Sandoval County
Stucco Repair & Color Coats in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho has grown fast over the past few decades, and nearly all of it is stucco: subdivision after subdivision of stucco homes, garden walls and HOA-maintained common areas, spread across the mesa northwest of Albuquerque.
A lot of those homes are now old enough that their original color coat has faded and the first round of cracks has appeared. That’s most of what we do in Rio Rancho.
Wind and sun on the mesa
Rio Rancho sits up on open, high ground, and it gets a lot of wind, especially in spring. Wind-driven sand and dust wear at the finish, and walls with no shade get the full force of the afternoon sun. That combination fades color coats faster than in more sheltered parts of the metro.
If your house looks patchy or chalky but the stucco is still solid, a color coat usually makes more sense than a full re-stucco.
HOA color guidelines
Many Rio Rancho neighborhoods have HOAs with approved color palettes. Before you change your stucco color, check your association’s guidelines and whether you need approval.
We can bring samples and provide finish details for your application.
Popular stucco services in Rio Rancho
Stucco Color Coat & Recoat
For faded, chalky color coats on sun-exposed walls.
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For cracks at window corners and settlement cracks in newer homes.
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For the block walls that line most Rio Rancho backyards.
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How it works in Rio Rancho
- Step 1
Free on-site inspection
We come out, look at the stucco and talk through what you’re seeing.
- Step 2
Clear written estimate
You get a written estimate that explains exactly what we’ll do and why.
- Step 3
Prep, repair and finish
We protect your property, do the repair in proper layers and finish it to match.
- Step 4
Walkthrough and cleanup
We clean up and walk the finished work with you.
Rio Rancho stucco questions
My Rio Rancho house is only 15 or 20 years old. Why is the stucco cracking?
Some cracking is normal as a house settles and as stucco expands and contracts with the temperature. Cracks around window and door corners are especially common. Wider or growing cracks deserve a look, because they can point to movement or let water in.
Can I pick any color for a color coat?
Stucco comes in a wide range of colors, but if you have an HOA, its approved palette comes first. We’ll help you narrow choices down within those guidelines.
Nearby service areas
All service areas · Not sure if you’re in range? Call (505) 375-3060.