Stone veneer installation in La Mesa CA - set on a wall we've checked first
Checked, prepped and set by hand
Stone veneer installation puts a thin stone face on a wall that holds nothing up, like a yard wall, a house front or a column. Most people call when a plain wall looks tired. I check the wall behind it before I quote, because the stone is only as good as what it's stuck to.
Why stone veneer suits a plain, sound wall
Stone veneer is a thin stone face set in mortar over a wall that's already standing, like a plain concrete block wall. If the wall still needs building, we can lay a foundation block wall first.
The price moves with the wall's size, the prep it needs and the stone and joints you pick. The schedule turns on that prep and on the heat. I'll put the scope in writing once I've seen the wall.
Best for
- Plain block yard walls
- House fronts and entries
- Columns and surrounds
The look of stone
You get the look of stone on a wall that's already up, without the digging and building of a full stone wall.
Dresses up plain block
A gray block wall or a flat front gets texture and color it never had, and the wall itself keeps its shape.
Matches what's there
We pick the stone and joint width to sit right next to the masonry already on your house, so the new work doesn't stand out.
Start with one section
We can face one wall, a column or a band along the bottom, so you can start small and add more later.
Stone veneer done once, on a sound wall
- I come out to look at your wall myself and write the estimate, so the person who scoped the job knows what's behind the stone.
- Our own masons set the stone, and I check the work as it goes, the way we've run jobs since I started this business in 2017.
- We're licensed and insured. When you're ready, call (619) 648-8025 or send us the form and I'll come out to see the wall.
Choosing the look and the coverage
When I come out, we look at the wall, the house and any stone already nearby, and I'll tell you which look and coverage fits the wall you've got.
Grouted joints
Mortar fills the gaps between stones, which suits a rustic, uneven look on yard walls and chimneys.
Dry-stack look
Stones are fit tight with little or no joint showing, which suits clean, modern fronts and columns.
Wainscot band
Stone runs along the lower part of a wall, a common way to dress up a house front without facing all of it.
Full wall face
Stone covers the whole wall, which suits a yard wall or entry where you want it to read as solid stone.
Tell us about your wall
Send photos, the wall's rough size and whether it's wood framed, block or concrete. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free, with no obligation.
Questions about stone veneer in La Mesa
How much does stone veneer installation cost in La Mesa?
A manufactured stone veneer project in the San Diego area usually costs about $11,000 to $15,000 per job. Where yours falls depends on the size and prep points above, plus any wall repair the stone has to wait on. After I see the wall, I put the scope in writing.
Do I need a permit for stone veneer in La Mesa?
Check before work starts, because La Mesa's no-permit list names painting and similar finish work but doesn't name stone veneer. The city's Building Division answers questions at 619.667.1176 or at its counter in City Hall. Some La Mesa mail goes to county areas, so we find out which office covers your address and handle the paperwork when a permit's needed.
Can stone veneer go over my existing wall?
Usually yes, if the wall is sound. The industry installation guide rules out deteriorating or unsound walls and EIFS, the synthetic stucco over foam board, so a damaged wall gets repaired first. One maker's guide says block and concrete need a clean, rough surface, which can take pressure washing, acid washing or blasting, and lath and a scratch coat when the wall can't be made to bond.
Who should I hire to install stone veneer on my house?
Hire a licensed mason with a careful crew, because the industry guide says field workmanship tends to be the main source of problems when manufactured veneer fails. California's masonry license class covers natural and manufactured stone. On a wood-framed house, ask how they'll layer the water barrier, since an industry tech note calls for two separate layers over wood sheathing.
Can you install stone veneer in La Mesa during summer heat?
Yes, with planning. The industry guide calls for protecting fresh work from fast drying before the job, during it and for 72 hours after, so ask any installer how they'll do that above 100° F, or above 90° with wind over 8 mph. In the hot months, we plan the work to keep fresh mortar from drying out too fast.
Do La Mesa fire hazard maps matter for stone veneer on my house?
They can, so check the city's fire hazard map page before planning outside wall work. CAL FIRE's updated maps mark the areas where state fire safety rules apply, and it's better to know whether your address is in one before we plan the wall.
Walls we build before the stone
Concrete block walls
When you want a new yard wall, we can build the block wall and face it with stone afterward.
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If the house needs a new block foundation wall, we lay it first so any veneer has solid backing.
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