Stucco rarely fails where you can see it. Water slips in at a window corner or roofline and soaks the wood behind the wall. Buck Roofing & Siding finds that damage, repairs it, and replaces the stucco with low-maintenance siding that sheds water instead of trapping it.
10+ years in business. Part of the Buck Construction family. PA HIC #PA129092.
By the time these show up, water has usually been getting in for a while. Any one of them is worth having checked.
Dark marks trailing down from the lower corners of windows and doors.
Hairline cracks that reappear after patching or painting.
Areas that bow outward or flex when you push on them.
Walls that run straight into soil, mulch or pavement with no gap at the bottom.
Discoloration where a lower roof meets a wall.
A damp smell, bubbling paint or soft baseboards along outside walls.
Stucco became a popular finish across the region’s suburbs, and a lot of it went up over wood sheathing with no drainage space and minimal flashing. On paper the wall was sealed. In practice, water found the seams.
Southeastern Pennsylvania weather keeps testing those seams. Soaking rains, humid summers and dozens of freeze-thaw swings each winter widen small cracks and pull water in.
That’s why local buyers now routinely ask for stucco testing before they close, and why a small stain here is rarely just cosmetic.
The honest answer depends on what’s behind the stucco, not what’s on it.
About siding over stucco. It’s tempting to cover a problem wall with new siding. Unless testing proves the wall is dry, that simply hides the moisture and lets the rot keep going.
We examine the exterior and check the high-risk spots to learn how far the moisture has spread. [Describe your testing method.
We show you what we found, recommend repair or remediation, and put the price in writing.
The failing stucco comes off so the wall underneath is fully exposed.
Rotted sheathing, framing and trim are cut out and replaced.
We install a new water-resistive barrier, flash every opening and roof-to-wall joint, and [add a drainage gap / rainscreen] so water can escape.
Your new siding goes on, the site is cleaned up, and we walk the finished house with you.
We don’t put stucco back on. Once the wall is repaired, we give your home a siding exterior that’s easier to maintain and far more forgiving of our weather.
Resists moisture, rot and pests, and comes in lap, panel and shingle styles in a wide range of colors.
The lowest upfront cost, with almost no ongoing maintenance.
Adds texture to entries, columns and the base of walls, paired with fiber cement or vinyl.
No two remediation jobs are priced alike, because the biggest variable is hidden until the stucco comes off. The main factors are how many walls are involved, how much rot is found, the height and access of the house, trim and window details, and the exterior you choose.
Our inspection gives you a written number for your home. To make the project easier to budget, we offer 0% interest financing for up to 18 months, along with other flexible payment plans.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.
Remediation opens the walls down to the sheathing, which makes it the cheapest moment to replace anything that ties into them. Because we handle roofing, siding, windows and gutters, it can all be one project with one crew.
Stucco removal often turns up rotted framing. Through our sister company, Buck Construction, we can handle structural repairs ourselves instead of bringing in another contractor mid-project.
We’ve spent over a decade on the roofs and walls of homes across the region, and we know how local houses were built and where they fail.
From Willow Grove, we’re a short drive from Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware and Lehigh Counties.
Remediation is a major investment, so we offer interest-free plans and other flexible options. See financing details.
Stucco remediation is one part of what we do. We take care of the whole exterior of your home, and commercial roofs too.
Complete tear-off and new roofs for homes across the region.
Leaks, missing shingles and flashing problems fixed before they spread.
Fast help after wind, hail or fallen trees damage your roof or siding.
New siding for homes that need it, whether or not stucco is involved.
Replacement windows that seal tight and cut energy costs.
New gutters and guards that keep water moving away from your home.
Roof installation and repair for businesses and commercial buildings.
Extends the life of flat and low-slope roofs without a full replacement.
Buck Roofing & Siding serves homeowners across the Philadelphia region and into New Jersey, including:
Philadelphia
Montgomery County: Willow Grove and surrounding towns
Bucks County: Newtown, Doylestown, Yardley, Richboro, Warrington, Langhorne
A large share of suburban homes here were finished with stucco laid directly over wood sheathing, with little or no gap for water to escape. Our wet springs, muggy summers and winter freeze-thaw cycles work water into small cracks, and once it’s behind the stucco it has nowhere to go.
Yes. The sheathing behind stucco can rot for years while the surface looks normal. That’s why homes in this area are often tested even without visible symptoms, especially before a sale.
Only if testing shows the wall behind it is dry and solid. Siding installed over wet stucco seals the moisture in, and the rot continues where no one can see it.
It depends on the size of the house, how many walls are involved, how much rot turns up once the stucco is off, and the weather. [Typical timeline for your projects.] Your estimate will include a schedule.
Price is driven mostly by how much of the house is affected and how much hidden damage is found. Height, access, trim details and the new exterior you choose also play a part. An inspection and written estimate is the only way to get a reliable number for your home.
Yes. We offer 0% interest financing for up to 18 months, plus several other flexible payment plans. See financing details. Financing is subject to credit approval.
We don’t reinstall stucco. After the wall is repaired, we replace it with James Hardie fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, stone accents, or a combination of them.
Book an inspection and get a straight answer about the condition of your walls, what it will take to fix them, and what it will cost.
Buck Roofing & Siding
724 Fitzwatertown Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090
PA HIC #PA129092
