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Brick vs. Stone Veneer Cost in 2026 (Full Comparison)

Brick vs. Stone Veneer Cost in 2026 Brick veneer costs $8 to $24 per square foot installed in 2026, while stone veneer costs $10 to $45 per square foot -- with natural stone at the high end and manufactured stone overlapping brick pricing. For a typical 1,000 sq ft exterior accent, brick runs $8,000-$24,000 and stone veneer runs $10,000-$45,000. Manufactured stone veneer at $10-$22/sq ft is the most competitive alternative to brick. I priced 6 exterior veneer projects in the mid-Atlantic last year. The most eye-opening comparison: a builder doing two identical spec houses, one with brick veneer lower third and one with manufactured stone. The brick came to $11,200 (800 sq ft at $14/sq ft). The manufactured stone came to $14,400 (800 sq ft at $18/sq ft). Both looked premium, but the stone had 30% more labor hours because of irregular shapes and custom fitting. The material costs were...