Marble & Natural Stone Cleaning in Kensington
Cleaning, polishing and restoration for marble, travertine, limestone and granite in Kensington’s stucco terraces and mansion block apartments.
Kensington has more natural stone underfoot than most parts of London. Kensington’s grand white stucco terraces, many built for wealthy Victorian families and now a mix of family homes and mansion flats, are known for exactly the kind of checkerboard marble hallway that needs specialist care rather than a standard mop.
"Marble cleaning" is really shorthand for a wider group of natural stone — marble, travertine, limestone and granite all turn up in Kensington homes, in hallways, kitchens, bathrooms and fireplaces, and each reacts slightly differently to cleaning products and wear. Where a standard clean stops working, restoration goes further: honing and polishing removes the etching and scratching that sits in the stone itself, rather than covering it up.
What marble & stone cleaning in Kensington covers
Assessment
- Identifying the exact stone type — marble, travertine, limestone or granite
- Checking for etching, scratching and previous sealant
- A test patch in a discreet area before committing to a finish
Cleaning & restoration
- pH-neutral deep clean to lift ingrained dirt and old product residue
- Diamond honing to remove scratches and etch marks where needed
- Poultice treatment for oil, rust or organic staining
Finishing
- Polishing to your preferred finish — high gloss, satin or honed matt
- Penetrating sealer to slow future staining
- Aftercare guidance on products safe for your specific stone
How it works
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Send photos
WhatsApp a few photos of the floor or surface in your Kensington property, ideally in daylight.
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Assessment
We confirm the stone type and condition, and run a test patch for larger jobs.
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Restoration
Most domestic floors and surfaces are completed in one to two days depending on size and condition.
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Seal & handover
We seal, buff and walk the floor with you before finishing.
What affects the price
Stone restoration in Kensington is priced by area, stone condition and finish, not a flat rate — a lightly dulled bathroom and a heavily etched period hallway are very different jobs.
- Floor or surface area
- Stone type — marble, travertine, limestone or granite
- Depth of scratching and etching
- Finish required — honed matt versus mirror polish
- Building access, such as porter sign-in or listed-building considerations