Stucco Cost
Stucco Repair & Installation Cost Guide
| Job | Typical Cost |
|---|
| Small crack or patch repair | $300 – $800 |
| Full stucco installation (3-coat, per sq ft) | $6 – $9 / sq ft |
| Whole-house re-stucco | $7,000 – $15,000 |
| EIFS (synthetic stucco) repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Stucco inspection | $300 – $600 |
Pricing depends on the size, substrate, and condition of the area being repaired — not your zip code. We measure in person and quote in writing before any work starts.
EIFS / Synthetic Stucco
EIFS vs. Traditional Stucco
EIFS — Exterior Insulation and Finish System, often called synthetic stucco — looks like traditional stucco from the curb but is a completely different wall assembly: a foam insulation board, a base coat with embedded mesh, and a textured finish coat, instead of cement plaster over lath or block. Done wrong, it traps moisture behind the foam instead of letting it drain — the single most common and most expensive EIFS failure. EIFS repair isn't something most general handyman crews are trained on, and a patch that doesn't match the original drainage detailing can make a small problem worse.
Concrete Block (CBS) Homes
Stucco on CBS (Concrete Block) Homes
Most homes in Florida are built CBS — concrete block stucco — meaning the structural walls are block, finished with a stucco coat over the exterior for weatherproofing and appearance. When that stucco layer cracks or fails, it's not just cosmetic: the block underneath is now exposed to Florida's rain and humidity, and water intrusion at that level is a lot more expensive to fix than the stucco itself. We treat CBS stucco repair as a weatherproofing job first and a cosmetic job second.
Inspection & Maintenance
Stucco Inspection & Maintenance Guide
We generally recommend a visual stucco inspection every 1-2 years, and sooner after any major storm. A stucco inspection typically runs $300-$600 depending on home size, and it's meant to catch hairline cracks, soft spots, and staining before they become a bigger, wetter repair behind the wall. This is especially worth doing before a home sale or insurance renewal, when a stucco condition report is often requested. A hairline crack is usually cosmetic; a crack wide enough to fit a coin into, or one that's actively growing, is worth a real inspection rather than a quick caulk-and-paint cover-up.
