Spot / single-area
Localized repair or polish
From
$400
to $600
- One stain, etch, scratch, or chip
- Reseal the treated area
Granite Restoration · Minnetonka, MN · Est. 1996
Granite Restoration in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Minnetonka sits on the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka. The housing runs from 1950s and 1960s ramblers in Glen Lake and Minnetonka Mills up to executive subdivisions along the lake edge and the I-394 corridor. Cargill, UnitedHealth and Ridgedale Center anchor the local economy. Granite restoration for Minnetonka homes. Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, and stone floors. Diamond polishing followed by a fresh impregnating sealer that holds for years. Minnetonka is layered by era. Glen Lake and Minnetonka Mills hold 1950s and 1960s ramblers and Cape Cods. Split-levels and raised ranches with walkout basements followed in the 1960s and 1970s, then 1980s contemporaries and townhomes near the highways. Luxury teardown-rebuilds continue on the lake-edge lots. Garage norms are 2-car on the original stock, 3-car standard on 1990s+ executive builds and lake-edge homes. Walkout basements are very common given the rolling terrain.
Granite Restoration in Minnetonka
What an install looks like in Minnetonka.
Minnetonka is a recurring service city given its mix of established neighborhoods and lake-edge premium homes. Glen Lake and Minnetonka Mills produce a steady volume of older-garage projects where the slab is sound but the surface has weathered 50 to 60 winters. The executive subdivisions along the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka and the I-394 corridor produce premium 3-car-plus installs at the Ultimate and Apex tiers. Most Minnetonka homeowners book the in-home estimate within a few days of calling; the city is a regular travel destination for the shop and scheduling is straightforward.
Granite Restoration specifically in Minnetonka
Minnetonka granite restoration concentrates on the executive subdivisions and lake-edge premium homes around the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka. Granite counters in the 1980s and 1990s subdivisions across Glen Lake and the I-394 corridor are at the 25- to 35-year mark where restoration pays back versus replacement. The Glen Lake and Minnetonka Mills older stock often books Spot-scope work on a single etch or chip rather than full restoration.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Glen Lake
- Minnetonka Mills
- West Oaks
- Sylvan Oaks
- Waternesse
- Long Lake Ridge
- Willoughby
- Glen Lake Cove
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 Minnetonka
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.
Minnetonka Pricing
Granite restoration pricing in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka.
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.
Minnetonka questions
Common questions for Minnetonka homeowners.
Will lake humidity affect a Minnetonka basement coating?
It can on lake-edge lots. Walkout basements within a few hundred yards of Lake Minnetonka often show elevated residual slab moisture. We moisture-test every Minnetonka basement before scheduling and either prime with moisture-mitigation, recommend the breathable Essential penetrating sealer tier, or schedule mitigation first if the reading is too high for a film coating.
My Glen Lake garage is from 1962. Worth coating?
Usually yes. A 60-year-old garage slab has been showing surface wear for decades, but the structure is almost always still sound. Diamond grinding plus a polyurea basecoat addresses the cumulative damage. The result reads as a brand-new garage with a coating that holds for the next 15 to 20 years.
Do you do work near Ridgedale or just residential?
Most Clear View work is residential. Light commercial in the Ridgedale area (small retail spaces, restaurant kitchens, office floors) is considered case-by-case. The same tier system and process applies. Call to talk through any commercial project before assuming.
Can you coat a Minnetonka walkout basement that gets used as living space?
Yes, that is one of the more common Minnetonka project profiles. The Ultimate tier with a light-color flake blend works well for finished walkout basements being converted from carpet or vinyl to a polyurea-coated concrete surface. Moisture-test first, size the tier to the reading, and the floor reads as a finished living-area surface when it is done.
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 Minnetonka
All the services we offer in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka
Other surfaces we work on in Minnetonka.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a granite restoration in Minnetonka, 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