What drives the price
Surface Area. Open floors allow smooth passes with heavy machinery, which reduces the rate per square meter. Compact rooms require smaller equipment and more maneuvering time for marble floor polishing.
Stone Condition. Lightly dulled stone needs only a few fine polishing passes to regain its shine. Deep scratches, acid marks, and chips demand coarse diamond grinding steps before any buffing begins.
Surface Orientation. Heavy grinding machines move fast on flat floors. Upright walls and small spots in a bathroom & shower marble restoration need small hand tools instead. They also need careful tape on nearby areas.
Stains and Repairs. Deep grease marks require chemical poultice pastes that pull oils out of the stone pores. Open hairline cracks must be filled with color-matched resin and ground flat before polishing.
Sealing Requirements. A penetrating protective sealer stops water and cooking oils from soaking into fresh stone pores. Applying this finish protects your investment and keeps the stone cleaner for longer.
Indicative prices
| Job | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Marble Polishing | €30-€70 per m² |
| Bathroom & Shower Restoration | From €400 per project |
| Marble Countertop Polishing | From €150 per unit |
| Minimum Call-Out Fee | €100-€150 |
| Heavy Stain Removal Surcharge | 10-25% |
| Crack & Chip Repair | €20-€50 per linear meter |
Prices are indicative guides and the final quote is set after a measurement of the work.
Worked examples
Living Room Floor Polishing
Standard cleaning, diamond polishing, and protective sealing for a dull residential living room floor measuring 45 square meters.
Ensuite Shower Restoration
Deep cleaning, limescale removal, and complete resurfacing of marble surfaces across an entire bathroom and shower enclosure.
Kitchen Island Countertop Polish
Surface honing to eliminate acid etch marks and a high-gloss polish on a single kitchen island countertop unit.
Entryway Crack Repair
Color-matched resin filling and flush sanding along visible cracks measuring three linear meters across a hallway floor.
Your questions, answered
How is the cost of marble polishing calculated? +
Total costs depend on total square meters, stone hardness, and deep surface scratches. Floors are measured directly, while vertical walls or single vanity pieces carry individual setup rates. A final quote is set after a measurement of the work.
Does standard polishing include cleaning and sealing? +
Normal floor care includes basic dirt cleaning, diamond sanding steps, and a deep sealer. Deep oil marks or chipped grout lines need extra work first. This work happens before the polishing steps can begin.
What causes additional surcharges during stone restoration? +
Deep wine marks, cracked stone, and heavy scale buildup need special cleaners or resin fixes. Small rooms also block big floor machines. Working by hand adds extra time, which raises the final project price.
Is polishing more economical than replacing damaged marble? +
Sanding and smoothing old stone costs much less than tearing out tiles. Fixing the old floor avoids high dump fees and loud demolition noise. It also cuts the risk of harm to nearby baseboards and pipes.
Is there a minimum charge for small repair jobs? +
Small jobs like a single scratch or one sink top have a base minimum charge. This fee covers travel and setting up the gear. For single pieces like marble countertop polishing, the price is set per item.