How Much Does Stone Restoration Cost? [2024 Data]

Stone Restoration by Restoration Method

There are three types of stone restoration methods—all of which could influence your final price tag. Let’s delve into each type and the average costs.

Cleaning Costs

Stone cleaning costs between $0.50 and $1.50 per square foot on average. This professional service removes any existing sealant while blasting away at grime and debris. For stained, porous stones, your pro may use an acidic cleaning solution to penetrate deep into the stone and safely remove unsightly appearances.

Resealing Costs

The cost to reseal stone is $0.50 to $2 per square foot. Professional restorers reseal stone floors or counters using a sealant. This sealant can help prevent scratches, stains, and dullness. Your pro may need to apply several coats, depending on the stone’s condition and type. Since each coat needs to dry fully, expect the pro to return the following day to complete the next application.

Polishing and Refinishing Costs

Polishing and refinishing stone costs between $1 and $7 per square foot. Very worn, chipped, scratched, or otherwise damaged stones may require this professional service to even out uneven surfaces through the use of sanding discs, polishing pads, and abrasive solutions that remove just a small layer of stone to reveal a good-as-new look. To avoid over-sanding and further damaging your stone surface, work with a professional to polish it.

Size of Stone Restoration Project

Your project’s size can greatly affect the final cost. Stone restoration costs anywhere from $1 to $20 per square foot, with most stones costing between $5 and $8 per square foot. 

The average countertop is between 30 and 40 square feet, putting average stone countertop restoration costs between roughly $150 and $320. Comparatively, stone floor restoration tends to cost more because of the surface area—the average room is approximately 250 to 400 square feet or $1,250 to $3,200. 

Below is a breakdown of costs by square footage to help give you an idea of how much you could pay.

Materials

Stone countertops and stone flooring have different price ranges worth considering. Stone countertops tend to cost more than stone flooring, ranging from $2 to $20. Terrazzo and travertine restoration costs tend to fall on the lower end of the spectrum, while marble and cultured marble fall on the higher end of the price range. 

Here’s a breakdown of stone countertop restoration prices by type of stone:

Stone flooring costs range from $1 to $20 per square foot on average, making it slightly more cost-friendly than a stone countertop. The following chart breaks down the prices for stone flooring restoration:

Mason Costs

Labor is another expense to consider for a stone restoration project. If you’re restoring countertops, you could see hourly, daily, or even size-based rates from your pro. Most masons charge between $70 and $110 per hour. 

If you hire a stone restoration company to restore your natural stone flooring or countertops, they may offer related services. Most stone restoration companies are happy to restore stone siding, retaining walls, and stone fireplaces, clean your flooring or siding, and more. Your pro might even bundle the services for a flat-rate monthly fee or one-time visit. Ask a masonry contractor near you to see what add-on services they offer. 

Below are just a few possible additional services offered by stone restoration specialists.

• Fireplace remodel cost: $400–$2,000

• Retaining wall cost: $3,200–$9,200

• Stone veneer siding cost: $13,000–$22,000

• Pressure wash and power wash costs: $200–$450

Flooring Contractor Costs

Flooring contractors near you may charge by the square footage. Typical flooring contractor costs range from $0.60 to $4 per square foot. A flooring contractor may be a good option if you’re restoring stone flooring. They may offer additional services like the following:

• Tile and grout cleaning cost: $300–$650

• Garage floor replacement cost: $2,400–$11,200

• Epoxy flooring cost: $1,600–$3,400

Countertop Contractor Costs

For stone countertops, it makes sense to hire a local countertop contractor. Most countertop contractors charge by the day, with prices falling between $300 to $500, plus $150 to $250 per day for each extra crew member. Other services your countertop specialist may offer include:

• Backsplash installation cost: $600–$1,400

• Bathtub refinishing cost: $350–$650 

• Kitchen countertop cost: $1,900–$4,400

Cost by Location

Higher costs of living can mean higher labor rates, which will bump up the cost of your stone restoration project. Generally speaking, urban regions tend to cost more than rural areas. The following averages reflect how prices can vary across the U.S.

Additional Cost Factors

On top of your stone restoration costs, there are also several other ongoing costs to bookmark, including demolition prep work and maintenance costs.

Demolition and Prep 

Disposing of old stone may require dumpster rental costs ranging from $300 to $475 per week. Other than cleaning prep costs, your pro may also need to grind down uneven tiles, also called lippage, or fix tile tenting. This step is necessary if your floor tiles aren’t level and you want to restore the original appearance of your flooring. Anticipate spending between $120 to $500 on the cost of repairing uneven tiles.

Maintenance 

Cleaning, polishing, and resealing your stone surfaces could cost anywhere from $3.50 to $11 per square foot in total. You’ll only need to reseal stone every one to five years, with some stone types requiring more frequent maintenance than others. The more permeable the stone, the more often you’ll need to reseal it. Marble and limestone, for example, may need sealing every six months, while granite or quartz can get by with less frequent resealing. 

Additionally, the level of activity on your stone surfaces may mean more frequent maintenance. If your floors get lots of high traffic, expect to clean and reseal them more than low-traffic areas. If you eat out more than you prepare meals on your stone countertops, you’ll likely need to put in less maintenance work.  

DIY Stone Restoration vs. Hiring a Pro

If your stone surface is small or in relatively good condition, you can probably DIY the stone restoration. Doing so could save $300 to $500 per day or $0.60 to $4 per square foot in labor costs. Stone restoration kits can be found online or at some local home improvement stores and cost between $80 and $100 per 200 square feet. You’ll also need to rent a power polisher, which costs between $100 and $200 per day. 

Larger areas or stone surfaces in poor condition should be left to a masonry contractor near you. A professional contractor can safely restore your stone to its original condition without resulting in further damage or recommend good alternatives for repairing stone surfaces that are too badly damaged. On the off-chance that you need replacement stones, your pro will know how to cut stones and install them correctly for a seamless and quick project completion.

Stone Restoration vs. Repair 

Sometimes, a stone surface may be too cracked or chipped to restore. When this happens, replacing it may be the best choice. Your pro can identify which stones are restorable and which should be replaced and help draft up an estimate on how much it will cost to replace the stones. Remember the 50% rule—if restoring your stones costs more than 50% of the cost of replacing them, then go with replacing them. 

Natural stone countertops cost between $10 and $100 per square foot, while stone flooring runs anywhere from $6 to $20 per square foot.

How You Can Save Money While Restoring Stone

As with anything in life, finding ways to cut costs is an added bonus when it comes to your stone restoration. Here are several tips to reduce the cost of stone restoration projects:

• Restore the stone yourself if you have the experience and supplies on hand.

• If you don’t have the skills to DIY a stone restoration project, you might be able to do some prep work like cleaning the stones yourself. This could help you avoid extra cleaning costs from hiring a professional to do the job.

• Compare quotes from at least three different stone restoration companies to find the best prices.

• Sign up for yearly restoration services to save on annual maintenance costs.

• For stone that’s beyond repair, consider upcycled replacement pieces. 

Does Stone Restoration Increase Home Value?

Yes, stone restoration can increase your home’s value by making it look more attractive to buyers. Leveling very uneven stone surfaces can also increase the safety of your stone flooring. Properly sealed stone flooring and countertops have the added benefit of being more functional when it comes time to clean them, as fewer stains will penetrate the stone.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

Home is the most important place on earth, which is why Angi has helped more than 150 million homeowners transform their houses into homes they adore. To help homeowners with their next project, Angi provides readers with the most accurate cost data and upholds strict editorial standards. We’ve surveyed thousands of real Angi customers about their project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects. 

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