Wainscot across the house front
A band of stone along the lower part of the front wall is a popular way to get stone out front without paying to cover the whole wall, and it pairs well with most siding.
Stone veneer installation in Loveland CO - stone that lets water out and stays sound
Want stone on a tired wall, or unsure about the old stucco under it? We install veneer with the flashing and drainage it needs.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What stone veneer installation involves at your house
Stone veneer installation in Loveland puts manufactured stone, a cement product cast and colored to look like natural stone, onto your wall in mortar, so a plain front, a porch column or an exposed foundation gets a real stone look.
Most folks call us because a wall looks tired or they've wanted stone out front for years, and sometimes the wall underneath is old stucco they're not sure about. I'm the one who comes out, and I'll ask plenty of questions about what's on the wall now, how much of it you want covered and what's planted along the bottom.
The price moves with how much wall you're covering, what has to come off or get fixed first, the stone you pick and how many windows, doors and corners need flashing and trim. The schedule turns mostly on the weather, because cold days need extra protection, and on what we find once the old surface is open. The estimate I write at your house lists what the price covers, so you see it all in one place.
One person from estimate to finish
I come out to look at the wall and write the estimate, then I'm on site with our masons, so what we talked over in your driveway is what gets built.
A written list of what's covered
Your estimate spells out what the price includes in one place, so you can compare it fairly and you're never left guessing what's in the job and what's extra.
We fix the wall behind it
If the surface under the stone is the real problem, we deal with that first, because stone set on a weak or wet backing just lets you down again later.
How we put stone veneer on a wall
Most veneer trouble comes from how it's put on, not from the stone itself, so the parts you'll never see get most of our attention. We pay close attention to flashing around windows, doors and the bottom of the stone, so water that sneaks behind it gets turned back out instead of soaking into your wall.
We also keep the gap at the bottom open, because that's where trapped water lets itself out, and a buried or clogged gap holds it in. If your house has stucco now, I'll take a hard look at that old surface before we talk about putting stone over it, and I'll tell you plainly if it has to come off first.
Stone goes on masonry just as well as on a house wall, so when we're building concrete block walls in a yard or handling foundation block wall installation for an addition, we can face that block with stone to match. And like the rest of our work, it's satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Where stone veneer works around a house
Porch columns and posts
Wrapping plain posts or square columns in stone dresses up an entry, and the tops and bases need careful flashing so water doesn't sit where the stone meets wood or concrete.
Exposed foundation walls
Gray concrete showing above the dirt can be faced with stone, as long as we leave enough room at the bottom so the drainage gap stays clear of soil and mulch.
Block yard and garden walls
A block wall in the yard can take a stone face, so you get the look of a stone wall with a solid, square block core doing the real holding up.
Get a written stone veneer estimate
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the wall and write you a free estimate that lists what it covers, with no obligation.
Rough size of the wall
A ballpark length and height, or just which walls you have in mind, helps me plan the visit and get a feel for the job before I pull into your driveway.
What's on the wall now
Tell us if it's siding, brick, block or stucco, because the surface under the stone decides a lot of the prep work, and stucco always gets a closer look first.
A few photos
Snaps of the wall, the windows nearby and the ground along the bottom show me what the stone will meet, so our visit goes straight to the useful questions.
Stone and masonry finish examples
Browse stacked, ledgestone and rough fieldstone looks, mortar joint styles and trim details worth talking over when I come see your wall.
Stone veneer questions from Loveland homeowners
Straight answers to what people ask us about stone veneer, from what it costs to stucco, cold weather, garden beds and cleaning.
How much does stone veneer installation cost in Loveland?
Stone veneer installation in the Fort Collins area usually costs about $2,400 to $9,400 per job. A small band of stone along the front tends to sit nearer the low end than a full wall with lots of windows to flash. The estimate I write at your house lists what your price covers, so you can see it all in one place.
Can stone veneer go over my existing stucco?
Usually not. Mason contractors' guidance advises against putting adhered stone over existing or damaged stucco, because nobody can see what shape the old fasteners, lath and backing behind it are in. When your house has stucco, we settle what to do with that surface before we price any stone, so you're not paying for a wall that's only as good as what's under it.
Can stone veneer be installed in cold weather in Loveland?
Yes, with protection. An industry specification calls for protecting the work whenever it's 40°F or colder, before and during the job and for 48 hours after. On a winter job here, we build that covering and protection time into the schedule, so a cold snap can push the dates back a bit.
Can I put a garden bed against my stone veneer?
Yes, as long as the drainage gap at the bottom stays open. Industry guidance puts the weep screed, the strip at the bottom of the stone that lets water out, at least four inches above the ground and two inches above a roof line. Tell us about any beds or new soil you're planning so we can plan that gap around them.
How do I clean stone veneer on my house?
Gently, and never with a pressure washer. Mason contractors' guidance says pressure washing adhered veneer is simply not an option. If dirt or stains are bugging you, give us a call and I'll come take a look before you try anything strong on it.
How do I pick a stone veneer contractor in Loveland?
Pick one who can explain how they flash openings and keep the bottom gap clear, and ask how they're licensed. The city's residential building contractor license, for one, requires an International Code Council exam. We're licensed and fully insured, and since Loveland updated its building code this year, we check current rules with the city's Building Division on each job.
Masonry work that pairs with stone veneer
Call about your stone veneer project
Our phone hours run seven days a week, 7 AM to 11 PM, so call (970) 292-7476 or send the form whenever it suits you.