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Q: Can I screw directly into stucco?

• <div><p>Yes, you can screw directly into stucco. Only do so if the item you are installing is a permanent fixture. Drill a pilot hole into the stucco using a masonry or concrete bit, then drive in the screw with a power drill or screwdriver.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to build a pizza oven?

• <div><p>Whether or not it&rsquo;s cheaper to build a pizza oven depends largely on what style you opt for and which tools and materials you already have. For example, having a surplus of leftover fire bricks from another DIY project will reduce the amount you need to build a new pizza oven and cut costs to boot. On the flip side, if you don&rsquo;t have any of the required materials, buying a pre-made option will be cheaper and require far less work to set up&mdash;between just <b>$300 and $1,000</b> for the best versions.</p></div>

Q: How long should stucco dry before painting?

• <div><p>Stucco will dry in two to three days, but you should wait one to two months to allow it to cure fully before you paint it. The curing process is slow, but leaving the material exposed to air and natural moisture will help it reach its maximum strength. If you live in a hot, arid climate, wait a month before painting. Wait two months before painting if you live in a more moderate or wet climate.</p></div>

Q: Should I repair or replace my stucco?

• <div><p>The decision to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/repair-vs-replace-stucco.htm">repair or replace stucco</a> depends on the extent of the damage. If the culprit is dirt, stains, or small cracks, your stucco will benefit from a deep clean, quick repair, and possibly a paint job. If you notice large cracks or peeling, it&rsquo;s time to call a professional to fix your stucco. They can guide you in deciding whether your issue is simple enough to repair or whether severe problems&mdash;like water damage and mold&mdash;require removing and replacing sections of your stucco, or the entire thing.</p></div>

Q: How long does house cladding last?

• <div><p>The durability and overall longevity of house cladding varies by the material, but the average lifespan is between <b>15 to 25 years</b>. Metal cladding is generally the most durable and long-lasting, with a life expectancy of up to 100 years. Environmental factors such as climate, humidity, moisture, and UV exposure can all play into how long cladding lasts. </p></div>

There are 4 highly-rated local stucco pros.

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ARCH PAINTING

ARCH PAINTING

Customers say: Super punctual

377 local quotes requested

28 years of experience

About Arch Painting® Arch Painting is the nation’s leading commercial paint contractor. Founded by Joe Giacalone in 1997, Arch Painting provides unparalleled painting services that transform spaces from ordinary to extraordinary. Customer service, attention to detail, mastery of technique, and uncompromising commitment to quality are the foundation of each job and partnership served. Learn more at www.archpainting.com. About Paintzen® Paintzen is an Arch Painting Company. Powered by Zenify and backed by three decades of experience from Arch Painting, Paintzen is transforming the residential paint experience, combining high quality service and convenient technology for better, faster results. Using Zenify technology to price, book and manage interior or exterior residential painting projects, Paintzen streamlines the process. With Paintzen you can price and book a paint project in as little as 5 minutes and have a paint crew on location in as few as 5 days. Learn more at www.paintzen.com.

"Start to finish, excellent service and value delivered. Crew & team were extremely professional, great communicators, always went the extra step to ensure the project was done exactly as it was requested. We moved into a new office space and originally just wanted some touch-ups, they transformed the space into something we didn't think was possible, all while meeting our tight deadlines. Wouldn't look anywhere else for any future commercial or residential work to be done."

Guillaume B on February 2025

"Start to finish, excellent service and value delivered. Crew & team were extremely professional, great communicators, always went the extra step to ensure the project was done exactly as it was requested. We moved into a new office space and originally just wanted some touch-ups, they transformed the space into something we didn't think was possible, all while meeting our tight deadlines. Wouldn't look anywhere else for any future commercial or residential work to be done."

Guillaume B on February 2025

North Shore Painting

North Shore Painting

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

110 local quotes requested

When you need the best painting the area has to offer, turn to us and our 25+ years of experience, as well as our high retention rate with many satisfied customers. Whether you want to build your dream home or you need home improvements, we've got you covered!

"My crew from NSP was amazing. Professional, courteous, kind and on point to get the task done. Large 2 story colonial with addition and ovs garage. I believe it took total of 5 days because of early weather in October 22. No paint chips on ground, very conscious of my shrubs and gardens, you would not even know they were painting. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this outstanding company and would not hesitate to have them paint my home again. The price was very fair, the warranty good but most of all they always stayed in touch to let me know what was going to happen etc. My team, Frank, Benjamin and Valerio were amazing. Peter the owner and coordinator did a great job. Thank you again. My neighbors stopped to tell me how great my home looks and asked for the name of the painters for them in springtime. Thats says much about Northshore Painting. Great job, great professionalism, great job. VCM Billerica Ma"

Virginia M on December 2022

"My crew from NSP was amazing. Professional, courteous, kind and on point to get the task done. Large 2 story colonial with addition and ovs garage. I believe it took total of 5 days because of early weather in October 22. No paint chips on ground, very conscious of my shrubs and gardens, you would not even know they were painting. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this outstanding company and would not hesitate to have them paint my home again. The price was very fair, the warranty good but most of all they always stayed in touch to let me know what was going to happen etc. My team, Frank, Benjamin and Valerio were amazing. Peter the owner and coordinator did a great job. Thank you again. My neighbors stopped to tell me how great my home looks and asked for the name of the painters for them in springtime. Thats says much about Northshore Painting. Great job, great professionalism, great job. VCM Billerica Ma"

Virginia M on December 2022

ACQ Home Improvement

ACQ Home Improvement

Customers say: Quick response

25 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"

Curt C on March 2023

"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"

Curt C on March 2023

All Weather Exteriors, LLC

18 Louden Road, PO Box 2107

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All Weather Exteriors, LLC

18 Louden Road, PO Box 2107

4.70(

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

220 local quotes requested

10 years of experience

All Weather Exteriors has 30 years combined experience with roofing, siding, new windows, doors, and home improvements. Michael Wright is the Owner, Operator of the business and prides himself and the business on their hard work ethic, friendly customer service, and professionalism. We handle all phases of home improvements, and we have the experience that you are looking for when hiring a contractor. Please give us a call today! Also Feel free to check out our website below. www.myallweatherexteriors.com

"wonderful company to work with - work was done in a timely manner. Work was dealing with correcting manufacture's and contractor's siding work"

Bill M on October 2025

"wonderful company to work with - work was done in a timely manner. Work was dealing with correcting manufacture's and contractor's siding work"

Bill M on October 2025

American Team Contracting, Inc.

American Team Contracting, Inc.

Customers say: True professional

23 local quotes requested

16 years of experience

At American Team Contracting, Inc., we are very conscientious about all projects that we work on. We will treat your home improvement project as if it were our own. Your complete satisfaction is our highest priority. We pride ourselves on communication with our customers throughout the project and take a very consultative approach for your understanding and the best possible finished result. Please give us a call today!

"Luis was most professional and patient with both me and this project. What should have been a simple, straight-forward porch framing project, turned out to include a complete reframe of the porch floor. Would certainly hire this pro again. Thank you."

Leonidas P on October 2025

"Luis was most professional and patient with both me and this project. What should have been a simple, straight-forward porch framing project, turned out to include a complete reframe of the porch floor. Would certainly hire this pro again. Thank you."

Leonidas P on October 2025

Tar Star Roofing

Tar Star Roofing

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

151 local quotes requested

Tar Star Roofing is the premier Roofing company serving New Hampshire and Massachusetts for over a decade. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you want your job done right, call Anthony today !

"Anthony of Tar Star Roofing was referred to me by my real estate agent, and was everything the agent said—honest, reasonably priced, expert, reliable, easy to work with. Tar Star got the job done in no time, and from the photos, the chimney and shingle repairs look amazing! Thank you, Tar Star!!"

Jon C on October 2025

"Anthony of Tar Star Roofing was referred to me by my real estate agent, and was everything the agent said—honest, reasonably priced, expert, reliable, easy to work with. Tar Star got the job done in no time, and from the photos, the chimney and shingle repairs look amazing! Thank you, Tar Star!!"

Jon C on October 2025

Capital Construction Contracting South

Capital Construction Contracting South

Customers say: Quality work

945 local quotes requested

21 years of experience

Capital Construction Contracting Inc. was founded in 2005 as a full service home remodeling company. We provide complete interior and exterior home improvement services specializing in James Hardie siding, including roofing, windows, doors, custom decks and interior remodels. We pride ourselves on fantastic customer service and top notch craftsmanship. We hold numerous certifications in the industry, and we are proud to work with the best products from leading manufacturers. No matter what home improvement needs you have, Capital Construction Contracting Inc. is here to provide you with quality solutions. Our mission is simple : to improve the lives of our customers by providing the highest quality building materials installed by highly skilled, professionally trained crafts persons with the highest level of customer service. Feel free to visit our showroom: 3 Norwood Street, Dorchester MA We value your business!

"Everything was done to perfection."

Cindy M on September 2025

"Everything was done to perfection."

Cindy M on September 2025

Remodel or Renew Home Improvement

Remodel or Renew Home Improvement

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

1033 local quotes requested

Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."

Jennifer M on May 2025

"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."

Jennifer M on May 2025

Cedar Valley Exteriors, Inc.

Cedar Valley Exteriors, Inc.

Customers say: Quality work

80 local quotes requested

27 years of experience

Our expertise in storm-related damage to homes and businesses. Over 20 years of working with customers and insurance companies to restore properties after wind, hail, hurricanes, and nor'easters. We offer free inspections and if your property has sustained damage we document the damage, estimate it all to your insurance carrier and handle the project through completion. Free repair assessment.

"They were professional, took the time to explain the process and scheduled in a responsible manner."

Ricardo Q on May 2025

"They were professional, took the time to explain the process and scheduled in a responsible manner."

Ricardo Q on May 2025

Meadows Construction Company, LLC

Meadows Construction Company, LLC

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

17 local quotes requested

With 40 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice for excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"I have worked with Meadows construction in the past on a new 2 level deck and was very impressed with their workmanship and the crew. They are VERY hard workers. We needed a very large addition and kitchen/living area added and their work is great. We had a couple of issues come up because of the work an outside architect had done but Mike and I worked it out. His foreman is spot on and his crew are just wonderful to work with. He and his foreman were always a phone call away as I was away during construction. They had solutions when we had questions and followed through on them. On a project this large there are always bound to be things that come up but we always managed to come up with solutions. Mike, Brian, Otti and the rest of the crew, we thank you for making our plans come to fruition and doing a great job. He promised to be done in April and he came through on that promise. Looking forward to settling into our new spaces. thanks guys"

Sue M on April 2024

"I have worked with Meadows construction in the past on a new 2 level deck and was very impressed with their workmanship and the crew. They are VERY hard workers. We needed a very large addition and kitchen/living area added and their work is great. We had a couple of issues come up because of the work an outside architect had done but Mike and I worked it out. His foreman is spot on and his crew are just wonderful to work with. He and his foreman were always a phone call away as I was away during construction. They had solutions when we had questions and followed through on them. On a project this large there are always bound to be things that come up but we always managed to come up with solutions. Mike, Brian, Otti and the rest of the crew, we thank you for making our plans come to fruition and doing a great job. He promised to be done in April and he came through on that promise. Looking forward to settling into our new spaces. thanks guys"

Sue M on April 2024

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Stucco questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can screw directly into stucco. Only do so if the item you are installing is a permanent fixture. Drill a pilot hole into the stucco using a masonry or concrete bit, then drive in the screw with a power drill or screwdriver.

Whether or not it’s cheaper to build a pizza oven depends largely on what style you opt for and which tools and materials you already have. For example, having a surplus of leftover fire bricks from another DIY project will reduce the amount you need to build a new pizza oven and cut costs to boot. On the flip side, if you don’t have any of the required materials, buying a pre-made option will be cheaper and require far less work to set up—between just $300 and $1,000 for the best versions.

Stucco will dry in two to three days, but you should wait one to two months to allow it to cure fully before you paint it. The curing process is slow, but leaving the material exposed to air and natural moisture will help it reach its maximum strength. If you live in a hot, arid climate, wait a month before painting. Wait two months before painting if you live in a more moderate or wet climate.

The decision to repair or replace stucco depends on the extent of the damage. If the culprit is dirt, stains, or small cracks, your stucco will benefit from a deep clean, quick repair, and possibly a paint job. If you notice large cracks or peeling, it’s time to call a professional to fix your stucco. They can guide you in deciding whether your issue is simple enough to repair or whether severe problems—like water damage and mold—require removing and replacing sections of your stucco, or the entire thing.

The durability and overall longevity of house cladding varies by the material, but the average lifespan is between 15 to 25 years. Metal cladding is generally the most durable and long-lasting, with a life expectancy of up to 100 years. Environmental factors such as climate, humidity, moisture, and UV exposure can all play into how long cladding lasts.

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