Thank you Marylee! i Love these images. I’m thinking we go for a creamy white stucco (Swiss Coffee or Navajo White).. I was trying to go more contemporary than Mediterranean, but these colors just make sense with the roof.

In reading through all the posts that have made, it seems that no one has actually viewed the problem. Its been all conjecture of what it might be. Have you or anyone poked their head into the attic to view the damage area with a good flash light? If the location of your attic access is near the chimney, one might be able to see the problem area by putting your upper body through the attic access and look around. If that is not sufficient, then one needs to go up into the attic and move to the problem area. This requires care to step only on the rafters and not put your foot through the ceiling and possibly getting hurt. Also, there should be attic insulation, and if one intends to wade around in that, proper foot and legging wear should be used. This problem is serious and must be addressed. Damage continues as long as this problem exists. In a prior post, a good illustration was shown. I'll add another one showing flashing around a chimney. Note that the lower edge of the flashing comes out on top of the shingles. The base flashing goes on first and then the counter-flashing collar is installed. There should be at least a 4 inch overlap with the collar flashing over the base flashing. A "saddle" is shown on this illustration. It is used to channel water away from a "pocket' region where water can collect and run under the shingles. Often, this is the the upper side of the chimney where it pierces the roof. (Saddles are custom fitted to the problem area and can have shapes differing to the one shown here.) I hope you find a knowledgeable tradesman.

Ugh I had same experience. A few people quoted me $85,000+! You have to be specific and state scope is only painting and caulking EIFS body and trim. Not replacing any EIFS panels. Any wood casings, trims, fascia and soffits will not be included in the quote. That should be separate. Painting EIFS and wood were 2 different contractors at my house. Now to answer your question, for EIFS only painting and caulking with 2 colors (body and trim) I paid ~$5000 per 1000sq ft. So I would expect to pay around $20k for a 4,000 sq ft above grade home.

And other than a classic red or classic blue, I'd go with a classic yellow with white trim, or yellow with a mix white and sage green trim. :)