Crack repair & crack-inhibitor systems
From routed-and-filled hairline cracks to two-coat fiberglass-reinforced systems that bridge and stabilize widespread cracking.
Residential & Commercial · CSLB #844981
Stucco Repair & Restoration
Repairs that disappear into the wall — and fix the cause, not just the crack.
Stucco cracks for many reasons — building movement, thermal cycling, vegetation, impact damage, or water working behind the surface. The repair that lasts is the one that addresses why the stucco failed, not just the visible symptom. That diagnostic-first approach is the difference between a patch that re-cracks in a year and a restoration that holds for decades.
Fogg Construction repairs and restores stucco on homes and commercial buildings throughout San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and Alameda. In Novato, when invasive vines had penetrated stucco cracks and compromised the water barrier beneath, we applied a two-coat fiberglass crack-inhibitor system and a fresh colored texture coat — restoring the exterior without the cost of full removal.
Every repair ends with texture matching. With 41 years of plaster experience across both cementitious and acrylic systems, we blend patches into the surrounding wall so the repair doesn’t announce itself.
What’s Included
Scope of the work.
Patching & spot repair
Impact damage, woodpecker holes, removed fixtures, and failed previous patches — cut back to sound material, rebuilt in proper coats, finished to match.
Facade restoration
Whole-elevation restoration where aging stucco is re-secured, re-coated, and refinished — often avoiding the cost and waste of full demolition.
Color & finish coats
Integrated color coats and fog coats that refresh an entire facade uniformly, eliminating the patchwork look of repaired areas.
Recent Work
Stucco Repair in the field.
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Where We Work
Stucco Repair across the Bay 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.
Are stucco cracks serious?
Hairline cracking is common and often cosmetic — but cracks are also the path water takes to the barrier behind the stucco. Cracks that are widening, concentrated around openings, or paired with staining or soft areas deserve an inspection, because the real damage from a stucco crack usually happens behind the wall.
Can you avoid a full stucco tear-off?
Frequently, yes. If the structure behind the stucco is sound, systems like a two-coat fiberglass crack inhibitor can reinforce the existing wall and prevent further damage — as we did for a Novato home where vines had compromised the surface. We recommend tear-off only when inspection shows the barrier or framing genuinely needs it.
Will the repair match my existing texture?
Texture matching is one of our core specialties. We match both cementitious and acrylic finishes — sand, dash, lace, smooth troweled, and custom historic textures — and finish with color or fog coats so repairs blend with the surrounding wall.
Do you handle both homes and commercial buildings?
Yes. Recent work ranges from residential facades in Novato and Santa Rosa to commercial restorations like the AT&T store facade, where we corrected severe water intrusion and rebuilt the stucco for a durable, leak-free result.
What does stucco repair cost?
It depends entirely on cause and extent — a localized patch is a very different scope from a facade with barrier failure. We start with an honest assessment of what’s actually wrong, then provide a clear estimate matched to the real problem, not the worst case.
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Moisture Consulting
Exterior envelope moisture-infiltration detection, diagnosis, and corrective solutions. 41 years of experience reading how water moves through stucco and plaster assemblies.
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Tell us about the building and what it’s doing. We’ll diagnose the cause, then scope the repair to the actual problem.
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · CSLB License #844981