How Much Does Eldorado Stone Cost?


Written by:  Howmuchisit.org Staff

Eldorado stone captures all of the subtleties of real stone, creating a unique space, making it the most believable architectural stone veneer in the world, according to the company’s official website.

Eldorado Stone Cost
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The reported ElDorado stone cost per square foot

The costs of ElDorado stone will greatly depend on the series, the piece type, and the company you purchase from.  From what we saw, there were multiple types of Eldorado stone on the market, all with varying prices.  Inside our table below, we broke down the averages we had found for the materials only:

Series/TypePrice Quoted (per square foot) for FlatsPrice Quoted (per linear foot) for Corners
Ashlar$9$15
Bluffstone$7-$10$10
Cliffstone$7-$10$10
CoastalReef$7$10
Country Rubble$7$10
Cut Coarse Stone$9$15
Cypress Ridge$7$10
European Ledge$10$15
European Ledge Single Stone$10$11
Fieldledge$7$12
Hillstone$7$12
LedgeCut33$9$15
Limestone$7$12
Longitude24$9$15
Marquee24$9$15
Mountain Ledge$7$10
Ridgetop18$9$15
River Rock$7$10
RoughCut$7$10
Rustic Ledge$7$10
Shadow Rock$7$10
SierraCut24$9$15
Stacked Stone$7$10
Vantage30$7-$9$15
Weather Edge$7$10
Zen24$8$15

NOTE:  These are the costs for the materials only and will not include professional installation.  As we mention below, add another $6.50 to $10 a square foot to the totals above for an estimate as to what you would pay for the installation plus materials.  If you want to see what each type looks like, this brochure offers pictures of each of the series mentioned above.

As for the installation process, if you were to hire a licensed contractor, the quotes, aside from the materials, would be about $6.50 to $10 a square foot, from what we researched.  These costs would all depend on the contractor, your geographical area and the complexity of the job.  If you want to hire a professional, we highly recommend you consider HomeAdvisor.com to receive multiple quotes for free.  Here, you explain your job and contractors will contact you with a free quote with no obligation on your part.

In conclusion, materials, on average, will cost $7 to $11 per square foot, while installation will cost another $6.50 to $10 per square foot, effectively bringing the job, if you were to hire a professional, to $13.50 to $21 per square foot installed.

The difference between Eldorado stone and real stone

A manufactured stone veneer, such as Eldorado stone, is cast from a mold of real stone, which, in turn, creates a lighter piece, roughly about 10 pounds per square foot.  As natural stone will require wall ties and footings, which can increase the installation time and effectively, the costs, a stone veneer can adhere easier to just about any structurally sound surface, taking much less time during the install process.

When installed, the benefits, as mentioned, can be much cheaper, often as much as 50 percent less than natural stone.  As it can be cut to size, the waste factor, when compared to natural stone, is about 8% less.

The sizes to expect

The thickness ranges from 0.625″ to 3.625″ depending on the texture and weighs approximately 10-12 pounds per square foot, qualifying it as an adhered veneer because it weighs less than 15 pounds per square foot.  This is the weight uninstalled.

Additionally, there will be 0.5 to one inch of mortar thickness behind the stone, making the entire thickness, from the substrate to the surface of the stone 2.5 to 3 inches thick on average.

As for the installed weight, it will vary depending on the type of stone, the mortar used and grout technique.  The company states the stone can weigh up to 15 pounds per square foot based on these factors.

Where can I buy it?

Eldorado stone is offered at more than 1,000 authorized retailers.  You can find one in your area by going here.  At an authorized center, they can also connect you with a knowledgeable Mason in the area as well who would be able to help with the installation process.


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