Repairing Cracks Under 1/2 Inch
For a crack under 1/2 inch wide, we cut the stucco-repair cartridge nozzle at an angle. Using a caulk gun, we force the bead deep into the opening instead of leaving material only on the surface.
The crack width guides this repair. Holes, chips, and areas requiring a broader patch call for a different material and application method.
Patching Holes and Chipped Areas
For a basic patch, we stir premixed stucco patch with a margin trowel or putty knife, spread it over the prepared area, and texture it to match the surrounding finish. Matching the existing texture is part of the repair, not a separate cosmetic step.
When mortar must be mixed by hand, the appropriate setup includes a mortar box and a two-hole mixing hoe. A masonry bit is used when drilling removal holes around damaged stucco.
Drainage and Low-Wall Checks in Lafayette
Lafayette geotechnical recommendations call for solid discharge piping at roof downspouts and grading that carries runoff away from the house. Concentrated water can worsen expansive-soil movement and add moisture beneath a house, so downspout discharge and grading need attention when damage appears near the base of a stucco wall.
Some properties along Lafayette’s creeks are within the FEMA 100-year flood zone. On those properties, we check low wall areas, vents, drainage paths, and signs of flood-related moisture damage before patching. Covering the visible spot without checking where water travels can leave the source unaddressed.
Stucco Repair Pricing
Basic repairs such as hairline cracks, holes, chips, and repainting generally cost $8 to $30 per square foot. The work required depends on the type and extent of the damaged area, so the square-foot range should be applied to the specific repair rather than the entire exterior.
Stucco Repair in Lafayette
If you have a crack, hole, chip, or damaged low-wall area, note its location and whether it is close to a downspout, vent, creek-side drainage path, or area where runoff collects. Those details help us assess the repair method and the surrounding conditions when we inspect the stucco.
How It Works
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Tell Us What's Going On
Tell us what you're seeing and when it started — you'll get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
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On-Site Inspection
We come out, measure what's actually happening, and walk you through what we find.
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Clear, Written Quote
We put the fix, the timeline, and the number on paper — take your time with it.
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We Do the Work
We complete the repair, verify it solved the problem, and stand behind the work.
Some of what that looks like in the field:
- Inspect for water entry at flashing, drip edges, gutters, plumbing, grading, and stucco terminations before closing the repair.
- Identify loose areas by pressing for sponginess and tapping the stucco with a hammer handle for hollow or changing sounds.
Pricing Ranges
Typical ranges, not a fixed price - the exact number is confirmed in writing before work starts.
$60–$120
$40–$60
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