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Granite Headstone Cleaning in London
Granite is the most durable memorial stone, so when a granite headstone looks tired it is rarely the stone failing. It is grime, hard-water marks and lost sheen sitting on the surface. We clean polished and honed granite, including black granite, with patient, stone-safe care, and send you photographs of the result.
In short
Granite headstone cleaning in London starts from £75. Granite is hard and, when polished, almost non-porous, so its problems sit on the surface: a dulled sheen, water-spotting, smears and pale cement run-off. We clean it with pH-neutral products and soft cloths, never anything abrasive, and can restore the mirror polish.
What’s Included
- ✓Gentle cleaning of polished and honed granite with pH-neutral products and soft cloths
- ✓Removal of water-spotting, smears and hard-water film that show clearly on black granite
- ✓Lifting of cement, mortar and lime run-off marks left by stonework or kerb sets
- ✓Algae and green growth cleared from honed or matt granite surfaces
- ✓Restoration of the mirror polish and sheen where it has dulled
- ✓Refreshing of faded gilded or painted lettering where needed
- ✓Before-and-after photographs and a short written report, with no need for you to attend
How it works
Tell us where
Send us the cemetery name and the grave or plot reference — that is all we need to start. No need for you to be there.
Free quote
We confirm the stone type and condition (a photo helps) and give you a clear, no-obligation price before any work begins.
We carry out the work
Our specialist visits the grave and works gently with stone-safe methods — never pressure washing or harsh chemicals.
Before & after photos
You receive before-and-after photographs and a short written report, usually within 24 hours of the visit.
Why families across London choose us
- ✓Stone-safe methods for granite, marble, limestone, sandstone and slate
- ✓No pressure washing and no harsh chemicals — ever
- ✓Before-and-after photography with every visit
- ✓We follow each cemetery’s regulations and BRAMM/NAMM principles
- ✓Fully insured, discreet and respectful
- ✓We come to you anywhere across the M25 — you need not attend
Across every London borough & the M25
Wherever your loved one rests, we can help. We cover all 32 London boroughs and the surrounding M25 — browse the cemeteries we serve and the areas we cover, or see our memorial care by faith and community. If your cemetery is not listed, just ask — we almost certainly cover it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you clean a black granite headstone without leaving streaks?+
Polished black granite shows every smear and water mark because the surface is almost mirror-smooth, so the result is in the drying, not hard scrubbing. We wash with clean water and a pH-neutral cleaner, then buff dry with soft cloths so no film or droplet is left to dry into a spot. We never use abrasive pads or household sprays, which leave a haze on black granite.
Why has my granite headstone lost its shine?+
The mirror polish on granite is a finish worked into the stone itself, and what usually dulls it is a build-up of grime, pollution and dried hard-water deposits sitting on top, not damage to the granite. Once that layer is gently removed, the sheen almost always returns. If the surface has been scratched by past abrasive cleaning, we will tell you honestly what is achievable.
Can you remove the white cement or lime marks on my granite memorial?+
Yes. Pale run-off marks come from mortar, cement or lime leaching out of the joints or kerb set, and they sit on the granite rather than soaking in. Because granite is so dense, we can lift these deposits with controlled, stone-safe methods without etching the polish, which would not be safe on softer marble.
Is granite headstone cleaning safe for the gilded lettering?+
We work carefully around inscriptions and clean the lettering by hand. Granite is tough, but the gold leaf or paint in the letters is delicate and fades with age. If the gilding is worn, we can refresh or re-gild it during the same visit through our lettering and gilding service, so the memorial reads clearly again.
How much does it cost to clean a granite gravestone in London?+
Cleaning a granite gravestone starts from £75, with the exact price depending on the size of the memorial, how much water-spotting or marking there is, and access at the cemetery. We cover all 32 London boroughs and the M25. Send us the cemetery name and plot details and we will give you a free, no-obligation written quote.
Do you clean both polished and honed or rough granite?+
Yes. Polished granite mainly needs smear-free cleaning and sheen restoration, while honed or rough-textured granite holds more algae and dirt in its surface, so we adjust the method accordingly. Both are cleaned with gentle, conservation-grade products, never pressure washing, acids or wire brushes.
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