Stone Veneer Installation in Round Rock

At Round Rock Stone Veneer, we install exterior stone veneer on homes in Round Rock, Texas. We can give a plain front more texture, frame the front door in limestone, or carry stone around porch columns and outdoor living areas.

Picking a color is the easy part. Natural thin stone, manufactured stone and panel systems each need the right backing behind them and well-planned edges. To get started, show us a few photos of the walls you want to change and describe the look you have in mind.

Cream limestone exterior walls and square porch piers surrounding a dark glass entry door beneath a wood soffit.
House facades and stone wainscotingEntryways and porch columnsExterior chimney claddingOutdoor kitchen and fireplace surroundsGarden walls, gate piers and mailbox surroundsNatural limestone and thin stone veneerManufactured stone veneerMortarless stone veneer panelsStorefronts, entrances and monument bases

Residential exterior stone veneer installation

Single-story Hill Country house with a limestone wainscot along the front walls, under live oaks

House facades and stone wainscoting

Stone across the whole front becomes the main finish of the house; a lower wainscot adds contrast under siding or stucco. On new construction or recladding, we allow for the extra thickness around windows, garage doors and wall returns. What's on the wall now, and any hidden damage behind it, can change the prep.

Entryways and porch columns

Stone around an entry can tie the porch piers, door surround and nearby walls together. Corner pieces let the stone turn cleanly around a column, and caps and trim finish the tops and edges. We make sure the thicker columns still leave room for the steps, handrails and the way through the entrance.

Stone-clad outdoor fireplace and chimney beside a grill island and a low garden wall.

Exterior chimney cladding

Stone on an outside chimney chase ties it to the rest of the house. The height, how we reach the roof and the condition of the chase all change the job. Our quote covers the roof junctions, flashing and the top of the chimney. A failing flue is a separate job.

Outdoor kitchen and fireplace surrounds

We face the sides of a grill island or an outdoor fireplace surround in stone, and work the thickness around doors, vents and countertop overhangs before we settle the layout. We do the stone only; appliances, gas and power, the firebox and its clearances belong to the wider project.

Garden walls, gate piers and mailbox surrounds

Facing an existing masonry wall or pier in stone carries the look of the house out into the yard. We spell out which faces, corners and caps are included, and we keep drainage outlets clear. For a leaning retaining wall or a wobbly mailbox base, we start with the real problem.

Exterior veneer materials and installation options

Close view of cream and buff rectangular stone faces around an exterior wall corner beside a dark window frame.

Natural limestone and thin stone veneer

Natural thin veneer gives you real stone texture without full-depth stone on every wall. Texas limestone such as Lueders comes in several colors and finishes. Hold a real sample against your brick, roof and trim, then choose the cut, mortar color and corner pieces. Full-depth stone needs its own support check.

Manufactured stone veneer

Manufactured, or cultured, stone comes in molded profiles such as ledgestone and larger block patterns. Because it is set piece by piece, the layout can work around openings and wall ends. We use an exterior-rated product with its full system, the right mortar, backing and moisture details, rather than picking by face color alone.

Mortarless stone veneer panels

Panels that fasten to the wall without mortar are another option for a suitable outside wall. Each system has different fasteners, corners and trim, so they don't go on like single stones set in mortar. We use the backing and fastening the panel maker approves, especially when replacing an existing finish.

Commercial exterior stone veneer installation

Cream stone-clad commercial entrance with dark glass doors, a low capped wall and native planting.

Storefronts, entrances and monument bases

Stone can frame a shop entrance, cover the lower panels of a facade or finish an approved monument-sign base. For commercial work, include elevation drawings, material specs and any access limits with your inquiry. We settle the wall height, the attachment and how we work around signs and other trades before we agree on the job.

Stone veneer costs

Each line is one job size, with labor and stone included, for homes and businesses around Round Rock. Expect the lower figure for panels or manufactured stone on a plain wall that is ready to go. Natural limestone, lots of corners and openings, scaffold work or siding removal push a job toward the open top.

Stone facades and wainscoting

  • Wainscot across the front, about 150 sq ft$1,800 – $5,000+
  • Full front of the house, about 600 sq ft$7,000 – $21,000+
  • Whole house, about 1,500 sq ft of wall$18,000 – $52,000+
What is included

Old siding taken off where needed, a water barrier and backing, manufactured or natural stone, corner pieces, and trim at the windows, doors and roof lines.

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Porch columns and entryways

  • One half-height column base, about 25 sq ft$500 – $1,500+
  • One full-height porch column, about 8 ft tall$1,300 – $3,000+
  • Front entry wall, porch face or a row of porch post bases, about 120 to 150 sq ft$2,200 – $6,000+
What is included

Stone around existing porch posts or on the entry wall, with corner pieces, caps and trim. New posts that carry the roof are separate.

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Exterior chimney cladding

  • One-story chimney, about 150 sq ft of stone$2,000 – $5,500+
  • Two-story chimney, about 300 sq ft of stone$4,000 – $11,000+
What is included

A water barrier and lath over the chimney, stone and corner pieces, a finish at the top, and scaffold for the roof. Flue and roof flashing work is separate.

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Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces

  • Grill island, about 8 ft long (about 60 sq ft of stone)$900 – $2,400+
  • L-shaped outdoor kitchen, about 120 sq ft of stone$1,800 – $4,800+
  • Outdoor fireplace surround, about 100 sq ft of stone$2,000 – $5,500+
What is included

Stone on a ready grill island or fireplace base, with corners and trim at doors and openings. The base, counters, appliances, gas and power are separate.

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Garden walls, gate piers and mailboxes

  • Stone mailbox surround$600 – $1,500+
  • One gate pier, about 5 ft tall$1,200 – $2,800+
  • Garden wall face, about 40 ft long and 3 ft tall$1,800 – $4,800+
  • Boundary wall, both sides, about 800 sq ft of stone$10,000 – $28,000+
What is included

Stone facing, corners and cap stones on a sound wall, pier or mailbox base. Building a new wall or footing is separate.

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Natural thin stone veneer

  • Accent area, about 100 sq ft$1,500 – $4,000+
  • Front wainscot or partial front, about 250 sq ft$4,000 – $10,000+
  • Full front of the house, about 600 sq ft$9,000 – $24,000+
What is included

A water barrier, lath and scratch coat, cut natural stone such as limestone with corner pieces, mortar joints and edge trim.

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Manufactured stone veneer

  • Accent area, about 100 sq ft$1,500 – $4,000+
  • Front wainscot or partial front, about 250 sq ft$3,000 – $8,000+
  • Full front of the house, about 600 sq ft$7,000 – $19,000+
What is included

A water barrier, metal lath and scratch coat, manufactured stone with its corner pieces, mortar joints, and trim at windows and edges.

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Mortarless stone panels

  • Accent wall or skirting, about 100 sq ft$1,000 – $2,400+
  • Front wainscot, about 250 sq ft$2,500 – $6,000+
  • Full front of the house, about 600 sq ft$6,000 – $14,500+
What is included

Backing and a water barrier, stone panels screwed in place, and matching corners and trim pieces.

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Commercial stone veneer

  • Monument sign base, about 80 sq ft of stone$1,600 – $3,600+
  • Storefront or entry accent, about 200 sq ft$3,000 – $8,000+
  • Building front, about 1,000 sq ft$15,000 – $40,000+
What is included

Stone with a water barrier and backing on a storefront, entrance or monument sign base, with lifts or scaffolding for taller walls.

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Our process

01

Define the surfaces

Show us photos, rough sizes and the property address. Say whether it is new construction or an existing finish, and point out any cracks, stains or loose areas.

02

Choose stone and get a quote

We go through samples, corners and joint finishes with you. Our written quote separates removal, wall preparation, stone, trim and installation, and says who handles any approvals.

03

Agree on installation details

We agree access, deliveries and weather allowances with you. Before we finish, we walk the edges with you and leave care instructions for your stone.

Plan the wall behind the stone

Outside stone needs a way to shed the water that gets behind it. We show you how the flashing ties in at windows, roof junctions and where the stone meets other cladding, and how we keep drainage and the required ground clearances. The right layers behind the stone depend on the wall and the product. Stone over a damp or unsound wall does not fix the wall.

What changes the installation quote?

Square footage is only part of the price. Corners, returns, work up high, stone cuts, removal and hidden repairs all change the labor and material. The quote says whether caps, sills, disposal and access equipment are included. Material lead times, wall repairs and the weather also affect when we can schedule the work.

Round Rock and nearby communities

We work mainly on outside stone jobs in Round Rock. If your property is in Hutto, Pflugerville, Georgetown or Cedar Park, send us the address and what you want done and we'll confirm we cover it. A Round Rock mailing address doesn't always mean the city handles your permits, so check where the property actually sits first.

Frequently asked questions

Can stone veneer go over existing brick or siding?

Sometimes. An existing masonry wall can be prepared for stone, but paint, coatings, movement and damp all matter. Siding is not automatically a good backing for stone. We check what can stay, what has to come off and which layers your stone needs behind it.

Does exterior stone veneer need a permit in Round Rock?

Replacing siding doesn't need a permit in Round Rock, but the work still has to meet code. Adding stone, changing what's behind the wall or altering a structure can be a different matter. Confirm your job with the city's Building Inspection office, and check any HOA rules too.

Is a stacked-stone look the same as mortarless installation?

No. A tight, stacked look is just how the finished wall appears. It can be single stones set in mortar or a maker's own panel system. Tell us both the look you want and how you want it installed.

Request a free stone veneer quote

Give us the address, rough wall sizes and the stone style you like, and add a few photos. Say whether it is a new finish or a replacement, and mention any access or timing limits.

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