Historic homes and luxury residences in Georgetown, Washington DC often feature beautiful natural materials such as marble floors, limestone staircases, granite countertops, and stone patios. These materials add timeless character to a property, but they also require specialized care to maintain their appearance and structural integrity.
Rose Restoration provides professional stone restoration, marble polishing, grout repair, and concrete refinishing services for homeowners throughout Georgetown and the surrounding Washington, DC neighborhoods. With more than 40 years of experience restoring marble, granite, terrazzo, concrete, and other natural stone surfaces across the Washington metropolitan area, our team helps homeowners protect and restore the materials 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 more than four decades, Rose Restoration has restored natural stone and architectural surfaces throughout Washington DC and the surrounding region. From etched marble countertops and worn limestone entryways to deteriorating grout lines and aging stone floors, our technicians have restored a wide range of residential surfaces.
Many of the restoration techniques we use in historic government buildings and luxury hospitality properties are also applied to residential homes in Georgetown. Whether restoring marble floors, repairing grout, or refinishing natural stone countertops, every project is approached with precision and attention to detail.
Rose Restoration also offers Marble Armor, a protective treatment designed to help prevent staining and etching on marble countertops, vanities, and tables. This system allows homeowners to enjoy the elegance of natural stone while reducing the risk of everyday damage.
As a family-owned company, we take pride in delivering reliable service and high-quality craftsmanship. Our technicians carefully protect surrounding surfaces during the restoration process and ensure the home is left clean and orderly once the project is completed.
Many Georgetown homes contain natural stone surfaces that develop wear over time. Materials such as marble, limestone, travertine, and granite can become scratched, etched, or dull from daily 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 natural appearance of stone while helping extend the life of the material.
Tile surfaces 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 discoloration over time.
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.
Some Georgetown homes and garages feature concrete surfaces that 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 services improve durability while creating a cleaner and more attractive concrete surface.
Outdoor stone surfaces such as flagstone patios, limestone walkways, and stone terraces are exposed to weather, moisture, and foot traffic throughout the year.
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 structural stability of outdoor stone installations.
Rose Restoration provides residential restoration services throughout Georgetown and surrounding Washington DC neighborhoods, including:
• Dupont Circle
• Foggy Bottom
• Capitol Hill
• Kalorama
• Northwest Washington DC
Homeowners across the region rely on our team for marble restoration, grout repair, natural stone polishing, and concrete floor restoration.
Georgetown is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the District of Columbia, and its building stock reflects that history in stone. The Federal and Victorian row houses along N Street, Prospect Street, and the numbered cross streets off Wisconsin Avenue contain some of the oldest intact stone in any residential neighborhood in the region — marble lintels, limestone window surrounds, bluestone and brick sidewalks, and original marble interior floors that in some cases date to the early 19th century.
Georgetown’s stone restoration needs are shaped by two primary forces: age and preservation requirements. The historic character of the neighborhood is protected through DC’s Historic Preservation Review Board and the Old Georgetown Board, one of the most active historic preservation bodies in the country. Any exterior work that alters the appearance of a building in Georgetown’s historic district requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Old Georgetown Board — and that includes changes to stone surfaces that would affect the building’s visual character.
Inside Georgetown’s row houses, the marble and stone is often extraordinary. Formal dining rooms with original marble hearth surrounds, entry halls with black-and-white marble tile in Federal period patterns, and limestone details throughout speak to the neighborhood’s long history as home to Washington’s diplomatic and political elite. Maintaining and restoring this stone requires both technical expertise and historical sensitivity. Rose Restoration is experienced working in Georgetown’s regulatory environment and with its architecturally significant stone.
Q: How much does residential stone restoration cost in Georgetown?
A: Pricing depends on the type of stone, the size of the area, and the 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 Georgetown with a detailed written estimate.
Q: How long does the restoration process take?
A: Many projects can be completed within one to two days. Smaller surfaces such as marble countertops may take only a few hours, while larger areas like stone floors or patios may require two to three days depending on the scope.
Q: Can etched marble countertops be repaired?
A: Yes. Etching caused by acidic substances like 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 patios be restored instead of replaced?
A: In many cases, yes. Flagstone patios, limestone walkways, and stone terraces can often be restored through cleaning, mortar repair, repointing, and sealing, which is usually far more cost-effective than replacement.
The Old Georgetown Board (OGB) has jurisdiction over exterior alterations to buildings in the Old Georgetown Historic District. For most cleaning and restoration work that doesn’t change the appearance of existing materials — such as professional cleaning, repointing with matching mortar, or sealing of existing stone — a full Certificate of Appropriateness is generally not required, though you should confirm with DC’s Historic Preservation Office before starting any exterior project. Work that involves replacing stone elements, changing mortar color, or any visible alteration to the facade will typically require OGB review and approval. Rose Restoration is familiar with the Old Georgetown Board’s standards and can help you determine what review, if any, applies to your specific project. Call us at (703) 327-7676.
Yes — black-and-white Federal-pattern marble tile floors are one of the signature restoration projects we handle in Georgetown. These floors, often original to the 1820s–1860s construction of the row houses, are almost always worth restoring rather than replacing — authentic period marble tile is irreplaceable and any reproduction would compromise both the historic integrity and the value of the property. The restoration process involves carefully honing the entire floor to a consistent level (which removes chips and scratches), re-polishing to restore the marble’s natural luster, and finishing with a penetrating sealer appropriate for high-traffic entry use. The contrast between black and white marble is dramatically restored by this process. Call Rose Restoration at (703) 327-7676 to discuss your Georgetown floor.
Looking for commercial stone or concrete restoration? Visit our commercial services page or contractor services page.
Georgetown homeowners trust us for marble countertop polishing, granite restoration, and Marble Armor protection.
We also serve Georgetown 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.
