Spot / single-area
Localized repair or polish
From
$400
to $600
- One stain, etch, scratch, or chip
- Reseal the treated area
Granite Restoration · Excelsior, MN · Est. 1996
Granite Restoration in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Excelsior is a small lakeside village on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka. A one-block historic downtown runs along Water Street and Lake Street. The population is only about 2,500, but the housing includes some of the most valuable lakefront real estate in the Twin Cities. Century-old cottages sit beside modern lakefront estates. Granite restoration for Excelsior homes. Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, and stone floors. Diamond polishing followed by a fresh impregnating sealer that holds for years. Excelsior's housing pattern is unusual for the service area. Pre-1950 historic cottages along Old Excelsior and Lake Street have been updated continuously over decades. Lakefront estates around Excelsior Bay and Christmas Lake Pointe often run into the millions, with 4-car garages and elaborate finished basements. A tight set of newer infill builds fills the small remaining lots. Walkout basements and lake-level slabs are nearly universal on the lakefront properties.
Granite Restoration in Excelsior
What an install looks like in Excelsior.
Excelsior is a high-end specialty market in the service area. The housing mix runs to two extremes. Century-old cottages belong to owners who want every restoration done carefully, to preserve the look. Multi-million-dollar lakefront estates spec the garage, basement, patio and shower glass at the Apex or Ultimate tier as a matter of course. Most Excelsior projects are referrals from prior customers because the village is small and word-of-mouth carries more weight than online search. Marble fireplace surrounds, premium granite kitchens, and large custom shower enclosures dominate the restoration pipeline.
Granite Restoration specifically in Excelsior
Granite restoration in Excelsior centers on the high-end kitchens in the lakefront estates where the original install was premium stone (Calacatta, Statuario, custom granite slabs). Full-surface diamond polish plus fresh impregnating sealer is the standard scope. Bundle pricing when granite kitchens are scheduled with marble bathrooms and shower glass restoration in one visit.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Excelsior Bay
- Lake Street
- Water Street
- Old Excelsior
- Christmas Lake Pointe
- George Street
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 Excelsior
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.
Excelsior Pricing
Granite restoration pricing in Excelsior, 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 Excelsior.
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.
Excelsior questions
Common questions for Excelsior homeowners.
Do you work on historic cottage properties in Old Excelsior?
Yes, and we have for two decades. Historic cottage work takes more care than newer construction because the slab, the framing tolerances, and the original finish materials are often non-standard. We assess each cottage in person and confirm the right scope before any work begins. Coatings, granite restoration, and shower glass restoration all apply; the preservation of the historic character is the overlay constraint we work within.
Is Excelsior's lakefront access a scheduling complication?
Sometimes, but rarely a problem. Lakefront-only access (boat-in jobs, narrow alley access to lake-level slabs, gated estate access) gets coordinated at the in-home estimate. We've worked through every common Excelsior access challenge over the years.
Are Excelsior lake-level basement and boat house slabs worth coating?
Absolutely. Lake-level concrete in Excelsior takes the most abuse of any surface in the service area: lake spray, lake-level humidity, freeze-thaw at the waterline, occasional flooding. Polyurea coating systems are specifically designed for this kind of harsh exposure and outperform anything else available. Many Excelsior boat house and lake-level slabs we coated 15 years ago are still holding up.
Does Excelsior estate-tier work justify Apex tier pricing?
On most Excelsior estate projects, yes. The lakefront homes are typically built and finished to a standard where the garage floor, basement floor, and pool deck are treated as living-area surfaces. Apex flexible-tier urethane is the standard pick because it bridges fine cracks, tolerates the slab move on larger bays, and reads as a premium finish that matches the rest of the home.
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 Excelsior
All the services we offer in Excelsior, 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 Excelsior
Other surfaces we work on in Excelsior.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a granite restoration in Excelsior, 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