture damage
- Impact damage from equipment, vehicles and storms
- Failed prior patches removed and redone
- Missing stucco over block, wire lath or wood frame
Texture matching & finishing
A repair is only as good as the blend. We sample your existing finish, mix and test on a board first, and feather the new material into the field so the repair does not read as a rectangle when the afternoon sun hits it.
- Knockdown
- Sand and float
- Dash and lace
- Smooth and Santa Barbara
Water intrusion & storm damage
In coastal Palm Beach County, most stucco failure is a water story. We look for the source — sprinkler overspray, failed caulk at penetrations, clogged weep screeds, wind-driven rain at exposed elevations — repair the stucco, and address the visible entry point. If what we find is outside handyman scope, we say so plainly rather than covering it up.
- Staining, bubbling and efflorescence
- Damage around hose bibbs, lights and vents
- Post-storm patch and seal
Soffit, overhang & ceiling stucco
Covered entries, patio ceilings and overhangs need overhead work with careful masking and controlled coats. We repair the cracked or fallen section, refinish it, and clean up the space afterward.
- Patio and lanai ceilings
- Entry overhangs
- Eave and soffit returns
Wall, column & planter resurfacing
When a boundary wall or column is patched in a dozen places, a skim coat across the whole face costs less than chasing each spot. We resurface to an even, paint-ready plane.
- Perimeter and privacy walls
- Entry columns and pilasters
- Planters and pool walls
Service questions
How do I know if a stucco crack is serious?
Hairline cracks under 1/16 inch are usually cosmetic and can be sealed and re-textured. Cracks wider than 1/8 inch, stair-step cracks over block joints, bulging, or hollow-sounding areas can point to moisture intrusion or movement behind the wall. We probe and sound the area before quoting so the repair matches the actual cause.
Can you match my existing stucco texture?
Yes. Most Palm Beach County homes use knockdown, sand/float, dash, or smooth finishes. We sample your existing texture on site, mix and practice on a board, then apply so the patch blends rather than reads as a rectangle on the wall.
Do you paint after the stucco repair?
Repairs are primed and painted on request. Fresh stucco needs cure time before finish coats, so we will tell you honestly whether we can paint the same visit or should return once the patch has cured.
How long does a typical stucco repair take?
Small crack sealing and patching is often a single half-day visit. Larger spalled sections, wall resurfacing, or repairs involving moisture damage generally need two visits to allow curing between coats.
Do you handle stucco damage caused by storms or water intrusion?
Yes. Wind-driven rain, sprinkler overspray, and failed caulk joints are the most common causes we see in coastal Palm Beach County. We repair the stucco and address the visible entry point, and we will tell you plainly if the damage is beyond handyman scope and needs a licensed specialty contractor.