Stucco Contractor
in Salt Lake City, Utah
Stucco repair, resurfacing and new stucco for Salt Lake City homes, from 1920s Tudors in Yalecrest and the Avenues to East Bench and Sugar House. Dallas Christensen on every job.
Salt Lake City Homes Span a Century of Stucco
Salt Lake City has some of the oldest stucco homes in Utah. Bungalows and Tudors from the 1910s to the 1940s in the Avenues, Yalecrest and Sugar House sit a few miles from 1990s and 2000s homes on the East Bench. Each era was built differently, and repairs have to match the wall that's already there.
Dallas inspects first, finds what's causing the damage, and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Whether the house needs a crack repaired, a tired wall resurfaced or new stucco, the same crew does the work from start to finish.
New stucco is the modern two-coat system: double-ply paper, wire lath, a base coat at 3/8 to 1/2 inch, a 6 to 7 day water cure, then a Senergy color coat in any Sherwin-Williams color. Resurfacing is cracks repaired, a new base coat with embedded mesh, and a new textured finish.
What Salt Lake City Homes Need Most
These are the problems Dallas runs into most often on Salt Lake City homes, and how he handles them.
Historic District Homes
Parts of the Avenues, Capitol Hill, Yalecrest and other neighborhoods are local historic districts, where exterior changes may need city approval. Check with Salt Lake City Planning before you change materials or colors. Dallas matches existing texture and detail on older homes.
Old Stucco on Wood Lath
Many pre-1950 homes have original stucco over wood lath. Repairs have to tie into that old wall carefully, or the patch cracks around its edges. Dallas opens the damaged area, checks what's behind it and rebuilds it to blend in.
Cracks Around Windows
The most common SLC stucco cracks start at window corners, especially on older homes where original flashing has failed. Fix the flashing, then the stucco, or the crack comes back.
East Bench Winds and Snow
Homes up the East Bench and foothills take canyon winds and wind-driven snow. Window flashing, roofline tie-ins and sealant joints take the most abuse.
Water at the Base of the Wall
Sprinkler spray, window wells and soil piled against the wall keep the bottom of the stucco wet. Weep screed buried under landscaping is a common cause of damage at the base.
Resurface or Replace
Sound stucco that looks tired can be resurfaced with a new base coat, mesh and finish. Soft spots or water behind the wall need repair or replacement first. Dallas inspects before he quotes.
Everything Dallas Does in Salt Lake City
The Christensen System: Two Coats, Done Right
Inspect First
Sheathing and framing are checked before work starts. Any damage is documented on video and shown to you first.
Double-Ply Barrier
Two layers of Grade D paper, lapped correctly, with every window, door and penetration flashed before lath.
Base + Color Coat
Western One-Coat base at 3/8 to 1/2 inch, water-cured 6–7 days, then a Senergy color coat in any Sherwin-Williams color.
Workmanship
1-year workmanship warranty on all installation work. Covers application defects and workmanship errors.
Not Covered
Hairline shrinkage cracks, UV color fading, normal weathering, and water entry through roofs, flashing or penetrations Dallas didn't install.
Thinking about just painting over cracks? See Painting Stucco vs. Resurfacing →
Stucco Costs in Salt Lake City
Real ranges from Dallas's jobs. Your written estimate breaks out every line so you can compare bids.
| Project | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Hairline crack repair | $200 – $800 |
| Mid-size patch and color match | Priced after inspection |
| Repair with moisture or framing damage | $2,000 – $8,000+ |
| New stucco, installed | $8 – $14 per sq ft |
| New stucco, 2,000 sq ft home | $16,000 – $28,000 |
Salt Lake City Homeowners Ask Dallas
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Should I resurface or replace my stucco?
Will painting my stucco fix the cracks?
Do you replace windows too?
What warranty do you offer?
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Call, text or request a free estimate for your Salt Lake City home. No sales team. No call center. Financing is available through Hearth.