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Q: Do you need a hammer drill for stucco?

• <div><p>A standard drill will work just fine if you&rsquo;re drilling small holes, and only a few of them. But anything with a diameter larger than 3/8 inch is best done with a hammer drill, since it is stronger, faster, and also makes your drill bits last longer. While you don&rsquo;t absolutely need a hammer drill for stucco, it is a worthy investment if you think you might drill more holes down the road.</p></div>

Q: What type of exterior paint finish is best for stucco?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Is stucco considered siding or cladding?

• <div><p>Stucco is considered a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cladding-types.htm">type of cladding</a> because it includes a built-in ventilation layer, a weatherproof membrane beneath that, and, often, a layer of insulation to improve building efficiency. The multiple layers of stucco&mdash;the scratch coat, the brown coat, and the finish coat&mdash;also create a more complex building membrane, so it&rsquo;s more accurate to call it cladding. However, homeowners and contractors alike refer to stucco as siding.</p></div>

Q: How long does German schmear last?

• <div><p>German schmear is a durable brick masonry coating. It should last at least a decade or two without flaking or fading, even with minimal maintenance. This makes it an economical option compared to the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-paint-house-exterior.htm">cost of painting your house exterior</a>, which usually needs to be repainted every five to 10 years to keep it looking its best&mdash;thus costing more over the same time period.</p></div>

Q: Is sealing part of the standard stucco installation process?

• <div><p>Yes, most services include sealing or finishing to protect the surface. Confirm with your provider.</p></div>

There are 14 highly-rated local stucco pros.

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Precision Painting Plus of New Jersey

Precision Painting Plus of New Jersey

Customers say: Super punctual

631 local quotes requested

18 years of experience

Precision Painting Plus is a well-established painting company serving northern and central New Jersey. We’re known nationally for our core company values: Premium Quality & Service, Honest Pricing, and On-Time Project Completion. Our team of local painters adhere to these values during each project to deliver an exceptional painting experience. Whether a residential or commercial property, our professional painters have the skillset to bring your vision to life. Reach out today to get a free, no-obligation estimate and see if we’re right for your painting project!

"Overall, I had a great experience working with Precision Painting Plus. From a professional standpoint they were excellent — great communication, quick response time, and thorough follow-up. The painting itself looks very good, but I did notice a few spots that could have been cleaner, such as some paint on the white moldings, a drip mark, and areas around the trim that weren’t as sharp as I’d hoped. Nothing major, but worth mentioning. All in all, I would recommend them and would use them again, just with a little more attention to detail next time."

Victoria D on September 2025

"Overall, I had a great experience working with Precision Painting Plus. From a professional standpoint they were excellent — great communication, quick response time, and thorough follow-up. The painting itself looks very good, but I did notice a few spots that could have been cleaner, such as some paint on the white moldings, a drip mark, and areas around the trim that weren’t as sharp as I’d hoped. Nothing major, but worth mentioning. All in all, I would recommend them and would use them again, just with a little more attention to detail next time."

Victoria D on September 2025

Wilber's Painting

Wilber's Painting

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

71 local quotes requested

You do not need an address book full of contractors. All you need is US. We are your award-winning one-stop-shop for all things home improvements. Whether you need a room painted or a complete home renovation, we endeavor to provide a stress-free experience at prices you can afford and quality which will exceed your expectations. OUR VISION is to be the first choice for New Jersey residents and set the highest standards as industry benchmarks with: • A zero tolerance policy towards defects in workmanship • A harmonious company-worker-client relationship OUR MISSION is to provide: • Comprehensive Service • Pleasant Experience • Quality • On Time Performance • Minimum Inconvenience OUR GUARANTEE: • All calls returned same business day • Competitive pricing • References available We are licensed and fully insured. Referrals are available upon request. Contact us at [email protected]

"I’ve been a customer of Wilber’s for several years. Up till now I’ve always found them to be reasonable in price, professional, reliable and trustworthy. I don’t know what’s happened but, they are no longer the company they used to be. I recently hired Wilbers to repair a loose newel post at the bottom of my stairs. When Danny the estimator came he explained that it might be an easy fix or more involved if they needed to install a new 4X4 interior post. Though I requested that he provide estimates for both scenarios he only sent the estimate for the worst case scenario. I let that go because I trusted that they would do the right thing should it prove to be an easy fix. When they arrived it turned out that all that was needed was to replace the wooden board in the basement with a 2 ft. 2x4 and tighten the bolt that runs inside the post. The workers were here for 1 hour and for this Wilber’s decided that a fair price was $820. It seemed absolutely outrageous to me that they would charge me $820 to tighten a bolt so I tried reaching out to Wilber 3 times and asked that he call me back to discuss. Well he never called me back. I can only assume that he knows full well that he did is wrong and is unable to justify his outrageous pricing. It’s sad that Wilber thinks this is how you should treat a loyal customer and it’s certainly disappointing to discover what an unprofessional and unethical person he is. I certainly will never utilize the services of Wilbers ever again and I would caution anyone thinking of hiring them to think twice. Wilber is a man that lacks integrity and therefore someone you cannot trust to do business with."

Don O on March 2025

"I’ve been a customer of Wilber’s for several years. Up till now I’ve always found them to be reasonable in price, professional, reliable and trustworthy. I don’t know what’s happened but, they are no longer the company they used to be. I recently hired Wilbers to repair a loose newel post at the bottom of my stairs. When Danny the estimator came he explained that it might be an easy fix or more involved if they needed to install a new 4X4 interior post. Though I requested that he provide estimates for both scenarios he only sent the estimate for the worst case scenario. I let that go because I trusted that they would do the right thing should it prove to be an easy fix. When they arrived it turned out that all that was needed was to replace the wooden board in the basement with a 2 ft. 2x4 and tighten the bolt that runs inside the post. The workers were here for 1 hour and for this Wilber’s decided that a fair price was $820. It seemed absolutely outrageous to me that they would charge me $820 to tighten a bolt so I tried reaching out to Wilber 3 times and asked that he call me back to discuss. Well he never called me back. I can only assume that he knows full well that he did is wrong and is unable to justify his outrageous pricing. It’s sad that Wilber thinks this is how you should treat a loyal customer and it’s certainly disappointing to discover what an unprofessional and unethical person he is. I certainly will never utilize the services of Wilbers ever again and I would caution anyone thinking of hiring them to think twice. Wilber is a man that lacks integrity and therefore someone you cannot trust to do business with."

Don O on March 2025

Bart's Professional Painting

Bart's Professional Painting

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

50 local quotes requested

Bart's Professional Painting takes great pride in its ability to provide professional service and efficient completion of all of your commercial and residential painting needs. And best of all, our committed and qualified staff will complete your job without disruption to your daily operations. Our crews are available 24/7 and are carefully chosen not only for their high level of craftsmanship, but their reliability, efficiency and ability to work well directly with our clients. The result: A clean, professional image without the expense of shutting down. Our commitment to these principles will assure you that your job will get done on time, on budget with no aggravation.

"From a well-explained estimate to great work from pressure washing to an excellent job painting the house. All facets of the job were completed meticulously. We strongly recommend Bart’s Professional Painting and plan to use them for other painting needs."

Steve K on October 2024

"From a well-explained estimate to great work from pressure washing to an excellent job painting the house. All facets of the job were completed meticulously. We strongly recommend Bart’s Professional Painting and plan to use them for other painting needs."

Steve K on October 2024

Randy's Construction LLC

190 River Road Apt. 119

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Randy's Construction LLC

190 River Road Apt. 119

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

18 local quotes requested

2 years of experience

We have over 10 years experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Randy's Construction LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Randy responded very quickly with his quote. Then he followed up and did the great work of power cleaning our very stained front walk and deck, and our garage. I will not hesitate to use him again."

Michael F on September 2025

"Randy responded very quickly with his quote. Then he followed up and did the great work of power cleaning our very stained front walk and deck, and our garage. I will not hesitate to use him again."

Michael F on September 2025

Nova Roofing

Nova Roofing

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

14 local quotes requested

Nova Roofing is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Estimate given and my additional questions answered. Repair was done quickly. Andy was knowledgeable and courteous."

Kathleen M on October 2025

"Estimate given and my additional questions answered. Repair was done quickly. Andy was knowledgeable and courteous."

Kathleen M on October 2025

HomeMaster Construction

HomeMaster Construction

Customers say: True professional

228 local quotes requested

4 years of experience

Home Master Construction is a roofing contractor located in Hillsborough, NJ. Serving central New Jersey, Home Master has provided quality-roofing services to the residents and businesses of New Jersey and New York. Our products and services include Residential and commercial roofing - New roofs - Tear off and replacement roofs - Structural roof repair and builds - Restoration and patching - Flashing, fascia, coping and soffit - Gutters and downspouts - Asphalt shingles. It is our goal to ensure that each of our clients is thoroughly satisfied with our roofing services. We pride ourselves on our years of experience, but more importantly, our client's satisfaction and repeat business. Call Home Master Construction today for more information.

"Job not done yet"

Mike G on September 2025

"Job not done yet"

Mike G on September 2025

A1 Absolute Construction, LLC

A1 Absolute Construction, LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

13 local quotes requested

"A1 absolute construction llc Roofing & Chimneys provides professional and low cost repair, replacement and installation service. Our 24 Hour Residential and Commercial Roofing and Chimney Services include Emergency Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Flat Roof Repair, Skylight Repair, Chimney Repair, Flashing Repair, Gutter Repair and more....

"I discovered a leak after a storm and having had some bad experiences with contractors I asked around to see if anyone had a contractor they could recommend. I called Eduardo and he came out the next day to look. He quickly found the problem and saw a few other things that needed fixing. His pricing was fair and competitive so I accepted his bid. There was nothing in writing and because of experiences with other contractors I was a bit nervous but I had no need to be. He turned up to do the work when he said he would and he did everything he said he would do. There were no surprises that would cost me more to fix. He and his people were efficient, skillful and friendly. When they were finished they cleaned up to the point where you would not know they had been there. I highly recommend them, and I have recommended them to others. I will absolutely use them again."

Graeme S on January 2024

"I discovered a leak after a storm and having had some bad experiences with contractors I asked around to see if anyone had a contractor they could recommend. I called Eduardo and he came out the next day to look. He quickly found the problem and saw a few other things that needed fixing. His pricing was fair and competitive so I accepted his bid. There was nothing in writing and because of experiences with other contractors I was a bit nervous but I had no need to be. He turned up to do the work when he said he would and he did everything he said he would do. There were no surprises that would cost me more to fix. He and his people were efficient, skillful and friendly. When they were finished they cleaned up to the point where you would not know they had been there. I highly recommend them, and I have recommended them to others. I will absolutely use them again."

Graeme S on January 2024

Don Ayala Construction, LLC

501 Taylor Place

New on AngiNew on Angi

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Don Ayala Construction, LLC

501 Taylor Place

New on AngiNew on Angi

•Approved Pro

6 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Don Ayala Construction LLC proudly serves its customers with over a decade of proven experience. We thrive on integrity, professionalism and attention to the details that matter most to you. Give us a call, visit our profile page or book us instantly today!

Master Pro Construction

Master Pro Construction

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 99% of Angi customers

35 local quotes requested

Master Pro Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with the ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today and find out why so many customers love working with us!

"I am very happy with the siding repair done by Master Pro Construction. They gave me a fair estimate and explained exactly what needed to be done. They arrived up on time and worked efficiently. The siding looks amazing, and they left my yard spotless. I am very happy with the quality of their work and would highly recommend them to anyone."

Mia S on November 2024

"I am very happy with the siding repair done by Master Pro Construction. They gave me a fair estimate and explained exactly what needed to be done. They arrived up on time and worked efficiently. The siding looks amazing, and they left my yard spotless. I am very happy with the quality of their work and would highly recommend them to anyone."

Mia S on November 2024

A1 Experts Construction, LLC

A1 Experts Construction, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

10 local quotes requested

"Customer's satisfaction is our top priority" No job is too big. No job is too small. Let us take care of all of your construction needs, from Roofing, Chimney, Siding, Gutters, Masonry. Payment Options ��American Express ��Cash ��Check ��Discover ��MasterCard ��Visa

"Great experience with A1. Prompt, professional, got the job done."

Debby M on February 2023

"Great experience with A1. Prompt, professional, got the job done."

Debby M on February 2023

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Stucco questions, answered by experts

A standard drill will work just fine if you’re drilling small holes, and only a few of them. But anything with a diameter larger than 3/8 inch is best done with a hammer drill, since it is stronger, faster, and also makes your drill bits last longer. While you don’t absolutely need a hammer drill for stucco, it is a worthy investment if you think you might drill more holes down the road.

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.

Stucco is considered a type of cladding because it includes a built-in ventilation layer, a weatherproof membrane beneath that, and, often, a layer of insulation to improve building efficiency. The multiple layers of stucco—the scratch coat, the brown coat, and the finish coat—also create a more complex building membrane, so it’s more accurate to call it cladding. However, homeowners and contractors alike refer to stucco as siding.

German schmear is a durable brick masonry coating. It should last at least a decade or two without flaking or fading, even with minimal maintenance. This makes it an economical option compared to the cost of painting your house exterior, which usually needs to be repainted every five to 10 years to keep it looking its best—thus costing more over the same time period.

Yes, most services include sealing or finishing to protect the surface. Confirm with your provider.

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