Stone masonry in Tampa FL - stone set solid on a wall that can carry it
Got a plain block or stucco wall you'd rather see in stone? I check the wall first, then we set each stone solid in mortar.
What does stone masonry on a Tampa house involve?
Stone masonry in Tampa, FL, on most homes means stone veneer, where pieces of real or cast stone are pressed into a bed of mortar over a prepared wall so the wall reads as solid stone.
Most of these calls start with a block or stucco wall, a fireplace or a front entry you want to look like stone. The price moves with how big the wall is, which stone you pick and what's on the wall now, because stucco or EIFS, the foam-backed synthetic stucco, has to come off first and that's the costliest prep a wall can need. The schedule turns on that same prep and the size of the wall, and once I've seen it, the written estimate gives you the figure for your house.
Why homeowners pick us for stone masonry
You deal with me, not a salesman, and you get a straight answer on what your wall needs before you commit to anything.
The owner looks at it
I come out, look at the wall and write the estimate myself, then I'm on site with our crew doing the work.
In business since 2013
I learned masonry working next to my father and opened this business in 2013, so this isn't our first stone job.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to show you both before you sign anything.
A fix that fits
If something bigger is going on with the wall, I tell you on the spot so you can decide what to do.
Brick and mortar too
We're best known for mortar and brick repair, so if the brick beside the new stone needs brick pointing, we can do that too.
Stone masonry choices for your wall
The right stone depends on the wall it's going on, how old the house is and the look you want, so we sort that out standing at the wall.
Talk to us about stone masonry
Call (813) 471-5857 or use the form, and I'll come out and look at the wall you have in mind.
How Cornerstone Tampa Concrete and Masonry handles stone masonry
Real stone is heavy, so on an older home we have the wall checked before you commit to it. If the wall is sound, we move ahead. If it shows signs of something bigger, like settling, I tell you on the spot, because foundation repair may need to come before any stone goes up.
On the wall itself, we press each stone into a full bed of mortar so no gaps are left behind it to hold water. That's slower than dabbing mortar on the back of each piece, but a hollow spot is right where water sits against your wall. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Stone masonry questions from Tampa homeowners
How much does stone veneer cost in Tampa?
Stone veneer installation in Tampa usually costs about $2,300 to $8,800 per job, which is the going rate in the area, not a quote from us. Where yours lands depends mostly on the wall size, the stone and how much prep the wall needs, and the written estimate gives you the figure for your wall.
How long does a stone veneer job take?
Any stone veneer job takes at least two days, because the scratch coat, the first layer of mortar that goes on before the stone, has to cure before the stone goes over it. On a wood-framed wall, standard prep also puts a weather barrier and galvanized or stainless steel lath, a metal mesh the mortar grips, under that coat, so even a small wall means the work area stays open overnight.
Can my house wall hold natural stone veneer?
Standard wood framing can typically carry thin natural stone like slate, but an older home or a wall cut up by a lot of windows may need a structural evaluation first. Full natural stone needs more support than thin stone, which is why that check comes before you settle on it.
Who licenses masonry contractors in Hillsborough County?
In Hillsborough County, construction work the state regulates takes a contractor license, issued by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation or by Hillsborough County. For work inside Tampa, a county licensing board grants the approval, so it's fair to ask any contractor which license covers your job.
What is the best way to set stone veneer in hot weather?
One stone maker's instructions say to dampen the back of each stone with a fine spray of water or a wet brush when it's hot or dry. That keeps the stone from pulling too much water out of the mortar before it can set.
How do I take care of stone veneer once it's up?
One pricing guide advises sealing outdoor stone veneer after it's installed, so the stone doesn't soak up moisture. That's general advice, so ask me about it for the stone you pick and I'll tell you what I'd do.
What happens when you call about stone masonry in Tampa?
Each stone job is planned around your wall and your house, and you deal with me from the first call until the work is done.
You call
You call (813) 471-5857, I pick up, and we set a time for me to come out and look at the wall.
I walk the wall
I walk the job with you and tell you right there what I'd do and why, including whether the wall needs checking first.
Written estimate
I follow up with a written estimate for the stone and the prep your wall needs, so you can decide without being rushed.
The work and walk-through
Once you say go, we handle any permit, my crew and I set the stone, and I walk the finished job with you.
Stone masonry in Tampa and nearby cities
Based in Tampa, we work in the cities around it on both sides of the bay, so pick yours below or call. In Tampa, the city issues residential permits, and if your job needs one, we pull it.
Ask for a stone masonry estimate in Tampa
We take calls seven days a week, so call (813) 471-5857 or send the form and I'll set a time for a free look at your wall.