You walk into your home and see floors that look exactly like they did a hundred years ago—maybe better. The dull spots are gone. The etching from decades of wear has disappeared. Your marble gleams with that deep, rich luster that made you fall in love with the house in the first place.
That’s what happens when historic marble gets the right treatment. Not the kind of cleaning that strips away character or damages the stone. The kind that understands what these floors have been through and knows exactly how to bring them back.
Your home’s value reflects this care. Professional restoration can increase property values by up to 25%, according to the National Association of Realtors. But more than that, you get to enjoy living with surfaces that actually look and feel like the luxury investment they were meant to be.
We’ve been restoring historic floors in the Long Island area since 1998. We’re the company that gets excited about the challenging projects—the 100-year-old marble that other contractors walk away from.
Our owner-operator model means you’re working directly with someone who has skin in the game. No subcontractors, no middlemen, no wondering if the person doing the work actually cares about the outcome. When we take on your project, we’re taking responsibility for getting it right.
Asharoken’s historic homes deserve this level of attention. With properties built in the 1960s and earlier, many featuring original marble and stone surfaces, this waterfront community represents some of Long Island’s most significant architectural investments. We understand what these materials mean to homeowners here.
We start with a thorough assessment of your marble’s condition and history. Every floor tells a story. Understanding that story is crucial to choosing the right restoration approach.
For steam cleaning applications, we use controlled temperature and pressure specifically calibrated for your stone type. Traditional steam cleaning can cause spalling—where high heat creates pressure within the stone, leading to pitting and surface damage. Our approach prevents this while achieving deep cleaning results.
The process typically involves multiple stages: careful cleaning to remove decades of buildup, targeted repair of any chips or cracks, professional honing to eliminate etching and scratches, and finally polishing to restore that original luster. We finish with appropriate sealing to protect your investment going forward.
You’ll know exactly what to expect at each stage. We communicate directly with you throughout the project, and we don’t consider the job complete until you’re completely satisfied with the results.
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Our steam cleaning and restoration services cover every marble surface in your Asharoken home. Shower wall restoration, backsplash marble, bathroom vanities, kitchen countertops, and historic flooring all receive the same meticulous attention to detail.
We also specialize in concrete restoration and polishing—a service that’s particularly relevant for Asharoken’s waterfront properties where concrete surfaces face unique environmental challenges from salt air and moisture.
Asharoken’s location on Long Island Sound means your stone surfaces deal with specific conditions that require specialized knowledge. The humidity, salt air, and temperature fluctuations that come with waterfront living can accelerate marble deterioration if not properly managed. Our restoration process accounts for these local factors, ensuring longer-lasting results that stand up to the North Shore environment.
Steam cleaning can be safe for marble when done correctly, but it requires specialized equipment and expertise. Traditional steam cleaners can cause spalling—where high temperatures create pressure within the stone, leading to pitting and surface damage.
We use controlled-temperature steam cleaning specifically calibrated for your marble type and condition. Our process avoids the extreme heat that causes damage while still achieving the deep cleaning results you need. For historic marble, this careful approach is essential since these floors often have unique characteristics that require special handling.
The key is understanding your specific stone and its history before choosing any cleaning method. That’s why we always start with a thorough assessment.
The frequency depends on the location and use of your marble surfaces. Kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities typically need professional attention every 6-12 months due to exposure to acidic substances and daily wear.
Marble floors in high-traffic areas should be professionally cleaned and sealed annually, with restoration work done as needed when etching or scratches become visible. Shower walls and other bathroom marble should be professionally disinfected every 6-12 months, since marble’s porous nature can harbor microorganisms in the humid environment.
For historic floors like those common in Asharoken homes, we often recommend a maintenance schedule that includes annual professional cleaning and sealing, with more extensive restoration work every 3-5 years depending on wear patterns and usage.
Cleaning removes dirt, grime, and surface stains but doesn’t address deeper issues like etching or scratches. Polishing can restore some shine and smooth out minor surface imperfections, but it’s primarily cosmetic.
Full restoration involves multiple steps: deep cleaning, repairing chips and cracks, honing to remove etching and scratches, polishing to restore luster, and sealing for protection. This process can bring marble back to its original condition and is often necessary for historic floors that have decades of wear.
The right choice depends on your marble’s current condition. Sometimes a thorough cleaning and polish is sufficient. Other times, particularly with historic surfaces, full restoration is the only way to achieve the results you want and protect your investment long-term.
Yes, in most cases we can restore marble that’s been damaged by improper cleaning methods or harsh chemicals. Etching from acidic cleaners, dull spots from inappropriate products, and even some types of staining can be addressed through professional restoration.
The process typically involves honing away the damaged surface layer and then polishing to restore the original finish. For more severe damage, we may need to use diamond grinding techniques followed by multiple stages of honing and polishing.
However, the extent of restoration possible depends on the depth of the damage and the thickness of the marble. That’s why we always do a thorough assessment first—to give you realistic expectations about what can be achieved and what the process will involve.
Professional restoration involves specialized equipment, materials, and expertise that aren’t available to homeowners. The diamond grinding and honing equipment we use, for example, requires significant training to operate safely and effectively.
More importantly, different types of marble require different approaches. What works for one type of stone can damage another. We’ve seen expensive mistakes from well-intentioned DIY attempts—homeowners using the wrong products or techniques and causing damage that’s more expensive to fix than the original problem.
Professional restoration also includes proper sealing and finishing that protects your investment long-term. When you consider that marble restoration can increase property values by up to 25%, the professional approach typically pays for itself while avoiding costly mistakes.
The restoration process typically takes 1-3 days depending on the size and condition of your marble surfaces. We start by protecting surrounding areas and furniture, then proceed through the restoration stages systematically.
You can expect some noise from the grinding and polishing equipment, but we work to minimize disruption to your daily routine. The area being worked on will be off-limits during the process, and there will be some dust despite our containment efforts.
We communicate with you at each stage so you know what’s happening and what to expect next. The final result is marble that looks better than it has in years—often better than when it was first installed. We also provide care instructions to help you maintain the restoration results long-term.
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