Residential Stucco Contractor
For 25 years, Apptek has distinguished itself as a highly-reliable stucco subcontractor that professional home builders can count on – especially when the highest quality is imperative. In San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles, with over 130 employees, Apptek has the capability and capacity to handle small to very large, customs, luxury homes and estates. Our plastering company focuses on the finest residential stucco projects, beautiful exterior and interior plaster finishes, with the talent and expertise to deliver the most challenging smooth or synthetic acrylic finishes, and even Venetian Plaster finishes. Additionally, as has been observed by our customers consistently, at Apptek, “we DO what we say we are going to do” ……… It is in our culture!
San Diego, Orange County, & L.A.
Stucco, Lath & Plaster
The name "Apptek" derives from the commitment to “Applied Technology” within our trade. The company has consistently been focused on a commitment to utilize state-of-the-art technologies, materials, and employee training in Lath & Plaster. Those technologies include the implementation of cutting edge digital systems within the office as well as the field. Company leaders maintain an awareness of the most appropriate materials, methodologies, and employee training to facilitate optimum performance in the field. Apptek field leaders have digital access to even the smallest plan and documentation details remotely from the field. As a result of that commitment, Apptek is often sought out to contribute value engineering recommendations to its customers. The goal is RESULTS, and most-importantly: HAPPY CUSTOMERS!
Setting
ourselves apart
- Luxury and Estate Home Stucco Specialist
- Smooth Finish Specialist
- Acrylic (Synthetic Stucco) Finish Specialist
- Ortex Specialist
- Tyvek Certified Installers
- Experience with 3-Coat over Rigid Foam
- Interior Plaster - Skilled Artisans

The best homebuilders understand that Smooth & “Santa Barbara” finishes should not be entrusted to just anybody - a big mistake! Apptek specializes in gorgeous smooth stucco finishes and has skilled craftsmen to do it right. Considering that the stucco finish is quite possibly the most visible part of the exterior of the home you build – getting it right is critical.
ACRYLIC (SYNTHETIC STUCCO) FINISH SPECIALISTS
Synthetic or “Acrylic” stucco finishes have received an ever-increasing acceptance within the industry. The application of Synthetic/Acrylic finishes should be done only by craftsmen with the know-how and experience to do it right. Apptek is considered by credible sources to be the premier applicator of Acrylics in the San Diego, Coastal Orange County & L.A. regions.
Our Featured
Residential Stucco Projects
"When Quality Is Imperative"
DEL MAR OCEANFRONT
HOLLYWOOD HILLS CONTEMPORARY
NEWPORT COAST
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100% satisfaction is imbedded in our culture.
Don't believe us? Check out our happy clients
“I cannot be any happier with the stucco job. Fantastic job. Lath crew A+, scratch crew A+, brown coat crew +, color coat crew +”
Tony Miklosovic
“Thank you so much. House looks amazing!”
Ronda Glaser
"Because of their professionalism, attention to detail, and high quality of their work -- the first time around -- we are pleased to recommend Apptek without reservation.”
Posted on Angies List
“Your crew just finished our plastering job today and did a spectacular job!”
Willis Bruell
“It's just been a pleasure to work with you, Peter, and the crew in the field Marco, Manuel, and Arturo are first and foremost are quality people who just happen to be excellent craftsmen who are dedicated to doing their best job. Thanks for having such good people at our... Read more
Drew Spaeth – Wardell Builders
“Peter asked them to meet a deadline and they all went above and beyond to achieve it. Such heart!!!” “It is evident that you select good men and train and treat them. Mario has relayed how Arturo has been most supportive at every turn.”
Mary Mills
“Hector came on site, viewed the scope and went to work. An excellent job of flashing a cut up remodel. I was impressed and happy at how well they tightened the building up. Eves, windows, newly installed flashing, all above par. And most of all, Clean. At the end of... Read more
“By the way the job looks perfect… owner was really happy!”
Billy Mariscal
“Your crew finished today and did a spectacular jobl We are very pleased with everyone at AppTek. The work looks like nothing was ever done. That is to say the repairs blended in perfectly and it's hard to tell where anything new was done.”
Jon Pollock – Papenhausen Builders
“The men were always on time, friendly, flexible, accommodating to some very difficult customers, and thorough. The work was done expeditiously with a minimum of inconvenience. When done they completely removed everything and cleaned up the entire area. In other words, they were great and reflected very favorably on you... Read more
“Surrounding myself with companies like Apptek reflects positively on my company. Job well done.”
Tom Hopkins
“I'm totally impressed with you and your stucco company and so far, you have done everything ~ you said you would do.”
Bob Eggold
“Your guys went above and beyond….. I have never seen a better job on custom stucco on a coastal property!”
Paul Spadone
"We had a vision for the design of Pacific Coast Grill and it was imperative that we found the right commercial stucco craftspeople to bring our vision to reality It wasn't an easy process because we weren't ordering a product off the shelf, this was a custom stucco job and... Read more
Steve and Georgia Goldberg Pacific Coast Grill (Proprietor and Designer)
“I just wanted to say thank you, Scott, for such a great job these past couple weeks. Especially in this heat wave these past two days, your men are very hard-working and super professional! Andres and his crew have done an outstanding job and are so courteous and take the... Read more
Michelle Brooks
“Just wanted to take a few moments to express our appreciation for a job well done, the stucco finish on our home is just What we were looking for, please pass along our thanks to all who made it possible.”
Mark Pierce
“I just wanted to say that your project superintendent, Peter Fusco has been nothing but a consummate professional. Working with someone like Peter has been a breath of fresh air. He's truly an asset to, your company and to all of your customers. Peter, please accept my sincere thanks and... Read more
John Cicone – Cicone Builders
“The personnel of your company- at every level- have been consistently courteous, impeccably professional ….” “There are even things I will miss now that all is done ... Peter's dry wit, smile and minimally verbose communication style: Hector's similarly understated verbosity and deep knowledge .... Both men have been steady... Read more
Mary Mills
“Thank you for the wonderful job you did on our house. We are so pleased with the finished product. Your entire crew was a pleasure to work with – so professional and courteous.”
Ed and Cheryl Nolan
“So far I have been very impressed with the work at 1426 Pegaso St. They have done a great job getting everything done. They showed up on time and left the area clean. ”
Kurt Rarick, Maintenance Manager
“I just wanted to say thank you, Scott, for such a great job these past couple weeks. Especially in this heat wave these past two days, your men are very hard-working and super professional! Andres and his crew have done an outstanding job and are so courteous and take the... Read more
Michelle Brooks
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