Foundation Plaster

Most full replaster projects run $2,000–$5,000 depending on the size of the area and how much damage is underneath. Small patch repairs start around $500. We'll give you an exact number after a free in-person estimate — no surprises.

Done right — old plaster removed, cracks properly taped, and a full new coat applied — a replaster job should last for years. The biggest reason replasters fail early is skipping the removal step, which we never do.

Cold and wet weather affects cure time and can affect quality, so we schedule most exterior plaster work in warmer, drier months. Call us and we'll tell you straight whether your timing works or whether it's smarter to wait a few weeks.

If you can see cracking, bubbling, flaking, or plaster falling off in chunks, that's usually a sign the old plaster has failed and needs to come off — not just get patched over. When in doubt, send us a photo or have us come take a look. It's a free estimate either way.

A patch covers a small, isolated area — good for minor chips or cracks caught early. Full replastering removes all the old plaster, addresses every crack, and rebuilds the entire surface. If the damage is widespread or the old plaster is failing in multiple spots, patching is usually a short-term fix; a full replaster solves it for years.

No — foundation plaster is a protective, cosmetic surface coating, not a structural repair. If you're dealing with foundation settling or major structural cracking, you'll want a structural engineer to look at that first. We handle the surface plaster, and we'll tell you honestly if what we're seeing looks like more than a surface issue.

Yes — we're properly licensed and insured, and we've worked with dozens of home builders and homeowners across the valley.

Yes — every replaster job comes with a 2-year craftsmanship warranty.

Our minimum for patch work is $500. Exact pricing depends on the size and location of the damage — we'll give you a firm number after a free in-person estimate.

If the damage is isolated to one spot and the rest of the plaster is still solid, a patch usually makes sense. If it's cracking or failing in multiple places, a full replaster is the more honest long-term fix — we'll tell you straight which one your home actually needs.

We do our best to match texture and finish, but a patch on an older, weathered wall may still be slightly visible — that's a normal part of patch repair versus a full replaster.

A properly done patch, on plaster that's otherwise sound, can last for years. If the surrounding plaster is also failing, expect to need more work down the road.

Patch jobs are usually quicker than a full replaster since the area is smaller. We'll give you a real timeline after we see the damage in person.

It depends on the size of the porch and how much repair the concrete needs underneath. We'll give you an exact number after a free in-person estimate.

Done with proper prep and repair underneath, a resurfaced porch holds up for years of regular foot traffic and Utah weather.

Cold, wet weather affects cure time, so most of this work is scheduled in warmer, drier months. We'll give you a straight answer on timing when we see your project.

Yes — resurfacing over cracks without repairing them first just means the same cracks show back up. We always repair before we finish.

Yes — a porch and its steps are usually one continuous job, and we treat them that way. If your steps are separate from a porch (a standalone front walkway, for example), check out our Concrete Stair Refacing page instead.

Yes — every job we do, including porch resurfacing, comes with a 2-year craftsmanship warranty.

It depends on the number of steps and how much repair is needed underneath. We'll give you an exact number after a free in-person estimate.

Done with proper prep and crack repair underneath, refaced steps hold up for years of regular use and Utah weather.

We'll talk through finish options during your estimate so the steps look like they belong with the rest of your home.

Cold, wet weather affects cure time, so most of this work is scheduled in warmer, drier months. We'll give you a straight answer on timing when we see your project.

They can be — chipped edges and uneven steps are a real trip hazard, not just a cosmetic issue. That's worth fixing sooner rather than later.

It depends on the size of the stairwell and how much repair is needed. We'll give you an exact number after a free in-person estimate.

Exterior stairwells hold in moisture and get less sun and airflow than the rest of your foundation, so plaster there tends to wear and fail sooner.

Yes — same as anywhere else on your foundation, cracks get properly repaired first so the new plaster doesn't fail in the same spot.

It depends on the size and location of the leak and how much repair the foundation needs. We'll give you an exact number after a free in-person estimate.

That's exactly what we look for during the estimate — tracing visible damage, cracks, and moisture back to the real entry point instead of guessing.

If the cause is a crack or gap in the foundation plaster, sealing and repairing it properly should stop that source. If water is coming from grading, gutters, or a drainage issue, we'll tell you honestly so you can address that too — we're not going to pretend a patch fixes a yard drainage problem.

Cold, wet conditions affect cure time on exterior repairs, so timing matters. We'll take a look and give you a straight answer on whether it's the right time or worth waiting.

Usually a darker discoloration or streaking on the plaster below a crack or gap, sometimes with a chalky white mineral buildup (efflorescence) once the water dries. If you're seeing that, the crack above it is worth getting looked at.

When water repeatedly gets into foundation plaster through cracks or gaps, it breaks the material down over time — leaving it soft, spongy, or crumbly instead of hard and solid. If you press on your foundation plaster and it feels soft or comes away in your hand, that's a sign the water damage has been going on a while and it's worth getting looked at.

Yes — new construction is a regular part of what we do. We work around your schedule and show up when we say we will.

Pricing depends on the size of the foundation and project scope. Call or text us to talk through your build and get a number.

We do our best to fit builder schedules — reach out early in your timeline so we can plan around it.

Yes — new construction foundation plaster is covered by the same 2-year craftsmanship warranty as our other work.

No — we're not a pest control company, and we won't pretend to be. What we do is seal the cracks and gaps in your foundation plaster that insects use to get in. If you're dealing with an active infestation, we'd recommend a licensed pest control company alongside this work, not instead of it.

It depends on how many cracks or gaps need sealing and their size. Our minimum for patch work is $500 — we'll give you an exact number after a free in-person estimate.

Properly sealing the physical gaps they're using to get in helps a lot, but it's one part of pest prevention, not a complete pest-control solution. We're honest about that.

Cracks in the plaster, gaps where old patch jobs have separated, and deteriorating plaster with small openings are the most common entry points we see.