Professional Monument Cleaning and Restoration
Over time, monuments can become stained, weathered, uneven or unstable. Rico Monuments provides professional monument cleaning, repair and restoration throughout Chattanooga and surrounding communities in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.
Our experienced team carefully evaluates each memorial before recommending the appropriate service. Whether a monument needs gentle cleaning, joint repair, resetting or more extensive foundation work, we approach every project with respect and attention to the original stone.
Request a Restoration EstimateMonument Restoration Services
The condition, material and installation of each memorial determine which services are appropriate. Our restoration work may include:
Monument Cleaning
Professional cleaning can remove many forms of biological growth, dirt and environmental staining while protecting the monument’s surface.
Resetting Leaning Monuments
Monuments that have shifted, settled or begun to lean can often be carefully lifted, leveled and reset on a properly prepared foundation.
Joint and Seal Repairs
Failed joints and deteriorated setting materials can be removed and replaced to improve stability and help secure the monument’s components.
Foundation and Base Work
When settling or deterioration affects the support beneath a memorial, foundation or granite base repair and replacement may be recommended.
Broken or Displaced Components
Our team can evaluate loose, separated, damaged or displaced monument components and determine whether repair, resetting or replacement is appropriate.
Lettering and Final Dates
We provide onsite engraving for final dates, additional inscriptions and other lettering needs when the existing memorial allows.
Before and After Monument Restoration
See examples of professional monument cleaning, resetting and restoration completed by the Rico Monuments team.
Removal of heavy biological growth and environmental staining.
Careful cleaning restored the visibility of the original granite and carved details.
The monument components were carefully realigned and reset to improve stability and appearance.
Why Professional Monument Cleaning Matters
Household cleaners, bleach, pressure washing and abrasive tools can permanently damage granite, marble and other memorial materials. The wrong cleaning method may discolor the stone, weaken its surface or make existing deterioration worse.
Professional cleaning begins with identifying the material and evaluating its condition. We then select an appropriate method based on the stone, staining and surrounding environment. Some age-related discoloration, deep staining, erosion and physical damage may not be completely reversible.
Our Restoration Process
1. Evaluation
Provide photographs, the cemetery name and the location of the memorial so we can begin evaluating its condition.
2. Recommendation
We identify the services that may be appropriate and explain any limitations presented by the stone’s condition.
3. Restoration
After approval and any required cemetery coordination, our team completes the authorized cleaning or restoration work.
Cemetery Permission and Project Access
Cemetery rules vary, and some locations require authorization before cleaning, repairing or resetting a monument. Access conditions, cemetery requirements, the memorial’s size and the extent of the damage can also affect the scope and cost of the project.
Our team can help identify the information needed before work begins and coordinate with the cemetery when required.
Request a Monument Restoration Estimate
Contact Rico Monuments with photographs of the memorial, the cemetery name and its location. We will review the information and discuss the recommended next steps.
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