Brick Veneer Installation in Oklahoma City, OK

Our team installs high quality brick veneer for homeowners in Oklahoma City, OK who want the look of full brick without the weight. We handle siding accents, full facades, and interior feature walls. Proper flashing and moisture control are built into every brick veneer installation.

Primetime Masonry Oklahoma City provides professional brick veneer installation throughout Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (572) 212-7839 or request your free quote.

Brick veneer installation for Oklahoma City homes and businesses

Brick veneer is a smart way to get the look and durability of brick without rebuilding your walls. Primetime Masonry Oklahoma City installs brick veneer on existing homes, new construction, and commercial buildings across the metro, from older bungalows near the Paseo to newer properties in Edmond and Moore.

With brick veneer, the brick is a facing that sits in front of a structural wall, usually wood framing with sheathing on houses in Oklahoma City. Done right, it adds curb appeal, protects the wall from weather, and can help with resale value. Done wrong, it can trap water, crack, or pull away from the house.

Our approach is straightforward. We inspect your current wall, framing, and foundation, look at how water drains around the building, and ask about any past moisture or cracking issues. Then we talk through brick options, patterns, trim details around windows and doors, and how the veneer will tie into your existing siding or stucco so it looks like it belongs on your property, not like it was stuck on later.

How brick veneer installation actually works

A proper brick veneer installation is all about prep and moisture control. First, we strip back existing siding or finishes where the veneer will go and inspect the sheathing for rot, mold, or insect damage. On many older Oklahoma City houses, we find soft OSB or damaged lap siding under previous materials. If there is damage, we replace or repair it before moving on.

We then install a weather-resistive barrier (house wrap or building paper), tape and flash all seams, and add metal flashing at transitions like slab edges, porch roofs, and window heads. This step is critical in our climate, where we see heavy wind-driven rain and big temperature swings. Over that, we fasten corrosion-resistant brick ties into studs or masonry at the correct spacing, not just into the sheathing. These ties are what hold the veneer to the structure.

At the bottom of the wall, we install weep screeds or weep holes and set up a proper air gap (typically about 1 inch) behind the brick. This cavity lets water that gets behind the veneer drain out instead of soaking the wall. We also leave intentional expansion joints at set intervals and at changes in height so the veneer can move slightly with temperature changes without cracking.

Only then do we start laying brick. We use mortar mixes suited to your specific brick and conditions. On newer construction or harder modern bricks, we usually use Type N or S mortar. On some rehab or match work around older softer brick, we adjust the mix so the mortar is not harder than the brick. This helps avoid spalling and long-term damage. Joints are tooled and compacted to shed water, not just for appearance.

Design and material options that work in Oklahoma City

Primetime Masonry Oklahoma City can match a wide range of architectural styles that are common around the metro. For mid-century homes in neighborhoods like The Village, we often see clients choose a clean running bond pattern with a light gray mortar for a more contemporary profile. For historic-style homes or Tudor revivals, a tighter joint and a slightly raked or struck finish can make the veneer look like original full-brick construction.

You can choose from clay brick, thin brick units designed specifically for veneer, or manufactured brick that can help with budget or weight restrictions. Thin brick is useful where we have tight clearances at porches or walkways, or where existing roof overhangs do not allow for full-brick depth. While thin brick does not need a full brick ledge, it still needs a secure substrate and proper waterproofing.

Accent options include soldier courses over windows and doors, rowlock sills, quoin corners, and mixed color blends to keep large walls from looking flat. On many Oklahoma City homes, we tie new brick veneer into existing partial brick on the front elevation. We pay attention to banding heights, brick size, and color variation so the new veneer does not look like an obvious patch.

We also discuss finish details that matter long term, like whether to seal the brick. In our climate, a breathable sealer can help with resistance to wind-driven rain, but we avoid glossy or non-breathable products that can trap moisture. We explain the tradeoffs so you can decide what is right for your property.

Costs, common problems, and how we prevent them

Brick veneer installation cost in Oklahoma City is driven by several factors: wall square footage, brick type and pattern complexity, needed repairs to sheathing or framing, whether a brick ledge must be added or reinforced, and how many window and door openings we have to cut around. A straight lower story veneer with standard running bond and few windows is usually on the lower end. Multi-story work, complicated patterns, or tying into existing brick raises labor and material time.

One common problem we see is veneer installed directly over old siding or over a concrete slab with no drainage plane. This often leads to rot at the bottom of walls and musty interiors. For these jobs, we carefully remove the failed veneer, repair the substrate, add a proper moisture barrier and weeps, and then reinstall. Another issue is lack of brick ties, or ties that are too far apart, which can cause the veneer to bow or crack. We correct this by adding new ties into the studs or backup wall and, in some cases, stitching cracks and rebuilding sections.

Cracking around corners and over garage openings is also common, especially in neighborhoods with clay-heavy soils where foundations shift. For those situations, we check for foundation movement first. If needed, we coordinate with a foundation contractor before we rebuild the veneer, and we add control joints or adjust lintel sizing so the new work can handle movement better.

We always give you a clear scope that lists prep work, substrate repairs, flashing, tie spacing, weep details, and brick specifications. That way you can compare our proposal to others and see exactly what you are paying for, not just a lump sum and a vague description.

What Oklahoma City homeowners should ask before hiring

Before you hire anyone for brick veneer installation in Oklahoma City, there are some specific questions worth asking. First, ask how they handle moisture management. They should be able to explain their plan for house wrap or building paper, flashing, weep holes, and the air gap behind the brick. If the answer is unclear or they say the brick itself is the waterproofing, that is a red flag.

Next, ask how they fasten brick ties and at what spacing. Ties should be anchored into studs or solid backup, not just into sheathing. In our wind conditions, proper tie spacing and embedment into mortar joints is critical to keep the veneer stable. Ask if they will remove existing siding or if they plan to install over it. In most cases, we recommend removal at least down to solid sheathing so we can inspect and repair what is underneath.

You should also ask to see examples of jobs similar to yours, such as partial front elevations on 1970s ranch homes, full veneer on new construction, or commercial storefronts. Primetime Masonry Oklahoma City can provide local addresses where you can see how our work has held up over several seasons.

Finally, make sure the proposal spells out whether the price includes substrate repairs if hidden damage is found, or if that will be a separate line item. We are upfront about allowances and how we handle unexpected issues, so you are not surprised halfway through the job. If you are planning other exterior work, such as new windows, siding on the upper stories, or foundation repair, we can coordinate the veneer schedule so everything lines up and penetrations through the brick are properly sealed from the start.