Burnaby Masonry Co. provides expert stone veneer installation in Richmond, BC. Natural and manufactured stone veneer on facades, accent walls, columns, and fireplaces. Call us for a free quote — we're based in Burnaby and serve Richmond regularly.
Stone Veneer Installation in Richmond: what to know
Stone veneer is one of the most popular upgrades we install in Richmond, particularly on older homes in Terra Nova and Steveston where the exterior hasn't kept pace with the neighbourhood values.
Stone veneer installation puts a real stone face on your home's exterior, an accent wall, a column, or a fireplace, without the cost and weight of full solid stone. We install both natural quarried veneer and high-quality manufactured stone, over a proper moisture barrier and lath so it stays put and stays dry. Done right, veneer transforms the look of a house and adds real value. Done wrong, it traps water. We do it right, with the drainage detail behind the stone that most installers skip.
What's included in our stone veneer installation service
- Help choosing natural vs manufactured stone for your look and budget
- Proper weather-resistant barrier and drainage plane behind the stone
- Metal lath and scratch coat for a lasting bond
- Tight, consistent stone layout with balanced colour and size
- Mortar joints or dry-stack look, whichever you want
- Corners, columns, and around windows and doors detailed cleanly
- Fireplace surrounds and feature walls, interior or exterior
- Sealing where appropriate and a full site clean-up
When Richmond homeowners call us for stone veneer installation
You want to update a dated exterior
Stone veneer over the lower facade or entry instantly modernizes a tired-looking home.
A feature wall or fireplace refresh
An interior stone fireplace or accent wall is one of the highest-impact upgrades for the cost.
New build or addition
We work with builders and homeowners to add stone where it makes the biggest visual difference.
Failing existing veneer
If old veneer is cracking, bulging, or letting in water, it was likely installed without a drainage plane. We remove and redo it properly.
Richmond properties: what we see
Richmond sits near sea level on a river delta, which fundamentally changes the engineering requirements for any masonry structure. The water table is high, the soil compresses under load, and drainage doesn't happen the way it does on sloped lots. Steveston has heritage brick and some of the oldest commercial masonry in the region. The City Centre and Brighouse areas have dense residential and commercial development where stone veneer and block work are common. Terra Nova's newer houses have original stone veneer installations that are now 15–20 years old.
We work throughout Richmond — including Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova, City Centre — and we know how the terrain, housing stock, and climate vary across the city. Every quote reflects what we actually see on site.
How we do stone veneer installation in Richmond
- 1
Pick the stone
We bring options and help you choose based on your home, the light, and your budget. Natural and manufactured both have their place.
- 2
Prep the wall
We install the moisture barrier, drainage detail, and metal lath. This hidden layer is what keeps the wall dry for decades.
- 3
Set the stone
Stones are laid out for balanced colour and size, then set in mortar with consistent, clean joints.
- 4
Detail the edges
Corners, columns, and openings get finished cleanly so the install looks intentional, not patched together.
- 5
Finish and seal
We point the joints, clean the face, seal where needed, and clear the site.
Why choose Burnaby Masonry for stone veneer installation in Richmond
Drainage done right
The number one veneer failure is trapped water. We build the drainage plane behind the stone that protects your wall.
An eye for layout
Good veneer is about how the stones are chosen and placed. We balance colour and size so it reads as real stone, not a kit.
Natural and manufactured
We install both and give you honest pros and cons so you pick what's right for the wall and the wallet.
Clean edges and corners
The details around windows, corners, and columns are where cheap installs fall apart. That's where we focus.
