Cleaning & Restoration
After many years, depending upon the stone originally chosen for the monument, the polish process used and the severity of the weather, monuments can and will start to appear discolored and to show signs of age.
Though monuments are painstakingly designed to withstand the elements, catastrophic damage and time, markers will invariably need to be cleaned, repaired or even restored.
Cleaning
Almost any type of stone, including marble, granite, slate and brownstone, can be restored effectively
Repair
Our team of experts has decades of experience repairing monuments and gravestones of all sizes, shapes and materials. We start by first understanding the stone they are constructed from, having a deep knowledge of fabrication techniques and by using professional repair techniques.
For example, we are aware that some older etchings are likely to appear darkened with time and we can improve that. However, granite, especially the material quarried at our local quarry, will withstand punishment from weather and wide variations in temperature in perpetuity.
Over many years of freezing and thawing and because of topography and other factors, the earth can settle. In these cases, even the sturdiest and most properly positioned monuments can move from their original position or become skewed. Because they can weigh well over 500 pounds, these pieces require special planning and equipment to return to their proper place, which we can provide.
Vandalism
Unfortunately, gravesites and markers are also occasionally desecrated through vandalism.
If you are interested in using our professional cleaning, repair and restoration services to return your monument or grave marker to its original appearance, please don’t hesitate to call for a free estimate today.