Restoration Work

McBrides Monumental Masons complete restoration work for organisations, individuals and their families throughout the Clutha District and South Otago. McBrides Monumental Masons in Balclutha work in conjunction with Veterans Affairs, cleaning, restoring and maintaining an array of War Memorials in the area including Lawrence, Milton, Balclutha, Clinton, Owaka, Kaitangata and surrounding areas. 

Restoration of headstones in South Otago

Our monumental masons are capable of both historic and modern restoration, large and small including public monuments, war memorials and family headstones affected by age or sadly defaced by graffiti or vandalism. We can also colour headstone inscriptions, stabilise leaning monuments and undertake general cleaning.

Choose a Monumental Mason for any restoration work

Restoration of an old grave or headstone is a task that should only be handled by a reputable Monumental Mason, preferably a member of the NZ Master Monumental Masons Association Inc. As they work under strict government regulations, ensuring any restorations are up to current safety standards and compassionate to the site.

Ensure the safety of gravesites & monuments

Cracked concrete and its collapse are not only unsightly but an indication that the structure of the grave has become unstable and subsequently unsafe. McBrides Monumental Services can repair this concrete, making the site safe again.

Repinning headstones & monuments

Many older headstones are much higher than is commonly erected nowadays and because they are extremely heavy, they should not be disturbed without the correct people and equipment being present. McBrides Monumental can complete repinning on leaning and fallen stones. We can also discuss earthquake safety guidelines and ways monuments can be structurally supported.

Monumental Restoration in South Otago & Clutha District

Older headstones are usually made of marble or granite and once they begin to lean, it is only a matter of time before they eventually fall. We suggest that you contact us to discuss your options on the restoration of these sites well before they fall and cause additional, sometimes irreparable damage. 

Cleaning & re-lettering headstones

The more recent headstones and gravesites don't present the same hazards and restoration is usually much simpler. Often just a cleaning by professionals and re-lettering will revitalise such a site. We offer refurbishments, professional cleaning and maintenance, along with new headstones.

Headstone Restorations & Refurbishments

McBrides Monumental cover a large area throughout South Otago including Lawrence, Milton, Balclutha, Clinton, Owaka, Kaitangata and surrounding areas in the Clutha District. Visit us at 9 James Street, Balclutha 9230 or call us on 03 418 1150 or email office@mcbridesmonumental.co.nz.