Stone restoration specialists clean, repair, grind, hone, polish, seal, and maintain natural stone such as marble, travertine, granite, limestone, slate, and terrazzo. Most work is for homeowners, property managers, hotels, restaurants, and commercial buildings. Invoices usually cover floor or countertop restoration by the square foot, plus repairs, sealing, and add-ons like grout work or travel.
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Most restoration work is priced per square foot because the labor and materials scale with the area. Typical services are priced separately: diamond grinding to remove lippage or deep damage, honing to remove etching and scratches, polishing to restore shine, and sealing. Many contractors bundle these into one per-square-foot price for a standard 'restore and seal' job. Repairs such as chip fills, crack repair, and epoxy work are billed per repair or per hour. Stain removal with poultices, grout cleaning and recoloring, and edge or seam work are usually line items. Most shops set a minimum charge per job to cover setup, equipment transport, and slurry cleanup. Travel, parking, after-hours work for commercial sites, and moving furniture are charged on top. Recurring maintenance for commercial sites like lobbies is often a monthly or quarterly flat fee. Always note the stone type and condition, because soft stones like marble and limestone behave differently than granite and take different time and materials.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Marble or travertine floor honing and polishing | per sq ft | $3-8 |
| Diamond grinding to remove lippage or heavy damage | per sq ft | $4-10 |
| Stone sealing (penetrating sealer) | per sq ft | $1-3 |
| Grout cleaning and sealing or recoloring | per sq ft | $2-6 |
| Countertop honing, polishing, and sealing | per sq ft | $6-15 |
| Chip, crack, or seam repair with color-matched epoxy | per repair | $75-250 |
| Stain removal and poultice treatment | per hour | $65-125 |
| Minimum service charge | flat fee | $250-500 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hone and polish marble foyer and hallway floor (diamond abrasives, 4 stages) | 420 sq ft | $5.50 | $2,310.00 |
| Grout cleaning and sealing, same area | 420 sq ft | $2.50 | $1,050.00 |
| Penetrating sealer, two coats | 420 sq ft | $1.75 | $735.00 |
| Epoxy fill of chips and cracks, color matched | 6 repair | $95.00 | $570.00 |
| Etch and stain removal at kitchen threshold | 1.5 hour | $85.00 | $127.50 |
| Furniture moving and floor protection | 1 flat fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Total | $4,942.50 | ||
Notes: Marble floor restored and sealed. Keep traffic off the floor for 24 hours and allow sealer to cure fully for 48 hours before wet cleaning. Use pH-neutral stone cleaner only. Balance due within 14 days of completion. Reapply sealer in 2 to 3 years.
Different stones need different processes and materials, and this documents what you worked on.
Per-square-foot pricing is the most common source of disputes, so the number needs to match the estimate.
Clients often assume a single price covers everything, and listing each step shows what was performed.
Chip fills, crack repair, stain removal, and furniture moving are usually extras beyond the base quote.
Supports warranty claims and tells the client how to avoid damage that voids your guarantee.
Property managers and commercial clients need these for their records, and change orders explain any difference from the quote.
Some states and commercial clients require a contractor license number or proof of insurance, so check your local rules.
Residential jobs commonly take a deposit of 25 to 50 percent to book the date, especially for larger floors, with the balance due on completion or within 7 to 14 days. Small jobs and countertop work are often paid in full on the day. Commercial and property management accounts usually pay net 30 and may require a purchase order number and certificate of insurance. Late fees of 1 to 1.5 percent per month are common if stated in the estimate and on the invoice. Most contractors accept checks, cards, and bank transfer, and card fees are sometimes built into the price. For multi-day jobs, progress billing at the end of each phase keeps cash flow steady.
Take dated photos of etching, lippage, cracks, stains, and previous repairs. Stone often has damage the client does not notice until after polishing, and photos protect you from claims that you caused it.
Setup, hauling grinders and wet vacs, protecting walls, and slurry cleanup take the same time on a 60 square foot bathroom as on a larger floor. A minimum charge keeps small jobs worthwhile.
Deep etching, cracks, color loss, and old sealer failure may not be fully correctable. Put realistic expectations in writing and describe the result as improvement, not perfection.
A floor that needs grinding to remove lippage takes far longer than one that needs polishing. Price by condition and list each step on the invoice so the client sees why the cost differs.
Stairs, upper floors without elevators, occupied homes, and after-hours commercial work all add time. Put these on the estimate and invoice as line items instead of absorbing them.
Use square foot pricing for floors and countertops because clients can compare it easily. Use hourly rates for stain removal, small repairs, and jobs where the scope is uncertain. Many contractors combine both, with a per-square-foot base price and hourly add-ons.
Yes, deposits of 25 to 50 percent are common, especially for larger jobs or when you order materials. State the amount and due date in your estimate, and show it as a credit on the final invoice.
Note existing damage on the estimate and take photos before starting. If you discover more damage during the work, document it and send a written change order before continuing, then list the extra charge as its own line on the invoice.
It depends on the state and whether the work is treated as a service, a repair, or real property improvement. Some states tax products and certain services, and others do not. Check with your state revenue department or an accountant.
Send a reminder with the invoice and the terms agreed on the estimate. If it stays unpaid, follow up in writing, apply any late fee you stated, and consider small claims court. In many states, contractors may also have lien rights on property for unpaid work, so check your local rules.
Send a Stone Restoration estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
Stone Restoration estimate template