Stucco is the dominant exterior finish on homes across Farmington and the rest of San Juan County, and it takes a beating from the region's swing between hot summers and cold winters. JH Construction patches cracks, repairs damaged sections, and color- and texture-matches the repair to the rest of the wall so it doesn't stick out.
We also apply stucco fresh on additions and new construction elements where it needs to tie into existing exterior finish.
When stucco needs attention
- Hairline or spreading cracks, especially around windows and doors
- Chunks of stucco missing or chipped away
- Staining or discoloration that suggests water is getting behind the stucco
- An addition or repair area that needs new stucco to match the rest of the house
How a stucco repair goes
- Assessment -- we look at whether it's cosmetic cracking or a sign of moisture behind the wall.
- Prep -- damaged stucco gets cut back to sound material and the lath checked underneath.
- Patch or re-coat -- new stucco applied in coats, matched to the existing wall's texture.
- Color match -- final coat tinted or painted to blend with the surrounding stucco.
What affects the price of stucco repair
- Size of the area being patched or re-stuccoed
- Whether the lath underneath needs repair too
- Texture match difficulty on older or heavily weathered stucco
- Access -- ground-level patches versus second-story work
Call (505) 482-4372 and describe the crack or damaged area -- we can often give you a good read over the phone before coming out.
Stucco repair is available in Farmington, Kirtland, Aztec, and Bloomfield.
Stucco repair questions
Why does stucco crack in Farmington?
Farmington sees big temperature swings between summer and winter, and stucco expands and contracts with that. Hairline cracking is common over time, especially around windows, doors, and wherever the house settles slightly.
Can you match the texture and color of my existing stucco?
We do our best to match both texture and color on patch and repair work so it doesn't stand out from the rest of the wall, though exact color matches on older, sun-faded stucco can be harder than on newer walls.
Is a stucco crack just cosmetic, or a bigger problem?
Hairline cracks are usually cosmetic, but larger or spreading cracks can let water behind the stucco and lead to bigger issues underneath. Worth having looked at rather than ignored.
Do you do full stucco applications, not just repairs?
Yes -- we apply stucco on additions, new construction elements, and full re-stucco jobs, in addition to patch and crack repair.
Got a stucco crack or damaged section?
Call and describe it -- we'll let you know what it needs.