Quality Stone Company

Please call us at: office:254-793-3791, fax: 254-793-3503, toll-free: 888-536-7486

1. Where do you deliver? We deliver 12 tons or more in bulk, within a radius of 50 miles of the quarry for a small 10% fuel charge. Stone quantities less than 12 tons will be subject to a delivery fee. Outside the 50 mile area there is a delivery charged, so please call for a price quote.

Out of state orders are based on the trucking company hired to deliver the stone. All out of state orders must be palletized. We can arrange out of state deliveries for you, or you can arrange your own. Call for a price quote. Please have the exact delivery address available so we can give you an accurate quote. Due to the changing fuel charges, the price may change slightly from the time your quote is given, to actual pick up and delivery. Most trucking firms will maintain estimated quote price for 7 to 15 days. Specialty cut stone, such as mantles and hearths etc., we recommend that you pick up whenever possible, due to the extra handling involved .

2. How thick and what is the coverage of the chopped stone for a exterior of a house? We cut our stone 3-1/2 to 4-1/2" thick. (Allow a 5" ledge for the stone.) The larger sizes of stone, may be larger in thickness, due to the size, because it is more difficult to cut the larger height sizes to exact thicknesses. All 2-10" chopped stone will fit on a "brick ledge". Most of our chop stone averages at least 45 sq. ft. per ton.

3. What colors does the chop rock come in? We carry variations of white, cream & rust. We also have grey, caramel, burgundy and smoke. *Stones are not just one color. There are 2 "faces" to each stone, one light side and one dark side. You and/or your mason can decide how much color you would like on your home or project. * We now carry a line of sandstone that will be terrific added to any of our mixes, or as a stand alone product. Come by to see for yourself!!

4. What color and thickness does flagstone or "builders" come in? The color varies from colored "earth tones" -which includes yellows, browns, reds and orange and also white. The flagstone variance ranges from 3" to 5" for the exterior of a house, or 8-10" if you want large pieces for "boulders". Flagstone for exteriors, averages at least 40 sq. ft. per ton.

5. What color and thickness does natural patio stone come in? Patio is a natural irregular shaped stone, like flagstone, but only 1" to 3" thick, we do not separate thicknesses. It comes in a variety of earth tones to include reds, yellows, browns and orange mixed colors. Our natural patio averages 60 sq. ft. per ton.

6. What is diamond sawed patio stone? Diamond saws are used to saw this stone to a very smooth finish. It ranges from 3/4" (in tile sizes only) to 4 " thick. We have white, cream and grey colors available in diamond sawed patio stone. Square footage is determined by the thickness. Example: 1 ton of 2-1/4" will yield approx.75 sq. ft. and 1 ton of 1-1/4" will yield approx. 120 sq. ft. The thinner it is the more footage it covers. The thinner it is the more expensive it becomes because it is more fragile and requires different machining and handling. We can cut other sizes upon request.

7. Drystack: Comes in white and rust. We cut several sizes such as 6" x 8" to 6" x 12" and 8" x 6" to 8" x 12". Square footage will be determined by the size stone generally, between 18 and 25 sq. ft. per ton, depending on the size you choose.

8. Can you use drystack without mortar? Yes, if you use the 10-12" thick stone. It will also depend on if it is free standing, and how high the stone will be stacked. For safety reasons, make sure you check with a mason before attempting to stack rock too high.

9. Do you have masons that install? Quality Stone does not install stone. We can refer a mason in your area, if we have worked with him and knows that he does an excellent job. However, we do not endorse anyone and it is up to you to decide who you want to do your work. We suggest that you ask for references and look at other jobs he has done before deciding. The BBB can also help.

10. Do you make sills and lentils. Yes, we make 6 sides sawed smooth, beveled or profiled as well as chop face sills and lentils. All our sills and lentils are made to your specific sizes and treatments. Please allow time for the stone to be cut.

11.What is profiled stone? Dimensional stone that has been designed with curves and other shapes that our saws can cut, such as fireplaces, door and window surrounds. See "specialty cuts" section of our website for examples.

12. Do you keep mantles and hearths on hand? Normally No. Each fireplace is going to be a different size. You want your mantle and hearth to fit perfectly to your fireplace. Therefore, we custom cut each mantle and hearth to size when you order it.

13.Do you palletize? Yes, palletizing chop rock is an additional $10.00 per ton. All orders that are to be shipped out of state must be palletized. Please allow additional time for palletizing when placing your order.

14.Do you match existing jobs? Yes. Send us a digital photo and we will see if we can match it. If the job is local, we will visit the job site upon request. If we think that we can match it, a sample will be made for your approval. You may also bring samples of the stone to the quarry so you can match the stone yourself.

15. Can you make something personalized for me? Yes. We will be very happy to personalize a stone, special shaped stone-with limitations, such as the shape of Texas, with your name or house number, logo or special idea. See "Stone Art", Silhouettes and our Specialty Cut pages to view a few samples. We now have a new page to honor pets of any kind. To honor your special friend with a memory stone or add a name plate in your home or garden, we will help you design that special piece. There is a set up fee and each item is priced based on the artwork. To send a fax with a sample of your ideas, please fax to 254-793-3503, and include your contact information. You may email your ideas to us at office@qualitystone.com. You may also call for pricing.

16. How come my stone looks different than the pictures or what I saw at the quarry? Sometimes the weather makes the stone wet so it may be darker, or sun makes them appear lighter. Freshly cut stone is wet and looks a little different than stone that is setting out for a while. Also, with two faces on each stone, you may be seeing the lighter/or darker side. Remember that photographs sometimes distort the true colors because of film, sun, shade, time of day, etc. The true beauty of the stone is not always reflected in pictures. Also remember that the stone may be wet or dry and dusty. The best way to see the color is to wet it to remove dust and reveal the true colors. A lot of times when the stone is delivered and is dumped on the ground, the lighter sides may be facing the top so you can't see the color.

17. Ordering chopped stone: You select your choice of sizes from 2"-10" in white or cream (Standard) or up to 24" in rust, or any % of each of the sizes you choose. You can also select the % of color that you would like in each load. You may request specific sizes such as 4", 6", 8" etc or you may request 4-10" which means various sizes ranging from 4" to 10". Please note that ordering all 4" stone will cost more than the random sizes. Also, you can add grey, burgundy and/or caramel to your mix for a dramatic addition. Ask about new colors when you call.

18. How can I send a sample picture to you? Please reduce size of picture to 1000 kbs or less. Any format is okay-jpg, tiff, PDF, psd, bmp, gif. Send as an attachment, to office@qualitystone.com Please add your picture as an separate attachment.