Professional monument conservation guided by nationally recognized preservation standards, serving families across North Texas with careful, long-term care.
Request Free AssessmentMonument conservation isn't about making old stones look new. It's about protecting them for the next hundred years while honoring the memory they represent. The methods we choose today determine whether future generations can still read your loved one's story.
We follow preservation standards established by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT). These nationally recognized conservation guidelines inform every decision we make and ensure your family’s monument is treated with respect, precision, and long-term care. We currently serve North Texas communities and accept larger preservation projects outside the region depending on scope.
We treat each monument with the respect it deserves. Using gentle, conservation-approved methods like D/2 Biological Solution and soft natural brushes, we carefully remove harmful growth while protecting the stone itself. Our goal is to reveal the original beauty and preserve it for future generations.
We never use pressure washers, bleach, or harsh acids. While these might seem like quick solutions, they cause permanent damage, introducing salts that destroy stone from the inside out, leading to "sugaring," flaking, and spalling. Once this damage occurs, it cannot be reversed.
Gentle biological cleaning using NPS and NCPTT informed methods. We safely remove algae, lichen, and soiling from granite, marble, limestone, and sandstone without causing damage.
Professional restoration of faded inscriptions using proper monument-grade paints. We bring clarity back to your loved one's name and dates with lasting results.
Protective treatments that safeguard monuments from future weathering and biological growth, following National Park Service conservation guidelines.
Specialized care for delicate materials. We restore bronze plaques and preserve marble monuments with techniques designed for each material's unique needs.
Complete plot maintenance including trimming, edging, debris removal, and seasonal preparation. We keep your family's resting place dignified year-round.
We place fresh cut flowers for special occasions, provide both annual and perennial plantings, and send photo updates so you can see your loved one's memorial is well cared for.
Assessment and consultation for leaning, sinking, or structurally compromised monuments. We coordinate with specialist conservators for complex restoration work.
Clear, honest, conservation-grade services
$185 flat rate
$350 per year
$600 per year
$1,500 per year
Projects beginning at $5,000
For municipalities, historic cemeteries, churches, family estates and historical societies seeking multi-monument preservation. Work is planned and documented in alignment with Texas Historical Commission preservation guidelines as well as NPS and NCPTT-informed best practices.
Important: All prices shown are starting ranges. Final costs depend on material identification, stone size, biological growth and structural condition.
We do not quote sight-unseen. Every project begins with a photo-based conservation assessment and clear expectations before work begins.
All treatments follow conservation-focused methods that avoid pressure washing, bleach and abrasive tools.
We carefully identify your monument's material and condition, understanding its unique vulnerabilities before we begin any work.
Is the stone sound and stable? We never proceed with cleaning if the monument shows signs of structural weakness or active deterioration.
Using the gentlest effective treatment for the specific material, we follow proven conservation protocols that have protected historic monuments for decades.
You receive before and after photos along with a detailed report on the work completed, giving you peace of mind from anywhere.
Historic marble monument in Evant, Texas
When we first saw Annie May Clover's marble monument, biological growth had completely obscured the 1890s carving. Using our gentle conservation methods, we carefully removed the harmful growth without disturbing the delicate, aged marble underneath.
The result honors both history and memory. Notice the "after" photo doesn't look brand new or bleached; it looks stable, legible, and preserved. We revealed the original inscription so Annie May's story can continue to be read, while protecting the stone for generations to come.
Not sure what your monument needs? Send us a photo and we'll provide guidance on the best approach for its care, with no obligation and no pressure.
Call us: 817.858.8460
Email: care@rest-stone.com