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Stucco Patching Services

Hairline cracks, utility cutouts, impact damage — our patching crew fixes localized problems without re-stuccoing entire walls. Two types of patches, one clear recommendation after a free on-site inspection.

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Cosmetic vs. Structural

Two Types of Stucco Patches — and Why It Matters.

Not all patches are the same. The right repair depends on how deep the damage goes. If the underlying lath and base coats are healthy, a cosmetic patch is all you need. If the damage has broken through to the substrate — or the old wire lath has rusted through — you need a full-depth patch with new lath. Picking the wrong one is how most patch jobs fail within a year.

Surface Only

Cosmetic Stucco Patch

A skim repair of the finish coat — no cutting into the wall, no new lath. We clean and key the surface, fill the damage with matched stucco material, and float the texture back in so the repair blends with the surrounding wall.

Right for:

●Hairline cracks in the finish coat
●Small surface chips and dings
●Chalky, weathered spots from sun exposure
●Settlement cracks around windows & doors

What's underneath stays:

The existing lath and base stucco stay untouched — we only rework the top (finish) layer. Fastest turnaround, lowest cost, and blends with the surrounding wall when the substrate is healthy.

Full-Depth Repair

Structural

Stucco Patch with Lath

A full one-coat system rebuild of the damaged area. We cut back to healthy stucco, strip out the old rusted wire lath, install new galvanized lath tied into the framing and building paper, then apply a fiber-reinforced one-coat stucco system to rebuild the wall in a single monolithic layer.

Right for:

●Holes where you can see the framing or paper
●Impact damage that broke through the stucco
●Utility cutouts — electrical panels, hose bibs, vents
●Areas where the old wire lath has rusted through
●Sections removed during plumbing or re-piping

What gets replaced:

Everything — wire lath, paper moisture barrier (if damaged), and a new fiber-reinforced one-coat stucco layer applied straight over the new lath. More labor than a cosmetic patch, but structurally sound and the only real fix when the substrate is compromised.

Not sure which one your damage needs? We'll tell you during your free on-site assessment — honestly and in plain English, with photos of exactly what we're seeing behind the wall.

Smooth Stucco — No Patches

Smooth finish stucco cannot be patched — localized repairs will always be visible because there's no texture to hide the seam. For smooth stucco, we re-stucco the entire wall plane for a uniform finish.

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