How to Prepare Your Home for a Restucco Project
Restuccoing your home is a smart way to protect your property, increase its value, and give it a fresh, updated look. But for a smooth and stress-free project, preparation matters.
At Stucco Champions, we’ve completed hundreds of residential and commercial restuccos across Southern California. Based on our experience, here’s how you can prepare your home and property to ensure a successful outcome from start to finish.
1. Clear the Area Around Your Home
Before we arrive, we recommend removing any items that block access to the walls. This includes:
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Patio furniture
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BBQ grills
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Gardening tools or hoses
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Wall décor or lighting
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Trash bins, kids’ toys, or equipment
Giving our crew a clear workspace reduces delays and protects your belongings from overspray or falling debris.
2. Trim Back Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Plaster application often requires scaffold access and full wall visibility. Please trim:
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Tree branches that are within 2–3 feet of your walls
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Overgrown vines, bushes, or hedges
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Any loose vegetation that could blow into wet plaster
This ensures clean lines, easier setup, and prevents plant damage during prep and spraying.
3. Expect Temporary Noise and Dust
Restuccoing involves grinding, sanding, and spraying — it’s a messy job. If you work from home or have small children:
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Keep windows and doors shut during the process
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Inform any neighbors about the job and estimated duration
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Plan for some temporary disruption during work hours
4. Turn Off Sprinklers and Outdoor Water Sources
Moisture is one of exterior coating worst enemies during application. To avoid curing issues:
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Turn off sprinkler timers at least 24 hours before your start date
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Avoid hosing or washing near the walls until we give the go-ahead
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Ensure there’s no drainage or landscape runoff hitting your exterior walls
5. Secure Pets and Provide Property Access
To keep everyone safe:
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Keep dogs and pets indoors or away from the work zone
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Provide access codes or gate instructions beforehand
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Let us know if anyone else (e.g. gardener, pool cleaner) will be on-site during the job
6. Communicate Special Conditions
During our walkthrough, be sure to mention:
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HOA requirements or restrictions
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Custom architectural elements or finishes to preserve
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Any preferred access points (e.g. alleyways or backyards)
Our team will plan accordingly to meet your expectations and ensure compliance with local guidelines.
Bonus: Download Our Free Restucco Prep Checklist
To make things easier, we’ve created a downloadable Stucco Project Preparation Checklist so you know exactly what to do before we arrive. Click here to download it (PDF). (Optional – replace with real link if/when available.)
Why Trust Stucco Champions?
With decades of combined experience and hundreds of successful jobs completed, Stucco Champions is a licensed, insured, and top-rated stucco company in California. We specialize in sand finish, smooth finish, custom color applications, and full-home restuccos.
We’re not just about aesthetics — we care about durability, cleanliness, and delivering referral-worthy results. And tools like Monday.com help us stay organized and transparent at every step of the process.
Ready to Simplify Your Stucco Work?
Contact Stucco Champions today for a free consultation!