Gravestone cleaning
Gravestone cleaning in Berlin – by laser, without wearing the stone
For families and stonemasons. We remove black crust, soot and rust without harming the stone.
from €179per gravestone on a group date, incl. VAT · Individual date €349 incl. VAT
Free 30 × 30 cm test patch – no result, no invoice.
We are taking enquiries now. On-site work starts in January 2027.
Footage from our trainingWe clean granite and other natural-stone gravestones with a pulsed laser, in cemeteries across Berlin, Potsdam and Brandenburg. Polished granite keeps its shine and the inscription is left untouched. On a group date at your cemetery a gravestone costs €179; an individual date costs €349, both including VAT.
Why brushes and pressure washers often do more harm
Over the years every gravestone collects a dark layer of soot, dust and exhaust. Many people reach for a wire brush, a pressure washer or a strong cleaner. Afterwards the polish is dull, the gilded lettering is scratched, and residue in the pores makes the stone grey again faster.
A laser lifts the dark crust and stops at the stone. Polished granite keeps its shine – often it looks clearer than before. We need no water and leave nothing behind on the grave.
We only clean. Re-cutting inscriptions, straightening stones or repairing foundations is work for stonemasons, and we are glad to work alongside them.
Cleaned does not mean new – this is what the result looks like
BeforeAfterAI-generated imageSandstone stele before and after. Both images are AI-generated. The test patch shows what your stone will look like.
AI-generated imageWhich stones we clean
Suitable surfaces
- Granite, polished and honed – very good, the shine stays
- Cast-iron crosses, plaques and surrounds – rust and crust
- Bronze and brass letters – cleaning without removing material
Only after a test or with pre-treatment
- Sandstone – only damp and after a test in an inconspicuous spot
- Marble and limestone – only after a test, as the stone can turn yellowish
- Moss, algae and lichen – the laser barely affects them; the grave needs treating first
- Stains that have soaked into the stone – get lighter but do not always disappear
What gravestone cleaning costs
All prices include VAT. We set a group date once six gravestones are registered at one cemetery. Travel within Berlin is included.
| Gravestone on a group date at your cemetery | €179 |
| Gravestone on an individual date | €349 |
| Whole grave with surround, group date / individual date | €299 / €469 |
How the job runs
Photo
A photo of the gravestone and the name of the cemetery.
Fixed price
Within 24 hours on working days.
Date
Group date at your cemetery or an individual date. We sort out registration with the cemetery office beforehand.
Cleaning
Quiet and without water. You do not need to be there.
Photos
You receive before and after photos.
Limits – and when we say no
- We clean; we do not restore. Re-cutting lettering, straightening stones and repairs are for stonemasons.
- A pulsed laser does not remove moss and algae. We do not clean growth without pre-treatment.
- On listed memorials we only work with written approval from the responsible authority.
- Unknown or bonded stones are only cleaned after a test in an inconspicuous spot.
Laser compared with other methods
| Method | Surface | Residue | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser (pulsed) | not attacked with the right settings; test needed | only dust in the filter | detail, lettering, carvings, metal, small and medium areas |
| Sandblasting | removes surface material, washes out joints | spent grit and dust | large steel areas, surface profile before painting |
| Chemical cleaners | can react with binders; ghosting with graffiti | contaminated waste water | large areas with even dirt |
| Dry ice | gentle; on rust removes only the surface bloom | the dirt that came off | machinery, moulds, wood |
| Pressure washing | risky on façades from about 80 bar; soaks insulation | 300–600 l of water an hour | robust surfaces without insulation |
Figures from technical literature and manufacturer data, rounded. Costs in Germany vary widely by job.
Safety on site
We work with a class 4 laser. That is why we fence off the work zone with tape and a warning sign and only fire the laser when nobody else is inside. Anyone in the zone wears laser safety goggles. Dust is extracted right at the laser head. With old paint we assume lead: we wear respiratory protection, and the used filter goes to a licensed waste contractor. The site stays clean for you, your tenants and passers-by.
Frequently asked questions
Will polished granite go dull?
No. Polished and honed granite are cleaned with the same settings, and the polish stays. Granite is one of the stones where a laser is at its gentlest.
What about gilded lettering?
Around lettering we use low power or leave it out. The test shows whether a gilding can take the cleaning.
What is a group date?
We visit a cemetery once six gravestones are registered there. That brings the price down to €179 instead of €349. We get in touch as soon as the date is set.
Do we need permission from the cemetery?
Many cemetery regulations require work on a grave to be registered. We sort this out with the cemetery office before the date.
Do you remove moss?
Only with pre-treatment. A pulsed laser barely affects living growth, so moss and algae have to be treated with a suitable product first.
Do we need to be there?
No. You get before and after photos. If you would like to be there, we agree a time with you.
Enquiry
One photo is enough for a fixed price
This is what a test patch looks like: 30 × 30 cm, framed with masking tape, the old condition right next to it. It is where you decide whether we carry on.
You receive the fixed price
Within 24 hours. If something is missing, we ask one specific question.
We clean a test patch
30 × 30 cm on your object. If the result does not convince you, you pay nothing.
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- Prices Every visit has a fixed price. Travel within Berlin, fencing off the area, dust extraction and disposal are included.