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Nob Hill is one of Albuquerque’s best-known neighborhoods, growing up along Central Avenue, the old Route 66, just east of the University of New Mexico. Many of its homes date to the 1930s and 1940s, with Pueblo Revival and Spanish style designs, small courtyards and stucco finishes that have been repaired many times over the decades.
Stucco repair in Nob Hill
Older homes need a lighter touch. Original stucco on many Nob Hill homes is softer than modern cement stucco, and repairs made with hard modern patch can crack at the edges or trap moisture. Textures were often applied by hand and are part of the character of the house. Flat roofs and parapets, some with decorative shapes, add leak points that have often been patched more than once.
We repair Nob Hill stucco with materials suited to the wall, match hand-applied textures, and recoat so repairs blend in without changing the look of the home.
What we see most in Nob Hill
- Hard modern patches cracking on softer original stucco
- Hand-applied textures that are hard to match
- Parapets and decorative roof lines with cracked caps
- Stucco damaged where old wiring, pipes and fixtures were removed
- Courtyard walls with worn caps and cracks
Living near Central Avenue and UNM
Nob Hill homes deal with some things that newer neighborhoods do not. Mature trees shade walls and drop leaves onto flat roofs. Older plumbing and electrical updates have left patched holes in many walls. Some homes have been converted to rentals or offices and had uneven upkeep over the years. And many sit close to the street, where the front walls are on display. We repair those old patches, fix parapets and roof lines, and restore an even finish on front walls, always choosing materials that suit the age of the home so the repairs stay put.
Services in Nob Hill
We offer stucco crack repair, careful re-stucco and color coats, parapet repair, stucco inspection and water damage repair, and breathable coatings for older homes throughout Nob Hill and nearby neighborhoods near UNM.
On an older home, ask what patch material will be used. A repair that is harder than the original stucco can crack around its edges within a few seasons.
Local tip
Nob Hill is one of many Albuquerque neighborhoods we serve. See all our service areas for the full list.
