Manufactured Stone Veneer Shines in Zonda’s 2025 Cost vs Value Report
Turning the spotlight on exterior upgrades, Zonda’s 2025 “Cost vs Value Report” shows that curb appeal continues to drive the strongest return for homeowners. Once again, exterior replacement projects dominate the rankings, and manufactured stone veneer lands near the top as one of the most reliable winners for resale value.
According to the 2025 national data, the average manufactured stone veneer project adds significantly more value than it costs. Homeowners typically spend a little over eleven thousand dollars on the upgrade, yet the boost in resale value more than doubles that figure. That makes MSV one of the highest performing improvements in the entire report and a standout in a housing market where buyers respond quickly to high-impact exterior finishes.
Manufactured stone veneer has been building momentum for years, and the latest numbers only reinforce that trend. While major interior remodels often struggle to return their full cost, MSV continues to deliver a strong payoff. The visual lift is immediate, the perceived quality is high, and the material lines up perfectly with the ongoing demand for natural textures and warm, modern exteriors.
Designers and builders also love the flexibility. A stone accent can refresh a dated elevation, highlight an entry, tie together additions, or give a property the polished look buyers expect in listing photos. Because MSV avoids the weight, complexity, and cost of full-bed stone, it offers both aesthetic impact and practical value in a single upgrade.
The takeaway from the 2025 report is simple. Manufactured stone veneer remains one of the smartest investments for homeowners who want a project that looks great and pays them back in a real way. Whether used for a small accent or a full façade upgrade, it continues to be one of the strongest “value add” exterior improvements on the market today.
To read the entire report, see the geographic cost vs. value averages, and get more information on the survey results, visit www.costvsvalue.com.
Coastal Stone Company Partners With DOT Compliance Consultants, LLC
Each year, companies nationwide log hundreds of thousands of miles traveling to and from job sites, as well as transporting the equipments and materials needed to bring their projects to life. There’s nothing like experience when it comes to understanding the confusing and ever-changing Department of Transportation Safety Regulations.
Coastal Stone Company is proud to partner with DOT Compliance Consultants, LLC to provide an added layer of protection for our growing fleet.
Located in the Greater Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan Region, DOT Compliance Consultants, LLC is the region’s leading experts in the safety of commercial vehicles and drivers. The company offers the commercial vehicle industry peace of mind in meeting all rules and regulations pertaining to FMCSA’s requirements. All of the services provided by DOT Compliance Consultants, LLC will assure your company is maintaining the proper paperwork, meeting all trucking and driver safety requirements, and providing you with the most up-to-date information in rules and regulations. Their highly certified consultants have built a reputation as one of the leading agencies in the commercial vehicle industry.
Visit www.dotcomplianceconsultantsllc.com and learn more about how they can help protect your fleet!