Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Cedar Hill TX - a fresh surface on sound concrete
Driveway, patio or floor looking stained, pitted and tired? We check the slab first, then give a sound one a fresh new surface.
I look at your slab myself
I come out to every job, check the slab and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing your overlay is the one who spotted the cracks and sunken spots. Our own trained installers do the prep and the new surface.
Concrete prep and finishes since 2013
Cedar Hill Epoxy Flooring has spent those years learning that a new surface only holds as long as the concrete under it does. If your slab isn't a fit, I'll tell you at the estimate rather than sell you something that lets go.
Fully licensed and insured, one call away
We're fully licensed and insured, and that's in place before our crew sets foot on your driveway. When you want me to look at your slab, call (972) 299-0201 or send us a few photos through the estimate request form.
Concrete resurfacing and overlays in Cedar Hill
Concrete resurfacing puts a polymer-modified overlay, a new top layer bonded to the old concrete, over a worn slab so it looks fresh again. It's a good fit for driveways, patios and floors around Cedar Hill, TX, that are solid underneath but stained, pitted or tired on top.
Is your driveway or patio stained, flaking or pitted? The first thing to settle is which job you actually have. A sound slab with a tired surface suits an overlay. One that's sinking or badly broken is a different job, and I'll tell you so at the estimate. And if yours is in fair shape and just wants a face-lift, staining, stenciling or engraving can improve its look without a new layer.
Price comes down to size, how much repair and prep the slab needs, and your color and pattern, and your written estimate lists the prep and every coat. A Dallas area contractor warns that comparing quotes only by price per square foot can mislead, since a cheaper quote may include less prep, so ask each contractor what theirs covers. The schedule turns on how much repair comes first and how long the surface has to dry before you use it.
Overlays, slab repair and the prep behind them
Checking for sinking or broken concrete
An overlay can't save a slab that's sinking or broken, so that's the first thing I look for when I come out. I check for sections that have dropped, breaks that run deep and pieces that rock underfoot. If it's moved a lot, I'd rather tell you resurfacing isn't the fix than sell you a fresh surface that lets go. If the slab is sound, our installers clean and grind the top so the overlay has a rough, open surface to grab, because a new layer only holds as well as what's under it.
Repairs first, then the overlay
Cracked, chipped and crumbling spots get fixed before any overlay goes down, and that isn't just our habit. One resurfacer maker's instructions say repairs to damaged concrete must be made before resurfacing begins, so patching is usually the first part of your project. The same maker says existing control joints, the straight cuts that give a slab a planned place to crack, should be kept when it's resurfaced. So expect to still see those lines in the finished surface, because that's how it's supposed to look.
Picking the look and the right product
Once the slab's ready, the fun part is the look, since overlays come in a wide range of colors and patterns. Bring photos of what you like and I'll tell you what suits a driveway, a patio or an inside floor. Some spaces call for a different product altogether. An uneven indoor floor may be better served by self-leveling concrete and overlays, which spread out flat on their own, and around a pool we'd look at pool deck coatings and resurfacing that suit wet, barefoot areas.
Find out if your slab is ready for an overlay
Send photos of the slab, its rough size and any cracks or sunken spots, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate. There's no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.
(972) 299-0201How a Cedar Hill resurfacing job goes
I come out and look
After you call or send a message, I come out myself to look at the slab, check it for movement and damage, and hear what you want from the space. Bring every question you've got, because that's the time to ask.
A written estimate, line by line
You get a written estimate that spells out the repairs, the prep and every coat, so you know exactly what you're paying for. If it looks right to you, we pick start days that fit around your household.
Our crew installs, we walk it
Our own trained installers handle the repairs, the prep and the overlay, so the people on your driveway work for us. When the surface is done, I walk it with you before we pack up and answer anything you want to know.
Concrete resurfacing questions from Cedar Hill
Can any worn concrete slab be resurfaced in Cedar Hill?
No, an overlay isn't a way to cover up serious structural problems. A Dallas area contractor says that when a slab has significant settlement or major structural failure, repair or replacement may make more sense than resurfacing. That's why I check for it on the first visit, and I'll tell you plainly if yours isn't a fit.
Will old cracks show through a new concrete overlay?
Some may, and it's better you hear that now. One resurfacer maker says cracks coming up into the new surface can't be completely prevented, especially when the slab settles or doesn't have enough control joints. An overlay improves the look of a settling slab, but I tell every customer up front that some old cracks could find their way back.
How soon can I drive on a resurfaced driveway?
Plan on keeping the car off it for 48 to 72 hours, which is what one Dallas area company advises while the surface dries completely. It's worth picking days when you can park on the street or in the garage, and we'll set the schedule around that.
Do I need a permit to resurface concrete in Cedar Hill?
The city decides, and we check with it before we start. Cedar Hill Building Inspections requires a building permit for any construction, alteration or repair of any structure, work on a city sidewalk or street needs a public works permit, and contractors on permit work must be registered with the city. If yours needs one, we handle the paperwork.