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Plasterer applying an acrylic stucco finish to a Toronto house exterior

Stucco Toronto, ON | Exterior, Interior + Acrylic

Specialty

Toronto Elite Masonry provides chimney repair, brick restoration and heritage masonry throughout Toronto, backed by 22+ years combined Toronto masonry and heritage restoration. We apply and repair stucco on exteriors and interiors, in traditional three-coat cement and modern acrylic systems. We find where moisture is getting in before patching, so cracks do not return.

Typical stucco work runs $3,000 to $25,000.

$3,000 - $25,000 CAD 3-10 days plus curing
Three-Coat CementAcrylic SystemsMoisture Found FirstCrack Repair

24-Hour Written Quote

Fixed Price

Site visit in 48 hours. Written quote on letterhead in 24 hours after that. Fixed-price. BCIN stamped where required.

No obligation. Written quote on letterhead before any contract.

  • 22+ Yrs Toronto Heritage Track Record
  • $5M Liability + WSIB
  • 24-Hour Written CAD Quote
  • 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
  • 4-Hour Emergency On-Site
  • BCIN Stamped Structural Work

What Is Included in Our Stucco Work?

Traditional cement and acrylic stucco for exteriors and interiors, including crack repair and recoats.

  • Crack and moisture assessment
  • Three-coat cement stucco
  • Acrylic finish systems
  • Patch, recoat and full re-stucco
Metal lath and scratch coat on an exterior wall
Metal lath and scratch coat on an exterior wall

Stucco Repair and Application in Toronto

Stucco covers many Toronto homes, from postwar bungalows to modern infill and interior feature walls. It is durable when detailed well, but cracks keep coming back when moisture intrusion is not fixed first.

Stucco Systems

SystemLayersBest for
Traditional three-coatScratch coat, brown coat, finish over metal lathDurable exteriors, breathable walls
Acrylic finishBase coat with mesh plus acrylic finishColour range, flexibility
Elastomeric coatingFlexible coating over existing stuccoBridging hairline cracks

Hairline stucco cracks below a window sill

Why Stucco Cracks Return

Patch the cause, not just the crack

Most recurring cracks start where water gets behind the stucco: window sills, roof-wall junctions and missing control joints. We find and fix the source before we patch and recoat.

Stucco and foundation parging use similar materials, and we often match them. For interior seamless finishes, see microcement.

Stucco repair is part of the exterior work our Toronto masonry team does, and every quote comes on letterhead within 24 hours of the site visit.

How Much Does Stucco Cost in Toronto?

Typical range (CAD)

$3,000 - $25,000

Per project

Patch and recoat jobs start around $3,000. Full re-stucco of a house with new lath and three coats reaches $25,000.

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What Moves the Price

Cost driver How it affects your quote
Repair vs re-stucco Recoating sound stucco costs far less than stripping to the frame.
Moisture damage Rotten sheathing behind stucco must be repaired.
System Three-coat cement and acrylic systems differ in cost.
Height and access Scaffold for second storeys.

Every quote is written on letterhead within 24 hours of the site visit, fixed-price, with a 5-stage draw schedule. No change orders without your written approval.

Which Codes and Standards Apply to Stucco in Toronto?

Toronto masonry is regulated work. These are the rules we build to on every stucco job, and why they matter to you.

Three-Coat Stucco

Scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat over metal lath.

Control Joints

Joints that relieve movement so cracks do not wander.

Elastomeric + Acrylic Finishes

Flexible finishes that bridge hairline movement.

How Does Our Stucco Process Work?

Timeline: 3-10 days plus curing. Each stage lines up with a draw on your fixed-price contract, so you only pay for work that is done.

  1. 1

    Moisture Assessment

    Within 48 hours

    We find where moisture intrusion is happening before pricing.

  2. 2

    Fix the Source

    Day 1

    Sill, flashing or roof junction leaks addressed.

  3. 3

    Prepare

    Day 1-2

    Loose stucco removed, lath and control joints installed where needed.

  4. 4

    Apply Coats

    Day 2-8

    Scratch, brown and finish coats, or acrylic finish over a base coat.

  5. 5

    Cure + Clean

    Final days

    Protected while curing, site cleaned, warranty issued.

Want a Firm Number for Your Stucco Project?

Book a free site visit. No obligation, a written fixed-price quote within 24 hours of the visit and a 10-year workmanship warranty on the work.

Why Choose Toronto Elite Masonry for Stucco?

Cracks Fixed at the Source

Moisture found and fixed before patching.

Both Systems

Traditional cement and acrylic stucco, chosen for the wall.

Masonry Background

Stucco detailed by masons who understand walls and water.

10-Year Warranty

Written warranty on our work.

Recent Stucco Work in Toronto

Safe-generic photos from Toronto job sites. Click any image to enlarge.

Before + After

Before: Cracked, stained, patched stucco Before
After: Uniform acrylic recoat After
Cracked, stained, patched stucco to Uniform acrylic recoat

What Customers Say About Our Stucco Work

"Hairline cracks in our stucco kept coming back. They found the moisture source at a window sill, fixed it, then recoated with acrylic. One winter later, no cracks."
Owen B.Etobicoke$11.8KStucco Repair + Acrylic Recoat
"Our interlock driveway had sunk at the garage. They dug out the base, compacted it properly and relaid it. Level through the whole winter, warranty in writing."
Raj S.Markham$19.5KInterlocking Driveway Rebuild
"Chimney was leaning after the ice storm. Marty walked the roof Tuesday, quote Wednesday, rebuild done in nine days. Heritage brick match is perfect, you cannot tell it was ever rebuilt."
Jennifer K.Rosedale$22KChimney Rebuild + Heritage Brick Match

Stucco Across Toronto + the GTA

We send our own crews and fleet to every neighbourhood below, with a site visit inside 48 hours and a 4-hour emergency response in Toronto.

Hairline cracks in an Etobicoke home's stucco kept coming back. We found the moisture source at a window sill, fixed it, then recoated with acrylic. One winter later, no cracks. Total: $11,800.

Masonry in Etobicoke

Stucco FAQs

How much does stucco cost in Toronto?

Typical stucco work in Toronto runs $3,000 to $25,000, from patch and recoat to full re-stucco.

Why does my stucco keep cracking?

Usually moisture getting behind it at windows, sills or roof lines, or missing control joints. We find the cause first.

Cement or acrylic stucco?

Traditional cement stucco is durable and breathable; acrylic finishes are flexible and come in more colours. Often an acrylic finish goes over a cement base.

Can stucco be applied over brick?

It can, but on heritage brick we usually advise against it because it traps moisture. We discuss options.

Do you do interior stucco?

Yes, feature walls and interior finishes.

What is elastomeric coating?

A flexible coating that stretches over hairline cracks, used on some stucco walls.

How long does stucco take?

Usually 3 to 10 days plus curing.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, a written 10-year workmanship warranty.

24-hour emergency chimney + foundation response

Ready to Book Stucco in Toronto?

We walk your property within 48 hours of your call and put a CAD quote on letterhead in your hands 24 hours after that. No verbal estimates, no change orders without your written approval.

  • BCIN stamped where required
  • $5M liability + WSIB
  • 10-year workmanship warranty
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