Stucco Inspection | Bay Area | Fogg Construction

Stucco problems are easy to misjudge in both directions. Cosmetic cracking gets quoted as a tear-off; serious barrier failures get caulked and painted over. An experienced inspection tells you which situation you actually have — before you commit money to either.

Fogg Construction inspects stucco assemblies with 41 years of context for what fails, where, and why: cracking patterns, staining, delamination, flashing condition, penetration sealing, and the telltale signs of water moving behind the cladding. You get a straight assessment of condition and a corrective plan matched to it.

When correction is needed, we do the work ourselves — from crack-inhibitor systems and localized barrier repairs to full restorations — with one contractor accountable from diagnosis through finished wall.

What’s Included

Scope of the work.

Condition assessment

Systematic visual and physical inspection of stucco surfaces, terminations, flashings, and penetrations across the building envelope.

Defect identification

Cracking classified by cause — shrinkage, structural movement, impact, or water — with the failures that matter separated from the ones that don’t.

Pre-purchase & pre-remodel inspections

Know what the stucco needs before you buy the building or start the remodel, with findings you can price and plan against.

Corrective work

The full repair toolkit — patching, crack systems, barrier and flashing correction, refinishing — executed by the same contractor who diagnosed the problem.

Recent Work

Stucco Inspection in the field.

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Cracked, vine-damaged stucco wall on a hillside home (before) — stucco restoration in Novato

Demo and discovery phase exposing the sheathing behind the AT&T store facade — moisture infiltration investigation

Rotted structural beam uncovered behind the failed facade — moisture damage found during inspection

Venetian plaster walls and marble tile in a bathroom with a valley view — interior plaster finish

Townhome with original vertical wood siding before its stucco conversion (before)

Completed tan stucco exterior with fresh landscaping in afternoon light (after)

Where We Work

Stucco Inspection across the Bay Area.

San Francisco View area → Marin County View area → Sonoma County View area → Alameda View area →

★★★★★

“They were fantastic! The owner came out himself to bid the job, threw in some stucco patchwork that was needed outside of the immediate area to be fixed. The crew was on time, worked quickly, and didn’t leave any debris behind (cleaned up the area perfectly). Not the cheapest, not the most expensive either, but the expertise and skill was evident and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Fogg.”

Ana S. · Petaluma, CA

FAQ

Frequently asked.

What does a stucco inspection cover?

The full assembly as far as it can be read without demolition: surface condition and cracking patterns, flashings and terminations, penetrations, drainage details, staining and moisture evidence, plus interior clues like stains at exterior walls. Where the evidence warrants it, we’ll recommend targeted discovery openings to confirm conditions.

When is a stucco inspection worth it?

Before buying a stucco building, before a remodel that touches exterior walls, when you have recurring leaks or visible damage, and when another bid proposes a large tear-off and you want an experienced second opinion.

Do all stucco cracks need correction?

No. Fine shrinkage cracking is normal and largely cosmetic. The cracks that matter are the ones moving water — widening cracks, cracks at windows and doors, and cracking paired with staining or soft spots. An inspection sorts one from the other.

What happens after the inspection?

You get a clear explanation of what we found and a prioritized correction plan: what needs fixing now, what to monitor, and realistic options at each level. If you want us to do the corrective work, we price it; if you just want the assessment, that’s a complete deliverable on its own.

Can you inspect commercial buildings?

Yes — we inspect and correct stucco on both residential and commercial structures, and we’re experienced working alongside property managers, architects, and owners’ representatives.

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