The Foothills Erosion Cycle
Cave Creek sits on rocky, uneven ground. Gravity is the enemy here. During monsoon season, water rushes down the slopes, taking the soil with it. We often see monuments "sliding" because the ground under the downhill side has washed away.
A tilting stone puts massive stress on the joints. It will eventually snap. Our tombstone repair and restoration teams check the grade on every visit. We stabilize the base to keep the monument upright against the pull of gravity.
Mountain Dust and Grit
The wind coming off Black Mountain carries sharp rock dust. It acts like sandpaper on polished granite. Over time, the face of the stone goes dull and matte. If you are searching for grave site cleaning services because the marker has lost its shine, that is physical abrasion. We apply a stone enhancer to fill the scratches and restore the depth of color.
Wildlife Damage
We share this space with coyotes and javelinas. They dig dens under the cool concrete foundations. This undermines the structure. We fill these voids to prevent the stone from collapsing into an animal burrow.
