Limestone Floor Restoration Specialists
Limestone Floors With Their Warmth and Character Back.
Expert limestone floor deep cleaning and high-quality sealing services to revive worn period limestone floors with a natural soft sheen and lasting protection.
Honed, satin or polished finishes.
Free site visit and fixed-price quotation
Limestone is one of the great floor surfaces of period British homes — soft, characterful, full of warmth, and a perfect match for everything from country kitchens to Edwardian hallways and converted barns. With the right cleaning and sealing process, the natural cream and honey tones of the stone come back beautifully, and stay protected for years. Most limestone floors look better after restoration than they did at original installation.
We clean and restore limestone floors across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and South West London — from period-property hallways and country kitchens to commercial reception areas.
Our process strips the old sealer and trapped dirt, brings the stone back to its true colour, then applies a high-quality impregnating sealer so the floor stays protected for years rather than months.
- Family-run, fully insured
- Free no-obligation site visits
- Fixed-price quotes, no hidden fees
- Usually respond within a few hours
We work on all common limestones used in UK homes — Jura, Crema Marfil, Portland, Bath, Forest of Dean, Ancaster and others.
Limestones vary enormously in density and porosity: harder limestones like Portland take a more polished finish, softer cream limestones suit a honed or natural matte look.
We match the process and the sealer to the specific stone.
- Period & listed properties
- Country kitchens
- Hallways & entrance halls
- Bathrooms & en-suites
- Conservatories & garden rooms
- Hotels, restaurants & receptions
"Firstly, thank you Philippe and team for translating my requirements into a stunning end result. For those looking for an outfit that can transform your hard flooring these are the guys! Great communication, hard work, punctual, going the extra mile, polite, and perfectionist's! All the qualities I admire, and competitive with their pricing."
Seb Gee, Google Reviews
Strip first, then seal
Most tired limestone has been re-coated over the years with wax, acrylic sealers or supermarket polish. We strip all of that off mechanically and chemically before doing anything else, so the new sealer bonds to clean stone — not to layers of failed product. The result is a finish that bonds properly and lasts.
Multiple seal coats, not one
We don’t apply a single coat of sealer and call it done. Limestone is porous enough that the first coat is largely absorbed; we apply at least two coats, sometimes more, testing absorption between each until the stone is genuinely sealed. The result is a finish that lasts years rather than months.
Honed, satin or polished
Limestone flooring can be finished in a variety of ways.. We provide professional limestone floor cleaning, honing, polishing and sealing services tailored to the condition of the stone and the style of the room. During the free site visit, we’ll help you choose the most suitable finish to enhance the natural character and durability of your limestone floor.
Etch removal and crack repair
Limestone responds beautifully to professional honing, which lifts out etch marks and surface wear. Cracks are repaired with colour-matched fillers that blend into the surrounding finish. We’ll assess what’s possible during the site visit and tell you honestly what the floor will look like.
Right products for the stone
Assessment, grinding, honing, polishing, sealing, aftercare — all done by us. No subcontractors, no handoffs between trades, no calling round chasing the right person if something needs adjusting. You deal with the same people from the first phone call to the final walk-through.
Local, family-run, fully insured
Farnham-based family business specialising in professional limestone floor cleaning, polishing and sealing across Surrey and surrounding areas. Trusted for our 5-star Google reviews, honest advice and high-quality workmanship. Free site visit, fixed-price quotation and no hidden costs. We’re also happy to connect you with previous local limestone floor restoration clients while you’re deciding.
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How We Restore Limestone Floors
Four stages. The depth of work depends on what the floor needs — most domestic limestone benefits from a full strip and reseal; some only need refresh cleaning and a top-up coat. We’ll tell you honestly which one applies during the site visit.
Site visit, porosity check, fixed-price quote
We assess the type and condition of your limestone flooring, identify any existing sealers, check for etching, cracks, stains, and surface damage, and discuss the finish you want to achieve. You’ll receive a detailed written quote outlining the exact limestone cleaning, polishing, sealing, or restoration work required.
Strip the old finish and deep clean
We use specialist alkaline strippers and rotary scrubbing machines to break down old wax, acrylic sealers, embedded dirt and grime. Wet-vac extraction lifts the slurry off the floor cleanly — none of it tracks through the house. The floor is then rinsed and neutralised so the next stage works properly.
Hone, polish or refine to the chosen finish
Where surface wear or etching needs addressing, we use diamond honing pads at appropriate grits to reset the surface and bring the stone to your chosen finish — natural matte, honed satin, or polished. Lighter work skips this stage; heavier limestone restoration may include light grinding to remove lippage between tiles.
Multi-coat impregnating seal and aftercare
We apply at least two coats of high-quality impregnating sealer, allowing each to penetrate fully before the next, and test for proper sealing before declaring the job done. You receive a written aftercare guide: pH-neutral cleaner only, what to avoid (vinegar, citrus, generic kitchen and bathroom sprays), and a realistic resealing schedule.
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Free site visit, 7 days a week. We usually respond within a few hours.
What affects the price?
Limestone restoration is quoted as a fixed price after a free site visit. Limestone varies more than most stones in how much work it needs. Soft, porous, heavily trafficked limestone with failed sealers takes longer than dense, lightly used limestone that only needs a refresh.
Existing condition
The biggest factor is the current condition of the floor. Some limestone needs a full strip-and-reseal, especially where old sealers have failed, marked or built up unevenly. Other floors may only need a light hone-and-reseal, or a deep clean followed by a top-up coat. Most enquiries fall into the first category, but not all. The site visit tells us which level of work is actually needed.
How porous the stone is
Softer, more porous limestones absorb sealer faster and may need three or more coats to seal properly. Harder, denser limestones often seal in two coats. This affects both the amount of product needed and the time required to apply it correctly.
Etching, repairs and stains
Etch marks, cracks and ingrained stains can usually be addressed, but each one adds to the work involved. We will be specific about what can be improved, what may need repair, and what level of finish is realistic during the site visit.
Finish choice
Natural matte and honed finishes are typically less work than a full polish. Limestone can be polished, but it does not always suit every stone or every room. The right finish depends on the type of limestone, how the space is used, and the look you want to achieve.
Total area and access
The total area matters, but layout and access make a difference too. Open kitchens are usually quicker per square metre than tight period hallways with built-in furniture, awkward angles or stairs. More detailed spaces take longer because the work has to be carried out carefully around edges, corners and fixed features.
The site visit is free and there is no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Limestone Floor Restoration
How much does limestone floor cleaning cost?
Fixed price after a free site visit. The cost depends on the level of work — full strip-and-reseal of a period kitchen with failed sealers is more involved than a refresh-and-top-up on lightly-used stone. Most domestic limestone jobs are completed in one or two days; we tell you the realistic timescale and price up front.
Can I just clean limestone with normal floor cleaner?
It’s better not to. Most generic kitchen and bathroom cleaners are slightly acidic or alkaline and damage limestone over time, etching the surface and breaking down whatever sealer is in place. Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner for routine maintenance. We’ll recommend specific products in your aftercare guide.
How often does limestone need resealing?
Most domestic limestone needs resealing every two to four years, depending on traffic and how it’s cleaned. Commercial floors need it more often. A water-drop test is a good guide: if water beads on the surface, the sealer is still working; if it soaks in within a minute or two, it’s time to reseal. We’ll tell you exactly what to look for.
Will the limestone look like new again?
Tired limestone with old sealer and embedded dirt usually comes back beautifully — sometimes looking better than new because the original installation may have been under-sealed. Limestone with deep etching, structural cracks, or substrate problems may not be fully recoverable. We’ll tell you honestly during the site visit what to expect.
Will the work be messy or disruptive?
Our stone floor restoration process is designed to be as clean and non-disruptive as possible. Because we use a wet restoration method, there is no airborne dust created during the grinding and polishing stages. We work carefully to keep the area tidy throughout the project, clean up thoroughly on site, and aim to minimise disruption to your home or business. In most cases, properties remain fully liveable while the work is being carried out.
Which areas do you cover?
Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and South West London — including Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Esher, Cobham, Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Basingstoke, Camberley, Ascot, Sunningdale, Windsor, Richmond, Kew, Barnes and Twickenham. For larger commercial sites we’ll travel further where the job is the right fit. Send us your postcode when you enquire and we’ll confirm.
How soon can you start?
We usually respond to new enquiries within a few hours and can often arrange a site visit within a couple of days, including weekends. Booking the work itself depends on diary — typically a week or two from quote acceptance, though we’ll always tell you honestly if it’ll be longer. Urgent commercial jobs we’ll prioritise where we can.
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