Stone veneer installation in Jurupa Valley CA - stone set solid on a sound wall
Plain stucco or a bare block wall looking tired? We check what's underneath first, then set stone with mortar packed full behind each piece.
Wall check first
We make sure the stucco or block underneath can hold stone.
Natural or manufactured
Help picking a stone that suits your wall and your house.
Full mortar bed
Every piece set solid so water has no gaps to sit.
Clean finish
Edges, corners and cleanup handled before we call it done.
What goes into putting stone veneer on your house?
Stone veneer installation in Jurupa Valley puts a facing of natural or manufactured stone on your stucco, block or brick wall, so you get the look of a stone wall without the depth and weight of solid stone.
Most calls start with a wall you're tired of looking at, like plain stucco on the front of the house, a bare block wall out back or a fireplace that needs a new face. Before any stone goes up, I check that the wall underneath, stucco included, is solid and clean enough to hold it, because stone stuck to a weak surface comes down with it.
The price mostly follows the size of the wall, the stone you pick and how much prep the wall needs first. Corners, edges around windows and how high we have to work add time too. The schedule turns on that prep and on whether we're mixing mortar on very hot or cold days, and the written estimate I send spells out the work for your wall.
- A stone face that suits your house
- Clean corners, edges and trim
- Plain answers on what you're paying for
- A tidy yard when we leave
When is it time to put stone on a wall?
If a wall looks tired, has stone coming loose or is waiting on a finish, that's the time to have someone look at what's underneath.
Tired stucco on the front
Faded, patched or stained stucco is the most common reason folks ask us about covering a wall in stone.
A plain block wall
A bare gray block wall along the yard can take a stone face, as long as the wall itself is standing solid.
Stone that sounds hollow
Old veneer that sounds hollow when you tap it, or pieces that have dropped off, usually means a weak bond behind it.
Stains or white powder
Dark streaks or white powder washing out of the joints on older stone tell you water is sitting where it shouldn't.
Stone buried in the dirt
Veneer that runs down into a planting bed or under a patio stays wet, and that's often where trouble starts.
A new wall waiting on stone
A new grill island or foundation block wall is often built plain, ready for a stone face once the block is up.
Ask for a stone veneer estimate
Tell us what's on the wall now and roughly how big it is. We get back to you within one business day, and the on-site quote is free, no obligation.
What I look at before stone veneer goes up
Before I recommend a stone or put a number on paper, I look at the wall you want covered, how water moves around it and where the stone will stop.
The wall underneath
I tap for soft spots and look for cracks and loose paint, and sometimes a rebuilt concrete block wall makes a better base.
Where the water goes
I watch how rain runs off the roof, around windows and down the wall, because water trapped behind stone is what loosens it.
Where the stone stops
We look at the soil, patios and planting beds along the base, since stone that sits in dirt or against paving stays wet.
The stone you have in mind
Natural and manufactured stone weigh and handle differently, so we talk through the look you want and what your wall can carry.
How a stone veneer job runs from call to cleanup
Most of the planning on a veneer job happens before a single stone goes up, so you know what's happening to your wall and why at every step.
You call us
You call, I ask a few questions about the wall and what's on it, and we pick a time for me to come look.
I walk the wall
I walk the job with you, take measurements and photos, and check what's under the surface you want covered.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the prep, the stone and the work, so you know what you're paying for.
Our crew sets stone
Once you say go, our crew does the work with a lead mason running things on site from the first course to the last.
Final walk-through
When the stone is set and the site is cleaned up, I walk it with you again so we look at every corner together.
Why Jurupa Valley homeowners call us for stone veneer
You'll know what you're paying for and why, and the person who looked at your wall before the job is the one who walks it with you at the end.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out myself, look at the wall and write the estimate, so the person pricing your job has actually seen it.
Doing masonry since 2013
We opened in 2013, and good masonry should outlast the folks who build it, so we'd rather take the careful road than the quick one.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, which is the first thing you should ask any crew before they set up at your house.
Start with a call
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Call (951) 416-3127 or use our estimate request form to get yours started.
Stone veneer installation in Jurupa Valley and nearby cities
In Jurupa Valley, the city takes permit applications through its online portal, and you can send questions about your own wall to buildingpermits@jurupavalley.org. When a job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections. Before outside wall work, you can also look up your fire hazard zone on the city's site.
Most of the veneer calls we get here are for stucco fronts on tract and ranch homes, plain block walls along the back fence and fireplaces in older houses. We do the same work in Eastvale, Riverside, Corona and the other cities around us on both sides of the county line.
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How much does stone veneer installation cost around Riverside and Jurupa Valley?
Installing stone veneer in the Riverside-San Bernardino area usually costs about $2,700 to $10,700 per job, and that's the going rate around here, not a quote from us. Where your job lands comes down to what I see on the walk, and the written estimate puts your own number on paper.
Can you put stone veneer over existing stucco in Jurupa Valley?
Often, yes, as long as the stucco is sound, clean and able to hold the stone. One stone maker's install guide says not to bond over questionable coatings or unstable material, so I check the stucco first and we fix what isn't solid before any stone goes on.
Does natural thin stone veneer need a support ledge?
Usually not, if the stone stays light. Natural thin veneer weighs 15 pounds per square foot or less, and one trade guide says stone at that weight needs no support ledge, so ask whether the stone you like stays within it. Full stone that runs 3 to 5 inches deep is a heavier job altogether.
What license does a contractor need to install stone veneer in California?
A masonry contractor's license. California's Contractors State License Board describes a masonry contractor as one who installs natural and manufactured stone and thin brick for facing, so ask any crew you're considering whether they hold one.
What causes stone veneer to come loose?
Mostly how it was put on. A stone industry install guide says field workmanship tends to be the main source of problems with manufactured stone veneer, and following its recommended practices helps the system perform as intended for decades. That's why we fill the mortar bed behind every piece, and it's fair to ask any installer how they follow those practices.
What is the best way to install stone veneer in hot or cold weather?
Handle the mortar differently on those days. Industry guidance calls for hot weather steps when the air is above 90°F and cold weather steps below 40°F when mixing mortar. If your job falls in summer or winter, ask how the crew handles it, and I'll walk you through how we'd plan your job.
Get a stone veneer estimate in Jurupa Valley
Call or send the form with a few wall photos and a rough size, and I'll come out to give you a free quote on site.