Fine dust and sand
Airborne dust settles constantly and gets walked across the floor. Even careful mopping drags these particles over the surface, leaving thousands of tiny scratches that read as a dull haze.
Annual Maintenance Contract · UAE
Marble Polishing Annual Maintenance Contract in the UAE
Marble looks best when it is cared for all year, not once every few years. A marble polishing AMC from Microcare Technical Services LLC puts your floors, stairs, countertops and lobbies on a fixed maintenance schedule, so the shine never has a chance to fade in the first place.
- Planned visits through the year
- Homes and commercial buildings
- Quotation based on your site
Maintained on a fixed yearly schedule
Homes, villas and commercial buildings across the UAE
What a year under AMC looks like
The exact plan is set after we see your marble, but the rhythm is always the same.
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Site survey and condition reportWe check stone type, damage level and daily foot traffic.
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First full restorationGrinding, honing or polishing, depending on what the floor needs.
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Scheduled polishing visitsLight re-polishing before dullness becomes visible.
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Spot repairs and stain treatmentScratches, etch marks and small chips handled year-round.
Every AMC is priced after a site inspection. Nothing is quoted before we understand the marble.
Fixed schedule
Visits are planned in advance, so you never have to remember to book.
One agreed rate
The yearly scope and cost are set at the start of the contract.
Less damage over time
Regular care avoids the deep grinding that heavy neglect needs.
Priority response
AMC clients are scheduled first when an unplanned issue appears.
The basics
What is a marble polishing annual maintenance contract?
An AMC is a written agreement for one year of marble care. Instead of calling a company every time the floor looks dull, you agree on how many visits you need, what will be done on each visit, and what the whole year will cost. We then come on the agreed dates and keep the marble in condition.
A one-time polish fixes the marble on the day it is done. An annual maintenance contract keeps it that way. This matters a lot in the UAE, where fine desert dust, sand carried in on shoes, hard water and daily cleaning chemicals wear marble down faster than most people expect.
- A clear scope of work written into the contract
- A fixed number of maintenance visits per year
- Agreed working hours that suit your home or business
- The same team, so nobody has to re-explain the site
Dull, cloudy patches in walkways
Sand and grit act like sandpaper under shoes. The busiest lines in the floor lose shine first.
Scratch marks near doors and lifts
Entrances, lift lobbies and balcony doors collect the most abrasive dirt in the building.
Water and etch marks in wet areas
Hard water around bathrooms, kitchens and pool decks leaves marks that ordinary cleaning cannot remove.
Yellowing and dark grout lines
Old sealers, wrong cleaning products and trapped moisture slowly change the colour of the stone.
Uneven joints between slabs
Slight lippage between tiles becomes obvious once light reflects off a polished surface.
Local conditions
Why marble in the UAE needs regular maintenance
Marble is a soft, natural stone. The conditions here work against it every single day.
Hard water
Water in many parts of the UAE carries a high mineral load. On marble it leaves white deposits and dull rings around bathrooms, kitchens, terraces and swimming pool surrounds.
Heavy indoor use
Air conditioning keeps people indoors, so floors take more foot traffic than they would in a cooler climate. Lobbies, corridors and villa entrances wear out fastest.
Strong cleaning chemicals
Acidic and bleach-based cleaners burn the polished layer of marble. The damage is often blamed on the stone, but the real cause is the wrong product used every week.
Large open marble areas
Villas, hotels and offices here use marble across wide, continuous floors. When one area dulls, the difference is visible immediately because the eye compares it with the rest.
Delay makes it costlier
Light dullness needs a quick polish. Deep scratches need grinding with coarse diamond pads, more labour and more disruption. Waiting always increases the work required.
Who the AMC is for
Marble maintenance for homes and for businesses
A villa and a hotel lobby both need marble care, but not the same plan. Choose the one that matches your property.
Residential marble maintenance is about keeping a home comfortable and presentable with as little disruption as possible. Work is planned room by room so the family can keep using the house.
Villas and townhouses
Entrance halls, majlis areas, staircases, corridors and terraces. These floors are usually large and take constant traffic, so they benefit most from scheduled visits.
Apartments and penthouses
Living areas, bathrooms, kitchen tops and balcony thresholds. Work is planned around building rules, service lift timings and neighbour-friendly working hours.
Bathrooms and wet areas
Hard water marks, dull shower walls and stained vanity tops are treated and then re-sealed so the surface resists water and soap residue for longer.
Kitchen and countertops
Marble and natural stone tops get etched by lemon, vinegar, oil and coffee. Under AMC these are re-polished and sealed on every visit.
Staircases and skirting
Stair nosings and skirting are handled by hand and edge machines. These are the details that make a whole house look either cared for or tired.
New handover and pre-move-in
A first full restoration before you move in, followed by lighter visits through the year, is the easiest way to protect a brand new marble floor.
Commercial marble maintenance is about appearance, safety and keeping the business running. Work is normally done at night, on weekends or in phased zones so operations are not interrupted.
Hotels and hospitality
Lobbies, reception areas, banquet halls, corridors and guest bathrooms. Marble condition is one of the first things a guest notices, so consistency matters more than one big job.
Offices and towers
Ground floor lobbies, lift landings, meeting floors and pantry areas. Work is scheduled outside office hours and coordinated with building management.
Retail and malls
Shopfronts, walkways and common areas with very high foot traffic. Zones are cordoned safely, and slip resistance is checked after every polishing visit.
Residential building common areas
Entrance lobbies, lift lobbies on every floor, staircases and parking entrances. A single AMC can cover the whole building on one schedule.
Restaurants and cafes
Floors here face oil, acidic spills and heavy chair movement. Sealing and stain treatment matter as much as the polishing itself.
Clinics, schools and showrooms
Spaces where a clean, bright floor is part of the impression the place makes. Low-noise, low-dust methods are used wherever the space stays in use.
Making the choice
One-time marble polishing or an annual maintenance contract?
Both have a place. This comparison should make it clear which one fits your situation.
| Point of comparison | One-time polishing | Annual maintenance contract |
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| When work happens | Only after the floor already looks bad | On a planned schedule, before damage builds up |
| Condition of the marble | Goes up and down through the year | Stays at a steady, consistent level |
| Type of work needed | Often heavy grinding because of neglect | Mostly light polishing and touch-ups |
| Disruption to the property | Longer job, more noise, more dust, more days | Shorter visits that fit around your routine |
| Budgeting | Unpredictable, quoted each time | Agreed once for the year, easy to plan |
| Stains and small repairs | Charged separately whenever they happen | Handled within the agreed contract scope |
| Best suited for | Selling, handover, or a one-time restoration | Any property that will keep using the marble daily |
Scope of work
What marble services can be included in the AMC
Your final contract lists exactly which of these apply to your property. Nothing is assumed.
Diamond grinding
Coarse diamond pads level the surface and remove deep scratches, lippage between tiles and old worn coatings. This is the heaviest step and is usually only needed at the start.
Honing
Progressively finer pads smooth the stone and prepare it for shine. Honing is also the finish itself if you prefer a soft matte look rather than a mirror surface.
Polishing and crystallisation
The final step that brings back reflection. The method is chosen for your stone type, since not every marble should be treated the same way.
Sealing and protection
A penetrating sealer slows down how fast liquids soak into the stone. It gives you time to wipe a spill before it becomes a permanent stain.
Stain and etch removal
Water marks, rust, oil, coffee, ink and acid etching are treated with the right method for the specific mark rather than one general product.
Chip and crack filling
Small chips, holes and hairline cracks are filled with colour-matched resin, then polished flat so the repair blends into the surrounding stone.
Grout and joint cleaning
Dark joint lines make a clean floor look dirty. Joints are cleaned and, where needed, re-filled so the whole surface looks even again.
Anti-slip treatment
For pool decks, bathrooms, entrances and commercial walkways, a treatment can improve grip without taking away the finished look of the stone.
Other natural stone
Granite, terrazzo, travertine, limestone and compact stone can be added to the same contract if your property uses more than one material.
What is normally inside the contract, and what is quoted separately
Being clear about this at the start avoids arguments later.
Normally inside the AMC
Agreed at the time of signing, based on the site survey.
- The agreed number of maintenance polishing visits
- Machines, diamond pads, compounds and consumables
- Trained technicians and supervision
- Routine sealing of the covered areas
- Minor scratch and stain treatment during visits
- Site protection, dust control and clean-up after work
- Care advice for your cleaning team or housekeeper
Usually quoted separately
These depend on the situation, so they are priced when they come up.
- Replacing broken or missing marble slabs
- Full re-grinding caused by construction or renovation work
- Areas not listed in the original contract
- Damage caused by third-party contractors on site
- Extra emergency visits beyond the agreed number
- Deep stain removal that needs specialist poultice treatment
- Furniture moving that requires a separate crew
How it works
From first call to a marble floor that stays maintained
Five steps, in order. You always know what happens next.
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You get in touch
Tell us the property type, roughly how much marble area you have, and what is bothering you about it right now.
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Site inspection
We visit, identify the stone, measure the area, check the damage level and note traffic patterns and problem zones.
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Proposal and AMC scope
You receive a written scope: areas covered, methods, number of visits, working hours and the contract value for the year.
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First restoration
The marble is brought to the agreed standard. This first job sets the baseline that all later visits maintain.
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Scheduled visits
We return on the agreed dates, re-polish, treat any new marks, re-seal where needed and record what was done.
AMC packages
Choose the level of marble maintenance your property needs
These are the three service levels we build contracts around. The price for each is prepared after a site visit, because marble area, stone condition and access decide the real cost.
Essential Care
For homes with moderate marble area and normal daily use.
Custom quotation
Priced after a free site inspection
- Two scheduled maintenance visits a year
- Polishing of the main marble areas
- Basic sealing after polishing
- Light scratch and mark touch-ups
- Written care guidance for daily cleaning
Complete Care
For villas, large apartments and busy offices where marble is on show every day.
Custom quotation
Priced after a free site inspection
- Three to four scheduled visits a year
- Full polishing plus honing where required
- Sealing of floors, stairs and countertops
- Stain and etch mark treatment
- Small chip and crack filling
- Priority scheduling between planned visits
Commercial Care
For hotels, towers, malls, buildings and other high-traffic properties.
Custom quotation
Priced after a free site inspection
- Visit frequency set by traffic level and zone
- Night, weekend or phased zone working
- Zone-wise plan for lobbies, lifts and corridors
- Anti-slip treatment for public walkways
- Coordination with facility management teams
- Reporting after each completed visit
What actually decides the price of a marble AMC
These are the points we look at during the site visit before preparing your quotation.
Total marble area
The square metres to be covered is the single biggest factor in any contract.
Current condition
A neglected floor needs grinding first. A well-kept floor only needs light polishing.
Type of stone
Marble, granite, travertine and terrazzo need different pads, compounds and timing.
Number of visits
More visits per year cost more overall but keep the marble at a higher standard.
Foot traffic level
A hotel lobby wears far faster than a private study, so it needs a different schedule.
Working hours
Night shifts, weekend work and phased zone working affect labour planning.
Access on site
Stairs, tight rooms, lift restrictions and parking all affect how long the work takes.
Extra treatments
Sealing, anti-slip treatment, grout work and repairs add to the scope when required.
Furniture and fittings
Floors that need clearing and re-setting each visit take more time than open areas.
Plan finder
Not sure which AMC level fits your property?
Answer three quick questions and we will point you to the plan that usually matches. This is guidance only, not a price.
Suggested plan: Essential Care
Based on your answers, two planned visits a year should be enough to keep the marble looking good.
A final scope and price are always confirmed after our team inspects the marble in person.
Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner
Avoid vinegar, lemon, bleach and strong bathroom acids. They dull and burn marble.
Wipe spills quickly
Coffee, wine, oil and juice stain fastest on unsealed or worn stone.
Put mats at every entrance
Most scratching comes from sand carried in on shoes. Mats stop it at the door.
Use pads under furniture
Chair legs, planters and heavy items leave scratch lines when dragged.
Dust mop before wet mopping
Wet mopping over grit just spreads the abrasive particles across the floor.
Between visits
Simple marble care that makes your AMC work harder
Most marble damage in the UAE is not caused by one big accident. It builds up slowly through small daily habits. If your housekeeper or cleaning team follows a few simple rules, the marble stays better between visits and the maintenance work stays light.
When we start an AMC, we go through this with whoever cleans the property so everyone is working the same way. It costs nothing and it noticeably extends how long each polish lasts.
Talk to our team
Quick check
Signs your marble should be on a maintenance contract
If two or more of these sound familiar, a scheduled plan will cost you less than repeated repairs.
The floor looks clean but not bright
Cleaning removes dirt. It does not restore the polished layer once it is worn away by grit and chemicals.
You can see walking paths in the marble
Dull tracks between rooms mean the surface has already been abraded along the busiest routes.
You have booked polishing more than once
If you are calling someone every year anyway, a contract usually gives you more visits for a planned budget.
Guests and clients see the floor first
Lobbies, receptions and villa entrances carry the impression of the whole property.
Marks keep coming back in wet areas
Recurring water marks usually mean the stone is no longer sealed and needs a maintained cycle.
You manage a building or facility
Fixed scope, fixed schedule and a single point of contact make marble easier to budget and report on.
Service coverage
Marble polishing and maintenance across the UAE
Contact us with your location and we will confirm scheduling and site visit availability for your area.
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Ajman
- Umm Al Quwain
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Fujairah
- Al Ain
Every AMC starts with looking at the actual marble
No two floors are the same. Stone type, past treatments, damage level and how the space is used all change the plan. Share your details and our team will arrange an inspection, then send a written scope and quotation for the year.
Questions
Marble polishing AMC: common questions
The things customers in the UAE ask us most often before signing a maintenance contract.
It is a one-year agreement for marble care. The contract lists which areas are covered, how many maintenance visits you get, what is done on each visit, and the agreed cost for the year. You do not have to arrange the work each time. We come on the planned dates.
It depends on use. A private home with normal traffic is often fine with two visits a year. Villas with large open marble areas usually need three or four. Hotel lobbies, malls and building entrances may need more frequent attention on specific high-traffic zones. We recommend a frequency after seeing the site.
There is no single fixed price, because the work is not the same for every property. The main factors are the total marble area, the current condition of the stone, the type of stone, how many visits you want, and any extra treatments like sealing or anti-slip. We prepare a written quotation after a site inspection so the number reflects your actual property.
For most properties that use their marble daily, yes over the year. The reason is simple: maintained marble only needs light polishing, while neglected marble needs heavy grinding, more labour, more days and often repairs. A contract also lets you budget one figure instead of unpredictable one-off bills.
Usually not. Work is done zone by zone so the rest of the property stays usable. In homes we plan around your routine. In commercial buildings we normally work at night, on weekends, or in phased sections so business continues as usual.
Some steps use water, particularly grinding and honing. Machines with water recovery and dust control are used to keep the mess contained, surrounding areas are protected before starting, and the space is cleaned before the team leaves. Maintenance visits under an AMC are usually much lighter than the first restoration.
The first full restoration takes the longest, because the marble has to be brought to the agreed standard. After that, scheduled maintenance visits are far quicker since we are only refreshing a surface that is already in good condition. Timing is confirmed in the proposal once the area is measured.
In many cases yes. Scratches and etch marks are surface damage and can be ground and re-polished out. Stains that have soaked deep into the stone are harder and may need specialist treatment, with results depending on the substance and how long it has been there. We tell you honestly what can and cannot be improved after seeing the marble.
Yes, these can be included in the contract. Staircases, skirting, kitchen and vanity tops, shower walls, window sills and terrace thresholds are all marble surfaces that wear differently from floors. Anything you want covered should be listed in the scope so there is no confusion later.
Other natural and composite stones can be added to the same AMC. They need different pads, compounds and methods than marble, so they are identified during the survey and priced accordingly rather than treated as if they were the same material.
Sealing is strongly recommended, especially in kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor areas. A sealer does not make stone stain-proof, but it slows absorption so spills can be wiped before they soak in. How often it needs renewing depends on the product used, the porosity of the stone and how heavily the area is used. Under an AMC this is handled on schedule rather than left to chance.
Yes. A honed matte finish is a common choice for bathrooms, pool areas and modern interiors because it hides small marks better and feels less slippery underfoot. A high gloss finish reflects more light and suits lobbies and formal spaces. The finish is agreed before work starts and kept consistent at every visit.
A polished surface reflects more light, which makes people assume it is more slippery. The bigger risk is water on any smooth floor. For pool decks, bathrooms, entrances and public walkways we can apply an anti-slip treatment that improves grip while keeping the finished appearance.
Yes. One contract can cover the ground floor lobby, lift lobbies on every floor, staircases, corridors and parking entrances, with different visit frequencies for different zones based on traffic. Facility managers usually prefer this because it is one schedule, one scope and one point of contact.
Contact us and we will advise. Minor marks and small issues are normally handled within the agreed contract scope. Major damage, such as a broken slab or damage caused by another contractor working on site, falls outside routine maintenance and is quoted separately.
Send us your property details through the contact page. We arrange a site inspection, prepare a written scope with the number of visits and the yearly cost, and once you approve it we schedule the first restoration and set the calendar for the year.
Keep your marble looking its best all year
Tell us about your property and we will arrange an inspection, recommend the right maintenance schedule and send a written quotation for your marble polishing annual maintenance contract.
Microcare Technical Services LLC · Marble polishing and maintenance services in the UAE