Plaster Repair in Twin Cities Metro and Suburbs

Most plaster repair services stop at the visible damage. We don't. Before we pick up a trowel, we figure out why the damage happened. A crack that forms without a clear cause is usually telling you something about moisture movement, settling, or an old repair that wasn't done right. Fixing the symptom without fixing the source means you're calling someone back in two years.

McClellan Stucco has been doing this work in Twin Cities Metro and Suburbs for decades. We match textures, blend colors, and leave walls looking the way they did before the damage showed up. That matters a lot on older homes where the original plaster has character that drywall compound just can't replicate. Small repairs or a full repair and restore project, we treat every job the same way.

Minnesota winters are hard on plaster. Freeze-thaw cycles push moisture into small cracks, and by spring those cracks are noticeably bigger. Twin Cities Metro and Suburbs homes also deal with humidity swings that cause plaster to expand and contract all year long. That's a big reason why crack repairs that look minor in October can turn into real damage repair jobs by April. We know this climate well, and we use materials and methods that hold up to it rather than just looking good on install day.

Crack Repair and Patching Done Right

Crack repairs are the most common call we get. Some cracks are cosmetic. Others are telling you the wall behind them has a problem. We check both before we start any patching. For hairline issues, a careful patch work approach gets the surface flat and tight. For larger separations, we open the crack, stabilize the area, and build the repair back up in layers the same way the original plaster was applied.

Good plastering repair isn't fast, and anyone who rushes it will show seams within a year. We take the time to feather each coat so the repair blends naturally. By the time we're done, you'd have a hard time pointing to where the damage was.

Water Damage Repairs That Last

Water damage repairs require a different approach than standard crack work. Water stains and soft plaster usually mean moisture got in somewhere it shouldn't have, and the visible damage is just the surface of a bigger issue. We trace the source, fix it or confirm it's been fixed, and then rebuild the affected area properly. Skipping that step is how you end up with the same stain showing through new paint six months later.

If you've had a leak, a plumbing issue, or ice dam damage in Twin Cities Metro and Suburbs, call us before you paint over it. Our stucco work ties directly into these repairs on exterior surfaces, so we can handle the full scope when water has crossed from outside to inside.