Stone veneer installation in Fargo ND - a stone face set on a wall we've checked
Have a plain foundation wall or tired siding you'd like faced in stone? We check the wall first, then set each stone onto sound backing.
What does stone veneer installation in Fargo involve?
Stone veneer installation in Fargo means setting thin stone onto an existing wall with a cement-based mortar, so your house gets the look of a solid stone wall without anyone having to build one.
Most calls start with a plain foundation wall, a worn front entry or a fireplace wall someone would like faced in stone. Before we talk about stone, I look at what's behind it, because if the block or brick needs work first, that becomes part of the job, the same kind of work we do on concrete block walls and foundation block wall installation. The price mostly turns on how much wall you're covering, the stone you choose, how many corners and windows it has to wrap around and any repair underneath. The schedule turns on that repair and on the weather, since mortar needs protecting on cold days. Your estimate explains what applies to your wall and why.
Why homeowners choose us for stone veneer
You can count on straight answers from the person who'll be on your job, careful setting by our own crew, and work backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out myself to look at your wall and write the estimate, so you deal with the person responsible.
Our own crew, with me
Our own crew sets the stone, not a hired-out one, and I'm on the job with them.
Running this business since 2017
I started this business in 2017, after learning the trade beside an experienced mason here in the Fargo area.
Licensed and insured on your job
We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to show you both before any work starts.
Reasons before you agree
I explain the reason for each choice before asking you to agree, so please call (701) 566-7317 with any question.
Stone veneer choices to talk through
The right choice depends on where the wall is, whether it's indoors or out and what's behind it, so we look at the wall together before settling anything.
Ask us about your stone veneer
Call (701) 566-7317 or ask for an estimate, with a few wall photos, a rough size and your preferred timing ready.
Why trust Masoncraft Fargo Concrete and Masonry with stone veneer?
The veneer makers' installation guide says that when veneer performs poorly, the way it was put on is usually the main cause, so the care taken setting it is what you're paying for. I start by checking the wall behind for anything loose, soft or cracked, and we repair it first, since the stone holds up only as well as the surface it's set on.
I also care that the stone suits the house it's on, so we look at the trim, the roofline and any old brick or stone nearby before you pick a color and size. If anything behind the wall turns out worse than it looked, you hear it from me, with the reason and your choices, before we go further.
Stone veneer questions we hear in Fargo
How much does stone veneer cost in Fargo?
Installing stone veneer in Fargo usually costs about $2,500 to $9,000 per job, and that's the going rate around here, not our quote. Where your job lands comes down to the things covered above, mainly how much wall, which stone and any repair behind it, and your estimate puts a figure on your own wall.
Can stone veneer go over my existing wall?
Usually, if the wall is sound. Industry guidance says this veneer shouldn't go over a deteriorating or unsound wall, or over EIFS, a synthetic stucco finish over foam insulation, so we check and repair what's behind before any stone goes up. If your siding turns out to be EIFS, I'll tell you so at the visit.
Can stone veneer be installed in cold weather in Fargo?
Yes, as long as the work is protected. A trade group's guide specification calls for protecting masonry work whenever it's 40 degrees F or colder, before, during and for 48 hours after, so a cool-season job means planning for that protection or waiting for warmer days. We'll work out which fits your timing at the estimate.
Does a stone veneer installer need a license in North Dakota?
Yes, if the job costs more than $4,000. North Dakota requires anyone doing work whose cost, value or price exceeds $4,000 to be licensed as a contractor, so ask any installer for that state license before work begins, us included.
What causes cracks in stone veneer mortar?
Usually the wall behind the stone moving a little over time, which shows up as narrow cracks in the mortar. A natural stone veneer guide says slight cracks usually leave the veneer sound, but they should still be pointed, or filled with new mortar, to keep moisture out. If you're seeing them, please call and we'll take a look.
What is the best way to choose a stone veneer installer in Fargo?
Ask each installer how they check the wall and how they handle flashing, the thin strips that steer water out of the wall. The industry's installation guide says outdoor jobs need flashing at every opening through the wall and along the bottom edge of the veneer, so a careful installer should explain both plainly.
What happens when you call about stone veneer in Fargo?
We plan the job around your wall, your schedule and the weather, and I explain each step before we take it, so you always know what's coming next.
Get in touch
Call (701) 566-7317 or fill out our form with a few details about the wall, and I'll answer or call you back.
I look at the wall
I come out myself, look at the wall with you and check what the stone would be set on, since that decides what comes next.
Your written estimate
I write up an estimate that explains what we'd do and why, including any repair the wall needs, so you can weigh it at your own pace.
The work and walk-through
If you go ahead, our crew sets the stone with me on site, and we walk the finished wall with you before we pack up.
Stone veneer installation in Fargo and nearby cities
Based in Fargo, we work in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and the cities around them, so pick yours below or get in touch. The city's Inspections Department enforces Fargo's building code and reviews project requirements on request, so we check with it before we start.
Get a stone veneer estimate in Fargo
Call Masoncraft Fargo Concrete and Masonry at (701) 566-7317, weekdays until 10 PM and weekends from 6 AM, or send our form anytime.