Stone veneer installation in Rockwall TX - stone that keeps your wall dry
Tired of a plain or worn wall front? We set stone over a sound, dry backing so it looks right for years.
Can my wall take stone veneer, and what does the job involve?
Stone veneer installation in Rockwall, TX means setting stone onto an outside wall of your house with mortar, so the stone becomes the wall's new outer face and you get a stone look without building a solid stone wall.
Most calls start with a plain or worn wall someone wants to dress up, and the first thing that decides the job is the wall underneath, not the stone. A wall that's crumbling or unsound has to be fixed first, and what it's made of sets how the stone goes on.
The price moves with how much wall you're covering, the backing your wall needs, how many corners, windows and edges we cut around, and the stone you pick. The schedule mostly turns on what the wall check turns up and on weather good enough for mortar work, and your estimate gives you the price for your own wall.
- Stone goes straight onto clean, bare concrete or masonry with no paint, sealer or water repellent.
- Painted, sealed or framed walls get metal lath and a scratch coat for the stone to grip.
- Industry details have the stone end above the soil line and any paving, not touching ground.
What happens when you call us about stone veneer in Rockwall?
I handle the first look myself, and I'm on site with our crew through the work. Here's how a stone veneer job runs from your call to the final walk-through.
Call me about your wall
You call (972) 961-1232 and I answer, so you're talking to the person who'll look at your wall. We pick a time for me to come out and see it.
I check the wall first
I come out myself, look over the wall and give you a straight read on what it needs, even if the answer isn't stone. You get a written plan and price, so you know the cost before anything starts.
We schedule and set stone
If you say go, we check with the city or county office for your address, and when a permit's needed we handle the application and inspections. Then I'm on site with our crew while the backing, water barrier and stone go on.
Walk the finished wall together
Before we pack up, we walk the finished wall with you and look at the joints, the corners and where the stone stops. It's your chance to ask anything while the crew is still there.
What finished stone and brick masonry work looks like
These photos show the kind of stone and brick work the masonry trade does on homes. Use them to think about color, shape and joint size before we talk about your wall.
Raised gray paver patio and step beside a house with a pale stone veneer wall.
Brick paver patio beside a stone-and-wood house, with a covered seating area and a flower planter.
A stone fire pit and low retaining walls furnish a paved patio with wicker seating outside a brick house.
Covered outdoor kitchen with a stone masonry counter and grill, plus a stone column with a mounted television.
Stone steps climb through a landscaped garden, bordered by large natural boulders, flowering plants, and evergreen trees.
Stone retaining wall and broad steps with inset lights lead up to a paved patio beside a house at dusk.
Get a written plan and price for your stone veneer
Send the form with a photo of your wall and a note on any paint, sealer or EIFS, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out myself for a free on-site estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
(972) 961-1232Stone veneer questions we hear from Rockwall homeowners
These are the questions people ask me most before they hire anyone for stone veneer. Use them to compare crews on the parts of the job you won't see once the stone is up.
Can stone veneer go on my existing wall in Rockwall?
Usually yes, as long as the wall is sound, but stone shouldn't go over a wall that's deteriorating, and it isn't a fit over EIFS, the foam-backed synthetic stucco some houses have. I'll tell you which you've got when I come out, and if your wall isn't right for stone, I'll say so.
How is water kept out behind stone veneer?
A hidden water barrier and flashing behind the stone keep water out, because the stone and its mortar joints aren't meant to be the wall's main barrier. On framed walls with lath, current industry guidance calls for two separate layers of water-resistive barrier, lapped like shingles and tied into the flashing, and one stone maker's installation guide lays it out. Ask any crew you're comparing how they'll build that layer.
How long does stone veneer last?
Installed to recommended practices, stone veneer can perform as intended for decades, and industry guidance says field workmanship is the main source of trouble when it doesn't. That makes the crew as important as the stone. We're fully licensed and insured, and I work on site with our crew while the job gets done.
What does stone veneer cost around Rockwall?
Stone veneer installation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area usually costs about $2,300 to $8,800 per job, for the whole project. That's the going range in the area, not our price, and your own number comes with the estimate for your wall.
What causes stone veneer to crack or come loose?
Usually it's something behind the stone, like water getting past the barrier or a wall that moves. On wood or steel framing, a wall that bends too much can crack the veneer or make it lose its grip, which is why I look at the framing before I quote.
How do I clean stone veneer without damaging it?
Clean it without acid, which is what one stone maker's guide calls for on installed stone. The same guide calls for a breathable sealer only if a sealer is specified, so check your stone maker's instructions before you seal anything.