Masons and siding pros handle exterior brick and stone veneer installation
Your brick or stone siding installation requires skilled masonry techniques, while some lightweight veneer panels fit standard siding installation methods.
Expect to pay $22,500 to $70,000 for brick or stone siding on a 2,000-square-foot home, with average costs around $26,000 depending on materials.
You should plan for surface prep, a weather barrier, and flashing around openings, plus level mortar joints to block leaks.
Hiring a local stone veneer company provides reliable expertise with moisture management and waterproofing details, helping you avoid costly repairs down the road.
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If you’re asking who to hire to do brick or stone siding, start with a masonry contractor—brick masons and stonemasons handle mortar, lath, and flashing with precision. Apprenticeship-trained pros manage structural and weatherproofing details. Certain lightweight veneer panels also fit a siding contractor’s scope, depending on the system.
Brick and stone siding demand skilled masonry techniques, structural awareness, and careful moisture management. Pros prevent costly errors in mortar selection, flashing, and waterproofing, which can lead to leaks and repairs. They bring specialized tools, safety practices, and craftsmanship that improve appearance and extend service life. For veneer systems in particular, consider getting bids from a local stone veneer pro to ensure the substrate, flashing, and drainage details are handled correctly.
Selecting the correct mortar and joint tooling for durability and appearance
Proper surface preparation, lath, and moisture barrier installation
Structural awareness to handle heavy materials safely
Access to pro-grade saws, mixers, scaffolding, and safety gear
Clean, level courses with consistent spacing and bonding patterns
Reliable waterproofing, flashing, and drainage details
Higher-quality materials through supplier relationships
Reduced risk of rework and long-term water damage
Craftsmanship that supports curb appeal and home value
Siding contractors are a good fit for certain lightweight, synthetic stone veneer panel systems. Masonry contractors should handle heavy natural stone, brick, or mortar-and-lath assemblies for structural safety and quality. Siding pros offer broader availability and strong familiarity with panelized cladding, but they are limited with complex masonry work. Let the material drive the choice—masonry contractors handle traditional brick and stone.
Pros follow a careful process that prioritizes structure, weatherproofing, and clean workmanship to deliver long-lasting siding installation.
The initial assessment determines substrate condition, layout, and whether the wall requires removal of existing cladding.
Pros remove old siding as needed, repair damaged sheathing, and install a weather-resistant barrier with proper overlaps.
Flashing is integrated around windows, doors, and terminations to direct water away from the assembly.
Lath or wire mesh is fastened securely to the wall to anchor the mortar base where required.
Mortar is mixed and applied through the mesh, then grooved to create a strong scratch coat.
Stones or bricks are dry-laid for patterning, then cut to fit and set in mortar with level, even joints.
Joints are grouted and tooled for a clean finish, and surfaces are brushed to remove residue.
Final alignment, joint quality, and cleanup are verified to ensure a durable, professional result.
The average cost of brick or stone siding is $26,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home, with most homeowners paying $22,500 to $70,000. Your price varies based on home size, brick thickness, and whether you choose real brick or manufactured stone. Labor (at $40 to $100 per hour), material selection, and project complexity also influence the total.
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