Spot / single-area
Localized repair or polish
From
$400
to $600
- One stain, etch, scratch, or chip
- Reseal the treated area
Granite Restoration · Long Lake, MN · Est. 1996
Granite Restoration in Long Lake, Minnesota.
Long Lake is a small city on Hwy 12 in western Hennepin County, north of Lake Minnetonka and wrapped around the lake it is named for. It is one of the few places out here with an actual walkable main street rather than a highway strip. Granite restoration for Long Lake homes. Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, and stone floors. Diamond polishing followed by a fresh impregnating sealer that holds for years. A compact older core of early and mid-1900s homes on small lots, most with detached garages that were added later and built for smaller cars. Postwar and 1970s stock fills the rest of the city, and newer infill and rebuild work appears on the better lots near the water. Three-car attached garages are the exception rather than the rule, which makes Long Lake projects smaller on average than the surrounding acreage cities.
Granite Restoration in Long Lake
What an install looks like in Long Lake.
Long Lake is small-town rather than acreage, which sets it apart from Medina and Orono either side of it. Garages are modest and frequently detached, sitting on slabs that have been through six or seven decades, so the honest assessment of the concrete matters as much as the finish conversation. Where a slab is sound the change is dramatic, because the starting point is bare, dusty, never-finished floor. Lake-adjacent lots read higher for moisture and get tested before any lower-level work is quoted, while the higher ground toward Holy Name is straightforward.
Granite Restoration specifically in Long Lake
Granite in Long Lake came through kitchen renovations rather than original construction, since most of the housing long predates stone counters. Install dates scatter across the last twenty-five years and condition varies. Assessment first, then full-surface diamond polish and fresh impregnating sealer; stone that has never been professionally restored shows the biggest change.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Downtown Long Lake
- Lakeview
- Brown Road
- Watertown Road
- Holy Name
- Willow Drive
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 Long Lake
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.
Long Lake Pricing
Granite restoration pricing in Long Lake, 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 Long Lake.
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.
Long Lake questions
Common questions for Long Lake homeowners.
Is a 1950s detached garage in Long Lake worth coating?
Condition decides it, not age. Most older Long Lake garage slabs are dusty, pitted near the door and cracked through the joints, all of which diamond grinding and joint repair address. What rules a slab out is settlement, cracking well past hairline, or deep spalling. We assess in person and tell you which one you have before quoting, because putting a finished surface over a failing slab helps nobody.
The garage is unheated. Can you still install in winter?
Often, within limits. Polyurea and polyaspartic cure across a wider temperature range than epoxy, which is one reason Clear View uses them, so the window is broader than a hardware-store product would allow. Deep winter in an unheated detached garage still needs planning, and we would rather schedule into a workable window than promise a date and install outside product spec.
Does Hwy 12 salt reach the residential streets?
It reaches the properties along it and the first block or so back, and the wear at the garage door line shows it. Interior streets get far less. Where the exposure is real, a coating puts a chemically stable barrier between the salt and the concrete and stops the freeze-thaw-with-salt cycle that produces the pitting in the first place.
Our house is near the lake. Does that affect the basement floor?
It affects which system, which is why we test rather than assume. Lake-adjacent lots sit closer to groundwater and their slabs push more vapor. A film coating over a slab pushing vapor lifts off the floor eventually. High readings get a penetrating sealer that seals while letting the slab breathe; the higher ground toward Holy Name and Watertown Road usually tests normal and takes the film system.
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 Long Lake
All the services we offer in Long Lake, 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 Long Lake
Other surfaces we work on in Long Lake.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a granite restoration in Long Lake, 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