Stone veneer installation in Corpus Christi TX - a stone face that keeps water out
Want stone on a plain wall? We get the layers under it right, so the stone holds up and the wall behind it stays dry.
What's involved in putting stone veneer on a house?
Stone veneer installation in Corpus Christi gives an outside wall a stone face, set over a water barrier on cement board or on metal lath covered with a rough first coat of mortar called a scratch coat. Put in the right way, it can do its job for decades.
Most veneer calls we get are about a plain wall someone wants faced in stone, like siding, stucco, a concrete block wall or the exposed face of a new foundation block wall. The stone is the part you see, but most of the job is the layers behind it, because that's where water either gets stopped or gets in.
The price mostly comes down to the wall's size in square feet, whether you pick manufactured or real stone, and how much repair the wall needs first. Corners, windows and doors add trim and flashing work too. The schedule turns on that repair, on any permit the city asks for, and on the weather. Your written estimate spells out what we'll do.
What sits behind good stone veneer
Before any stone goes up, it helps to know what goes behind it, because those layers and the wall under them decide how well the veneer holds up.
A sound wall first
The industry install guide says adhered stone goes on a sound wall, not one that's breaking down or on EIFS, a foam-backed synthetic stucco. So the wall gets checked before any stone goes on.
Lath or cement board
The same guide calls for two barrier layers over lath and scratch coat, and one over cement board. Ask any installer which base they plan and how many layers go under the stone.
Flashing and a way out
Metal flashing over windows, doors and the top edge turns water outward, and a weep screed at the bottom lets any water that gets behind the stone drain out.
Shade on hot days
The guide calls for shielding fresh work from fast drying above 100° F, or above 90° with wind over 8 mph, from before the work until 72 hours after. In a Corpus Christi summer, ask how the crew handles that.
Stone veneer questions we hear
How much does stone veneer cost per square foot?
Across the US, stone veneer installation usually costs about $25 to $40 per square foot. That's a national range for the installed work, so treat it as a starting point and not a quote. I'll put the figure for your wall in writing once I've seen it.
Is manufactured stone cheaper than real stone?
Yes, manufactured stone costs a good deal less than real stone and is easier to put up. If you want real stone, plan on a higher price and a harder install, and we can go over both options at your wall.
What causes stone veneer problems?
Most stone veneer problems start when moisture gets behind the stone and damages the wall underneath. Missing flashing, torn barrier layers and poor moisture control usually make it worse, so we treat those details as the main part of the job, not an afterthought.
How do I choose a stone veneer installer in Corpus Christi?
Ask about their methods before you hire, because when stone veneer underperforms, the work done in the field is usually the cause, not the stone. A good installer can tell you plainly what base they'll use, how they'll flash the openings and how they'll protect fresh work from the heat.
Who handles building permits for stone veneer in Corpus Christi?
The city's Development Services Department handles all permitting in Corpus Christi. Its residential application lists siding and remodel work but doesn't name stone veneer, so ask the department whether your job needs a permit. The city only issues building permits on platted lots, ones recorded on an official lot map, and it builds to the international building and residential codes with its own local changes. If your job needs a permit, we handle the application with the city and keep you posted as it moves along.
What should I check about windstorm insurance before a stone veneer job on the coast?
Check whether your house has to meet windstorm insurance standards, because the Texas Department of Insurance says coastal properties must meet certain building standards to get that coverage. If you're near the water, ask the department or your insurer before work on an outside wall starts.
Why Corpus Christi homeowners call H&K Corpus Christi Concrete & Masonry for stone veneer
You deal with the same person from the first look to the last walk-through, and you get a straight answer, even when it's that your wall needs repair before stone.
I come out myself
I look at every wall myself, and I'm on site with our crew while the stone goes up.
See the layers first
We put our time into the barrier and flashing, and we show you what goes on before the stone covers it.
In business since 2023
I learned masonry under a mason who'd spent his whole life at it, and we've run our own crew since 2023.
Licensed and fully insured
That's in place for every veneer job we take, from one accent wall to the whole front of a house.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
That's our word on every job, and it starts with a call to (361) 232-9674 or the form on this page.
Book a look at your veneer wall
Have a few photos of the wall handy when you call, so we can talk it through before I come out.
What happens after you call about stone veneer?
We plan the job around your wall and your schedule, and you'll know what goes behind the stone before any of it goes up.
Call or send a message
Call (361) 232-9674 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I look at the wall
I come out myself, check the wall's condition and work out what's behind any trouble before I put a price on anything.
Your written estimate
You get it in writing, spelling out the base, the barrier layers, the flashing and the stone we'll put up.
The work and walk-through
Once you say go, we handle any permit, then the crew and I do the work and walk the finished wall with you.