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Exterior & Siding

Protect your home and transform its curb appeal with new siding, stucco, and exterior finishes (Lic. #1092628) serving Southern California.

Licensed (Lic. #1092628), bonded, and insured for full exterior work.

Proper house wrap and flashing behind the finish — where protection really happens.

The single most visible upgrade you can make to your home.

Exterior & Siding in Los Angeles

Your exterior is the building’s raincoat, and when it fails the damage is hidden. Cracked stucco or split siding lets water into the wall assembly, where it quietly rots framing and soaks insulation long before a stain appears inside. Hollywood Contractor Corp is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1092628) handling stucco and siding across Los Angeles County, including hillside homes in La Crescenta and Glendale. We repair or replace the finish and, just as importantly, the weather barrier and flashing behind it — replacing any dry rot we uncover and documenting it with photographs before we proceed. Part of our full home remodeling services.

Completed siding and stucco work at Hollywood Contractor Corp

Signs Your Exterior Needs Work

Exterior problems usually show up as small cosmetic issues long before they become expensive ones.

  • Cracked, bulging, or stained stucco
  • Warped, cracked, or rotting siding boards
  • Paint that keeps peeling or bubbling
  • Soft spots in the wall or trim
  • Gaps at windows, doors, and penetrations
  • Visible water stains inside exterior walls

Exterior Materials We Work With

Each finish has a different look, lifespan, and maintenance profile.

  • Stucco — the SoCal standard, repaired or re-coated
  • Fiber cement siding — durable and fire-resistant
  • Vinyl siding — low-maintenance and economical
  • Wood & engineered wood — warm, natural look
  • Stone & brick veneer — high-end accents
  • Trim, fascia & soffit — the details that rot first
Completed siding and stucco work at Hollywood Contractor Corp
Completed siding and stucco work at Hollywood Contractor Corp

How We Do Exterior Work

What goes behind the finish matters more than the finish itself.

  • Inspect & remove — find what the old finish was hiding
  • Repair sheathing — replace water-damaged framing
  • Weather barrier — house wrap installed correctly
  • Flashing — windows, doors, and every penetration
  • Install finish — stucco, siding, or veneer to spec
  • Seal & paint — finished and protected

Exterior Services We Provide

From targeted stucco repair to a complete exterior transformation.

  • Stucco repair & re-stucco — cracks to full recoat.
  • Siding replacement — fiber cement, vinyl, or wood.
  • Dry rot & sheathing repair — fix the structure.
  • Trim, fascia & soffit — replace what has rotted.
  • Exterior painting — prepped properly to last.
  • Stone & brick veneer — accent walls and facades.

Our Exterior & Siding Process

We treat the exterior as a system — barrier, flashing, and finish working together.

1

Inspection & Quote

We assess the exterior and any hidden damage, then quote in writing.

2

Removal & Repair

Old finish comes off; we replace damaged sheathing and framing.

3

Barrier & Flashing

House wrap and flashing installed correctly at every opening.

4

Finish & Paint

New stucco, siding, or veneer installed, sealed, and finished.

Why Homeowners Choose Hollywood Contractor Corp

Exterior work is the difference between a home that sheds water and one that absorbs it. We build the whole assembly properly.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured (Lic. #1092628)
  • Weather barrier and flashing done right
  • Dry rot and sheathing repair included
  • Honest assessment of repair vs. replace
  • Stucco and siding specialists
  • Local crews who know LA sun and rain
  • Hundreds of completed LA-area projects
  • Workmanship warranty on every job

How Much Does Exterior & Siding Work Cost?

Exterior work in Los Angeles runs from about $1,500 for localised stucco repair to $40,000+ for a full re-side or re-stucco.

Scope of work Typical LA range What it covers
Stucco crack repair $1,500 – $5,000 Localised crack repair and colour-matched patching.
Full re-stucco $12,000 – $30,000 Complete recoat over the existing substrate on a typical single-family home.
Fiber cement siding $10 – $18 / sq ft Durable, fire-resistant, holds paint far longer than wood.
Vinyl siding $6 – $12 / sq ft Economical and effectively maintenance-free.
Dry rot / sheathing repair $1,500 – $12,000 Replacing damaged framing and sheathing found once the finish is removed.
Exterior painting $5,000 – $15,000 Proper preparation, priming, and two finish coats.

Dry rot is the great unknown on every exterior job, because nobody can see behind the finish until it comes off. We photograph anything we uncover and price it in a written change order before continuing — never as a surprise at the end.

Repair or Replace?

Stucco cracks are extremely common in Los Angeles and most are not serious. The pattern tells you which situation you are in.

Repair is enough

  • Hairline cracks under about 1/8 inch
  • Cracking limited to one area
  • No bulging, softness, or staining
  • No interior water damage
  • The finish is otherwise sound and adhered

Replacement is warranted

  • Widespread cracking across elevations
  • Bulging or areas that sound hollow
  • Staining or efflorescence on the surface
  • Water damage showing inside
  • The finish is delaminating from the substrate

Bulging or hollow-sounding stucco usually means water has already got behind it — patching the surface will not fix that.

Exterior Finishes Compared

How the common Los Angeles exterior finishes actually perform.

Option Best for Expected life Relative cost
Traditional stucco Classic SoCal, most homes 50+ years $$
Fiber cement siding Durability and fire resistance 30–50 years $$
Vinyl siding Low maintenance, lower budget 20–40 years $
Wood siding Warm, natural appearance 20–40 years $$$
Stone / brick veneer Accent walls and facades 50+ years $$$

Fire resistance is a genuine consideration in brush-adjacent parts of Los Angeles. Fiber cement and stucco both perform well; wood siding is the weakest choice in those areas.

What to Expect During the Project

Stucco repairs take a few days. A full re-stucco or re-side on a typical home runs two to four weeks.

Stage Typical timing What happens
Inspection & quote Day 0 Exterior assessed, test areas opened where we suspect hidden damage.
Set-up Day 1 Scaffolding, protection of windows, landscaping, and hardscape.
Removal Days 2–5 Old finish stripped. This is when any hidden dry rot is uncovered.
Repairs & barrier Days 4–8 Damaged sheathing replaced, then weather barrier and flashing installed.
Finish application Days 7–15 Stucco coats (with cure time between) or siding installation.
Paint & cleanup Final week Finish coats applied, site cleared, surfaces restored.

Stucco needs cure time between coats and will not be rushed. A contractor promising a full re-stucco in a few days is skipping curing, and it will show as cracking within a year.

How to Choose a Contractor

Exterior and stucco work is largely invisible once it is finished, which is exactly why standards vary so widely. A few things reliably separate a proper job from an expensive patch.

Good signs

  • An active CSLB licence you can verify online
  • A written, itemised, fixed-price scope
  • They explain the cause, not just the fix
  • Realistic timelines rather than optimistic ones
  • A workmanship warranty in writing
  • They open a test area before quoting a full re-stucco
  • Weather barrier and flashing detailed in the scope

Warning signs

  • A quote given without a proper site visit
  • Pressure to sign today for a discount
  • Large cash deposits up front
  • The same solution proposed for every home
  • Vague allowances instead of fixed pricing
  • Coating over bulging or delaminating stucco

Hollywood Contractor Corp holds CSLB licence #1092628 — verify it, and any contractor you are considering, with the California State License Board.


Exterior & Siding FAQs

How much does new siding or stucco cost in Los Angeles?

Stucco repair typically runs from about $1,500 for localized crack repair to $12,000–$30,000 for a full re-stucco, depending on the size of the home. Fiber cement siding generally runs about $10 to $18 per square foot installed. Any dry rot or sheathing repair found during removal is additional — we document it with photos before proceeding.

Should I repair or fully replace my stucco?

If the cracks are cosmetic and the wall underneath is sound, targeted repair and a re-coat is far more economical. If there is widespread cracking, bulging, or evidence of water intrusion, replacement lets us inspect and correct the barrier behind it. We open a test area to determine which you actually need.

Why does my stucco keep cracking?

Hairline cracking is normal as a house settles and materials expand and contract. Larger or recurring cracks usually point to a real cause — foundation movement, missing control joints, or water getting behind the finish. We find the cause rather than just patching the symptom.

What is the most durable siding for the LA climate?

Fiber cement performs extremely well here. It resists sun, moisture, and pests, is fire-resistant — a real consideration in many LA neighborhoods — and holds paint far longer than wood. Properly maintained stucco also performs well and suits most SoCal architecture.

How long does an exterior project take?

Stucco repairs can be done in a few days. A full re-stucco or siding replacement on a typical single-family home generally takes about 2 to 4 weeks, longer if we uncover significant dry rot or framing damage that has to be repaired first.

Will you find hidden damage once you remove the old siding?

Sometimes, and it is one of the main reasons we recommend replacement over cover-up. If we find dry rot or damaged sheathing, we photograph it, explain the repair, and give you the cost in a written change order before continuing.

Do I need a permit for siding or stucco work?

Re-stucco and siding replacement often require a permit, especially when sheathing or the weather barrier is being replaced. We confirm the requirement for your address and pull permits when they apply.

Can you match my existing stucco texture?

In most cases yes. Matching texture and color on a patch is more art than science — older stucco fades and weathers — so for larger repairs we often recommend re-coating a full elevation to a natural break line for a seamless result.

What Our Customers Say

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what LA-area homeowners say about working with Hollywood Contractor Corp.

Time to Refresh Your Exterior?

Get a free exterior inspection and a written quote. We’ll tell you what’s cosmetic, what’s structural, and what it will actually take to fix it.

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