FAQ

After receiving your call or e-mail, we will arrange a site survey. We normally price work for repair or patching if there are isolated areas. If the work requires extensive patching or if the home has extensive damage, a simple repair order is not appropriate. We will then give an estimate based on repair and a total recoating of the entire home/ structure. On occasion, we have seen severe peeling paint problems. In these instances, we recommend recoating the entire home to properly fix and remedy this type of damage. We price on a per-job basis and will never estimate what we cannot see.

We estimate our work from blueprints or from a new structure that has been recently built. Again, we price on a per-job basis and will never estimate what we cannot see.

No, not very well. Because of porosity in stucco, dirt and pollutants become impregnated in stucco over time and cannot be removed effectively.

Yes. But it is determined by each situation. The price can vary by many factors including; thickness, texture, height of job, size of job, proximity to our warehouse, application and scaffolding required. For a more exact price, please contact us for a free estimate.

Yes. We offer a 7-year guarantee against water intrusion, peeling, flaking, bulging, and blistering. Hairline cracks in stucco are normal and are due to shifting, settling and other conditions out of our control . We take measures to avoid them and they are addressed if they are more than 1/8″ of an inch.

Our stucco work is usually good for 15 to 20 years, depending on environmental conditions. Some colors that do not show dirt may have a longer life and are more maintenance-free.

Yes. We can match an addition to your home. The only variable is the age of stucco. Stucco becomes dirty and oxidizes as it ages. The best way is to avoid this is to first complete all of your remodeling work and then stucco coat everything, if possible. A patch or other stucco work 3 to 5 years later may have a slightly lighter or cleaner appearance “out of the can” when first applied.

Yes we can. Normally we fix cracks when we are performing a recoating job and changing the color. Most hairline cracks are not serious. If the structure has been previously painted, the cracks are usually in the material that was used during painting and not in the stucco. This has been true in most of the cases that we have seen.

Yes. There is no problem in doing so. We are the most experienced company in matching textures and consider the craft of texture-matching one of our main strengths.

Yes, we can match all colors. Several exceptions do exist. It is extremely difficult to do so if the home or structure is covered in old, raw cement, the surface appearance is too inconsistent to match, or the surface has been painted with glossy paints.

We can produce any color or color shade that you desire. The only exceptions are ultra-ultra deep tones and shades of color.

Yes. You can change your stucco to almost any color. We can help you do so with both color samples and color-matching. We have changed the color of countless homes.

Yes. We use a 100% acrylic Elastomeric nontextured coating.
Highly flexible: can bridge existing hairline cracks. Integrally colored with high quality pigments. We use an acrylic, water repellant coating product that is made specifically for cement.

No, not very well. Because of porosity in stucco, dirt and pollutants become impregnated in stucco over time and cannot be removed effectively.

This is usually caused by extended exposure to moisture and condensation , which will eventually be the cause of improperly wrapping system installation.

Apparent water seepage on the exterior of the house, specially at the bottom of the window, where lower part of the roof is united in the middle of your stucco wall, as well as shoulders of the chimney. Blistering on wall is a common sign of an improper installation or deterioration of you property.

The principal target for an inspection will be at the bottom of the windows, where the lower part roof is united with the stucco wall, another place will be in the bottom of your house such as decks, gardens, pavers steps and patios that normally are installed over grade.

An Inspector is always recommendable; they will perform a visual inspection of the property and provide a detailed information on stucco cladding system and their accessories. Is always good to find a certificated stucco inspector to help you point out areas that can be problematic and cause a need for stucco repair, they will use moisture meter reading and Thermal Imaging Infra-Red Cameras for a more accurate diagnostic. On top of that they will provide a detailed written report of any stucco damage suspected along with recommendations for maintenance of your stucco home or stucco repairs that may be necessary to ensure long lasting cladding.

A building permit is required for stucco repairs. The building code requires that all wood with mold or rot be removed and repaired. Areas that do not show sign of leaks, mod, rot or deterioration may remain. Proper installation of doors, windows, flashing and any other wall penetrations must be in perfect conditions. Proper Weep Screed installation, Kick-Out Flashing diverter. Expansion Joints should be installed over window flanges and on top of window and door drip cap flashing. On wooden walls double layer of felt paper, tar paper to create water resistant barrier, followed by self furring installation. Two coats of Portland cement should be applied to the walls ( scratch coat and brown coat). The final coat of acrylic finish, brick, stone etc.

An Inspector is always recommendable; they will perform a visual inspection of the property and provide a detailed information on stucco cladding system and their accessories.
Is always good to find a certificated stucco inspector to help you point out areas that can be problematic and cause a need for stucco repair, they will use moisture meter reading and Thermal Imaging Infra-Red Cameras for a more accurate diagnostic. On top of that they will provide a detailed written report of any stucco damage suspected along with recommendations for maintenance of your stucco home or stucco repairs that may be necessary to ensure long lasting cladding.
C-Pro Home Inspections INC. Steve Cipriano (843) 247-5151 www.cproinspect.com