Block walls around the yard
A garden or property-line block wall is one of the most common spots for veneer, because the block is already standing and a stone face changes how the whole yard looks.
Stone veneer installation in Yucaipa CA - stone set on a wall we've checked first
Tired of a bare block wall or a dated fireplace? We check the wall first, then set natural or manufactured stone that suits it.
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What putting stone on your wall involves
Stone veneer installation in Yucaipa means setting a thin facing of natural or manufactured stone on a wall, so you get a stone face without building a full stone wall.
Most people who call us have a wall that's sound but plain, like a yard wall, a house front or a fireplace, and they're deciding between thin stone and full stone. Thin veneer weighs far less than full-depth stone, which runs several inches deep, so it can go on a wall you already have. If your home sits in a High or Very High fire danger zone, the City of Yucaipa says new construction and qualifying renovation need fireproof materials and points owners to its Development Code, so check that before you settle on a product. The price moves with the size of the wall, the stone you pick and how much prep the wall needs, and the schedule mostly turns on that prep, any permit and the weather. I'll measure it and give you a written estimate that spells out the work and the materials.
The estimate comes from me
I come out, look at your wall and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing the job is the one who saw the wall and can answer your questions about it.
Our masons set it, I check it
Our crew of masons sets the stone, and I'm on site checking the work as it goes, because a problem is far easier to fix before the next course goes up.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. When you compare bids, the state licensing board's masonry classification is the one that covers natural and manufactured stone.
How we put stone on your wall
I start by checking the wall underneath, because stone only holds as well as what it's set on. If the wall is cracked, painted or sealed, I'll tell you what has to happen before stone goes on, and we deal with that first. Where the wall calls for it, our crew puts up the water barrier and flashing the stone maker's instructions call for, so water that gets behind the stone has a way out, and then the scratch coat, a rough first layer of mortar the stone grabs onto. We set the stone so the joints look natural, fill and tool the joints, and clean the face as we go. On hot days we shade and cover the fresh stonework so it doesn't dry out too fast.
Sometimes the job starts with the wall itself. If you want stone in the yard and there's nothing to put it on yet, we can build concrete block walls first and face them once they're ready. We also do foundation block wall installation, and where part of that wall shows above the ground, stone can finish it to match the house.
Where stone veneer usually goes
The lower band of a house front
A band of stone along the lower part of a house front adds texture where people see it most, and it has to be finished neatly around windows, doors and corners.
Fireplace surrounds
An indoor fireplace surround or an outdoor fireplace can be refaced in stone, so the brick or block behind it stays put and only the face you look at changes.
Columns and outdoor kitchen bases
Pillars, mailbox columns and outdoor kitchen bases are often built from block and finished in stone, so the core stays simple and the face matches the rest of the yard.
Get a written estimate for your stone wall
Send us a few details and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the wall and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation.
Tell us what the wall is
Let us know if it's block, brick or something else, and whether it's been painted or sealed, because that decides what has to happen before any stone goes on.
A rough size is enough
A height and length or a rough square footage helps us plan the visit, since the size of the wall is one of the main things that moves the price.
Your fire zone, if you know it
If your home is in a High or Very High fire danger zone, mention it, because the city's fireproof materials rule can narrow which products make sense for your wall.
Stone and masonry finish examples
These photos show stone shapes, colors and joint styles on walls, fireplaces and columns, examples to look through before we talk about your own wall.
Stone veneer questions from Yucaipa homeowners
Here are the questions people ask most when they're weighing stone veneer, from what it costs to what can go wrong later.
How much does stone veneer installation cost in Yucaipa?
Installing stone veneer across the US usually costs about $25 to $40 per square foot. That's a national figure for the installed work, not a Yucaipa figure or our price, and where your wall falls depends on the stone you pick, the wall's size and how much prep it needs first. Your written estimate gives you the number for your wall.
Can stone veneer go on my existing brick or block wall?
Usually, yes, if the wall is in good shape. A trade group guide says natural thin stone needs sound block or brick with no defects that hasn't been painted or sealed, and one maker's guide says its manufactured stone goes only on structurally sound walls. If yours is cracked, painted or sealed, I'll tell you what comes first.
Who issues building permits in Yucaipa for stone veneer work?
The city's Building & Safety Division issues building permits, after plan check and inspection, and every permit application in the city goes through the Yucaipa Permit Exchange online portal. Before we start, we check with the office that covers your address about what your job needs. If it needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature.
What causes problems with stone veneer after it's installed?
Poor installation is usually the main cause of trouble with manufactured stone veneer after it goes up. Problems tend to start at windows and doors, the water barrier, the flashing and how the ground is graded near the wall. Ask each installer how they handle those spots and whether the price includes a rainscreen, an optional gap that helps stray water drain from behind the stone.
Can stone veneer be installed in hot weather?
Yes, but the days after matter as much as the day the stone goes up. One industry guide calls for shielding new stonework from fast drying on very hot or hot, windy days, before, during and for 72 hours after the work. On a summer job, that means planning the shade and covering ahead of time.
Get your wall looked at before stone goes on
We pick up the phone seven days a week from 7 AM to 10 PM, so call (909) 768-8021 or send the form whenever it suits you.