Front walls and entry accents
A band of stone along the front of the house or around the entry changes how the place reads from the street, and it's often the smallest area to cover.
Stone masonry in West Palm Beach FL - stone that looks the way you picked it
Plain block wall or a tired front you want in stone? We plan it with you, set every piece and show up on the day we planned.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What stone work on your house involves
Stone masonry in West Palm Beach usually means stone veneer, real or manufactured stone set in mortar over an existing wall, so your house front, columns or yard walls get the look of solid stone without rebuilding them.
Most calls about stone come from people with a plain wall they're tired of, or a project in mind and no idea what it'll take. The price mostly turns on how big the wall is, whether you want natural or manufactured stone, and whether old stucco has to come off before anything goes up. The schedule turns on how long it takes you to choose your stone, and on the look you want, because a dry-stacked face with the mortar hidden takes longer than grouted joints since each stone gets shimmed and buttered one at a time. I come out, measure the wall and see what's under it, and that visit is where your own number comes from.
The plan comes first
Before we start you know the order of work and the day we show up. If the job is bigger or smaller than you feared, I tell you up front, not halfway through.
Our own masons set the stone
I look at the wall and give the estimate myself, and our own masons do the work, so the plan you agreed to is the plan the crew builds.
Masonry here since 2017
I started this business in West Palm Beach in 2017 doing the work myself, and we're best known for solid walls and joint repair. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How we set stone on your wall
It starts with the stone itself. Natural stone varies a lot and samples rarely match what shows up on the truck, so if you want a set color or pattern we have you pick and mark your own pieces before anything is cut. On the wall, we check what's there and strip off anything that can't stay, then fasten metal lath, a wire mesh the mortar grabs onto. Next comes a mortar scratch coat, scored so the next layer bites, and it needs 24 to 48 hours to cure before stone goes on, so expect a short pause early in the job. Then our masons set each stone in setting mortar, grout the joints and clean the face as they go.
Stone is only as good as the wall behind it. If it's going over brick with soft, crumbling joints, we do the brick pointing first so the new work isn't hanging on a weak face. If the wall is cracking because the house is settling, that's a foundation repair job, and I'd rather fix it first than cover it with stone that tends to crack along the same line.
Where stone goes on houses here
Columns and porch piers
Wrapping block or stucco columns in stone ties a porch or gate to the rest of the house. Corners take the most care, so we plan the corner pieces before the flat runs.
Yard and garden walls
A plain block yard wall can get a stone face without rebuilding it, as long as the wall itself is sound. We check it first, because stone won't fix a leaning or cracked wall.
Outdoor kitchen and grill bases
Stone around a grill island or outdoor bar makes it match the house walls nearby. We set it on a solid block base so the stone has something firm to sit on.
Get a stone estimate for your wall
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure the wall and give you a free estimate on site, with no pressure to book.
Check us with the county
Palm Beach County requires contractors to be certified and insured, and its contractor search shows who's certified there or licensed by the state. We're licensed and fully insured.
Based here, working nearby
We're based in West Palm Beach and work across the cities around it in Palm Beach County, from Riviera Beach and Palm Beach Gardens to Lake Worth Beach and Delray Beach.
What to have ready
Have the wall's rough size, the stone you're leaning toward and photos of any stucco on it. Stucco that has to come off changes the plan, so it helps to see it early.
Stone and masonry finish examples
Examples of natural and manufactured stone faces, dry-stacked and grouted joints, and wall layouts we can talk through at your estimate.
Stone masonry questions from West Palm Beach homeowners
Straight answers on stone type, cost, permits, water behind the wall and the white marks that show up on new masonry.
Should I pick manufactured or natural stone veneer for my house?
For most existing walls, manufactured stone is the easier fit, because it goes on without structural changes. Natural stone looks more real and varies more from piece to piece, but it needs more support from the wall and more skill to set. If you want that look and your wall can carry it, it's worth it, and I'll tell you which yours can take.
How much does stone veneer cost in West Palm Beach?
Installing stone veneer across the US usually costs about $25 to $40 per square foot, and that's a national figure, not our price. The most expensive case is a wall with old stucco or a foam-backed stucco system that has to come off before the stone goes on. Your own number comes from the estimate, after I've seen the wall.
Who can pull a permit for stone work in Palm Beach County?
In Palm Beach County, only homeowners and qualified contractors can pull permits. When your job needs one, we check with the office that covers your address, pull the permit and set up the inspections, so you aren't chasing paperwork while the wall is open.
Why does stone veneer fail on a house wall?
One stone veneer maker's install guide says water getting into the wall is the most common reason stone set in mortar on a wall fails. That's why it's fair to ask any installer how they'll keep water out of the wall behind the stone, and I'll walk you through how we handle it on your wall at the estimate.
Do I need an engineer for stone on a two-story wall?
Usually yes, a tall or multi-story stone wall needs a design professional before work starts. The same maker's guide says multi-story installations and high walls require design by a registered design professional, so build that step into your plan. I'll tell you at the estimate if your wall falls in that range and schedule around it.
What do white stains on new stone or block mean?
An even white haze across a new wall is usually efflorescence, a salt deposit that shows the masonry is drying out normally, and rain washes it off over time. Heavy white streaks right below mortar joints, or white patches, are different. They mean water got into the wall higher up, so call us to take a look.
Set up a look at your wall
We answer (561) 220-1584 every day from early morning into the night, so call or send the form and we'll set a time.