Top-rated stucco pros.

Get matched with top stucco pros in Carpentersville, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY CARPENTERSVILLE, IL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon15
    Verified stucco services reviews

Verified Reviews for Stucco Service pros in Carpentersville, IL

*The Angi rating for Stucco Service companies in Carpentersville, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Stucco Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Stucco Service companies in Carpentersville, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Stucco Service needs.

Last update on November 24, 2025

Stucco questions, answered by experts

Installing stucco over brick can add longevity and durability to your siding while protecting it from deterioration due to exposure to the elements. However, stucco over brick does have a few downsides. You’ll spend more time and money on maintenance and repairs, and your siding may be more susceptible to cracking.

Yes, stucco can be installed over existing siding, but some contractors wouldn’t recommend it. Putting stucco over other types of siding requires careful consideration and proper preparation. Stucco is regularly added over brick and wood siding; however, some of the biggest factors affecting stucco installation include the condition of the existing siding and whether it’s strong enough to hold the weight of the stucco. If stucco is added to another type of siding, the weight can cause it to crack, making it susceptible to moisture, water damage, and mold.

The best exterior paint finish for stucco is a flat or low-gloss finish. A high-gloss finish will show imperfections in the stucco and give it a candy-coated look that many homeowners don’t like. The best types of exterior paint to use on stucco are acrylic, masonry, and elastomeric. However, acrylic is recommended because it is both durable and breathable.

Yes, you can apply stucco directly over brick, and the rough texture of the brick should be enough for the stucco to adhere to, even without a binding agent. Just be sure to clean the brick thoroughly before stuccoing, and allow 72 hours for the first coat of stucco to dry, even if it feels dry to the touch. The thicker portions that fill in the mortar joints will cure more slowly than the thinner portions over the brick faces.

You can apply stucco to wood by wrapping it with grade D waterproof paper, installing trim accessories such as metal lath, control joints, weep screeds, casing beads, and expansion joints, and applying the stucco in three layers. You’ll need a scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat, all applied with a trowel and screeded with a darby or straight edge. Each should cure for two days before you apply the next one.

The Carpentersville, IL homeowners’ guide to stucco services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles