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Woodpecker stucco damage

Repair & protect EIFS stucco damaged by woodpeckers.

  • Adex Graphexcoat 3-coat system, graphene-reinforced and tested 3× stronger than standard 2-coat renderings.
  • 10-year materials warranty plus lifetime protection against bird damage.
  • Competitive pricing with discounts for seniors and veterans.
  • We service Calgary's metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
  • 417+ five-star reviews and counting.
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    From 417+ reviews

  • 5,000+ projects

    Since 2012

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  • $5M

    Liability insured

The problem

Why woodpeckers crack holes in stucco, and why it gets worse fast.

Woodpeckers are drawn to EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) stucco for two reasons: the foam insulation behind the finish is much softer than concrete, and tapping on it produces the hollow resonance birds associate with insect-filled tree cavities. Once they’ve started, a single woodpecker can put dozens of holes in a wall in a season, and every hole is a moisture entry point.

How we fix it

We don’t just plug the holes. We patch with the right EIFS-compatible mesh, base coat, and finish, then overcoat the affected elevation with Adex Graphexcoat, a graphene-reinforced 3-coat system specifically engineered to resist beak impact. Once it’s on, the wall sounds different to the bird, and they move on.

How to prevent further damage

  • Adex Graphexcoat overlay 3-coat graphene-reinforced finish on the affected elevation
  • Motion-activated sprinklers Triggered near nesting hot spots to disrupt patterns
  • Reflective deterrents Mirrored strips along the eaves to break sight lines
  • Annual spring inspection Booked in with every warranty client we treat

Before & after

Real woodpecker repairs from Calgary homes.

Drag the slider on any project to see the damage and the same elevation finished with our Graphexcoat woodpecker-resistant system.

Woodpecker-damaged EIFS stucco before repair EIFS stucco rebuilt with Graphexcoat woodpecker-resistant finish Before After
Woodpecker-damaged EIFS stucco
Floated stucco with woodpecker damage before repair Floated stucco resurfaced with Graphex woodpecker-resistant coating Before After
Floated stucco with woodpecker damage
Garage stucco with woodpecker damage before repair Garage finished with Graphexcoat woodpecker-resistant stucco Before After
Garage stucco with woodpecker damage
EIFS stucco above window batten damaged by woodpeckers New EIFS stucco at the top of the window batten after repair Before After
EIFS stucco above window batten damaged by woodpeckers
Condo units with woodpecker damage to stucco before repair Condo unit balcony stucco repaired and protected against woodpeckers Before After
Condo units with woodpecker damage to stucco

We can help

Spotted holes in your stucco? Don’t wait through another rainstorm.

A typical single-woodpecker patch + reinforcement runs $600–$800. Send us a few photos and we’ll come back with a quote the same day.

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