Homes in Chevy Chase, Maryland often feature beautiful natural materials such as marble bathrooms, granite countertops, limestone floors, and custom stone patios. These materials add long-term value and elegance to a home, but they require professional care to keep them looking their best.
Rose Restoration provides expert stone restoration, marble polishing, grout repair, and concrete refinishing services for homeowners throughout Chevy Chase and the surrounding Montgomery County area. With more than 40 years of experience restoring marble, granite, terrazzo, concrete, and other natural stone surfaces throughout the Washington, D.C. region, our team helps homeowners protect and restore the surfaces that make their homes unique.
It happens slowly. A dull spot on the kitchen counter. A scratch on the marble foyer you keep noticing. The bathroom
vanity that doesn’t gleam the way it did when you moved in. Then one day you realize — your stone looks tired.
Most homeowners assume the only option is to live with it or tear it out and replace it. That’s almost never true. In
most cases, damaged, stained, or dull stone can be restored to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost of
replacement.
That’s what we’ve been doing for over four decades. Rose Restoration brings professional-grade equipment and 40+
years of hands-on expertise directly to your home. No demolition. No dust clouds. No weeks-long renovation. Just
your stone, brought back to life.
• Marble: Countertops, floors, showers, vanities, fireplaces. We remove etching, scratches, and dullness —
restoring the polish you fell in love with.
• Granite: Kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, floors. We repair chips, remove stains, and bring back the
original depth and shine.
• Concrete: Garage floors, basement slabs, interior polished concrete. From grinding and polishing to staining
and sealing.
• Epoxy & Flake Garage Floors: Transform your garage from an eyesore to a showpiece. Custom colors, flake
patterns, and industrial-strength durability.
• Patios & Pool Decks: Bluestone, flagstone, travertine, marble, and concrete outdoor surfaces. Repointing,
leveling, cleaning, and sealing.
• Tile, Grout & Caulking: Deep cleaning, re-grouting, caulk replacement, and sealing for kitchens, bathrooms,
and entryways.
• Slate & Flagstone: Interior and exterior slate restoration. Cleaning, sealing, and color enhancement for natural
stone that’s lost its character.
• Marble Armor Protection: Our proprietary protective film for marble countertops, vanities, and tables.
Prevents staining and etching without changing the look or feel.
• Wood Restoration: Hardwood floors, cabinetry, and architectural wood elements. Sanding, refinishing, and
protective coating.
• Metal Restoration: Brass, bronze, stainless steel, and copper fixtures, railings, and hardware. Polishing,
cleaning, and protective lacquer.
• Corian & Engineered Stone: Solid surface countertops and vanities. Scratch removal, refinishing, and seam
repair.
• Routine Maintenance Programs: Scheduled visits to keep your stone looking its best year-round. Custom
plans for your home’s specific surfaces.
1. Free Home Assessment
We visit your home, evaluate every surface, and explain exactly what’s possible. No pressure, no obligation. You’ll
get a detailed written proposal within 48 hours.
2. Tailored Restoration Plan
We create a custom scope of work based on your stone type, condition, and goals. We’ll walk you through the
process, timeline, and cost before any work begins.
3. Professional Restoration
Our technicians arrive on time, protect your home, and complete the work with minimal disruption. Most residential
projects are completed in 1–2 days.
4. Final Walkthrough & Protection
We walk through the finished work with you, apply sealant or protective coating where needed, and provide care
instructions to keep your surfaces looking their best.
For over four decades, Rose Restoration has specialized in restoring natural stone and concrete surfaces in homes throughout Maryland and the greater Washington metropolitan area. From etched marble countertops and worn limestone entryways to stained grout lines and dull stone showers, our technicians have experience restoring a wide range of surfaces found in residential homes.
Many of the same restoration techniques used in luxury hotels and high-end commercial spaces are applied to residential projects in Chevy Chase. Whether we are polishing marble floors, restoring natural stone countertops, or repairing grout and tile installations, each project receives the same level of precision and craftsmanship.
Rose Restoration also offers Marble Armor, a protective treatment designed to help prevent staining and etching on marble countertops, vanities, and tables. This protective system helps homeowners preserve natural stone surfaces while reducing the risk of everyday damage.
As a family-owned company, we take pride in providing reliable service and quality workmanship. Our technicians carefully protect surrounding areas while working and ensure your home is clean and orderly once the restoration project is complete.
Many homes in Chevy Chase feature natural stone surfaces that can develop wear over time. Materials such as marble, limestone, travertine, and granite may become scratched, etched, or dull from everyday use.
Our natural stone restoration services include:
• marble honing and polishing
• marble countertop restoration
• etch and stain removal
• granite polishing and sealing
• limestone and travertine refinishing
• stone floor restoration
These services restore the appearance of natural stone while helping extend its lifespan.
Tile installations in kitchens, bathrooms, and showers often begin to show wear in the grout lines first. Because grout is porous, it absorbs moisture, dirt, and oils that cause staining and discoloration.
Rose Restoration provides professional:
• grout cleaning
• grout color sealing
• tile regrouting (rake and regrout)
• shower grout repair
Color sealing restores grout to a uniform color while improving stain resistance. Regrouting replaces deteriorated grout to protect tile installations from water intrusion.
Concrete floors in garages, basements, and utility areas can benefit from professional restoration and finishing.
Our concrete services include:
• concrete grinding and surface preparation
• polished concrete floors
• epoxy garage floor coatings
• concrete staining and densification
• joint repair and concrete sealing
These treatments improve durability while creating a cleaner and more attractive concrete surface.
Outdoor stone surfaces such as flagstone patios, bluestone walkways, and pool decks are constantly exposed to weather and foot traffic.
Our outdoor restoration services include:
• deep cleaning and pressure washing
• mortar joint repair and repointing
• stone resetting and leveling
• sealing and color enhancement
These services restore both the appearance and stability of outdoor stone installations.
Rose Restoration provides residential restoration services throughout Chevy Chase and surrounding communities, including:
• Bethesda
• Potomac
• Kensington
• Friendship Heights
• Washington, D.C.
Homeowners throughout the area rely on our team for marble restoration, grout repair, natural stone polishing, and concrete floor restoration.
Chevy Chase is one of the Washington area’s most quietly prestigious communities — a neighborhood of grand single-family homes built in the early and mid-20th century, many of which retain original stone features that are increasingly rare. Along Rosemary Street, Maple Avenue, and the streets of Chevy Chase Village and Chevy Chase Section 3, you find homes from the 1910s through the 1950s with original marble bathroom tile, limestone hearth surrounds, and in some cases the full marble-clad foyers that were standard in high-end Washington-area construction of that era.
This original stone is not only architecturally significant — it’s also in a specific condition that requires specialized knowledge. Marble from this period was often finished with a softer crystalline polish than modern stone, and using aggressive chemicals or improper abrasives can permanently damage a surface that has survived 80 or 100 years intact. Rose Restoration approaches historic Chevy Chase marble with a careful, conservative methodology: assess before cutting, use the gentlest effective process, and match original finish levels rather than defaulting to high-gloss.
Chevy Chase also borders the DC line along Western Avenue, and many residents straddle the Maryland and DC regulatory environments for historic preservation. Newer construction and gut renovations throughout the neighborhood have introduced contemporary marble and quartz surfaces alongside the originals. The most common restoration calls we receive from Chevy Chase involve original marble bathroom floors and wainscoting, limestone fireplace restoration, and kitchen countertop refinishing in both renovated and newer homes.
Q: How much does residential stone restoration cost in Chevy Chase?
A: Costs depend on the type of material, square footage, and condition of the surface. Most residential restoration projects range between $10–$20 per square foot, which is typically far less expensive than replacing natural stone. We provide free on-site consultations in Chevy Chase with a detailed written estimate.
Q: How long does stone restoration usually take?
A: Many projects are completed within one to two days. Smaller areas such as marble countertops can often be restored in just a few hours, while larger floor or patio projects may take two to three days.
Q: Can etched marble countertops be repaired?
A: Yes. Etching from acidic substances such as lemon juice, wine, or cleaning products can typically be removed through professional marble honing and polishing. Many homeowners also choose Marble Armor protection to help prevent future etching and staining.
Q: Can outdoor stone patios be restored instead of replaced?
A: In many cases, yes. Flagstone patios, bluestone walkways, and travertine pool decks can often be restored through cleaning, mortar repair, repointing, and sealing, which is usually far more cost-effective than replacement.
Yes, and this is exactly the kind of work Rose Restoration specializes in. Original marble tile from the 1920s–1940s found throughout Chevy Chase homes is typically a slightly softer calcite-based marble with a surface finish that differs from modern installations. Our approach for historic bathroom marble begins with a thorough condition assessment — we look at grout depth, tile lippage, crack patterns, and existing finish level before recommending any abrasive work. In many cases, a careful diamond-pad honing sequence followed by crystallization (rather than aggressive polishing) is the right approach to restore clarity and sheen without over-cutting the stone. We document conditions before and after and can match original finish levels precisely. Call (703) 327-7676 to schedule an in-home assessment.
Smoke and soot staining on limestone fireplace surrounds is a common issue in Chevy Chase’s older homes, and it responds well to professional treatment — but requires the right approach. Alkaline-based poultice systems or controlled steam cleaning can draw deep smoke deposits out of porous limestone without the acid damage that DIY cleaners often cause. For staining that has penetrated more deeply or includes carbon buildup in the stone’s pores, we may combine chemical poultice treatment with light mechanical honing to remove the stained surface layer and expose fresh stone beneath. The final step is always sealing to slow future smoke penetration. Rose Restoration restores limestone fireplaces throughout Chevy Chase — call us at (703) 327-7676 for an assessment.
Looking for commercial stone or concrete restoration? Visit our commercial services page or contractor services page.
Chevy Chase homeowners trust us for marble countertop polishing, granite restoration, and Marble Armor protection.
We also serve Chevy Chase with concrete garage floor polishing, epoxy coatings, and patio restoration.
Read our guide on honed vs polished marble to learn which finish is right for your home.
