Stucco & Drywall Finishes in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Opening changes, HOA-matched stucco repair and Level 5 interiors for Palm Beach Gardens homes.
Palm Beach Gardens is country club territory, and the architectural committees in those communities set the bar for what a stucco repair has to look like when it is done: invisible. J. Perry & Sons provides stucco and drywall finishes across the city, from hairline crack repair and texture matching to squaring arched openings for impact windows and finishing interiors to Level 5. We are a licensed renovation contractor in Palm Beach Gardens, and our quotes include the HOA submittal package when the community requires one.
Stucco & Drywall Finishes Cost in Palm Beach Gardens
| Scope | Typical size | Installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Reshape a window opening (arch to square, returns after impact windows) | per opening | $900–$2,500 each |
| Stucco crack or spall repair with texture match | 5–50 sf patch area | $8–$18/sf of patch |
| Re-stucco a wall or elevation | 300–1,500 sf | $6–$12/sf |
| Smooth finish over existing texture | 500–4,000 sf | $5–$9/sf |
| Drywall, Level 4 finish | 500–4,000 sf | $2.50–$4.50/sf |
| Drywall, Level 5 skim coat | add to Level 4 | +$1–$2/sf |
2026 labor plus setting materials. Interior Level 5 on large open-plan homes trends to the low end per foot because the areas are continuous.
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Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com with project photos, the city, approximate dimensions, and material selections.
Palm Beach Gardens homes and what that means for stucco and drywall finishes
The city grew in two main phases. The 1960s and 1970s neighborhoods near the original core are single-story CBS with cement stucco in sand or dash textures, and the repairs there are age-related: lintel spalling, corner cracking, failed bands. These neighborhoods are mostly outside the gated structure, so exterior decisions involve the owner and the City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Division only.
The 1980s through 2000s country club and gated communities make up the bulk of the city. Two-story CBS homes, often frame above the first floor, with knockdown or sand finishes, tile roofs, arched windows on the street elevation and detailed architectural committees. The repair profile is cracking at the block-to-frame line, spalling at balcony slab edges, and stucco bands that trap water on top. The project profile is impact windows: arched openings squared, headers set, fill stuccoed and textured to match, and the elevation submitted to the committee before and sometimes photographed after.
Newer communities built since the 2010s have smoother contemporary finishes and square openings from the start, so the work there is settling cracks and interior upgrades.
Interiors in the Gardens are large, bright and open. Two-story foyers, tall windows and long sightlines put raking light across every wall, and builders delivered Level 4. Owners renovating now want ceilings skimmed smooth, walls brought to Level 5, and lighting soffits and tray ceilings added in primary suites and great rooms. We price Level 5 as an add so you can decide which rooms earn it.
The city is a few miles from the ocean, so salt is a minor factor compared to the barrier island, but the eastern communities along the Intracoastal get a breathable coating recommendation. Permits are needed for opening changes and for ceilings involving electrical; matching stucco and drywall repair needs none.
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com. Send a photo of the opening, crack or wall and we will reply with a same-day range.
How we do it in Palm Beach Gardens
- Site visit to measure the openings and elevations, tap for hollow stucco and record the community's texture and color.
- Written quote per opening and per square foot, with the HOA submittal included in the scope.
- Architectural committee application prepared and submitted with you; city permit filed for openings and for ceilings with lighting.
- Arches filled with block or treated framing tied to the wall, header set where required, lath across the joint.
- Scratch, brown and finish coats with cure time; texture matched by sample panel on the wall.
- Interior ceilings and walls skimmed to Level 5 where specified, soffits and trays framed and boarded.
- Completion photos for the committee if requested, a final walk under daylight, and a written workmanship warranty.
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Stucco & Drywall Finishes in Palm Beach Gardens — FAQ
What does my country club architectural committee need to approve stucco work? Typically an elevation drawing showing the change, a texture sample and the paint code. Matching repairs usually need only a notice. We put the package together and submit it with you.
Does squaring an arched window need a permit in Palm Beach Gardens? Yes. The opening and often the header change, so the city permits it, normally under the impact window permit. We coordinate with your window contractor on sequence.
How long will the whole impact window and stucco process take? Once windows are installed, the openings take about two weeks: a day or two of fill and framing, several days of stucco coats with cure time, and then paint after the stucco cures.
Is a Level 5 finish necessary in a house with knockdown walls? Only if you are removing the knockdown. Texture hides Level 4 joints; a smooth wall under tall windows does not, so if you are going smooth, Level 5 is the finish that holds up under the light.
How do I get an exact price? Send photos and rough dimensions by email or text and we reply with a range the same day. For an exact number we visit, measure, and send a written line-item quote, usually within 48 hours.
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com. Licensed Florida general contractor CGC1540699. Serving Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Permits and compliance handled. J. Perry & Sons pulls the permit, schedules the inspections, and builds to the city and county codes that apply — Broward and Palm Beach municipal building departments, HVHZ requirements where they apply, and HOA/condo association rules. Licensed Florida general contractor CGC1540699.
Free Estimate
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or email jperrysonsgc@gmail.com with project photos, the city, approximate dimensions, and material selections.