Getting a quote for a garage floor coating should be simple — and if a contractor makes it complicated, that's information. Here's exactly what the process looks like, what a legitimate quote includes, and how to avoid the most common pricing traps in the Katy TX market.
What Our Quote Process Looks Like
Installers schedule a free in-home estimate — we come to your garage, not you to a showroom. The visit takes 20–30 minutes:
- We measure the floor (length × width, minus any permanent fixtures)
- Installers assess the concrete: cracks, oil stains, previous coatings, moisture
- We confirm your color preferences from our flake samples
- We walk you through the specific system we're recommending and why
- We give you a written price on the spot — not a range, not "we'll follow up"
What a Legitimate Quote Must Include
- Exact square footage measured on-site — not a phone estimate
- Surface prep method (diamond grinding is the only correct answer for residential)
- System type: polyaspartic, epoxy, or hybrid — and what that means for lifespan
- Number of coats and what each coat is
- Flake coverage: full broadcast (100%) vs partial
- Warranty: length, what it covers, and how claims are handled
- Total installed price — not per square foot, not "starting at"
Watch out for this: Contractors who quote over the phone without seeing the garage, quotes that say "subject to prep charges," and prices that are suspiciously low. Low prices almost always mean acid-etching instead of grinding (much weaker bond) or a single-coat system that won't last in Texas heat.
Questions to Ask When Getting a Quote
- "Do you diamond grind every slab, or acid etch?"
- "Is the topcoat UV-stable polyaspartic?"
- "What's the total film thickness of the finished system?"
- "What's included in the warranty, and how long is it?"
- "Will the price change based on what you find when you start prep?"
How We Quote
We diamond grind every slab — no exceptions. Installers install full polyaspartic systems. Our quote is the price you pay. We don't do "prep upcharges" on install day because installers assess the concrete at the estimate. If we see something that warrants a higher price, we tell you before you commit — not after we've started grinding.
Schedule Your Free Estimate
We come to your garage in Katy TX or anywhere in the Houston area. You'll have a firm price within 30 minutes.
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