Stone Connection stone fireplace
Newcastle · Lake Macquarie · Hunter Valley · Port Stephens

Stone cladding and stonemasonry, laid by hand in Newcastle.

Feature walls, facades, fireplaces and paving in natural stone. We bring the samples to you, the quote is free, and every piece is laid on site by the stonemason who quoted the job.

15+
Years laying stone
27
Five star Google reviews
5.0
Average review rating
3
Regions covered

Estimate your stone cladding

A guide price in under a minute. Your fixed price follows a free site visit, since every job is different.

15 m2

Rough wall area. Jobs start at a 5m2 minimum.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 27 Google reviews

Homeowners who'd have us back

★★★★★
Sam clearly knows his trade. We’re super happy with the finished stone clad wall. He’s a very good communicator- kept us informed when he was arriving, how long the job would take and his willingness to give advice. Highly recommend Sam for his quality of work.
Geoff May Google verified
★★★★★
We recently had our chimney finished with stone cladding, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. From start to finish, Sam was professional, reliable, and incredibly hardworking. His attention to detail really stood out, every piece was carefully placed, and the final look exceeded our expectations. He took great pride in his work, kept everything tidy, and made sure the job was done to a high standard.
Francine Metcalfe Google verified
★★★★★
Sam from StoneConnection did an absolutely brilliant job. His craftsmanship is outstanding and it really shows how much care and pride he takes in his work. Sam was incredibly thorough and thoughtful, carefully measuring and analysing each piece of stone before placing it to ensure a perfect result. He also went above and beyond to protect our home, covering the floors, fireplace, and furniture, and left everything spotless once the job was done.
Carolina Google verified
★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic service! Sam from Stone Connection arrived exactly when he said he would and did an incredible job on our stone cladding. Sam was professional, polite, and very reasonably priced. It’s rare to find a tradie this reliable, highly recommended. Job looks fantastic, couldn’t be happier.
Gary Jones Google verified
★★★★★
Sam just finished a job for us - loose stone cladding with grout joint on a 4m high pillar. I am so happy with the finished product. Sam has fantastic communication, gives his honest opinion, and was always open to answering any questions I had. Highly recommend Sam’s work.
Kathryn S Google verified
★★★★★
It was a real pleasure and stress free experience to deal with Sam a true gentleman. From our first contact Sam covered everything answering all our questions ensuring both parties knew what to expect. He demonstrated his expertise in both stone cladding and tiling going that little bit extra to ensure each job met our expectations and they certainly did, we are thrilled with both jobs.
Rick Keene Google verified
★★★★★
Sam did a fantastic job on our front fence which has completely elevated our facade. Sam was fantastic to deal with from start to finish and provided a high standard of work and communication. He is fairly priced and accommodated some changes we made throughout the job. I would recommend him to anyone looking to enhance their home.
Jake Gabriele Google verified
★★★★★
Very happy with our beautiful new stone pillars. Sam was so helpful from the very first contact including advice on sourcing stone and keeping our job within budget. Very professional and easy to deal with.
Toni Muir Google verified
★★★★★
Had our garage wrapped in stone and could not have been happier with the outcome. Great blokes and great work.
Mitchell Webster Google verified
★★★★★
Sam created these beautiful pillars. Each piece of stone was hand cut. Sam is professional and reliable.
Keeva Simon Google verified
★★★★★
Sam did an awesome job at our house. Completed over two stages, Sam was easy to work with and worked around our build dates with no hassles. We will be using Sam again on the front piers to keep the character of the home consistent.
Sam Lewis Google verified
★★★★★
I highly recommend Stone Connection. Sam was extremely professional from start to finish. Very happy with the quality of the job, the price was on point too. Good to deal with someone who is reliable. Look no further, contact Sam.
Jonathan Ditchburn Google verified
★★★★★
Sam was such a pleasure to deal with finally a tradesman with good communication and what a wonderful job he did. Highly recommend Stone Connection.
Mellisa Darmanin Google verified
★★★★★
Sam took notes of my requirements and requests, was fair and responsive. Customer service was great and delivery was bang on. Even followed up immediately after to check my happiness levels. Highly recommended.
Lachlan Simpson Google verified
★★★★★
Fantastic job start to finish. Sam arrived on time, listened to what we wanted and did a really great job at a good price. Thanks Sam.
Bob Barr Google verified
★★★★★
Winning! A professional tradesman that did an awesome job. Recommend without hesitation.
Kerry Dowsett Google verified
★★★★★
The service we received was amazing, I would recommend using Sam to do any tiling work you need. Turned up on time and was professional, the work done was amazing and extremely good value.
Warwick Bridewell Google verified
★★★★★
My experience with Sam and Stone Connection was excellent. Sam was quick to respond to my enquires and his work was careful and precise. I love my new tile job!
Kaylene Smith Google verified
★★★★★
Sam did a great tiling job in our kitchen. He is approachable and is kind enough to share his knowledge with you. Highly recommended.
Prashant Sharma Google verified
★★★★★
I was very happy with Sam’s work in tiling my kitchen and pantry splash-backs. Great work, on time and polite to have in our home. I am loving it! Thanks Sam.
GAPS Diet Australia Google verified
★★★★★
Very happy with our splashback from stone connection.
Jesse Dearlove Google verified
★★★★★
Sam was super friendly, and really easy to work with! I highly recommend him for great prices and service.
Dirty Power Studios Google verified
★★★★★
They were fast. good communication. great work. would use them again.
tanja grace Google verified
★★★★★
Loved that you provided pics of a job well done, thanks!
Chelle B Google verified
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What we build in stone

What we build in stone

Supply and installation together, so there is one price and one person accountable for how the finish turns out.

Stone Cladding by Stone Connection
Stone Cladding

Stone Cladding

Natural stone veneer across facades, gables, garages and entries, laid piece by piece rather than glued up from panels.

  • Full facades, gables, garages and entry portals
  • Loose laid on site, not panel or kit systems
  • Named finishes including Nova, Lamond, Bluesteele and Brighton
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Feature Walls & Entrances by Stone Connection
Feature Walls

Feature Walls & Entrances

The wall people actually notice, indoors or at the front of the house, in real stone rather than a printed lookalike.

  • Indoor and outdoor feature walls
  • Front entrances, front walls and letterbox surrounds
  • Arched and squared faces
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Fireplaces & BBQ Areas by Stone Connection
Fireplaces & BBQ

Fireplaces & BBQ Areas

The part of the house people gather around, built to take real heat and real weather.

  • Indoor fireplace surrounds and hearths
  • Alfresco fireplaces, BBQ areas and outdoor kitchens
  • Pizza oven surrounds
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Columns & Piers by Stone Connection
Columns & Piers

Columns & Piers

Entry pillars and structural columns wrapped in natural stone, hand cut so every face and corner reads as solid stone.

  • Entry and driveway pillars
  • Structural column wraps to full storey height
  • Every piece hand cut, including corners
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Retaining & Garden Walls by Stone Connection
Retaining Walls

Retaining & Garden Walls

Retaining walls, low garden walls and raised planters clad in natural stone rather than left as bare block.

  • Cladding to existing block and besser retaining
  • New low garden walls and raised planters
  • Pool surrounds and terracing
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Sandstone Restoration by Stone Connection
Sandstone Restoration

Sandstone Restoration

Cracked, chipped and weathered sandstone repaired so the fix does not announce itself.

  • Cracked, chipped and spalled sandstone repair
  • Repointing with matched joint profiles
  • Colour and texture matching to existing stone
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Why Stone Connection

The person who quotes your job is the person who lays the stone.

No sales rep, no subcontracted crew, no separate invoice from a stone supplier to reconcile afterwards. Sam has been laying stone for over 15 years, and every piece is cut and placed on site so corners, returns and window reveals actually line up. Customers keep writing the same two things in reviews: he turns up when he says he will, and he leaves the place spotless.

How it works

A simple, stress-free process

STEP 1

Call and site visit

An honest conversation about the stone, the scope and the budget before anything is measured. If it is not the right job for us we will tell you.

STEP 2

The mobile showroom

We bring the samples to you so you can hold them against your own brick, render and light. No guessing from a photo on a screen.

STEP 3

One fixed quote

Supply and installation priced together after a site measure. One number, itemised, with nothing to reconcile afterwards.

STEP 4

Hand laid on site

Every piece cut and placed by the stonemason who quoted it, pointing cleaned back, site left tidy at the end of each day.

Our work

Recent stonework across Newcastle and the Hunter

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Where we work

Where we work

Based in Newcastle and covering the whole region, from Branxton in the Hunter Valley across to Anna Bay in Port Stephens and down to Caves Beach on Lake Macquarie. Find your suburb:

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FAQ

Common questions

Do you supply the stone as well as install it?

Yes. Supply and installation are quoted together as a single fixed price after a site measure, so there is no separate stone supplier invoice to chase and one person is accountable for the finished result.

What is the mobile showroom?

Rather than asking you to pick stone off a screen or under warehouse lighting, we bring curated samples to your home so you can hold them against your own brick, render and natural light before anything is ordered. There is no charge for this.

What areas do you cover?

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. If you are just outside those areas it is still worth asking, as we do travel for larger jobs.

How is stone cladding priced?

Installation is charged per square metre and depends on the finish you choose, grout join or tight join, on a 5 square metre minimum covering labour, glue, grout and travel. Stone is supplied on top of that. The estimate tool on the cladding page gives you a guide installation figure, and your fixed all-in price is confirmed after a free site visit.

What is the difference between grout join and tight join?

Grout join has a grout line between each stone, which is the more common and more affordable finish. Tight join sets the stones hard against each other with no visible grout, for a cleaner, more seamless look. We can show you both on samples so you can see the difference before you decide.

Can you match existing stone or repair damaged areas?

Yes. Matched sandstone repair and repointing are regular work alongside new installations. Matching the colour, texture and joint profile of what is already there is the part that takes the time.

Are you licensed?

Yes, licence number 265435C. Sam has been working with natural stone for over 15 years and started Stone Connection in 2021.

How quickly can I get a quote?

Quotes are free, and same day quotes are available in most cases. Call 0468 410 740 or send an enquiry and we will arrange a time to look at the job.

Free quote

Start your project

Tell us a little about what you have in mind. Here's what happens next:

  1. We call you back within a day to learn about your project.
  2. We visit for an on-site measure and a same day quote, at a time that suits you.
  3. You get an honest, no-obligation proposal to consider.

Call 0468 410 740  ·  Based in Newcastle, NSW

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Licence 265435C · Mobile showroom · 5.0 from 27 reviews

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