Stone veneer installation in Tampa FL - a stone face fastened solid to your house
Got a plain or worn wall you'd like to see in stone? We put up stone veneer that looks natural and is fastened to hold.
What's involved in stone veneer installation in Tampa?
Stone veneer installation in Tampa puts manufactured stone, a lightweight product cast from cement-based materials and aggregate, on a wall so it looks like natural stone. The stone carries none of the house's weight, so it's a finish you add to a sound wall, not part of the structure.
Most people call because a wall looks plain or worn and they want the look of stone without building a stone wall. The price moves with how much wall you're covering, how many corners and windows the stone has to work around, and whether the surface needs fixing first, and the schedule turns on that repair and on a permit when the job needs one. If you'd rather have a solid masonry wall, we also build concrete block walls. The written estimate after my visit gives you the number for your wall.
What you get with our stone veneer work
You get a straight answer about your wall before any stone goes up, and a fix sized to what the wall actually needs.
The owner walks your wall
I come out myself to look at your wall and write the estimate, then work on site with our crew.
In business since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and I learned the trade working next to my father before that.
Licensed and insured
That covers our stone veneer work, and you're welcome to ask for proof before you book.
A fix that fits the wall
If your wall needs a few repairs, that's the job, and if it's something bigger I'll tell you on the spot.
Our satisfaction guarantee
Your stone veneer job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, the same as every masonry job we take on.
Stone veneer options for your house
The right choice comes down to what's behind the stone and how water will get out from behind it, so we sort that out when I walk the wall with you.
Ask about your stone veneer job
Call or email with your property type, the wall's finish and a few photos, and I'll set a time to look.
Why Tampa homeowners trust Cornerstone for stone veneer
When stone veneer fails, it's usually down to how it went on, not the stone itself, so ask any installer how they follow the trade's installation guide and the national standard. Ask me too. I start by looking hard at your wall, and if the surface is bad, we fix it before any stone goes up.
Behind the stone goes lath, a metal mesh the mortar grabs onto, and we fasten it through the sheathing into the framing so it has something solid to hold. At the bottom, the stone stops above the soil and any paving, as one stone maker's guide calls for, so expect a small gap at the base of the wall.
Stone veneer questions from Tampa homeowners
How much does stone veneer installation cost in Tampa?
Installing stone veneer in Tampa usually costs about $2,300 to $8,800 per project. That's what the work generally runs around here, not our price, and where your job lands depends on the wall and what it needs first. My written estimate gives you the number for yours.
Can stone veneer go over my existing wall?
Often it can, as long as the wall is sound. The trade group's guide advises against putting it over decaying or unsound walls, or over EIFS, a foam-backed exterior insulation and finish system, so I check what you have before we quote. If yours needs work first, that goes in the estimate.
Will stone veneer stay on my house in a storm?
Proper fastening is what helps keep stone veneer attached during high winds. Wood and gypsum sheathing don't have the holding power to fully support the lath and stone, and a fastener held only by sheathing can work loose, which is why ours go into the framing. Ask any installer how they fasten it.
Does a stone veneer contractor need a license in Tampa?
Hillsborough County says construction work regulated by the State of Florida needs a contractor license, issued by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation or by the county. Before you hire, it's fair to ask an installer which of the two issued theirs.
How long does new stone veneer need protecting in hot weather?
The trade group's guide spec calls for protecting fresh stone work from drying too fast in very hot weather, or hot and windy weather, during the job and for 72 hours after. If your job lands in that kind of weather, ask me how we'll protect the stone while it sets.
How do I clean and seal stone veneer?
Clean it without acid, and seal it only if a sealer is specified, using a breathable one that lets moisture out. That's what one stone maker's guide calls for, so check your stone maker's care instructions before you put any cleaner on it.
What happens when you call about stone veneer in Tampa?
The job gets planned around your wall and your schedule, and you'll know what I'd do and why before you agree to anything.
You call, I answer
You call (813) 471-5857 or send the form, I pick up, and we set a time for me to come look at the wall.
I walk the wall
I look the wall over with you and tell you right there what I'd do and why, including any repair it needs first.
Your written estimate
I follow up with a written estimate, so you have the work and the price in writing before you decide.
The work and walkthrough
Once you say go, we take care of the permit if there is one, my crew and I set the stone, and I walk the finished wall with you.
Stone veneer installation in Tampa and nearby cities
On a house or duplex, the City of Tampa issues the residential permit, while condos, triplexes and apartments take the commercial route. Whether a stone job needs one isn't always clear, and the city's permit help line at 813-274-3100, option 1, settles it. When it does, we pull it and handle the paperwork. We're based in Tampa and work in the cities around it on both sides of the bay, so pick yours below or call.
Get a stone veneer estimate from Cornerstone
Call (813) 471-5857 any day until 11 PM, or email sales@tampaconcreteandmasonry.com, and we'll set a time to look at your wall.