Granite restoration is priced per surface, not per square foot for most residential work. A single vanity or island runs $150–$500 to polish; a full kitchen with island and perimeter counters typically runs $400–$1,200. Complete restoration, including chip repair, refinishing, and sealing, generally lands between $300 and $1,500 depending on scope. Commercial granite (lobbies, reception desks, floors) is quoted per project.
Rose Restoration restores granite throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Send photos or call (703) 327-7676 for a same-day number.
Granite Restoration Price Ranges
| Typical Scope | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single surface polishing (vanity, island, bar top) | $150–$500 | Dull, scratched, or water-marked granite brought back to factory finish |
| Full kitchen polishing (island + perimeter) | $400–$1,200 | Most common residential request; usually completed in a day |
| Chip and crack repair | Quoted per repair | Color-matched fills; often bundled with polishing at little added cost |
| Complete restoration (repair + refinish + seal) | $300–$1,500 | Depends on damage depth and total surface area |
| Commercial granite (lobbies, desks, floors) | Per project | Photo or site-visit quote; overnight scheduling available |
These are ranges. Your surface is specific.
Send photos and we will price your actual square footage, condition, and access. Most estimates go out the same day.
What Drives the Price
1. Depth of Damage
Dullness and light scratching polish out quickly. Chips, cracks, deep scratches, and lippage between slabs require repair stages before refinishing begins. The deeper the damage, the more stages, and the more time per surface.
2. The Finish You Want Back
Polished, honed, and leathered granite are each a different process, and matching the factory finish on the rest of the stone is the skill you are paying for. A mirror polish on dark granite is the most demanding finish to get right.
3. Size and Layout
Islands, long perimeter runs, backsplashes, edge profiles, and sink cutouts all add surface and detail work. A galley kitchen with simple eased edges prices lower than a large kitchen with ogee edges and an undermount sink.
4. Sealing and Protection
Granite is dense, but it still benefits from an impregnating sealer after restoration, and our quotes state whether sealing is included. Sealed granite resists staining and keeps the restored finish looking new for years longer.
5. Residential vs. Commercial
Commercial granite work involves scale, access, and scheduling that residential work does not. Lobby and reception granite is often restored overnight so the building never closes. Within the DC metro, prices vary only modestly by area, typically $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot between close-in and outer suburbs.
Restore or Replace?
For most homeowners and property managers, restoration is the right choice. Professional granite restoration typically costs $400 to $1,200 for a full kitchen, compared to $2,500 to $7,000 or more for replacement including materials and installation. Restoration is completed in a day or two, produces no demolition, and keeps stone that is usually in perfectly sound condition out of a landfill.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does granite countertop polishing cost?
A single surface such as a vanity or island typically runs $150–$500. A full kitchen with island and perimeter counters typically runs $400–$1,200, depending on size and the amount of damage. Send photos for a firm same-day number.
How much does granite chip or crack repair cost?
Chips and cracks are quoted per repair based on size and location, with color-matched fills that disappear into the stone. Repairs are often bundled with polishing at little added cost, which is why we quote the full scope from photos rather than publishing a flat repair rate.
Is it cheaper to restore granite than to replace it?
Almost always. Restoration runs $400–$1,200 for a full kitchen versus $2,500–$7,000 or more for replacement, and it is finished in a day or two instead of weeks. Unless the slab is structurally broken, restoration delivers the same visual result for a fraction of the price.
Does sealing cost extra?
Every quote states whether sealing is included, and for complete restorations it normally is. We recommend the right protection for your specific granite and how it is used, because restoring the same counters every few years is nobody’s plan.
Get an Exact Price
Send photos of your granite, counters, vanities, or commercial surfaces, and we will usually come back with a firm number the same day. Or call (703) 327-7676. See our granite restoration and granite repair services, our countertop restoration page, and the full cost guide.
