Services buying guideLast updated October 2026

Restoration and Maintenance

Stone ages beautifully when it's cared for.

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Price level
Mid-range
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Restorer working on a marble wall panel

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Overview

What it is

Restoration specialists deep-clean, repair chips and cracks, grind out lippage, hone and re-polish floors, remove etching and stains, renew grout and re-seal.

For heritage buildings they conserve historic masonry with compatible lime mortars and matched replacement stone.

Services
Cleaning, honing, polishing, repairs, sealing, grout
Heritage
Lime mortars, stone indents, conservation
Contracts
One-off restoration or scheduled maintenance

Applications

Best used for

  • Hotel lobbies and mallsScheduled gloss maintenance.
  • Etched, dull marbleHoning and re-polishing.
  • Heritage façadesConservation-grade repairs.
  • Post-constructionCleaning and protection.

Hubs

Where to find them

Where the providers cluster, near the quarries, factories and ports that generate the work.

Costs

How it's priced

  • Per square metre for floor restoration, by level of damage.
  • Monthly fees for maintenance contracts.

Far cheaper than replacement.

Before you order

Buying checklist

  1. 1Ask for a trial area before the full job.
  2. 2Check that they identify the stone and use suitable chemistry.
  3. 3Agree the target finish (gloss level).
  4. 4For heritage work, check conservation credentials.

Vendor Network

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Freight Forwarding and Logistics

Forwarders book containers, clear customs, arrange haulage and insurance, and manage the paperwork from quarry to site.

  • First-time importers
  • Samples and small orders
  • Door-to-door delivery

Best to buy: Feb–May

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Pre-Shipment Inspection

An independent inspector checks sizes, finish, colour and packing at the factory, before you pay the balance.

  • First orders with a new supplier
  • High-value slabs
  • Large project tiles
Budget
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