Stucco Siding Costs – Materials, Textures & Installation Prices

While the use of stucco siding on American homes began in the 1950s, the material can be traced back to the Greeks and Romans, who used a stucco-like mixture for wall frescoes and sculptures.

Nowadays synthetic stucco, with a unique set of benefits, is also an option for homeowners.

Whether traditional or synthetic, stucco siding is durable, and great-looking.

Stucco Siding Average Costs #

Stucco siding typically costs $8 - $15 per square foot installed. Key factors affecting the cost include:

• Type of stucco - Traditional 3-coat stucco is most affordable starting around $8 per sq ft. One-coat systems cost $12-15 per sq ft.

• Surface finish - Smooth finishes are cheapest. More decorative finishes like lace, dash textures, or acrylic add $2-$5 per square foot.

• Prep work - Any repairs to walls, installation of lath, tear-off of old siding raises costs.

• Accessibility - Multi-story homes or difficult to access walls increase pricing.

• Trim - Matching foam trim, corner pieces, foundation ledges add expense.

• Location - Labor rates for stucco crews vary regionally.

For a typical 2500 sq ft two-story suburban home, expect to budget around $25,000 - $45,000 for a new stucco exterior. Quotes from stucco contractors are essential.

Stucco Siding Installation Cost Examples #

• "I had a basic one-coat stucco applied to my small 1,500 sq ft southwest style home. The stucco itself cost $10 per sq ft and with the foam trim and corner pieces, the total stucco siding install was $18,000." - Amanda T.

• "We went with a hand-troweled lace finish stucco for our 2,200 sq ft California bungalow. The decorative 3-coat stucco cost $12 per sq ft and with contractor fees our total stucco installation cost was $30,400." - James S.

• "I wanted a modern adobe look so I had simulated stone stucco installed on my large 2,800 sq ft desert home. The special roller-applied textured stucco was $15 per sq ft. With foam trim accents my total new stucco cost was $49,000." - Olivia W.

• "For our multi-unit housing project we used a basic 1-coat stucco system without any decorative finish. The stucco itself was $10 per sq ft and contractor fees brought the install total to $12 per sq ft. For 8,000 sq ft our total stucco siding install was $96,000." - Steve J.

As you see, with the variety of stucco styles and finishes, installed costs ranged from $10 - $15 per sq ft. The total job expense varies based on special finishes, detailing, accessibility and contractor rates.

Types of Stucco Siding #

The main types of stucco siding include:

• Traditional Stucco - This is a 3 coat process with a scratch coat, brown coat, then a finish coat. The most affordable stucco option starting around $8 per sq ft installed.

• One-Coat Stucco - Uses acrylic finishes so only one thicker application is needed. Costs range from $12-15 per sq ft installed. Fast application.

• EIFS - Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems add an insulated foam backing for improved insulation. Costs range from $10-18 per sq ft.

• Simulated Stone Stucco - Uses textured roll-on acrylic finishes to mimic real stacked stone. Typically costs $12-20 per sq ft installed.

• Synthetic Stucco - Made up of foam panels rather than multiple stucco coats but provides a similar look. Average cost is $10-14 per sq ft.

The look can be changed using different base colors and textured acrylic finishes on any stucco type.

Pros and Cons of Stucco Siding #

As this overview shows, stucco siding offers aesthetic appeal but has some downsides like cost and climate limitations to consider.

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