Concrete sealing in Cedar Hill TX - a sealer matched to how you use the surface
Driveway or patio soaking up rain and oil stains? We clean it and seal it, so water beads up instead of sinking in.
I look at every slab myself
I come out to every job, check the concrete and write the estimate myself, so the questions you ask on site get answered by the person doing the pricing. Our own trained installers handle the prep and the sealing.
Doing concrete prep since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and I learned concrete prep and coatings working beside an installer who'd done it a long time. I'd rather tell you a slab needs work first, or isn't a fit, than seal something that won't hold.
Fully licensed and insured, permits handled
We're fully licensed and insured. In Cedar Hill, any contractor doing work that needs a permit has to be registered with the city, and if your job calls for one, we take care of the paperwork. Call (972) 299-0201 to get started.
Sealing driveways and patios in Cedar Hill
Concrete sealing in Cedar Hill, TX means putting down a product that either soaks into the concrete's pores or forms a thin coat on top, so rain, oil and spills have a harder time getting in. It suits driveways, patios, walkways and decorative concrete.
At Cedar Hill Epoxy Flooring, most sealing calls from Cedar Hill and nearby cities start with a driveway or patio that darkens and soaks up rain, or a garage floor picking up oil stains. The price mostly comes down to the area's size, how stained it is, whether an old coating has to come off, and which sealer fits. I put all of that in a written estimate that spells out the prep and every coat.
The schedule turns on the concrete and the weather, and if yours was just poured, one maker's directions call for at least 28 days of curing before it's sealed. In Cedar Hill, work on a city sidewalk or street takes a public works permit, and the city's list of work that needs no permit names finish work like painting but not sealing, so before we start we check with the city's building office about your job.
Concrete sealing and the prep that comes first
Cleaning first, with drains kept clear
Sealer only works on clean concrete, because dirt, grease, oil and old coatings block it from soaking in, and one maker's directions call for getting all of that off first. So we clean the surface before anything else, and we keep the rinse water out of the street drains, since Cedar Hill doesn't allow anything but rainwater into its storm drains, pressure-washing water and chemicals included. If an old coating has to come off, that's part of the prep and part of your estimate.
Soak-in sealer or a coat on top
Do you want the concrete to look about the same, or do you want the color to come up? That, plus how the surface gets used, is how I help you pick. A penetrating sealer, the silane or siloxane kind, soaks in and makes concrete shed water while letting moisture vapor out better than a film does. An acrylic film sits on top and is common on driveways, exposed aggregate and decorative concrete, because it protects the surface and brings up the color. Either way, our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
When your slab needs more than sealer
A sealer protects the concrete you have, so it can't fix a surface that's crumbling, flaking or badly cracked. When the top is worn out, concrete resurfacing puts a fresh layer down first, and then sealing makes sense. Inside a garage, shop or basement where the floor dips or runs uneven, self-leveling concrete can flatten it before anything goes on top. If your slab is in good shape, sealing alone usually does the job.
Get a written estimate for sealing your concrete
We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation. Mention the area's size, the concrete's age and any old coating, since those change the prep.
(972) 299-0201How a sealing job goes with us
I come out and check
You call or send a message, and I come out to look at the concrete, check it for cracks, stains and old coatings, and hear how you use the space. That's when we talk through which sealer fits.
You get a written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the prep and every coat, so you know what's being done before you decide. Read it over, ask me whatever isn't clear, and when you're ready we pick a day.
Our installers clean and seal
Our own installers clean and seal the surface. One maker warns its sealer can bubble in direct sun or on a hot surface, so with a product like that, summer work gets timed around the heat. I walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Concrete sealing questions in Cedar Hill
How much does concrete sealing cost in Cedar Hill, TX?
Professional concrete sealing usually costs about $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot across the US, labor and materials included. That's a national figure, not our price, so I'll put your own number in a written estimate after I've seen the slab.
Which concrete sealer holds up best in Texas heat?
In DFW heat, a penetrating sealer usually holds up better, because acrylic surface sealers can crack and peel under hard summer sun and big temperature swings. That's why I lean toward penetrating sealers for driveways and walks that bake all summer. If you want the richer color an acrylic gives, I'll tell you plainly what you're trading for it.
How soon can I drive on my driveway after sealing?
Plan on keeping cars off it for about a day. With one maker's sealer, the surface is dry in 2 to 6 hours depending on temperature and humidity, but cars wait 24 hours. Other sealers have their own times, and I'll go over yours when we set the date.
Will sealed concrete get slippery when it's wet?
It can, and one sealer maker cautions that any sealed walking surface may get slippery when wet. That's why grip is part of how I help you choose, especially on walkways and steps people cross with wet shoes. Show me where the foot traffic is when I come out, and that goes into the pick.