Spot / single-area
Localized repair or polish
From
$400
to $600
- One stain, etch, scratch, or chip
- Reseal the treated area
Granite Restoration · Mound, MN · Est. 1996
Granite Restoration in Mound, Minnesota.
Mound wraps around the western bays of Lake Minnetonka, and the shoreline defines the city. Streets follow the water rather than a grid, lots are irregular, and a large share of the housing began life as seasonal lake property before being converted to year-round homes. Granite restoration for Mound homes. Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, and stone floors. Diamond polishing followed by a fresh impregnating sealer that holds for years. Mound has the most unusual housing profile in the service area. Much of Island Park, Three Points and the older shoreline was built as 1920s through 1950s summer cottages and converted to year-round use later, which means garages that were added decades after the house, frequently detached, often unheated and sometimes on slabs poured directly on lake-adjacent ground. Shirley Hills and Highland hold more conventional postwar and 1970s stock. Teardown-and-rebuild has been steady on the waterfront for twenty years, so brand-new construction sits next to converted cottages on the same block.
Granite Restoration in Mound
What an install looks like in Mound.
Mound is a moisture city. Being wrapped around Lake Minnetonka's western bays means a lot of slabs sit close to groundwater, and that single fact drives more of the technical conversation here than anywhere else Clear View works. Basement floors get a moisture reading before anything is quoted, and a meaningful share of them come back high enough that a film coating is the wrong answer. The garages tell the other half of the story: converted cottages with detached, unheated garages added long after the house, on slabs of unknown vintage and quality. Then on the same street there will be a 2015 teardown rebuild with a clean three-car slab. Both are normal bookings; they just need different answers.
Granite Restoration specifically in Mound
Granite in Mound comes mainly from cottage-conversion renovations and waterfront rebuilds, so install dates run from the 1990s to last year and condition varies enormously. Older renovation-era stone has usually never been professionally restored and shows dullness and dead sealer; newer rebuild kitchens want periodic maintenance rather than full restoration. Assessment first, then diamond polish and fresh impregnating sealer where warranted.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Island Park
- Three Points
- Shirley Hills
- Highland
- Seton
- Dutch Lake
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 Mound
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.
Mound Pricing
Granite restoration pricing in Mound, 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 Mound.
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.
Mound questions
Common questions for Mound homeowners.
My Mound house is close to the lake. Can the basement floor be coated?
Maybe, and the moisture reading decides it rather than the address. Slabs near the Lake Minnetonka shoreline sit close to groundwater and push more vapor than an upland slab. A film coating over a slab pushing vapor will lift off the floor over time, which is a failure we would rather prevent than warranty. High readings get a penetrating sealer that seals the concrete while letting it breathe. We test before quoting, every time, in this city especially.
The garage was added to the cottage in the 1960s. Is that slab coatable?
Often yes, once we have seen it. Garages added to converted lake cottages were built to whatever standard applied at the time, sometimes on ground that has since moved, and there is rarely any record. We check for settlement, deep cracking and moisture before quoting. Sound slabs coat well. Slabs that have moved get an honest recommendation for concrete work first.
Can you coat an unheated detached garage in Mound in the winter?
Sometimes, and it depends on the week. Polyurea and polyaspartic cure across a wider temperature range than epoxy, which widens the window considerably, but an unheated detached garage in deep winter still has limits. We would rather schedule it into a workable window than promise a date and install outside product spec. Off-peak scheduling from November through March is usually easier to get regardless.
Do you drive out around the lake for a single project?
Yes. Mound is eighteen miles from Chaska, roughly twenty-eight to thirty-four minutes around the lake on Hwy 7, and it is inside the standard service area with no travel adjustment in the quote. The drive around Lake Minnetonka is longer than the straight-line distance suggests, which is worth knowing when you are comparing scheduling windows.
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 Mound
All the services we offer in Mound, 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 Mound
Other surfaces we work on in Mound.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a granite restoration in Mound, 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