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Finding a good stucco contractor in Albuquerque can feel harder than it should. Some companies only want full re-stucco jobs. Some painters patch stucco as a side service. And a few crews disappear once the check clears. This page explains how to choose a stucco contractor, what to ask before you hire, and how we work, so you can make a confident choice whether you call us or someone else.
What does a stucco contractor do?
A stucco contractor repairs, installs and refinishes the stucco on the outside of a home. That covers a wide range of work: patching cracks and holes, re-stucco and color coats, repairing synthetic stucco like EIFS and Dryvit, fixing water damage behind the wall, rebuilding parapets on flat roofs, and applying paint or elastomeric coatings. Some contractors focus on new construction. Others, like us, focus on repair and restoration of existing homes.
How do you choose a stucco contractor in Albuquerque?
Start with the basics, then look at how they handle your specific problem:
- They look for the cause of the damage, not just the crack you can see
- They explain the difference between a patch, a color coat and a full re-stucco
- They give you a written, itemized estimate instead of a single number
- They can match your existing texture and color, and offer a test patch
- They know Albuquerque conditions: flat roofs, parapets, monsoon storms and high desert sun
- They can show you examples of similar work
- They return calls and texts promptly before the job, which is a good sign for after it
Questions to ask before you hire
A few questions tell you a lot about a stucco company:
- What do you think caused this damage, and how will your repair stop it from coming back?
- Is this a patch, a color coat or a full re-stucco, and why?
- What exactly is included in the price, and what could change it once the wall is opened?
- How will you match my color and texture?
- How will you protect my windows, plants and walkways?
- How long will the work take, including curing time between coats?
- Does my job need a permit?
Red flags to watch for
- A quote for a full re-stucco when only a few areas are damaged
- No written estimate, or a single price with no breakdown
- Pressure to decide on the spot or pay most of the cost up front
- Plans to paint over open cracks without repairing them
- Cement patching on synthetic stucco, which does not bond well to foam
- No mention of why the damage happened
Checking a contractor’s credentials
New Mexico licenses construction contractors through the state Construction Industries Division. You can look up a contractor’s license status online before you hire, and ask any company for proof of insurance. It only takes a few minutes and is worth doing for any exterior project.
How ABQ Stucco Repair works
We are a stucco company focused on repair. When you call, we look at the whole wall, find the cause of the damage, and recommend the smallest repair that will actually last. You get a free, written, itemized estimate that explains what we found and what each repair costs. We match the texture by hand, blend the color so repairs disappear, protect your property while we work and clean up when we are done.
We handle stucco crack repair, re-stucco and resurfacing, EIFS and Dryvit repair, stucco inspection and water damage repair, parapet and chimney stucco repair, and stucco painting and elastomeric coating. For typical price factors, see our stucco repair cost guide.
Stucco contractors near me: where we work
We serve all of Albuquerque, from the Northeast Heights and Nob Hill to the Westside and the North and South Valleys, plus Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Lunas, Belen and the East Mountains. If you are searching for stucco contractors near you anywhere in the metro, we likely cover your area.
Get at least two written estimates that describe the same scope of work. Comparing a patch-only price with a patch-plus-color-coat price is comparing two different jobs.
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