Veneer detaching from the wall
We remove the loose section, inspect the ties and substrate, replace what has failed and re-anchor the stone with new lath and mortar. The repair is tied back into the existing wall so the joint line disappears.
Natural stone and cast veneer installed to shed rain, not absorb it
Stone veneer contractor Milwaukie OR built for Oregon weather
As a stone veneer contractor Milwaukie OR homeowners call back, we set natural stone, cast stone and thin brick over properly drained wall assemblies. Whether you are dressing up a 1950s ranch in Ardenwald or re-cladding a commercial entry on Lake Road, we handle the flashing, weep screed and mortar so the veneer stays put. Stone veneer installation Milwaukie work starts with a free on-site measure and a written price.
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About this service
What a stone veneer contractor Milwaukie OR actually does
Stone veneer is a 1 to 2 inch facing of natural stone or cast stone anchored to a wall with mortar, lath and a drainage plane. A stone veneer contractor Milwaukie OR crews hire handles the whole assembly: scratch coat, reinforcing steel, weep screed, flashing and the final jointing. Get the drainage wrong and you get spalling brick, efflorescence and veneer detachment within a few winters. Get it right and the wall outlives the house.
Most Milwaukie homes were built between 1945 and 1985 with wood siding, T1-11 or older brick. Adding stone veneer updates the look and adds a rain screen. We see the same problems repeatedly: crumbling brickwork around chimneys, mortar joint deterioration on south-facing walls, and water infiltration behind failing siding. If you have been searching for a stone veneer contractor near me Milwaukie OR, start with a moisture reading and a wall inspection before anyone quotes stone.
- ✓ Curb appeal that holds
- ✓ Better rain management
- ✓ Lower long-term upkeep
- ✓ Fireplace and chimney upgrades
What's included
What our stone veneer service includes
Every project starts with a wall inspection and a written scope. Below is what we handle on a standard stone veneer job. Structural framing repair, window replacement and landscaping are separate trades, and we will tell you upfront if your project needs one of them.
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Wall inspection and moisture test
We check sheathing, framing and flashing with a pin meter and a visual walk of the wall. If we find rot or water intrusion, it gets priced and fixed before any stone goes up. This step is free with an estimate.
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Drainage plane and lath
We install building wrap, metal lath and a scratch coat of portland cement and sand. Weep screed goes at the base and flashing at every head, sill and penetration. This is the layer that keeps water out of your wall.
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Stone and mortar setting
Natural stone veneer, cast stone or thin brick gets set in mortar over the scratch coat, working off a corner lead. Joints are tooled while green and the wall is kept wet-cured for the first few days to prevent shrinkage cracks.
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Flashing and weep detailing
Every penetration, transition and base gets flashed and drained. We cut weep holes at the base course and clear them before we leave. Skipping this step is the number one reason veneer fails in western Oregon.
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Final wash and walkthrough
We wash the finished wall, remove mortar smears with a grinder and soft pad, and walk the job with you. You get care notes, warranty paperwork and a direct number for anything that needs attention in the first year.
How it works
How our stone veneer process runs
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On-site measure
We walk the wall, check the sheathing and framing, and take moisture readings with a pin meter. You get a written price the same day, broken out by square footage, stone type and any repair work. Most estimates take 45 to 60 minutes on site.
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Material selection
You pick from natural stone veneer, cast stone or thin brick. We bring samples from Mutual Materials, Belgard and Techo-Bloc so you can hold them against your siding in real light. Lead times on stocked profiles run 5 to 10 business days.
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Prep and drainage
We strip the old cladding, repair any rotted sheathing, then install building wrap, lath and a scratch coat of portland cement and sand. A mason's level and mason's line keep the courses true. This stage usually takes 2 to 4 days on a typical Milwaukie ranch.
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Stone setting
We set stone from the bottom up, working off a corner lead, using a trowel, brick hammer and chisel to fit each piece. Joints get tooled with a jointing tool while the mortar is still green. Expect 100 to 150 square feet of face area set per day with a two-person crew.
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Clean and walkthrough
We wash the wall, cut out any mortar smears with a grinder and a soft pad, and walk the job with you. You get care notes, a workmanship warranty and our number for anything that looks off in the first year.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Trowel and mortar hoe
For mixing and spreading scratch coat and setting mortar to a consistent thickness. A mortar hoe gets the sand and portland cement blended evenly so the mix does not set unevenly.
Mason's level and mason's line
For keeping courses level and plumb across long walls. We run a line off the corner lead so every course stays true, even on a 40 foot facade.
Wet saw and angle grinder
For cutting natural stone and cast stone to fit corners, openings and transitions. A wet saw keeps the cut clean and controls dust; a grinder handles the fine trim work.
Brick hammer and chisel
For dressing stone edges and cutting out failed mortar during repairs. Hand tools give a natural face on cut stone that a saw cannot match.
Jointing tool
For tooling mortar joints while they are still green. The profile we press in sheds water and gives the wall a finished look instead of a flat, smeared joint.
Pin-type moisture meter
For checking sheathing and framing before we cover anything up. A reading above 20 percent means we stop and find the water source first.
Real results
Before and after.
Ardenwald ranch re-clad in natural stone
Before
A 1962 ranch with failing T1-11 siding, two rotted studs on the north wall and water staining in the corner. The owner had repainted three times in ten years.
After
We replaced the rotted framing, installed a full drainage plane and set 1,350 square feet of natural stone veneer. The wall has stayed dry through two wet seasons and the repainting cycle is over.
Island Station fireplace and chimney reface
Before
A 1970s brick fireplace with a leaking chimney, a cracked crown and mortar joints that crumbled when touched. Rain was running into the attic during storms.
After
We rebuilt the crown, re-flashed at the roofline and refaced the fireplace and chase in 180 square feet of cast stone. No attic leaks in the two winters since, and the fireplace is now the room's centerpiece.
Downtown Milwaukie commercial entry
Before
A storefront pier with cracked stucco, exposed block and a dated entry wall that failed inspection. The owner needed it fixed before winter without closing the business.
After
We removed the stucco, repaired the block, and faced 220 square feet of thin brick and cast stone. The job ran six days, all before opening hours, and passed inspection on the first walk.
Problems we solve
Stone veneer problems we fix in Milwaukie
Most veneer failures trace back to water and movement, not the stone itself. These are the calls we get most from Milwaukie homeowners.
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Efflorescence and white staining
We find the water source, fix the flashing or weep detail, then clean the face with a masonry-safe cleaner. Sealing without fixing the drainage just traps the moisture and makes it worse.
Mortar joint deterioration
We grind out the failed mortar to a consistent depth and re-point with a mix matched to the original. On historic brick we use lime mortar, not portland cement, so the wall can still breathe.
Water infiltration behind the veneer
We open the wall at the suspect area, confirm the source, repair the sheathing and rebuild the drainage plane before re-setting the stone. You get photos of everything we find.
Proof you can check
Licensed, insured and accountable
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Oregon CCB LicenseOregon Construction Contractors Board
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OSHA Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration
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LEED AccreditationU.S. Green Building Council
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Masonry Institute of America CertificationMasonry Institute of America
Most Milwaukie stone veneer jobs run $18 to $35 per square foot installed in 2026, with a typical 400 square foot accent wall landing between $8,000 and $14,000. Natural stone sits at the top of that range, cast stone in the middle, thin brick at the bottom. Prep, flashing and any rot repair are separate line items, and we price them before we start.
Licensed masonry contractors install stone veneer in Milwaukie OR, not general handymen. Veneer is a drainage assembly, and Oregon code plus IBC and ASTM Masonry Standards govern how it is anchored and flashed. Ask for an Oregon CCB License number and proof of insurance before you sign. We carry both and can send them over with your estimate.
Yes. We cover all of Milwaukie and the surrounding Clackamas County area, including 97222 and 97269. Crews work out of Downtown Milwaukie, Milwaukie Heights, Lake Road, Hector Campbell, Island Station, Ardenwald, North Clackamas, Linwood, Concord and the Milwaukie Riverfront. Call (855) 947-9500 and we will schedule a same-day estimate.
A 400 square foot accent wall takes 4 to 7 working days from prep to final wash. A full house re-clad on a 1,500 square foot facade runs 3 to 5 weeks, weather depending. Mortar needs 28 days to reach full cure, so keep heavy pressure washing off the wall for the first month. We schedule around rain, not through it.
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