Restoration Cost Guides: Marble, Concrete, Terrazzo, Grout, Masonry

Real 2026 pricing ranges for stone, marble, terrazzo, concrete, grout, and masonry restoration in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Square-foot ranges, project minimums, and the factors that drive your final number.

One honest note up front: any contractor who quotes a real price without seeing the surface is guessing. The ranges below are what most projects actually fall within based on 47 years of completed work. The exact number for your surface comes from a free in-person walk-through — or a same-day reply when you send photos.

Quick price reference (2026)

Square-foot ranges below are typical Rose Restoration project pricing in DC, MD, VA. Final price depends on substrate condition, square footage (volume discount), site access, scheduling constraints, and the finish level you want. Project minimums apply.

Service	Typical Range	Project Minimum	Deep-dive guide
Marble polishing (existing finish refresh)	$6–$12 / sq ft	$1,800	Marble cost guide →
Marble restoration (etch removal + polish)	$10–$18 / sq ft	$2,400	Marble floor cost →
Marble restoration vs. replacement	Restore: $10–$18 / sq ft · Replace: $80–$200+ / sq ft	—	Restore vs. replace →
Stone restoration (limestone, travertine, slate, quartzite)	$8–$16 / sq ft	$2,000	Stone cost guide →
Granite restoration (chip repair + polish)	$8–$14 / sq ft	$1,500	Granite cost guide →
Limestone restoration	$10–$18 / sq ft	$2,200	Limestone cost guide →
Terrazzo restoration	$8–$16 / sq ft	$3,500	Terrazzo cost guide →
Concrete polishing (commercial)	$6–$14 / sq ft	$5,000	Concrete cost guide →
Epoxy garage floor (residential)	$7–$15 / sq ft	$2,500	Epoxy garage cost →
Grout cleaning & sealing	$2–$5 / sq ft	$650	Grout cleaning cost →
Grout color sealing (5+ year refresh)	$3–$7 / sq ft	$850	Grout repair cost →
Tile & grout cleaning	$1.50–$4 / sq ft	$550	Tile/grout cost →
Masonry repointing	$15–$45 / sq ft	$3,500	Masonry cost guide →
Marble Armor protection	$30–$45 / sq ft	$2,800	Marble Armor →

Volume discount typically begins at 1,000+ sq ft. Heavy commercial / federal / hotel projects price differently — see the commercial and hospitality pages or contact us for project-specific pricing.

Project cost calculator

Quick ballpark estimate. Final price requires an in-person walk-through (or photo review).

What actually drives your final price

1. Substrate condition

The same 200 sq ft of marble priced at $10/sq ft for routine polishing can run $18/sq ft if there is severe etching, $25+/sq ft if structural cracks need conservation-grade epoxy fills. Our walk-through evaluates whether the surface needs polishing only, full diamond-honing through 5 grits, or staged repair work first. Surfaces that look beyond saving frequently aren’t — we restore many that other contractors propose to replace.

2. Square footage (volume effect)

Smaller jobs carry mobilization overhead disproportionate to material cost. A 60 sq ft bathroom floor doesn’t cost 30% of a 200 sq ft kitchen because crew setup, equipment transport, and dust containment are largely fixed. Conversely, projects above 1,000 sq ft typically see meaningful per-square-foot reductions. Hotel lobbies, federal buildings, and Class A office floors price below the published ranges.

3. Site access and logistics

Tenth-floor condo with freight elevator scheduling? Federal building requiring escort and security clearance? Historic property with narrow stair access? These add real time to the schedule. Expect 5–15% above standard pricing for complex access. For occupied commercial spaces requiring overnight or weekend work, scheduling premiums apply — but client downtime cost is usually higher than the premium.

4. Material type

Calcium-based stones (marble, limestone, travertine) hone and polish similarly. Quartzite (Mohs 7) is harder than marble (Mohs 3-4) and requires different tooling and longer time. Honed concrete priced differently than polished concrete differently than ground-and-sealed concrete. Our walk-through identifies the actual material — “marble” in many homes is actually limestone, dolomite, or quartzite, and it changes the cost.

5. Finish level requested

Honed (matte/satin) finishes typically run 10–15% less than full mirror polish because the final grit progression stops earlier. Some material types (slate, bluestone) only finish to honed; others (Calacatta marble) usually want polished. Hotel and commercial work often specs honed for slip resistance; residential bathrooms and counters typically prefer polished.

6. Repair work needed before restoration

Cracks, chips, lippage, missing material, and failed grout all need addressing before the final finish. Color-matched epoxy fills, sourced stone insets, lippage flattening, and pre-restoration cleaning add to the base restoration cost. A walk-through identifies these and either rolls them into the project price or itemizes them so you see what’s a separate line item.

7. Protective sealing or Marble Armor

Premium impregnating sealer is typically included in residential restoration; commercial floor restoration often includes a topical sealer. Marble Armor protective film (10-year manufacturer warranty against etching and staining) is an optional add-on at $30–$45/sq ft for countertops, vanities, bar tops, dining tables, and waterfall edges. It pays back fast on high-use surfaces vulnerable to acid spills.

Residential vs. commercial pricing

The published per-square-foot ranges work as starting points for both segments, but the full project economics differ:

Residential

• Project minimums apply. Most homes require $1,500–$3,000 minimum to mobilize a crew — smaller jobs (bathroom floors, single counters) are often grouped or scheduled into route-density days for efficiency.
• One free in-person assessment. A senior crew leader visits, evaluates the surface, and provides a written quote. We don’t send salespeople.
• Single payment after completion. No deposit on most residential projects under $10K.
• Workmanship warranty. 1-year written warranty on all restoration work; 10-year manufacturer-backed warranty when Marble Armor is installed.
• Typical residential project size: $2,500–$15,000.

Commercial & hospitality

• Maintenance programs are usually cheaper than reactive work. Quarterly or biannual contracts run 30–50% below reactive restoration pricing for the same square footage.
• Overnight and weekend scheduling premiums. 10–25% above day-rate. Often offset by zero downtime cost.
• COI, bonding, and W9 turnaround within 2–3 business days. Procore-ready, federal-cleared, GSA experience.
• Net-30 standard, longer terms negotiable on larger contracts.
• Project sizes vary widely: $5,000 single-job → $500,000+ multi-property hotel programs.

Why we don’t give instant quotes online

Several restoration companies in the DC area now publish “instant online quote” tools that ask for square footage and stone type and produce a price in 30 seconds. We don’t do this, and the reason is simple: those quotes are wrong roughly half the time.

Stone behaves differently job to job. Two slabs of Carrara from the same quarry can polish differently because of vein orientation. A “200 sq ft kitchen floor” can have 6 ft of lippage that triples the diamond-honing time. A “dull marble counter” can be an etch problem (cheap to fix) or a stun-mark problem (expensive). Surface condition is everything. The best contractor in DC cannot know your real cost from a square footage number.

What we can do honestly:

• Same-day photo review — send a photo and a senior crew leader replies within one business day with a ballpark range and an honest assessment of what the surface needs.
• Free in-person walk-through — we visit, measure, identify the actual material, evaluate condition, and provide a written quote. No salespeople. No obligation.
• Written, itemized scope of work — you see exactly what’s included, what’s optional, and what we recommend skipping (because the right answer is sometimes a $30 sealer, not a $3,000 restoration).

Cost FAQ

Do you charge for the in-person assessment?

No. Free in-person walk-throughs across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. A senior crew leader (not a salesperson) visits, measures, and provides a written quote.

What’s the smallest project you take?

Project minimums vary by service: $650 for grout cleaning, $1,800 for marble polishing, $3,500 for terrazzo restoration. Single-counter or single-fixture jobs are sometimes grouped with route-density scheduling for efficiency.

Why is restoration cheaper than replacement?

Replacement involves demolition, disposal, new material, fabrication, and installation. For natural stone, replacement frequently runs $80–$200+ per square foot depending on the stone. Restoration is $10–$18 per square foot for most marble work. The math is rarely close. See our restoration vs. replacement comparison for real numbers from completed projects.

Do you offer financing or payment plans?

For residential projects above $10,000, payment plans are available. Most projects are paid as a single payment after completion (no deposit). Commercial work is typically Net-30; longer terms negotiable on larger contracts.

Are written quotes binding?

Yes. The written scope of work and price we provide is what you pay. The only exception is if we discover hidden conditions (substrate failure, embedded steel rusting through marble, etc.) that genuinely couldn’t be seen during the walk-through. In those cases we stop, document, and get your approval before proceeding.

Do prices include sealing?

Premium impregnating sealer is included in most residential restoration scope. Commercial scope varies — some clients prefer to apply their own approved sealer. Marble Armor is a separate product/service and is optional.

What about HOA / condo board approval?

For DC condos and HOAs that require pre-approval, we provide all documentation: COI, scope of work, work hours, dust containment plan. Common in older DC high-rise residential.

How to get an exact quote

Deep-dive cost guides by service

• Marble restoration cost (full guide)
• Marble floor restoration cost
• Marble restoration vs. replacement
• Stone restoration cost
• Granite restoration cost
• Limestone restoration cost
• Terrazzo restoration cost
• Concrete polishing cost per sq ft
• Epoxy garage floor cost
• Grout cleaning cost
• Grout repair cost
• Tile and grout cleaning cost
• Masonry repointing cost

Pricing reflects 2026 ranges across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Updated quarterly. Contact us for current commercial / hospitality / federal contract pricing.