Stucco Remediation Philadelphia

Once stucco siding fails, it doesn’t breathe. It traps moisture inside your walls—moisture from rain, leaky windows, or even condensation buildup. Behind that facade, insulation starts to rot. Plywood swells. Framing turns soft. We’ve pulled off panels in South Philadelphia homes and found mushrooms growing on the sheathing. It doesn't dry out on its own—it festers.

You don’t always see mold right away. You breathe it. Hidden growth behind walls causes that musty smell no HVAC system can clear out. It seeps into drywall, circulates through vents, and clings to carpets. Kids with asthma? Guests waking up with headaches? That could be your stucco. And the longer it’s there, the deeper it spreads.

We’ve seen buckled hardwood floors, shorted outlets, and warped baseboards—all from a single failed stucco wall. Moisture seeps down, hits your floor joists, and keeps going. By the time the paint starts bubbling on your dining room ceiling, you're looking at electrical work, drywall replacement, and possibly even foundation damage. The cost? Way more than just a patch.

When remediation is delayed, we can’t just repair the surface—we have to open everything up. Siding comes off. Wet framing gets replaced. Interiors may need demo. And it’s all done while your home’s exterior is exposed to the elements. That means tents, tarps, noise, disruption. The entire process becomes longer, messier, and more expensive than it needed to be. It can take weeks instead of days—and cost five times what a properly timed stucco repair would’ve.

Re-stucco jobs may improve surface appearance, but they don’t stop hidden moisture. If your walls are compromised, covering them only delays the issue—and adds cost later. Full stucco remediation is the only way to stop deeper damage and restore your home’s integrity.

The stucco remediation process includes removing damaged materials, assessing the structure beneath, repairing framing or sheathing if needed, and installing a proper drainage system before applying new stucco. It’s not just stucco work—it’s about rebuilding your exterior to protect what’s inside.

Yes—trapped moisture can lead to warped baseboards, bubbling drywall, and ruined flooring. We’ve seen cases where hardwood floor installation had to be redone due to undetected water intrusion from stucco failure. Interior damage is often the first thing homeowners notice—but by then, the problem is already inside the walls.

Absolutely. Many homes with stucco failure also need basement waterproofing, window sealing, or flashing repair. We coordinate all necessary work as part of your full renovation project, ensuring your home’s exterior is sealed tight—top to bottom.

We handle both Montgomery County classics and new construction that’s already showing signs of poor stucco installation. Even homes less than 10 years old can suffer from water damage if corners were cut during the build. APS does thorough remediation on Philadelphia homes of all ages.