Should I get a stucco inspection before buying a home?

Yes, especially in the Sacramento area where most homes are stucco. General home inspectors look at broad systems; a stucco specialist evaluates the wall assembly itself. Hidden water damage can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair, which is worth knowing before you close.

What does a stucco inspection include?

A thorough visual evaluation of the stucco, its terminations, flashing details, penetrations, drainage paths, and past repairs. You receive clear findings and, if needed, a repair estimate.

How is this different from a general home inspection?

A general inspection covers the whole house at a survey level. We focus exclusively on the stucco and water-management system with specialist knowledge of how these assemblies fail — and what repairs actually cost.

Do you inspect homes for sellers too?

Yes. A pre-listing inspection lets you address issues on your own terms rather than during escrow negotiations, and shows buyers the exterior has been professionally evaluated.

Stucco & Leak Detection

Whether you are buying a home, selling one, or concerned about a wall that never quite looks right, a HomePRO inspection tells you exactly what condition your stucco is in — and what it will take to fix any problems we find. Realtors and contractors across the region have relied on our assessments since 1996.

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What is stucco & leak detection?

A stucco inspection is a professional evaluation of a home’s stucco exterior and water-management details — including visible flashing, drainage paths, penetrations, and past repairs — using a thorough visual assessment to identify existing damage and conditions likely to cause future leaks.

Roof-to-stucco wall transition opened for leak investigation — View the gallery

Warning signs to watch for

You are purchasing a stucco home and want to know its true condition
Interior stains or odors with no obvious source
Cracking patterns you are unsure about
A previous repair you suspect was done incorrectly
Preparing to sell and wanting no surprises in escrow

Common causes we find

Home purchases where stucco condition affects value and negotiation
Unexplained interior moisture, stains, or musty smells
Visible cracking, staining, or soft spots on exterior walls
Concerns about workmanship on prior repairs or additions

How we do it right

1
Exterior evaluation
We examine the entire stucco envelope — cracks, terminations, penetrations, flashing details, and past repairs — with an experienced eye for what fails in Sacramento area construction.
2
Leak-risk assessment
We closely assess suspect locations such as below windows and at roof-wall intersections for visible signs of water entry and failed drainage details.
3
Straightforward findings
You get a clear explanation of what we found, what is cosmetic, what is serious, and what deserves monitoring.
4
Repair estimate if needed
If problems are found, we can provide an estimate to repair them correctly — from the same company that diagnosed them.

Why homeowners choose HomePRO

Nearly 30 years inspecting the exact wall systems used in this region
Trusted by real estate agents on both sides of transactions
We tell you honestly what is cosmetic and what is not
The same experts who diagnose can perform the repair