Monument & Heritage Restoration
Specialized cleaning, leveling, and restoration for grave markers, headstones, cenotaphs, and heritage stonework across Calgary, Sundre, and surrounding communities. We work with families, cemetery boards, municipalities, and veterans organizations to restore what matters.
We Work With
- Private families
- Cemetery boards
- Municipalities & counties
- Veterans organizations
- Historical societies
Calgary, Sundre & 90-minute radius
Monument & Headstone Cleaning
Careful cleaning of granite, marble, limestone, and sandstone grave markers. Our default method is hand cleaning with water, moving to D/2 Biological Solution — the same biocidal cleaner used by U.S. federal preservation and veterans' cemetery standards — for moss, lichen, algae, and other biological growth. For stubborn staining that doesn't lift with hand cleaning, we move to steam cleaning.
Includes
- Granite and marble headstones — hand cleaning with water, D/2 for biological growth, steam as needed
- Sandstone and limestone markers — handled with particular care; pre-1920 sandstone and limestone treated as extremely fragile, water only
- Bronze plaques and lettering — plain mild soap only, to protect natural patina
- Full cemetery sections — individual or multi-stone projects, volume pricing available
- Federally maintained veterans' markers — cleaned with water and a soft nylon brush only, following Veterans Affairs Canada guidance
Single marker cleaning from $150 · Save 10% on 3 or more markers in one visit. Free assessment and written quote before any work begins. You don't need to be there — we send before-and-after photos when the work is done.
Headstone Leveling & Raising
Over time, ground movement, frost heave, and settling cause headstones to lean or sink. We provide careful leveling and raising of displaced markers, restoring them to a stable, upright position. Work is done with respect for the surrounding grave and landscape.
Includes
- Leaning and tilted headstones
- Sunken markers — raising to grade
- Frost heave correction
- Visible condition documented before and after — structural concerns referred to a qualified inspector
Cenotaph & War Memorial Restoration
War memorials and cenotaphs carry particular significance. We work carefully with municipalities, veterans organizations, and memorial committees to restore these structures — cleaning stone, bronze, and metal surfaces with appropriate techniques that respect the original materials.
Includes
- Granite and stone cenotaph cleaning
- Bronze plaque and relief cleaning
- Staining and weathering removal
- Graffiti removal from memorial stonework
- Assessment and treatment recommendations
Graffiti Removal from Stone & Masonry
Removing graffiti from stone takes care — the wrong method can drive paint deeper into porous stone. We match the method to the stone, using steam and, where appropriate, conservation-grade poultices. Some paint can't be fully removed without risking the surface, and we'll tell you that before we start.
Includes
- Spray paint removal from sandstone, limestone, and granite
- Heritage brick and masonry
- Public monuments and memorial structures
- Building facades and heritage stonework
The right technique for every surface.
Monument and heritage work requires care that general cleaning doesn't. We select the method based on the stone type, contamination, and condition of each individual marker.
Steam Cleaning
Used when hand cleaning and D/2 don't lift stubborn staining. Low pressure, matched to the stone. Not used on fragile pre-1920 sandstone, limestone, or federally maintained veterans' markers.
Learn MoreHand Cleaning & Detailing
For detailed areas, bronze lettering, recessed carving, and surfaces where equipment can't reach, we use hand-applied cleaning solutions, soft nylon or natural-bristle brushes, and conservation-appropriate methods. No power tools, no abrasives — careful work at the surface level.
Learn MoreStone Sealing
Reapplied only on markers that have been sealed before. We don't seal stone that never has been — sealing can trap moisture and cause more harm than the weathering it's meant to prevent.
Learn MoreCareful work on surfaces that can't be replaced.
Heritage stonework is often fragile, porous, and in varying states of condition. We assess each monument individually before selecting a cleaning method — what works safely on one stone may not be appropriate for another.
We don't use pressure washing on grave markers. High pressure forces water into porous sandstone and limestone, causing cracking and freeze-thaw damage in Alberta's climate. Our hand-cleaning and low-pressure steam methods work at low mechanical impact — effective without risking the surface.
We document condition before and after each project, and we're straightforward about what's achievable — some staining is permanent, and we'll tell you that upfront rather than risk damaging a marker trying to remove it.