After a Colorado hailstorm, most homeowners think about the roof first. That makes sense. Roof shingles, vents, gutters, and flashing usually take the most obvious damage. But hail can also damage stucco and EIFS siding, especially around corners, foam bands, window trim, walls, and areas below rooflines.

So who should you call first: a roofer or an EIFS/stucco installer?

The answer depends on where the damage is.

Roofers Handle the Roofing System

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A roofer is the right contractor to call when hail damages:

Shingles
Roof vents
Pipe jacks
Metal flashing
Gutters and downspouts
Skylights
Roof decking
Chimneys at the roofline

Roofers are trained to inspect and repair the roof system. They can also help identify missing kick-out flashing, poor roof-to-wall drainage, or areas where water may be getting behind the exterior wall system.

However, most roofers are not trained to repair EIFS or stucco systems correctly.

EIFS and Stucco Installers Handle the Wall System

If hail hits the side of the house, you need someone who understands the exterior wall system. EIFS and stucco are not repaired the same way as roofing or siding.

A qualified EIFS or stucco installer should inspect damage such as:

Dents or holes in EIFS foam
Cracks in stucco finish
Broken foam trim or bands
Damaged corners
Failed caulking around windows and doors
Hail impacts around gutters and downspouts
Water staining below roof edges
Damage near decks, patios, and roof-to-wall areas

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EIFS especially needs proper repair because the finish, base coat, mesh, foam, and moisture barrier all work together. A surface patch may look fine at first, but if the system is not repaired correctly, water can get behind it and cause bigger problems later.

Why Roofers Should Not Patch EIFS Like Roofing Damage

Roofing and EIFS are two different trades. A roofer may be excellent at roof repairs, but EIFS requires different materials and details.

Common problems happen when EIFS is patched with the wrong products, including:

Hard caulking smeared over cracks
Paint used instead of proper finish
Missing reinforcing mesh
Texture that does not match
No inspection for moisture behind the system
Repairs that fail after freeze-thaw cycles

Colorado weather is hard on exterior systems. Hail, sun, snow, and freeze-thaw movement can make small repairs fail if they are not done correctly.

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Who Should You Call First?

If the storm hit your roof hard, call a roofer for the roof inspection.

If you see damage on the walls, trim, stucco, or EIFS, call an EIFS/stucco installer.

For the best result, you may need both trades. The roofer should handle the roof and flashing. The EIFS or stucco installer should handle the wall system, caulking, trim, and finish repairs.

Don’t Forget the Insurance Inspection

Hail damage inspection — Inspection to damaged **EIFS**

If you are filing an insurance claim, make sure the stucco or EIFS damage is documented separately from the roof damage. Roof damage and wall damage are often written as different line items.

Photos should include:

Wide shots of each elevation
Close-up photos of hail impacts
Damaged corners and foam trim
Cracks or holes in EIFS
Window and door caulking failures
Areas where roof water drains onto walls
Any staining or soft spots

A proper stucco or EIFS inspection can help make sure the full scope of damage is included before repairs begin.

Precision Plastering Can Inspect Stucco and EIFS Hail Damage

Precision Plastering repairs stucco, EIFS, foam trim, caulking, and exterior wall damage throughout Northern Colorado. We inspect the wall system, identify hail impact damage, and provide repair scopes for homeowners, roofers, and insurance claims.

If your roof was damaged by hail, don’t forget to check the stucco and EIFS too. The roof protects the top of the home, but the wall system protects everything underneath it.

Need a stucco or EIFS hail damage inspection? Contact Precision Plastering today to schedule a repair estimate.

Precision Plastering provides stucco hail damage repair in Northern Colorado, including Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Longmont, Boulder, and surrounding areas.

Stucco and Hail Damage: Should You Call a Roofer or an EIFS Installer?