EIFS service
EIFS repair in Phoenix
An EIFS wall hides its damage well, which is the problem. We find where the water got in, then rebuild the layers in the right order.
Why it's different
EIFS repair is not stucco patching
Patching cement stucco is mostly surface work. You fill, texture and blend, and the wall is one material all the way through.
EIFS is a stack. A repair has to open the finish, sort out the foam and barrier under it, then rebuild every layer in order.
Done wrong, the patch seals water inside instead of letting it out. That's how a small stain becomes a rotted section of sheathing.
Warning signs
What to look for on your wall
Most of these show up long before the damage is expensive. Walk your exterior after the first big monsoon storm each year.
Stains under windows
A dark streak below a sill usually means the flashing or sealant above it has failed.
Soft spots
Press the wall. If it gives, water is in the foam or the sheathing behind it.
Cracks at corners
Diagonal cracks off a window or door corner point at movement, not just a worn finish.
Bubbled or peeling finish
The finish coat lifting off the base coat means moisture is pushing from behind.
Open sealant joints
The caulk where the wall meets windows, trim and roofline is the first thing to dry out and split.
How we handle a repair
First we find the source. Cutting out wet foam does nothing if the flashing above it is still letting water past.
Then we open the wall back to sound material and let it dry. Rebuilding over damp sheathing just restarts the clock.
After that the layers go back the way they came off: barrier, foam, base coat with mesh, then finish and color.
If a contractor quotes an EIFS repair without opening the wall, they're guessing at what's behind it.
Repair, or recoat the whole elevation
One damaged area is a repair. We blend the finish and you move on.
When a wall has cracks in several places, or the color is chalky and uneven, a full elevation recoat is the better buy. Patching the same wall twice costs more than doing it once.
We'll tell you which one your wall needs and why. If a patch will hold, we say so.
Older barrier EIFS
Homes built in the 1990s may have the old barrier system with no drainage layer. Those walls trap water by design.
When we open one up, we talk options. Sometimes the fix is a repair, and sometimes it's replacing the system on that elevation.
Either way you get the honest version. We hold Arizona ROC #336509 for this work.
Services
Related work.
Stucco Repair
Cement stucco repair, for walls that aren't an EIFS system.
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Stucco & EIFS
New EIFS installs and full elevation recoats when a repair won't hold.
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Remodeling & Exterior
Painting and siding repair around the wall work, from one crew.
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Repair questions
What owners ask about EIFS damage
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New stucco, a repair, drywall, or a full exterior. Send a few details and we'll get you a free estimate, or call and ask for Alan or Ana.
ROC #336509 · ROC #349457 · Family-owned since 2020