Stucco Repair San Diego Style

Got crumbling, bubbling, or missing chunks of stucco on your home? Not to worry – we can fix that! We stucco repair San Diego homes every week. We are extremely talented at matching the existing stucco texture, so you and your neighbors will never be able to tell a repair was ever done. Not only that, but we take extra steps other companies don’t to ensure that the problem doesn’t come back!

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    Before we paint, we usually have to stucco repair San Diego homes. The first step is to remove the deteriorating stucco, which is typically caused by water damage. The next step is to add just the right amount of water to the dry stucco mix to form the right consistency. Once we have our stucco solution, we apply the stucco with a trowel and special stucco sponge, carefully matching the existing texture so you can’t tell a repair was ever done. The next step is to let it dry. Then we spot prime our stucco repairs. After that, we apply Drylok waterproofer to help prevent the water damage from occurring again. Lastly, we apply our 2 coats of paint, which is also a water deterrent.

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    There are many reasons stucco damage occurs. Often, you will see stucco damage at the bottom of homes. This is typically caused by water damage. If the stucco is going straight into soil, this can be a problem, because soil retains moisture, which the stucco tends to wick up, allowing water to get behind the stucco and slowly deteriorate it. Also, many people have plants and bushes up against their house. This foliage also retains moisture, and has the same effect on the stucco. Lastly, many people have sprinklers near their home that are constantly hitting the stucco. If your stucco is bare, the damage happens exponentially faster, as there is no water deterrent (i.e. paint) to slow the deterioration process. Many people think that their stucco has been painted before since their stucco is a vibrant color. However, more often that not, what they are seeing is just the stucco pigment in powder form that is mixed in with the stucco before application. Their stucco has never been painted, so it’s actually bare and quite porous, leaving it vulnerable to water damage and staining. To find out if your stucco has been painted before, or to get a quote for stucco repair or exterior painting, call 619-356-0830 or request a quote at jbrownpainting.com!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I know if my stucco needs repair?
    If your stucco is bubbling, crumbling, cracking, or missing large chunks, it’s time for repairs. But don’t worry—J Brown Painting is here to help. We can patch your stucco affordably, extending its life by several years. Our process involves applying masonry primer to the new, bare stucco, followed by a coat of Drylok waterproofer, and finishing with two coats of exterior paint. With four layers of protection, our stucco patches are built to last, giving you durable results at a fraction of the cost of re-stuccoing your entire home.
    What causes stucco damage in San Diego homes?
    The short answer is water. Water causes stucco damage. Because stucco is a porous substrate, it is prone to wick up water, which slowly deteriorates it, much like water does to wood over time. To prevent this, be sure to prime and paint your stucco. If you already have stucco damage, be sure to remove the deteriorated stucco, apply a new stucco patch, taking care to match the existing texture, and then apply 1 coat of masonry primer, and 2 coats of a durable exterior paint. For extra protection, add a coat of Drylok waterproofer after the primer coat and before the latex paint coats.
    How do I prevent cracks in stucco in San Diego?
    Unfortunately, there’s no way to prevent cracks in stucco, as the cracks are often caused by the house shifting, due to the movement of the earth. With that said, cracks can be fixed by hiring a skilled stucco company. A skilled stucco company will use real stucco to fill the cracks, taking care to match the existing texture and “float” or “feather out” their patches so you can never tell a repair was done.
    How often should stucco be inspected or maintained in San Diego?
    It’s a good idea to inspect the stucco on your home once a year. Stucco damage is usually caused by water damage. If you catch it quickly, you can have the deteriorated stucco removed and the rest of the stucco sealed and painted, so as to prevent further damage. Paint is a water-deterrent. As such, it does a good job of preventing water from damaging stucco. You should repaint your stucco every 6-7 years to ensure the paint is doing its job.
    Is it better to repair or replace stucco in San Diego?
    Often, it’s not necessary to re-stucco an entire home’s walls. In many cases, stucco damage is concentrated at the base of the walls, typically from the ground up to about two feet high. This damage is often caused by water being absorbed from the soil, plants near the house, and grass, which gradually deteriorates the stucco. To prevent this, ensure that plants and bushes are not in direct contact with your stucco, and avoid having stucco touch the soil directly. Instead, consider using landscaping rocks around your home, as they trap less moisture than soil or grass. If this doesn’t fit your aesthetic, you can strengthen your stucco by applying a coat of Drylok waterproofer to the base of the walls, covering all sides of your home from the ground up to about two feet.
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    • Travis M. – North Shore Highlands South

      I had some major stucco damage from my sprinklers right next to the house. I found J Brown Painting on Nextdoor and Justin was here for an estimate the very next day. He explained what caused the damage, how he’d go about fixing it, and gave me a price that night. Once I hired him and his crew, they had the stucco repaired and the texture matched in two days! Would recommend.

    • Cesar Z. – Riviera Sail Bay

      I'm not big on leaving reviews but I was so impressed from start to finish by this young man, I felt compelled! I should have done this weeks ago! I called Justin to do some stucco patching and painting for me. He got back to me within 10 minutes, showed up when he said he would, didn't try to pressure me into painting things that didn't need it, gave me some a la carte options, and worked consecutive days until the job was finished. Will be using again!

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