Stucco Siding: What It Is, Common Problems, & Solutions

Stucco siding is best known for its trademark sandy stone look – and that it has a tendency to leak. If you have stucco siding on your home right now, its important that you know the signs of a stucco problems as well as all of your great options for upgrading it.

At Choice Home Remodeling, we’re a full-service home improvement company that specializes in both interior and exterior work. We’re one of the few local companies that is experienced in removing stucco and replacing it with a gorgeous alternative. Read our blog for a look at stucco siding – or reach out to talk to our siding experts right now!

Common Stucco Problems You Need to Recognize

Stucco remediation on modern home

A mix of sand, cement, lime, and water, stucco siding looks completely different from the vinyl siding that is the primary choice for most new homes. Unfortunately stucco siding is probably best known for the myriad of issues and headaches it can cause. For example, water getting behind your stucco and damaging the walls of your home is the most common stucco problem for homeowners in our area.

These are the key signs of common stucco problems you want to look for:

Large cracks in the stucco siding
Bubbles or bulges in the siding
Pieces of stucco falling off
Stucco that always looks damp or discolored

If you have seen one or more of these signs – or you just the want the peace-of-mind that comes from an expert inspection – we encourage you to reach out to our team.

Stucco Removal & Other Solutions

As a Lancaster County stucco removal team, we have ample experience replacing old stucco with beautiful and practical new siding. The process of removing and replacing leaking stucco is called stucco remediation, and we’re one of the few companies that specializes in it. Stucco remediation entails removing all pieces of water damaged stucco, repairing the affected areas underneath and then adding on a new type of watertight siding. These are some of the most popular choices for measuring up to the style of stucco:

Luxury Vinyl Siding – Vinyl siding is a practical and affordable option for any house. We install gorgeous CertainTeed vinyl siding which boasts a huge range of colors and an upscale look.
Engineered Wood Siding – Another siding material with a one-of-a-kind aesthetic, engineered wood siding brings a distinct rustic look to your home, backed by modern convenience. You can count on engineered wood to provide the undeniable beauty of real wood, while standing up to termites and the elements!
James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding – One of the most sought-after siding materials, James Hardie makes a line of fiber cement boards that have a look similar to stone or even stucco. In addition to the unique style, James Hardie fiber cement is famous for their range of bold colors!

See our favorite CertainTeed and James Hardie siding colors!

Lancaster County’s Stucco Siding Removal Team

When you think stucco siding removal in Lancaster, PA and beyond, think Choice Home Remodeling. We’re the team to count on for the solution to the common stucco problems. Whatever you need, our team will provide you the answers as well as the free quotes to get it done. The first step is a conversation with one of our experts, so we encourage you to give our team a call, send us an email, or stop by our showroom!

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Choice Windows, Doors & More, Inc.4.8

I recently hired Choice to replace 12 windows and a sliding glass door in my home, and they did excellent work. I want to provide this review for anyone in the Lancaster County area looking for new windows: save yourself some trouble and just hire Choice. The original windows and sliding door in my house were cheap builder grade units that were ~25 years old and all failing in one way or another. I did my due diligence and requested quotes from five different contractors, including a big box home improvement store and a couple of the national window chains. To make a long story short, Choice was the best price, the best product, and the most comprehensive installation work! Everyone who I worked with at Choice, from the sales, finance, and install teams, was extremely friendly and professional. They installed wonderful, PA-made Okna windows and doors, and they installed them properly; no shortcuts taken (unlike some of the other contractors who I received quotes from). The install team were great; they had all the work done in exactly the time they quoted, and they were very mindful of being as clean as they could. They also informed me that some of the existing windows were installed very poorly, with very little insulation and flashing. They installed the new windows correctly, and the difference was immediate and incredible. I could not be happier with the work they did and the products they provide. The new windows and door at my house are such a huge improvement over the old ones. If you're looking for a contractor for your next home improvement project, look no further!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Devon, for the wonderful review! We work hard to provide not only quality products and expert installation, but also an easy and helpful experience from the very first contact. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share about your experience with us!

Choice Remodeling was professional from start to finish. They were prompt, informative and did excellent work replacing the windows in our whole house. I would recommend them for any job!

Response from the owner:Thank you Molly for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your referral and are happy we were able to provide a positive experience for you!

The new storm door with roll up screen and the new sliding door for our deck look wonderful. The sales person, Tim Simmers, was great to work with and the men doing the installation work were terrific. I will be using Choice Home Remodeling for all my future projects!

Response from the owner:Thank you Daniel for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to partnering with you in the future!

I can't rave enough about my experience with Choice Home Remodeling! After a long search for a team that was not only professional and knowledgeable but also friendly and patient, I found exactly what I was looking for. Tim, Nate, and the entire crew did an outstanding job installing a new sliding door in place of an existing bay window on my block-style home. From start to finish, they answered all of my questions with confidence, kept me informed throughout the process, and completed the work with exceptional care and craftsmanship. Choice Home Remodeling earns my highest recommendation!

Response from the owner:Karen, thank you for your five star review and kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and we are happy to hear you felt the same way! Please let us know if there is any thing else we can partner with you on in the future.