Your marble floors look the way they did when your home was built. The scratches, etch marks, and dullness disappear. What you’re left with is a smooth, reflective surface that catches light the way it should.
You’re not covering up damage or masking problems. The stone itself is restored—physically repaired and polished back to its original finish. That means no recurring issues, no temporary fixes, and no need to think about replacement.
Most jobs finish in under two days. You get your space back fast, and the floors stay beautiful for years if you maintain them properly. The work costs significantly less than tearing out and replacing original marble, and you keep the authentic character that makes historic West Hills homes valuable.
We’ve worked on historic properties across West Hills and Nassau County since 1998. The New York Times featured our work in 2001, and we’ve spent over two decades since then restoring marble in some of the area’s oldest homes.
This is owner-operated. That means the person who quotes your job is the same person overseeing the work. You’re not dealing with a rotating crew or getting passed between departments.
West Hills has some of Long Island’s most significant historic properties—homes built during the Gold Coast era with original marble that’s over 100 years old. That kind of stone needs someone who understands how it was installed, what it’s made of, and how to work with antique materials without destroying them. We do that work every day.
First, we assess the floor. Not all marble damage is the same—etch marks are physical damage to the stone’s surface, while stains sit inside the pores. We identify what’s actually wrong so we know how to fix it.
Next comes grinding and honing. We use diamond abrasives to remove the damaged layer of stone and create a new, smooth surface. This step eliminates scratches, etching, and lippage (uneven tiles). The stone gets progressively smoother as we work through finer grits.
Then we polish. This is where the shine comes back. We bring the marble to the finish level you want—whether that’s a high gloss or a softer honed look. The stone’s natural beauty comes through once the surface is properly refined.
Finally, we clean up. Every job includes disciplined masking and cleanup. You’re not left dealing with dust or residue. Most projects wrap up in less than two days, and you can use the floor as soon as we’re done.
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You get a complete restoration—not just surface cleaning. That means repairing physical damage like cracks, chips, and etch marks that no amount of mopping will fix. We also handle lippage correction when tiles are uneven, which is common in floors installed decades ago.
The work includes marble polishing to whatever finish you need. High-gloss, satin, or honed—it depends on the look you want and what makes sense for the space. Bathrooms often get different treatment than entryways because of how they’re used.
West Hills homes built during the Gold Coast era often have marble from specific quarries that aren’t in operation anymore. The mineral composition varies, and that affects how we approach the work. Older installations also used different setting methods than modern floors, so restoration has to account for how the stone was originally laid.
We also offer concrete restoration and polishing now. If you have original concrete features or floors that need refinishing, that’s something we handle with the same approach—restore first, replace only if absolutely necessary.
Professional marble restoration typically runs between $5 and $15 per square foot depending on the condition of the floor and the level of damage. Replacement costs significantly more—you’re looking at demolition, disposal, new material, and installation, which can easily exceed $25 to $50 per square foot or higher for quality marble.
The cost difference is substantial, but there’s another factor. Original marble in historic West Hills homes has character and quality you can’t replicate with new material. Buyers pay premium prices for authentic period features, and well-maintained original floors can increase your property value by 3% to 5%.
If your floors are damaged but structurally sound, restoration is almost always the smarter financial move. You spend less, keep the original character, and avoid the disruption of a full replacement project.
Yes. Etch marks and scratches are physical damage to the marble’s surface, and they require actual restoration—not cleaning. Etching happens when acidic substances dissolve the calcium carbonate in the stone, leaving dull spots. Scratches come from abrasive wear over time.
We remove both by grinding away the damaged layer and refinishing the stone. Diamond abrasives take off just enough material to eliminate the imperfections, then we hone and polish the surface back to a smooth, reflective finish. It’s not a quick fix or a topical treatment—it’s actual repair.
This is especially important for antique marble floors. The stone in 100-year-old West Hills homes is often softer or more reactive than modern marble, so improper techniques can make the damage worse. We’ve worked with these materials long enough to know how much correction each type of stone can handle.
Most residential marble restoration jobs take less than two days. Smaller spaces like bathrooms might finish in a single day. Larger areas or floors with severe damage can take longer, but the timeline is still much shorter than replacement.
The process moves quickly because we’re working with the existing floor—there’s no demolition, no waiting for new material to arrive, and no extended installation period. Once we’re done, the floor is ready to use immediately. No curing time, no waiting for grout to set.
You’ll need to stay off the floor while we’re working, and there will be some noise from the equipment. But the disruption is minimal compared to a full replacement project, and you get your space back fast with a floor that looks brand new.
Cleaning removes dirt, grime, and surface stains. Restoration repairs physical damage to the stone itself. If your marble is just dirty, cleaning might be enough. But if it’s scratched, etched, dull, or uneven, you need restoration.
Etch marks are a perfect example. They look like stains, but they’re actually spots where the marble’s surface has been dissolved by acid. No cleaner will fix that because the damage is structural. You have to remove the damaged layer and refinish the stone.
A lot of homeowners try cleaning first, which makes sense. But if the floor doesn’t respond—if it still looks dull or damaged after a professional cleaning—that’s a sign the stone needs actual repair. We see this all the time in older West Hills homes where decades of wear have taken a toll that goes beyond surface dirt.
Yes. That’s actually our specialty. The older and more complex the floor, the better suited we are for the job. We’ve been restoring century-old marble in West Hills and across Nassau County since 1998, and we understand how historic materials behave differently than modern stone.
Antique marble often comes from quarries that no longer exist, so the mineral composition and hardness can vary. Installation methods were also different—older floors might have thicker mortar beds, irregular tile sizes, or setting techniques that affect how we approach restoration. You need someone who knows how to work with those variables without causing more damage.
West Hills has some of the most significant Gold Coast-era properties on Long Island, and many of those homes have original marble that’s over 100 years old. Preserving that kind of irreplaceable character is what we do. Once original floors are gone, they’re gone forever, and replacement never looks quite the same.
Well-maintained original marble floors can increase property value by 3% to 5%, especially in historic areas like West Hills where buyers specifically look for authentic period features. Restored marble signals quality and proper maintenance, and it’s a feature that stands out in listings.
Buyers pay premium prices for homes with original character intact. When they see beautiful, restored marble floors instead of worn-out or replaced materials, it reinforces the idea that the home has been cared for. That perception affects offers.
There’s also a practical side. Marble restoration costs far less than replacement, so you’re making a smart investment that improves both the look and the value of your home without overspending. And if you’re planning to stay in the house, you get to enjoy floors that look incredible every day—not just when it’s time to sell.
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