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Stone Cladding in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Need stone cladding for outside walls, pillars or a feature wall? Send one form and get a free quote from independent stone cladding suppliers near you.

  • Quotes from: stone cladding suppliers
  • Area: all nine provinces
  • Cost to you: free
A modern double-storey home with copper-toned natural stone cladding on the entrance wall and gate pillars in afternoon sun
A modern double-storey home with copper-toned natural stone cladding on the entrance wall and gate pillars in afternoon sun

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Stone cladding gives a house, a braai wall or a pillar a solid, textured finish. SlateTiles.co.za is a free quote service. You fill in one form and we pass your request to independent stone suppliers and cladding installers in your area, who quote you directly. They can advise on stone type and fixing. There is no fee and no obligation. We do not sell cladding, we do not do the work, and we never give prices.

Types of stone cladding

Cladding is a thin stone layer fixed to a wall. It is not a structural wall. The main options are:

  • Natural stone cladding: real stone split or cut into strips and panels. Each piece is different, and the face and colour vary.
  • Slate cladding: stacked slate strips with a layered, rustic face. Colours range from charcoal to multicolour with copper, gold and rust tones.
  • Manufactured stone: cast concrete made to look like stone. It is lighter and more uniform.

Pieces often come as random lengths with separate corner units. Some stone is quarried in southern Africa and some is imported. Ask where the stone is from and ask for a real sample, because colour varies between batches.

Where stone cladding is used

Most enquiries are for stone cladding for outside walls: entrance walls, garage fronts, gate pillars, boundary walls and braai surrounds. Indoors, it features in lounges, entrance halls and around fireplaces.

Putting stone cladding on a wall changes how the whole house looks, so choose a colour that works with the roof and paint. Warm copper and rust tones suit brick and plaster. Dark slate suits modern, white or grey homes. If you live in an estate, townhouse complex or sectional title scheme, get body corporate or HOA approval for facade changes before you order.

Fixing and weather: what to check

Cladding is heavy, and a poor fixing can fail in years. Ask your supplier and installer about these points:

  • The wall must be sound, clean and rough enough for a bond. Smooth concrete or painted walls may need a mesh and a scratch coat.
  • The adhesive or mortar must suit stone and outdoor use.
  • Cladding needs a damp-proof detail at the base and should not sit in soil.
  • Cap pillars and wall tops so water does not run behind the stone.
  • Check the existing wall or pillar can carry the extra weight, and ask a builder if in doubt.

Large or structural changes may need plans under the National Building Regulations. Seal exposed stone with a suitable impregnating sealer.

What affects your quote

You will often see people asking about a stone cladding price. We do not give prices here. Suppliers quote on your measurements and choices, and these points matter most:

  • The stone: natural, slate or manufactured, and the finish and colour.
  • The area in m², plus corner units counted in metres.
  • The height of the wall and whether scaffolding is needed.
  • The condition of the wall and any preparation, mesh or damp-proofing.
  • Supply only, or supply and install.
  • Delivery distance and pallet weight.

A photo and rough sizes of each wall make quotes faster.

Comparing stone cladding quotes

Natural stone varies from batch to batch, and prices move with imports, stock and transport. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact product: the colour, finish, size and thickness, and whether it is calibrated, so every quote is for the same thing.
  • Quantities: the price per m², box, pallet or piece, and how much is allowed for cuts and breakage.
  • Stock and delivery: in stock or on order, delivery to site or collection, and any off-loading charge.
  • VAT and returns: whether VAT is included, how long the price holds and whether unopened boxes can go back.

What to include in your request

  • State the wall area in m² and list corners in metres.
  • Say which walls: outside, boundary, pillars, braai or interior.
  • Name the stone type and colour, or ask for samples.
  • Describe the wall surface: brick, block, plaster, painted or smooth concrete.
  • Mention estate or body corporate rules and whether you need installation.

Frequently asked questions

Can stone cladding go on any outside wall?
Most sound brick, block and plastered walls can take cladding. Smooth, painted or weak surfaces need preparation, often with mesh and a scratch coat. Timber frames and plasterboard need a specialist system. State the wall type in your request so suppliers advise correctly.
Is slate cladding different from other natural stone cladding?
Slate cladding is usually layered strips with a cleft face, in charcoal, black or rustic multicolour. Other natural stone cladding may be split sandstone or quartzite with a different texture. Ask each supplier for samples and compare them against your roof and paint colours.
Do I need approval before cladding my walls?
In an estate, townhouse complex or sectional title scheme, you usually need body corporate or HOA approval for changes to the facade. Structural changes may need plans under the National Building Regulations. Check the rules, and ask your supplier or builder if unsure.
How do I request stone cladding quotes?
Fill in one short form with the stone you want, the wall areas, your town and whether you need installation. We pass it to independent suppliers and installers near you, and they quote you directly. It is free, with no obligation, and your details are handled under POPIA.

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