Stucco Cost in Metro Detroit (2026)

The system is the first lever: traditional three-coat is material- and labor-intensive because each coat is applied and cured separately, while synthetic EIFS uses fewer, faster coats. The wall behind it matters next — a new build over fresh sheathing is straightforward, but re-stuccoing means tear-off and often moisture repair, which adds cost. Texture and custom color, the number of stories and amount of scaffolding, and the detailing around windows and trim all push labor up. Cold-weather work that slows curing can extend the schedule and the bill.

• Synthetic / EIFS: roughly $7–$11 / sq ft installed
• Traditional three-coat: roughly $9–$14 / sq ft installed
• Stucco repair / patch: often $8–$25 / sq ft depending on access and extent
• Re-coat / refinish of sound stucco: typically less than a full new application

Moisture remediation behind failed stucco is a separate, variable cost found once the wall is opened.

A trustworthy quote names the system (three-coat or EIFS), states the weather barrier and drainage details, specifies the finish texture and color, and spells out whether tear-off and substrate repair are included or billed as found. Be cautious of a low bid that skips the drainage plane or weep details to save labor — in Michigan that is exactly where stucco fails. When we match you with a plasterer, the scope is itemized so you can compare systems and detailing, not just a square-foot price.