What moves your price
Size of the garage or room
Square footage is the starting point for any estimate. A one-car garage, a standard two-car garage, and a three-car or oversized garage all take different amounts of material and labor, so they land at different price points.
Condition of the slab
A clean, newer slab with no major damage takes less prep than an older floor with pitting, stains, or uneven areas. Every job starts with diamond grinding, but a rougher slab can take longer to bring to a surface the coating can bond to.
Cracks and spalls
Cracks, chips, and spalled (flaking or crumbling) concrete need to be filled and ground flush before any coating goes down. The amount of crack repair on your floor is one of the bigger swing factors in a quote.
Moisture in the slab
Basements and some older slabs can have moisture moving up through the concrete, which affects how a coating bonds. If moisture shows up during your estimate, we'll walk you through your options, which can affect the system and the price.
Removing an old coating
If your floor already has peeling paint, a failed epoxy kit, or another coating on it, that has to be ground off before a new system goes on. Removal adds labor time that a bare slab doesn't need.
System choice
We install 100% epoxy systems, an epoxy base coat with a polyaspartic topcoat, and standalone polyaspartic/polyurea coatings. Comparing epoxy vs. polyaspartic will help you understand how the choice affects cost and performance.
Flake vs. metallic finishes
A full-broadcast flake floor uses more material and labor than a solid color, since the chips are broadcast to full coverage and then sealed. Metallic epoxy is a specialty finish that takes additional skill and time to achieve its marbled look, so both typically cost more than a solid-color system.
Stem walls, steps, and drains
Coating up a short stem wall, wrapping steps, or working carefully around floor drains adds detail work beyond the flat floor area. Mentioning these during your estimate helps us quote accurately.
What's included in every job
Regardless of size or system, every job includes mechanical diamond grinding of the slab, crack and pit repair, dust and debris cleanup, and professional application of the coating system you choose. We don't skip prep to hit a lower number — it's the step that determines whether a coating holds up.
How quotes work
We provide a free on-site estimate so we can see the actual condition of your concrete, measure the space, and talk through system options before putting a number in writing. You'll get a written quote that spells out the scope of work.
If you're comparing bids from different contractors, ask what prep work is included. A lower number that skips grinding, crack repair, or proper cleaning isn't a fair comparison to a quote that includes it.
Basements, commercial spaces, and outdoor areas
Basement floors, commercial spaces, driveways, and patios and pool decks are priced per project rather than off a garage starting price, since the square footage, substrate, and system requirements are different from a garage. A free on-site estimate is still the way to get an accurate number for these spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $1,850 the final price for my garage?
It's the starting price for a standard two-car garage. Your final price depends on the size of your garage, the condition of the slab, crack repair, whether an old coating needs to be removed, and which system you choose. You'll get an exact number after a free on-site estimate.
Do you charge more to remove an old epoxy kit or paint?
Yes, removing an existing coating adds labor time because it has to be ground off before the new system goes on. We'll factor that into your estimate once we see the floor.
Does a flake or metallic floor cost more than a solid color?
Generally yes. Full-broadcast flake and metallic finishes use more material and take more time to install than a solid-color system, so they typically land higher than a basic coating.
Is polyaspartic more expensive than epoxy?
It depends on the system. Polyaspartic and polyurea coatings can cost more than a basic epoxy system, but many garages use an epoxy base coat with a polyaspartic topcoat to combine durability with a faster cure. We'll explain the trade-offs for your floor.
Do I get a written quote?
Yes. After the free on-site estimate, you'll receive a written quote covering the scope of work, system, and price before anything is scheduled.
Why do some online prices look so much lower?
Prices that skip diamond grinding, crack repair, or proper cleanup can look lower, but that prep work is what makes a coating bond and hold up. Ask any contractor exactly what's included before comparing numbers.
Can cracks make my quote go up a lot?
It depends on how many cracks there are and how significant they are. Minor cracks add modest prep time; extensive cracking or spalled concrete takes longer to repair. We'll point this out during your estimate.
Do basements and driveways use the same pricing as garages?
No. Basements, commercial floors, driveways, and patios are priced per project because the substrate and system requirements differ from a garage. We'll give you a specific number after seeing the space.
Areas we serve: Richmond, Henrico, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville, Ashland. All service areas