Concrete Block Walls
Build or repair structural block walls for retaining, privacy, or foundation purposes throughout the Spokane area.
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Tired of plain siding that fades every few years? Stone veneer gives your home a durable, handsome look that handles Spokane winters without constant upkeep.
Stone veneer installation in Spokane transforms an exterior wall, fireplace, or accent area by bonding a layer of natural or manufactured stone directly to the surface - most projects run two to five days for installation, plus a week or two if a city permit is required first. The work covers everything from the moisture barrier and metal mesh that protects the wall structure, to setting each stone in mortar and finishing the joints so water sheds cleanly.
Many Spokane homeowners turn to stone veneer when they want a lasting upgrade that outperforms paint and fiber cement siding over the long haul. If your home already has aging brick or mortar that needs attention, pairing this project with masonry restoration is a smart way to address hidden damage at the same time.
Whether you want to update the lower front face of your home, refresh a fireplace surround, or add texture around a garage entry, the result is a surface that holds up to Spokane's freeze-thaw winters without the upkeep cycle that wood and painted siding demand.
If you are repainting or patching your siding every few years, stone veneer on key accent areas can break that cycle. Stone does not rot, peel, or fade the way wood or fiber cement does, and it handles Spokane's temperature swings better than most other materials. If you are spending money on siding maintenance and still not happy with how the house looks, it may be time for something more permanent.
Those white deposits - called efflorescence - are a sign that water is moving through the masonry and leaving mineral salts behind. In Spokane's climate this often shows up after a wet spring or a hard winter. It does not always mean the wall is failing, but it does mean moisture is getting in somewhere. A masonry contractor can tell you whether the existing surface can be repaired or whether properly installed stone veneer is the smarter long-term move.
If your house looks plain and you want to make it stand out without a full renovation, a stone veneer accent on the front elevation or around the entryway is one of the most effective changes you can make. It adds visual depth and texture that paint alone cannot achieve. Many Spokane homeowners add it specifically to the lower third of the front face, which is the area most visible from the street.
Spokane homes built in the 1950s through 1970s often have brick fireplaces that are structurally sound but cosmetically dated. If the brick is in good shape but the look feels old, stone veneer is a way to update the appearance without tearing out the whole structure. A masonry contractor can assess whether the existing surface is a good candidate and give you a realistic picture of the finished result.
We handle the full range of stone veneer work for Spokane homeowners - from small fireplace surround updates to complete front-elevation treatments on larger homes. Every project starts with a wall assessment to confirm the surface is sound and dry. Then we install the moisture barrier and metal mesh, set each stone in properly mixed mortar, and finish the joints so they shed water rather than trap it. If your project involves a wood-framed wall, we also manage the permit through the city's Development Services Center so you do not have to navigate that yourself.
For homes where the exterior masonry has broader issues - cracked bricks, failing mortar, or water damage that goes beyond a single wall - we can coordinate concrete block wall repairs or a full structural assessment as part of the same visit. We also install stone masonry for homeowners who want custom stonework built from the ground up rather than applied as a veneer. Whatever your project needs, we scope it clearly in writing before any work begins.
Best for homeowners who want a genuinely one-of-a-kind look - each piece of quarried stone is unique in color and texture.
A good fit for budget-conscious projects or homes where a lighter-weight material matters - consistent color and shape, lower cost than natural stone.
Suited to homeowners who want to improve curb appeal on a specific area - typically the lower front face, garage surround, or entryway.
Ideal for updating a structurally sound but visually dated fireplace or chimney without a full demolition.
Spokane's climate is one of the main reasons stone veneer has become a popular upgrade here. The city averages around 45 inches of snow per year and sees repeated freeze-thaw cycles from late fall through early spring. Water gets into small gaps in exterior surfaces, freezes, expands, and makes those gaps bigger - year after year. Stone veneer, when installed with the right mortar and properly tooled joints, handles this cycle far better than wood siding or painted fiber cement. The mortar mix and joint finishing technique matter more here than they would in a milder climate, and that is something an experienced local mason understands from the start.
A large share of Spokane's housing stock was built between the 1940s and 1980s. Neighborhoods like Spokane and Spokane Valley have many mid-century homes where wood-framed walls may have settled, shifted, or absorbed moisture over the decades. Before stone veneer can go on, those walls need to be assessed and, if needed, repaired. On older homes, this prep work can add time and cost - but skipping it means trapping existing problems under new stone, which always leads to bigger expenses later. We walk through every wall assessment finding with you in plain language before we start.
For Washington State contractor licensing standards, see the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. For permit requirements, the City of Spokane Development Services Center is the right starting point. Installation best practices are guided by the Natural Stone Institute.
We reply within one business day. We will ask what area you want to cover, whether you have a stone style in mind, and roughly when you are hoping to have the work done - just enough to show up to your home prepared.
We come to your home to inspect the wall surface, measure the area, and talk through stone style options. You will leave the visit with a clear written price and a realistic timeline - no vague ranges or verbal quotes.
If a permit is required - which it often is for exterior work on wood-framed walls in Spokane - we submit the application to the city. While the permit processes, you finalize your stone selection from samples we bring or from a local supplier's showroom.
We prepare the wall surface, set each stone in mortar, tool the joints for proper water runoff, and install flashing at the top edge. At the end, we walk you through the finished installation and clean up the work area before leaving.
Free estimate. No pressure. We handle the permit so you do not have to.
(509) 418-9962Exterior stone veneer on wood-framed walls requires a city permit in Spokane. We handle the application, coordinate the inspection, and make sure everything is signed off before we call the job done. You never have to make a single call to the Development Services Center.
Spokane's freeze-thaw cycle puts real stress on mortar joints every year. We use mortar mixes suited to the region's temperature swings and tool every joint so water runs off cleanly. This is one of the most common places other contractors cut corners - and one of the clearest ways to spot the difference in finished work.
We have worked on homes across Spokane - from older Craftsman bungalows in Browne's Addition to mid-century ranches on the South Hill. We know what the housing stock looks like in each part of the city and how wall conditions differ between older and newer construction.
We do not skip the assessment. Before we set a single stone, we check that the wall surface is sound, dry, and ready to accept veneer. On older Spokane homes, that step sometimes turns up moisture issues or structural shifts that need to be addressed first - and we tell you what we find, in plain language, before we start.
Every stone veneer project we take on is backed by a written estimate, a permit pulled on your behalf, and a finished result built to handle Spokane winters. When the work is done, you have a surface you can be proud of - and one that protects your home for decades.
Build or repair structural block walls for retaining, privacy, or foundation purposes throughout the Spokane area.
Learn moreCustom stonework built from the ground up for walls, steps, and structural features that require full masonry construction.
Learn moreOur calendar fills up fast in spring - the best installation window for Spokane's climate goes quickly, so reach out now to lock in your spot.