Exterior masonry renovations in Calgary range from $1,800 to $4,200 for a single wall, corner or retaining wall, $7,000 to $15,000 for one elevation in stone or stucco, and $30,000 to $45,000+ for a whole-house re-clad or a full stucco or EIFS system. Full-envelope work is quoted per project after a site assessment.
The figures below come from 600+ exterior renovation estimates and invoices issued by our masonry contractors in Calgary across 2025 and 2026 in Calgary, Cochrane, Canmore, Sundre, Springbank and Rocky View. Prices exclude 5% GST and include labour and materials unless noted.
Exterior Renovation Cost by Project Type
| Project | Cost (pre-GST) | Scope from actual jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured stone install, builder-supplied stone | $1,800 | Flashing at the bottom, two layers black paper, wire mesh, stone installed; all materials except the stone |
| Garage corner stone repair | $2,200 | Damaged stones removed, plywood repaired, flashing, paper and mesh, matching manufactured stone |
| Loose stone reset and repointing | $2,900 | Every loose stone removed, wall cleaned, stones reset, joints filled (Canmore) |
| Garage stone replacement with parging | $3,400 | Old stone off, flashing, two layers paper and mesh, new stone, two coats fiber cement on the concrete |
| Manufactured stone replaced on a full flat wall | $4,000 | Old stone, mortar and mesh removed, double black paper, mesh, scratch coat, new stone, silicone |
| Half-height stucco converted to stone | $7,200 | Stucco and wire off, flashing above garage and at penetrations, Blueskin at joints, double paper and mesh, scratch coat, manufactured stone of your choice |
| Natural stone re-clad with framing repair | $14,200 | Old stone and mortar off; flashing, paper, mesh, scratch coat; natural fieldstone blend ($11,000) plus new plywood and studs ($3,000) and a concrete corner ($200); Cochrane |
| Whole-house stone removal and re-clad, labour only | $30,000 | Scaffolding, windows and doors protected, all stone off house and chimney, walls cleaned, flashing, Blueskin, double paper, rain screen, mesh, scratch coat, new stone; Sundre |
| Garden edging wall | $1,350 | Loose edging removed, low brick base wall built on concrete, edging blocks re-glued in line |
| Driveway retaining wall lift and rebuild | $4,200 | Loose stones and caps removed, wall lifted with crowbars and held with 2-inch brackets, Type M polymer mortar at the base, cracked blocks filled with 4,000 PSI mix, stones and existing caps reset; Springbank |
| Basement concrete block work | $4,000 | Concrete blocks with rebar, filled with concrete |
| Glass block windows (2) | $880 | Two masons, one day, billed at $55 per hour each |
| Column caps repointed and painted | $2,150 | Loose mortar out of joints and caps, joints filled with Type S, two coats fiber cement to slope the caps, two coats exterior primer paint |
| Multi-unit brick, stucco and hardiboard repairs | $9,800 | Bricks reset at two entrances with Type S, further brick and joint fixes, hardiboard replaced on six balconies, stucco repairs |
| One elevation in acrylic stucco | $14,350 | Scaffolding, brick stripped, paper and mesh replaced, two coats fiber mortar, acrylic finish in your texture and colour |
| Full siding tear-off to EIFS system | $36,800 | Siding removed, Hydroflex membrane on every seam, 1.5-inch foam with drainage channels, ADEX basecoat with mesh, Graphex A and B, primer, ADEX finish coat |
| Full acrylic stucco system, per square foot | $18.00 / sq ft + $4.50 / sq ft cement board | 1,560 sq ft acrylic system with control joints, Unitape mesh, Hydroflex STD base and waterproofing, primer, acrylic finish; Canmore |
For stucco-only projects see the stucco cost guide. For parging see the parging cost guide.
What Sits Behind the Price
The wall assembly, not the finish, is most of the labour. Nearly every stone and stucco scope above lists the same sequence: flashing at the bottom and at penetrations, Blueskin at concrete-to-wood joints, double black paper, wire mesh or rain screen, scratch coat, then the finish. That assembly is what keeps water out through Calgary’s freeze-thaw winters and it is why a $1,800 install-only job and a $4,000 replacement on a similar wall differ by more than the cost of stone.
Removal. Getting old stone, stucco or siding off, cleaning nails and staples from the sheathing and hauling it away is a full step. It is the main difference between new-construction pricing and renovation pricing.
Framing found underneath. When the sheathing or studs behind failed cladding are rotten, they are replaced before anything goes back on. On the Cochrane fieldstone job that was $3,000 of a $14,200 total; on the deck stucco job it was part of a $2,400 scope.
Scaffolding. Any second-storey elevation, gable end or chimney above the roofline needs it. It appears as step one on the whole-house re-clad, the one-elevation stucco job and the above-roofline stucco job.
Material choice. Manufactured stone installs faster than natural stone. Acrylic stucco finish costs more than a cement finish but resists cracking and holds colour. EIFS with graphite-enhanced coats (Graphex) is a full insulated system and priced accordingly.
Who supplies materials. Builders sometimes supply stone; the labour-only re-clad at $30,000 had the homeowner buying all materials. The quote will say.
Hail-Resistant Exterior Upgrades
Calgary sits in Alberta’s hail corridor. The materials that shrug off hail — natural and manufactured stone, and reinforced acrylic or EIFS stucco systems with a mesh-embedded base coat — are the same ones priced above. Converting a stucco half wall to stone was $7,200; a full siding tear-off to a mesh-reinforced EIFS system was $36,800. West- and south-facing elevations take the most damage and are often the only ones worth upgrading. Hail repairs are frequently insurance-claimable; a written scope and photos from the assessment support the claim.
Renovating One Elevation at a Time
Most homeowners do not re-clad a whole house at once. The single-elevation and single-wall figures above ($2,200 to $14,350) are what phased work looks like: one garage front, one gable, the corner that gets the weather, or the brick joints that need repointing. Matching new stone or stucco texture to the existing walls is part of every phased scope.
Red Flags in an Exterior Renovation Quote
- No flashing, moisture barrier or mesh listed on stone or stucco work
- Removal and disposal not mentioned on a replacement job
- A single lump sum with no step-by-step scope
- No statement of whether stone, stucco system or framing repairs are included
- No written warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does stone veneer cost per square foot in Calgary?
Recent jobs were quoted per project rather than per square foot. Whole-wall manufactured stone replacement was $4,000; a half-height stucco-to-stone conversion was $7,200; a natural fieldstone re-clad in Cochrane was $11,000 for the stone work alone.
How much does it cost to replace siding with stucco or stone?
A full siding tear-off to an insulated EIFS stucco system was $36,800. Half-height stucco converted to manufactured stone was $7,200 for the affected area.
How much does a retaining wall repair cost?
$4,200 to lift a moving driveway wall, brace it, fill the base and cracked blocks, and reset the stones and caps. Resetting loose stones and repointing on a building wall was $2,900.
Can I do just one wall?
Yes. Most of the jobs above are one elevation, one corner or one wall. Texture and colour are matched to what is already there.
Are hail-proof exteriors worth it in Calgary?
On west and south elevations that keep getting hit, replacing damaged siding or stucco with stone or a mesh-reinforced acrylic system ends the repeat repairs. Insurance may cover part of the cost after a storm.
Do you handle the whole exterior or just masonry?
Masonry, stone, stucco, parging, chimney caps and crowns, and the framing repairs directly under them. Roofing, windows and siding trades are coordinated but not performed by us.
Plan Your Exterior Renovation
Call 587-227-9122 (Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) or request a free assessment. Written scope, written price, written masonry warranty.
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