Your countertops gleam like the day they were installed. No more embarrassing stains, dull spots, or chips that catch everyone’s eye.
The etching from acidic spills disappears. The cloudiness that made your marble look tired and worn vanishes completely. Instead, you get surfaces that reflect light beautifully and feel smooth to the touch.
You can cook, entertain, and live in your kitchen without constantly worrying about damage or feeling like you need to apologize for how things look. Your investment is protected, and your home feels elegant again.
We’ve been restoring stone surfaces across Nassau and Suffolk County for over 25 years. We specialize in historic floor restoration and complex material projects—the older and more challenging, the better.
Featured in the New York Times in October 2001, we’ve built our reputation on direct owner involvement in every project. This isn’t a franchise or a company where you never meet the person responsible for your work.
Fort Salonga’s mature homes often feature beautiful stone surfaces that deserve expert care. With Long Island’s coastal humidity and the age of many properties in the area, proper stone restoration requires understanding both the materials and the local environment.
First, you get a free, honest assessment of your countertops. No pressure, no hidden fees—just a clear explanation of what’s wrong and what it takes to fix it.
The restoration begins with proper surface preparation and cleaning using specialized equipment. Deep stains, etching, and damage get addressed systematically using techniques we’ve developed for historic stone restoration.
Polishing brings back the original luster using diamond-grade materials and professional-grade equipment. The final step involves protective sealing that guards against future staining and etching. Most projects complete within 1-2 days, so your kitchen stays functional throughout the process.
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Our marble countertop restoration addresses etching, staining, chips, cracks, and dullness. The service includes deep cleaning, repair work, polishing, and protective sealing—everything needed to restore your surfaces completely.
Granite restoration focuses on scratch removal, stain elimination, and restoring the original polish. Concrete polishing and restoration services are also available for modern countertop installations.
Fort Salonga homeowners benefit from our local expertise that understands Long Island’s unique challenges. The coastal environment, hard water issues, and the age of many homes in the area require specialized knowledge. Historic properties often have original stone installations that need careful, expert handling to preserve their character while restoring their function.
Countertop restoration typically costs 80% less than full replacement. While a complete marble countertop replacement might run $3,000-8,000 for an average kitchen, restoration usually costs a fraction of that amount.
The exact cost depends on the extent of damage, the size of the area, and the type of stone. However, most homeowners save thousands of dollars by choosing restoration over replacement.
You get the same beautiful result—countertops that look and feel like new—without the expense, mess, and disruption of tearing out and installing new stone.
Yes, most chips and cracks can be repaired seamlessly using specialized techniques and materials. The process involves cleaning the damaged area, filling it with color-matched compounds, and then polishing the repair to blend perfectly with the surrounding stone.
Even significant damage from dropped pots, appliances, or years of wear can often be restored. The key is using the right materials and techniques—something that requires experience with stone restoration.
After repair, you won’t be able to tell where the damage occurred. The repair becomes part of the stone itself, not just a patch that will fail over time.
Most countertop restoration projects complete within 1-2 days, depending on the size of the area and extent of damage. Simple polishing and sealing might finish in a single day, while more extensive repair work could take two days.
The process is designed to minimize disruption to your daily routine. Your kitchen remains functional throughout most of the work, and you can use your countertops normally once the final sealing cures.
This is dramatically faster than replacement, which can take weeks from ordering new stone to final installation. Restoration gets your kitchen back to perfect condition quickly and efficiently.
Properly restored countertops look and feel exactly like new stone. The restoration process removes all etching, staining, and surface damage, then rebuilds the original finish using professional-grade equipment and techniques.
The polishing process creates the same mirror-like finish that your countertops had when first installed. Protective sealing helps maintain that appearance and guards against future damage.
Many clients are amazed that their old, damaged countertops can look this good again. The transformation is often dramatic, especially on marble that has been etched by acidic spills or dulled by years of use.
Yes, we restore marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and concrete countertops. Each material requires different techniques and approaches, which is why experience with various stone types matters.
Marble needs careful handling due to its sensitivity to acids. Granite restoration focuses on scratch and stain removal. Concrete polishing requires specialized equipment and techniques. Historic stone installations often involve unique materials that need expert assessment.
Our background in historic floor restoration means we have experience with unusual stone types and challenging restoration situations that typical countertop companies might not handle.
Prevention starts with proper sealing using high-quality penetrating sealers that protect against stains and etching. The sealing process is included in every restoration job and provides long-term protection.
You’ll also receive specific care instructions for your stone type. This includes recommendations for cleaning products, cutting board use, and how to handle spills quickly to prevent damage.
Regular maintenance and periodic re-sealing help keep your restored countertops looking perfect for years. Most sealers last 3-5 years with normal use, and maintenance is much less expensive than restoration or replacement.
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