Atlanta Brick Veneer Installation
Full brick facades and thin veneer applied over a properly detailed wall — the look of solid masonry without rebuilding the structure.
Brick Veneer Detailed To Keep Water Out
Brick Veneer Installation in Atlanta
Brick veneer installation in Atlanta gives you the weight and warmth of a solid brick home without touching the structure behind it. A veneer is a single wythe of brick carried on a ledge and tied back to the wall, so it delivers the appearance and durability of full masonry at a fraction of the cost and disruption.
What separates a veneer that lasts from one that causes trouble is entirely in the cavity behind it. Brick is not waterproof — it absorbs and releases moisture constantly. The air gap, weather-resistant barrier, flashing and weep holes are what let that water escape instead of finding your sheathing.
We install full-thickness and thin brick veneer across metro Atlanta on new builds, additions and refacing projects, detailing the cavity properly so the wall performs as well as it looks.
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Our Brick Veneer Solutions in Atlanta
Full facades, single elevations, refacing and repair — matched to the house and detailed to shed water.
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Full-Home Brick Facades
Complete veneer wrapping a new build or an existing framed house, carried on a proper brick ledge and tied at the correct spacing. The result reads as solid masonry from the street and behaves like it in weather.
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Thin Brick Veneer
Real fired brick cut thin and adhered to a prepared substrate, ideal where there is no ledge to carry full brick. Perfect for interior feature walls, chimney breasts and refacing over existing surfaces.
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Accent Walls and Wainscot
Partial veneer to a sill line, around an entry, or on a single gable end. A well-judged accent gives a plain elevation weight and texture without the cost of wrapping the entire property.
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Refacing Tired Exteriors
Dated siding or painted block covered in brick veneer, transforming a facade in a way paint never can. We check the structure can carry it and detail the drainage plane properly before any brick goes up.
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Additions Matched to Existing
New extensions veneered in brick blended to the original house. Matching a weathered Atlanta brick takes sourcing and mortar tinting, and we test panels on site before committing to the full elevation.
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Veneer Repair and Rebuild
Bulging sections reset, failed ties replaced, cracked areas cut out and rebuilt, blocked weep holes reopened. Most veneer failures trace to water or ties, and we address the cause rather than the surface.
Our Brick Veneer Work in Atlanta
Why Choose Our Brick Veneer Installation Company in Atlanta
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We Detail the Cavity Correctly
The air gap, weather barrier, through-wall flashing and weep holes are what keep a veneer wall dry. We install every one of them to spec, because this is where cheap veneer work quietly fails within a few years.
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Ties at the Right Spacing
Veneer carries no structural load but must be tied back against wind. We fix corrugated or adjustable ties at the correct vertical and horizontal spacing, fastened into framing rather than sheathing alone.
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Brick Matched on Site
Colour, texture and size vary more than catalogues suggest, and Atlanta brick weathers distinctly. We bring samples to your property and lay a test panel so you approve the real thing in real daylight.
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Ledges and Lintels Checked First
Full brick veneer is heavy and needs something to stand on. We verify the foundation ledge and window and door lintels can carry it before quoting, rather than discovering a problem at first course.
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Clean Mortar Work
Consistent joint width, a deliberate profile and tidy struck joints are what make a veneer wall look professional. Our crews strike as they go and clean down properly instead of leaving smeared faces to scrub later.
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Licensed, Insured, Local
We are a fully licensed and insured Atlanta masonry contractor, and we can show you veneer we installed several seasons ago so you can judge how the mortar, colour and joints have actually held up.
Cost of Brick Veneer Installation in Atlanta
Brick veneer installation in Atlanta typically costs $12 to $30 per square foot installed, putting a full standard-home facade between $10,000 and $30,000. A single accent elevation or a chimney chase is far more modest, commonly $2,500 to $7,000. Brick selection alone moves the total substantially — a standard run costs a fraction of a handmade or reclaimed blend.
The parts that matter most to longevity are the ones you never see: the weather-resistant barrier, the drainage cavity, the flashing and the weep holes. Georgia rainfall means any water that gets behind the veneer must have a route out, and veneer failures we are called to are almost always drainage failures rather than brick failures.
Atlanta Brick Veneer Installation Cost Breakdown
| Project Type | Typical Cost Range | Notes |
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| Standard brick veneer, installed | $12–$22 per sq ft | Common brick, straightforward elevation |
| Premium or reclaimed brick, installed | $20–$30+ per sq ft | Handmade, tumbled or salvage blends |
| Thin brick veneer | $10–$20 per sq ft | No ledge needed; suits interior and retrofit work |
| Single accent elevation | $2,500–$7,000 | Front elevation or chimney chase only |
| Full standard-home facade | $10,000–$30,000 | All elevations on a typical two-storey home |
| Removing existing siding | $1–$4 per sq ft | Required before veneer; includes disposal |
| Supporting ledge or footing | $40–$90 per linear ft | Where no existing brick ledge is available |
| Flashing, weeps and drainage plane | $3–$8 per sq ft | Not optional; what keeps the wall dry |
Please note this is only an estimate. You can get a more accurate quote when you call our team or provide specific project details in our contact form.
Brick Veneer FAQs
Is brick veneer as strong as solid brick?
Brick veneer is not structural, so it carries no building load beyond its own weight, which the framing and footing behind it support. In durability terms it performs identically, because the exposed face is the same fired clay brick. A correctly tied veneer lasts as long as a solid wall.
How much does brick veneer installation cost in Atlanta?
Pricing works off wall area, brick selection, how much cutting the elevation demands and whether scaffolding is needed. Brick choice alone moves the figure substantially, since a standard run costs a fraction of a handmade or reclaimed blend. We measure the elevations and quote materials and labour separately.
Can brick veneer be installed over existing siding?
The siding comes off first. Brick veneer needs to bear on a solid ledge or footing and tie back into the structural sheathing, with a weather-resistant barrier and drainage cavity behind it. Fixing over cladding traps moisture against your framing, which is precisely the failure we are avoiding.
How long does brick veneer last?
Fifty years and well beyond, with mortar joints the only element expected to need attention. Expect repointing somewhere around the thirty to fifty year mark depending on exposure. The brick itself, the ties and the flashing should see out the building, provided the cavity was kept clear and draining.
Does brick veneer need weep holes?
Yes, and they are not optional. Water that gets into the cavity must have an exit at the base or it sits against sheathing and framing until something rots. We leave open head joints at prescribed spacing above every flashing line and keep the cavity clear of mortar droppings.