How Much Does It Cost to Repair Stucco Siding? [2024 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Repair Stucco per Square Foot?

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The average cost to repair stucco siding ranges from between $598 and $2,659, or roughly $60 to $120 per square foot. However, not all stucco repair professionals charge on a square-foot basis and instead charge $40 to $50 per hour. If you only need a small section of your stucco siding repaired—for example, the average total charge to repair a section that measures 10-square-feet ranges from $600 to $1,200, whereas repairing an entire wall measuring about 500-square-feet ranges from $30,000 to $60,000.

If you have a stucco wall that needs repair, you can expect to pay $8 to $50 per square foot when you include labor and materials. The higher end of this price range accounts for the finicky work around windows, doors, countertops, and baseboards. Remember that larger issues like foundation problems, pests, or water damage may require replacing the entire stucco wall.

Stucco Repair Cost Breakdown

The major cost components of a stucco siding repair project break down broadly into materials and labor. The specific materials you choose have the biggest impact on your total project costs. 

Materials

Repairing stucco means choosing between traditional stucco and synthetic stucco.

Labor

Stucco repair pros charge an average of $40 to $50 per hour to fix damaged stucco siding, whether that’s filling in a small crack on a single wall or tackling the whole exterior. If your pro charges by the square foot, the cost is approximately $60 to $120 per square foot.

Costs by Type of Stucco Repair

Stucco walls can last upward of 50 years without replacement if you keep up with the necessary repairs and maintenance. When left unchecked, the makeup of stucco can lead to moisture issues, cracks, peeling, and even structural issues.

Cracks

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Basic stucco maintenance, such as repairing an individual crack, will cost between $8 and $20 per square foot, but a professional may charge differently when fixing a full facade riddled with cracks. For example, you could pay between $400 and $1,500 on average to fix cracks on a 1,500-square-foot home, including materials and labor. Additionally, remember that multiple cracks in stucco could be signs of larger issues, such as water damage or a settling foundation. 

Discoloration

Discolored stucco—often called “weeping stucco”—could stem from water damage, algae, mold, or superficial dirt from wind and rain. The good news is that power-washing stucco could help improve discoloration. The cost to hire a professional power washer is around $100, or you could clean the stucco yourself for the cost of the cleaning solution. 

Holes

To fix small stucco holes smaller than 4' by 4', you can purchase a DIY patch kit for an average of $35. You can even repair mid-sized stucco holes yourself for $100 to $500 if you need to replace the lathing. When hiring a professional, you'll pay between $250 and $450 per hole, depending on the extent of the damage.

Caulking

For just about $30, you can fill in minute cracks in your walls, ceiling, and foundation with caulk and paint. The method is beneficial around windows, door frames, and other joints.  

Recoating

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In some cases, consider adding a maintenance coat of stucco to an old or slightly cracked wall to make it look new again. Recoating stucco will cost between $4 and $5 per square foot. It should be mentioned that the cost to paint the exterior of a stucco house can be a bit costly—between $1,400 and $6,000—so it's often best to consider replacing the stucco if you're on the fence about painting over it. 

Board Siding Repair

If you have one damaged board of stucco siding on the outside of your home, this is a surprisingly easy fix. The new stucco siding board will cost an average of $30 per panel, plus $40 to $50 an hour for labor, depending on the size of the issue. 

Ceiling Repair

Ceiling repair costs can sneak up on you when ignored, especially if they stem from a larger issue. When you hire a professional to patch a stucco hole in your ceiling, you'll pay between $115 and $350 or between $15 and $50 for materials if you do it yourself. 

Foundation Repair

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If pieces of stucco are chipping away from your foundation's outside base, you could have an underlying moisture or mold problem. You'll pay between $8 and $30 per square foot to repair foundation stucco. However, you could end up with more extensive foundation repair costs if there is a larger issue below the surface.

Water Damage

Unfortunately, stucco water damage causes a multitude of issues, including discoloration, cracking, holes, and peeling. When left unchecked, water damage can even eventually lead to structural issues. You'll pay between $30 and $50 per square foot for stucco water damage repair, including installing a vapor barrier and applying sealants.

In many cases, water damage to your stucco will result in discovering water damage in the surrounding area. Water damage restoration costs widely vary, but basement repairs cost $500 to $1,500, and mold removal averages about $2,200.

Chimney Repair

When stucco chimneys develop cracks, holes, or structural problems, you must call in a stucco professional and a local chimney specialist. The repairs will average cost between $60 and $120 per square foot. The team will also need to determine if the damage stems from a larger problem in the chimney. 

Stucco Removal

Are you thinking of tearing out all the stucco in your house and starting over? On average, stucco removal for a whole house costs between $900 and $1,200. If you need to remove stucco from a smaller area before making repairs, the work will cost between $1 and $3 per square foot. If you are removing the stucco yourself, remember that you will also need to pay for the cost of junk removal, which can range from $100 to $600 for construction debris.

Cost of Repairing Stucco by Location

The cost of repairing your home’s stucco siding depends on your location, as costs can increase when you’re located in a metropolitan area, but that’s not always the case.

DIY vs. Hiring a Pro 

If you DIY a stucco repair, you can save slightly over half the total amount you’d pay to an experienced stucco repair professional near you. For minor damage, such as small cracks and holes, you can purchase a stucco repair kit for an average of $35. The kits may include pre-mixed materials, lathing, and sealants, depending on the extent of the problem. Remember that most stucco repair kits do not include tools for the job, so you’ll have to pay for those items if you don’t already own them—but you’d still save money on labor costs.

Tips to Reduce Cost While Repairing Stucco

To save money while getting on stucco siding repair, try these four tips:

• Get three or more quotes from area professionals before you hire anyone. Comparing quotes from local providers with good reputations will help you ensure a competitive rate. 

• Even if you hire professionals to do the repair work, you can always choose to paint the finished area yourself. DIY finishing can help you save in additional labor costs while still benefiting from a pro’s expertise in the repair itself. 

• Go for traditional stucco over synthetic stucco. The latter can cost as much as five times more than traditional stucco materials. 

• Compare prices for your required materials and tools before you buy. Prices can vary among retailers, sometimes significantly so.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

Home is the most important place on earth, which is why Angi has helped more than 150 million homeowners transform their houses into homes they adore. To help homeowners with their next project, Angi provides readers with the most accurate cost data and upholds strict editorial standards. We’ve surveyed thousands of real Angi customers about their project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects. 

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