Spot / single-area
Localized repair or polish
From
$400
to $600
- One stain, etch, scratch, or chip
- Reseal the treated area
Granite Restoration · Bloomington, MN · Est. 1996
Granite Restoration in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Bloomington is the largest city in our service area, just south of Minneapolis. It is home to the Mall of America and MSP International Airport, and to one of the metro's deepest stocks of 1950s and 1960s suburban housing. The city splits cleanly. West Bloomington runs executive-tier, East Bloomington more affordable, and the Minnesota River bluff defines the southern edge. Granite restoration for Bloomington homes. Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, and stone floors. Diamond polishing followed by a fresh impregnating sealer that holds for years. East Bloomington is dense with 1950s and 1960s ramblers, split-levels, and Cape Cods; West Bloomington runs newer executive infill on larger wooded lots. Garage norms reflect the era split: 1-car and 2-car detached on the original 1950s stock, 2-car attached on 1970s+ builds, 3-car standard on West Bloomington luxury builds. Full basements are universal; walkouts appear on Minnesota River bluff lots in the southwest.
Granite Restoration in Bloomington
What an install looks like in Bloomington.
Clear View has a long history in Bloomington, and it goes well beyond residential work. David's past project list includes the Mall of America and the Metropolitan Airport Commission, covering MSP International Airport Terminals 1 and 2. On the residential side, Bloomington's split between West and East drives a real difference in project profile. West Bloomington runs premium tiers on larger executive garages; East Bloomington runs the full range, with a strong angle of 'preserve what is left' on 1950s slabs that have weathered 70+ winters. Both halves of the city share the I-494 / I-35W salt-drift problem, which makes a real polyurea coating a different category of investment than a quick epoxy job.
Granite Restoration specifically in Bloomington
Bloomington granite restoration runs differently by half of the city. West Bloomington executive homes book full-surface restoration on kitchen runs that were installed at a high price point and are now showing 20+ years of wear. East Bloomington kitchens often book Spot-scope work on a single etch or a chip rather than full restoration. The Hyland-Bush Lake and Penn-American neighborhoods produce a steady volume of both scopes.
Neighborhoods we work in
- West Bloomington
- East Bloomington
- Hyland-Bush Lake
- Penn-American
- Oxboro
- South Loop District
30+ YR
Restoring stone
Granite, marble, natural stone since 1996
3
Scope tiers
Spot, Full, and Periodic Maintenance
0
Subcontractors
All work done in-house
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why DIY sprays don't fix aged granite in Bloomington
Why granite needs occasional restoration.
Granite is durable but not maintenance-free. The impregnating sealer that protects it from staining wears off over years of cleaning, cooking, and daily use. Once the sealer is gone, etching from acidic foods (wine, citrus, vinegar) becomes permanent, and the surface starts to look dull. Restoration fixes both: re-polish to remove the dullness, reseal to prevent it from coming back.
DIY granite spray
What most homeowners try first
- Surface gloss only, washes off in weeks
- Doesn't address etching or scratches
- No real sealer protection
- Has to be re-applied every wipe-down
Professional restoration
What we install
- Diamond polish removes etches and scratches
- Impregnating sealer that holds for years
- Restores depth and clarity, not just shine
- Done in a single visit, most cases
DIY sprays are not bad for in-between cleaning. They are bad as a substitute for a real restoration when the granite has actually aged.
Bloomington Pricing
Granite restoration pricing in Bloomington, MN.
Final price depends on the scope (Spot, Full, or Maintenance), the size of the surface, the type and depth of damage, and the type of granite. The ranges below are typical project totals from real Chaska-area installs. Quote is written and fixed once we have seen the surface.
Single countertop or vanity
Typical kitchen run or bathroom
From
$400
to $900
- Most common scope
- Full polish + fresh sealer (edges quoted separately)
Multiple surfaces or floors
Whole kitchen + bath, or stone floors
From
$800
to $2,500+
- Bundle pricing if booked in one visit
- Floor jobs scale by square footage
Damaged or chipped edges, heavy etching that needs additional polishing passes, or larger stone floor jobs add to the scope. We talk through anything significant at the in-home assessment so the price you receive is the price that holds.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Bloomington.
Same approach on every granite project. The difference between a granite that ages gracefully and one that has to be replaced is the prep behind the sealer.
- 1
In-home assessment or phone estimate
Standard path: in-home visit, surface assessment, fixed written quote on the right scope. No salesperson pressure, no follow-up call campaigns. Faster option: a ballpark over the phone. With 30+ years of restoration work behind the answer, the phone number lands close on most jobs. The final on-site quote is the price that holds, and you are under no obligation to proceed if the on-site number differs. - 2
Mask and protect surrounding surfaces
Cabinets, walls, appliances, and floors near the work area get masked off. Granite work involves polishing slurry, so containment is part of the install. - 3
Repair localized damage
Chips, deep scratches, and edge damage get filled and shaped before the polishing pass. On Spot-scope work, this step alone may be the whole project. - 4
Diamond polishing pass
Variable-speed diamond polishing across the surface using progressive grit. This is the step that removes etching, restores depth, and brings back the original finish. - 5
Detail pass on visible imperfections
Final inspection across the polished surface and a targeted detail pass on any remaining minor imperfections (light scratches, residual dull spots). Edge refinishing is an extreme process not included in the standard scope; if your edges need rework, we quote it separately at the in-home assessment. - 6
Impregnating sealer and walk-through
Fresh impregnating sealer applied across the whole surface and worked in. Final walk-through with you on the restored granite. Care guide for the first 30 days and a recommendation for the right re-seal cadence.
Bloomington questions
Common questions for Bloomington homeowners.
Have you really worked on the Mall of America and MSP Airport?
Yes. David's past commercial project list includes the Mall of America, the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MSP International Airport, Terminals 1 and 2), and the City of Minneapolis, alongside thousands of residential garages, basements, patios, and stone surfaces. The same owner-operated standard governs every project, residential or commercial.
My East Bloomington garage is from 1958. Is the slab still worth coating?
Most are. A 70-year-old garage slab that has not been replaced has been showing surface damage for decades; the question is whether the structure underneath is sound. We assess at the in-home estimate: diamond-grind a small test area, check the bond integrity, look for active cracking versus cosmetic. Most East Bloomington slabs respond well to a full-prep polyurea install. The ones that do not, we say so honestly and recommend replacement before coating.
How long does a typical Bloomington project take from call to install?
Bloomington travel from Chaska is around 20 to 25 minutes off-peak. In-home estimate usually within a week of your call; install scheduling typically 3 to 6 weeks during peak season (May to September), 1 to 3 weeks off-peak. We schedule the install so you can have the garage back in service within the 24 to 48 hour cure window per tier.
Do you serve all of Bloomington or just one side?
All of Bloomington: West Bloomington, East Bloomington, the Hyland-Bush Lake area, Penn-American, the South Loop, and the Minnesota River bluff neighborhoods. The travel from Chaska is the same regardless of side.
Can you really remove etching from granite?
Yes. Etching is surface damage where acidic foods or cleaners have eaten into the polished layer. Diamond polishing physically removes the damaged layer and restores the finish underneath. Most granite responds well; very deep etching may need multiple passes.
What makes the HydroShield protection better than retail granite sealers?
Retail granite sprays are oils or silicones that sit on top of the stone. They wash off in days or weeks of normal cleaning, and they don't address etching at all. HydroShield is a molecular-bond coating: it chemically anchors into the granite's surface so liquids bead up instead of soaking in, hard-water residue cannot anchor into the pores, and the stone is significantly easier to wipe clean without harsh chemical cleaners. It's a licensed, pro-only product; you cannot buy HydroShield at a hardware store or online, only through certified dealers. Clear View is a licensed HydroShield dealer, applies it as the final step of every full restoration, and backs the HydroShield application with a 10-year written warranty.
How often should I re-seal my granite?
Depends on the granite type and how heavily it's used. Most kitchen counters need a fresh sealer every 1 to 3 years. We can recommend the right cadence after seeing your specific surface.
Do I need to clear the counters before you arrive?
Yes. The work surface needs to be completely cleared, including small appliances, items behind the sink, and anything on the cooktop. We'll go over the prep at the in-home estimate so nothing's a surprise.
What about the kitchen sink area?
Granite around sinks tends to age fastest because of the constant moisture. Full restoration includes the sink-area surfaces. Granite sinks themselves can also be restored; we'll evaluate them at the estimate.
How long does a typical kitchen restoration take?
Most single-kitchen jobs are 4 to 8 hours on site. Larger projects or floors run longer. We schedule with you so the kitchen is back in service the same day or by the next morning at most.
Will the granite look different after restoration?
It should look like the granite did the day it was installed: full color depth, polished finish, clean edges. If anything, it usually reads as 'newer' than it did before. We never change the color or finish style without your direction.
Is restoration worth it vs replacement?
Almost always. A single granite countertop run typically costs $4,000 to $15,000 to replace. Restoration is a fraction of that and avoids the demo, plumbing disruption, and downtime. The conversation we have at the in-home assessment is honest: if the granite truly can't be restored, we'll tell you.
Can you restore granite that has cracks?
Hairline cracks can usually be filled and stabilized. Active cracks or structural damage are different. We'll assess honestly at the in-home visit and tell you whether restoration is the right path.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every restoration includes a written limited warranty. Full Surface restorations that finish with HydroShield are backed by a 10-year written warranty on the HydroShield sealer application; Spot Restoration warranty terms are narrower. David walks through the warranty document at the in-home estimate.
More in Bloomington
All the services we offer in Bloomington, MN.
Granite, marble, glass. All three restored by the same owner. Bundle pricing if you're scheduling multiple surface types in one visit.
Coatings in Bloomington
Other surfaces we work on in Bloomington.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a granite restoration in Bloomington, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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- Free on-site measurement
- 10-year written HydroShield warranty on Full Surface restorations
- No subcontractors, no upsells