How long does stucco installation take?

Timeline depends on building size and weather conditions. The three-coat process requires cure time between each coat — typically 3–7 days per coat. A typical project runs 2–6 weeks.

What colors and textures are available?

Stucco can be finished in virtually any color through integral pigments. Textures range from smooth trowel to heavy dash, with many options in between.

How does stucco compare to other facade systems?

Stucco offers excellent durability, fire resistance, and cost-effectiveness. It's lower maintenance than many cladding systems and can last 50+ years when properly installed.

Do you install EIFS (synthetic stucco)?

We specialize in traditional Portland cement stucco systems. For EIFS-specific projects, we can assess and advise on the best approach.

Licensed & InsuredDOB CompliantThree-Coat SystemsNYC Service Area

Stucco Installation in NYC

New stucco installation for commercial buildings. Traditional three-coat Portland cement systems applied with precision.

(646) 494-0076

Available Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm

Stucco & Facades

New stucco installation done right — from the start

Stucco is one of the most durable and cost-effective facade systems available — when installed correctly. A properly applied three-coat Portland cement stucco system provides decades of weather protection, impact resistance, and architectural flexibility.

The challenge is execution. Each coat has specific requirements for thickness, timing, and curing. The substrate preparation, lath attachment, and moisture management details determine whether the system performs for 50 years or fails in 5. In NYC's demanding climate, there's no room for shortcuts.

Common Issues

What makes stucco installation succeed or fail

Substrate Preparation

The surface receiving stucco must be clean, sound, and properly detailed with moisture barriers and weep screeds. Inadequate prep is the #1 cause of premature stucco failure.

Lath Installation

Metal lath must be properly gauged, lapped, and secured. It provides the mechanical bond that holds the entire stucco system to the building. Poor lath means poor adhesion.

Three-Coat Application

Scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat — each with specific thickness and cure time requirements. Rushing between coats or skipping proper curing guarantees cracking and delamination.

Moisture Management

Weather-resistive barriers, weep screeds, and control joints must be properly detailed to manage moisture within the wall assembly. Stucco that traps water destroys what it's supposed to protect.

Our Work

Recent NYC projects

Crew applying a stucco finish coat from scaffolding on an NYC building

New three-coat stucco being installed over prepared wall sheathing, NYC

Suspended scaffold rig on a high-rise facade during restoration in Manhattan

Scaffolded NYC townhouse facade with crew working on the exterior wall

Our Approach

Traditional three-coat methodology

We install traditional Portland cement stucco using the three-coat process — scratch coat for mechanical bond, brown coat for thickness and leveling, finish coat for weather resistance and appearance. Each coat cures properly before the next is applied.

Attention to details — control joints at proper spacing, weep screeds at grade and floor lines, sealant joints at penetrations — is what separates stucco that performs from stucco that fails. We detail each condition per manufacturer specifications and industry standards.

Reviews

What NYC building owners say

Luis and his terrific L.A. New York Restoration team did work on our home with a level of skill, efficiency, and care we haven't experienced before. They removed and rebuilt our rotted back steps, patched, painted, and repaired the steel faux-tile roof, and pointed and sealed both the front and back walls. Scaffolding was used for safety. They were always on time – often early, extremely neat, and very careful. I never felt I had to oversee or manage anything. Their professionalism and experience were obvious in every step. We couldn't be more pleased with the results.

Verified HomeownerAugust 2024

As a contractor who manages multiple renovation projects in NYC and Queens, I regularly work with LANY Restoration Corp for roofing, waterproofing, and exterior facade restoration. Luis and his team are one of the most reliable crews I've worked with. They are always professional, show up on time, and consistently deliver high-quality workmanship. On every project we've done together, they have stayed on schedule and completed the work exactly as planned. The roofing, waterproofing, and facade work they perform is top quality. I highly recommend them to homeowners and contractors looking for professional roofing and facade work.

NYC ContractorSeptember 2024

LANY Restoration Corp did the roofing and waterproofing and stacking of all exterior of the facade of our 2 family home in Astoria. They did an amazing job. Very very professional. Stuck to deadlines and delivered exactly what we had agreed to. We are very happy. Highest quality of workmanship and great service. Luis and team are amazing true professionals. Highly highly recommend.

Nadine Homann and Tarun MehtaOctober 2024

Planning a stucco installation?

Free consultation. We'll review your project requirements and provide a detailed scope.

Call (646) 494-0076

Maintenance

Maintaining new stucco

New stucco requires minimal but consistent maintenance.

✓Annual inspection for crack development

✓Sealant maintenance at windows and penetrations

✓Control joint sealant evaluation

✓Cleaning as needed to prevent biological growth

✓Documentation for building maintenance records

Properly installed and maintained stucco should last 50+ years.

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NYC DOB Licensed

Rigger License · Founded 2003

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Fully Insured

General liability & umbrella coverage — certificates on request

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Manufacturer-Approved

Specified materials only

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All 4 NYC Boroughs

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & Bronx

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Three-Coat Systems

Traditional Portland cement

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Three coats. Proper cure times. No shortcuts.

Stucco installation is methodical work. We apply it the way it's meant to be done.