Stucco Water Intrusion & Water Damage Repair in Colorado Springs
Water is the biggest threat to a stucco home. Once it gets behind the finish, it can soak the sheathing, rot the framing and feed mold, often for months before anything shows on the outside. Colorado Springs Stucco Repair finds where the water is getting in, measures how far it has spread and repairs the wall from the inside out. We’re a family-owned team with 8+ years of experience, all work is performed by licensed, insured contractors, and our repairs are backed by our Limited Guarantee.
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How Water Gets Behind Stucco
Stucco is meant to shed water, and a properly built wall has a weather-resistive barrier and a way for incidental moisture to drain out. Problems start when water gets in faster than it can get out, or gets in where it was never supposed to. The most common entry points:
- Windows and doors. Missing or failed flashing and worn sealant around openings are among the most frequent sources of leaks.
- Roof-to-wall intersections. Where a roof line meets a stucco wall, missing kick-out flashing can send roof runoff straight into the wall.
- Cracks. Even small stucco cracks can wick water deep into the wall.
- Penetrations. Hose bibs, light fixtures, dryer vents, meters and deck ledgers all create openings that need to be sealed and flashed.
- Grade and sprinklers. Stucco that runs into soil or mulch, or is hit every day by lawn sprinklers, can absorb moisture from the bottom up.
- Snow and ice. Snow piled against walls and repeated melting feed water into any weak spot, and freezing makes it worse. Learn more about freeze-thaw damage.
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Warning Signs of Water Intrusion
Water damage behind stucco is often hidden, so watch for these clues:
- Dark streaks or staining below windows, roof lines or fixtures
- Stucco that is bulging, soft, crumbling or sounds hollow when tapped
- White, powdery deposits (efflorescence) on the surface
- Cracks that keep reappearing in the same place
- Peeling paint, swollen trim or rotting window sills
- Indoors: water stains, bubbling paint, damp baseboards or a musty smell on exterior walls
If you notice any of these, it’s worth having the wall tested, even if the outside looks mostly fine.
How We Find Hidden Moisture
You can’t fix water intrusion properly by guessing. We use moisture meters to scan the wall surface and find suspect areas, then probe testing to measure moisture inside the wall assembly at specific points. Together, these tell us where water is getting in, how far it has spread and which parts of the wall need to be opened, so the repair covers the damage without tearing out more than necessary.
Our Water Damage Repair Process
- Free written estimate with moisture testing. We inspect the likely entry points and test the wall with moisture meters and probes. You get a written estimate that explains what we found.
- Open the wall. We remove the stucco over the wet or damaged area, back to dry, sound material.
- Replace damaged sheathing. Water-damaged sheathing is replaced as part of the repair, not left behind a fresh coat of stucco. We’ll show you what we find.
- Fix the source. We correct the cause of the leak, such as flashing, sealant at openings or a poorly sealed penetration, so the water doesn’t come back.
- Rebuild the wall. We rebuild the moisture barrier and stucco layers properly, then match the finish texture and color as closely as possible.
- Final walkthrough. We review the work with you. The repair is backed by our Limited Guarantee.
Why a Surface Patch Isn't Enough
Painting over stains or patching the stucco on a wet wall hides the symptom and leaves the problem behind it. Trapped moisture keeps damaging the sheathing and framing, and the stains and cracks come back, usually bigger. Opening the wall, replacing what’s damaged and fixing the leak point costs more up front, but it’s the only way to actually stop the damage.
Help With Insurance Claims
Some water damage, especially from storms, hail or sudden events, may be covered by homeowner’s insurance. Coverage depends on your policy and the cause. We can help you document the damage, including moisture readings, the extent of damaged sheathing and photos of what we find when the wall is opened, so you have clear information for your claim.
Traditional Stucco and EIFS
Water intrusion affects both traditional stucco and EIFS (synthetic stucco), but the repairs differ. If your home has a synthetic system, see our EIFS and synthetic stucco repair page. For other stucco problems, visit our main stucco repair page.
Areas We Serve
We repair stucco water damage in Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Monument, Falcon, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Pueblo, Peyton and Black Forest.
Stucco Water Intrusion FAQs
Stains, bulging or soft spots, recurring cracks and interior water marks on exterior walls are common signs. The only reliable way to know is moisture testing. We use moisture meters and probe testing during your free estimate.
Moisture trapped behind stucco can create conditions where mold grows on sheathing and framing. Finding and drying out the source quickly, and replacing damaged materials, is the best way to limit that risk.
Yes. Damaged sheathing is replaced as part of the repair before we rebuild the stucco.
It depends on your policy and what caused the damage. We can help you document the damage for your claim, but your insurer makes the coverage decision.
Water damage generally gets worse, and more expensive, the longer it goes. In Colorado Springs, winter freeze-thaw cycles can make it worse quickly, so it’s best to have suspected damage tested soon.
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If you suspect water is getting behind your stucco, don’t wait for stains to spread.
Or call 719-399-5225. We’ll test your walls for moisture, show you what we find and give you a clear written estimate.