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How to Get an Epoxy Flooring Estimate in Austin and Georgetown

A practical guide to getting an epoxy or polyaspartic flooring estimate in Austin and Georgetown: what photos to take, how to measure, what to tell us, what happens at the site visit and how to read a written estimate.

Getting an accurate estimate for a coated floor is easier than most people expect, and a little preparation on your side makes it faster and more precise. This guide explains exactly what to send, how to measure, what happens at the site visit and how to read the written estimate you'll receive. It's written by Austin Epoxy Flooring Pro, serving Austin and Georgetown from our office at 2025 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705. We have a 5.0 rating on Google and we're open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with same-day response. Call (512) 325-5434 or email austinepoxypro@gmail.com.

Our Published Price Ranges

Start with our homepage ranges, so you know roughly where your project will land:

Floor type	Price
1-car garage	$800–$1,200
2-car garage	$1,400–$2,200
3-car garage	$2,000–$3,200
Polyaspartic systems	$3–$7 per square foot
Metallic epoxy	$6–$12 per square foot
Commercial floors	$2–$5 per square foot

Your written estimate will place your project within these ranges and list any repairs or special conditions separately.

Step 1: Take the Right Photos

A Smartphone is all you need. Good photos let us give you a much better first answer and help us plan the site visit.

Wide Shots

From the garage door looking in, with the door open for light.
From the back of the garage looking out.
From each corner.
For patios, from the house and from the yard.
For commercial spaces, from each entrance and across each area.

Close-Ups

Cracks, with a coin or ruler beside them for scale.
Oil and other stains.
Peeling paint or old coating.
Chipped or broken areas, especially near the door.
Damp spots or white powdery residue.
Floor drains.
The edge where the floor meets the house door threshold.

Context Shots

Fixed items: water heaters, HVAC units, built-in cabinets, lifts.
What's stored in the space, so we know what needs moving.
The outside of the garage, to see slope and drainage.

Daylight photos are easiest to read. If you can, take a couple with the lights on too, so we can see how colors might look.

Step 2: Measure the Space

Use a Tape measure or a laser measure:

Measure length and width of each rectangular area in feet.
Multiply length by width to get square feet. (One Square foot is a square one foot on each side.)
For L-shaped areas, split into rectangles and add them.
Note anything you don't want coated, such as under built-in cabinets.

Rough is fine. We measure precisely at the site visit, so there is no need to worry about inches or odd corners at this stage.

Typical Garage Sizes

If you'd rather not measure, tell us whether your garage is a 1-car, 2-car or 3-car, and whether it's deeper or wider than usual. That is often enough for a first answer, and we can refine it once we have seen the space in person.

Step 3: Tell Us How You Use the Space

How the floor is used shapes the system we recommend:

Parking: how many cars, and do they come home hot from long drives?
Storage: heavy shelving, freezers, tool chests?
Workshop: woodworking, metalwork, auto repair?
Gym: free weights, machines, mats?
Pets: dog wash area, kennels?
Living space: office, studio, playroom?
Business: forklifts, kitchens, retail traffic?

Step 4: Share What You Know About the Floor

Age of the home or building, if known.
Any previous coatings, paint or sealer.
Problems you've noticed: peeling, damp after rain, growing cracks.
Anything unusual, like a garage built into a slope.

Step 5: Tell Us What You'd Like

Look: flake, solid color, metallic, or not sure yet.
Colors: any preferences, or photos of floors you like.
Texture: more grip, or smoother for rolling equipment.
Timing: dates that matter, or periods to avoid.

Step 6: Contact Us

Call (512) 325-5434 any time, or email austinepoxypro@gmail.com with your photos, measurements and notes. Include your address so we can confirm it's in our Austin or Georgetown service area. We respond the same day.

Step 7: The Site Visit

A site visit usually takes under an hour. We'll:

Measure each area precisely.
Test moisture in several spots.
Inspect cracks, stains, joints and old coatings.
Check slope and drainage.
Look at access for equipment.
Show flake and color samples in your own light.
Discuss systems, timing and care.
Answer your questions.

Step 8: Your Written Estimate

Your estimate will list:

Areas and square footage.
Preparation: method and repairs.
System: layers and topcoat.
Color and texture.
Extras: cove base, steps, striping, joints.
Schedule: work days and cure times.
Exclusions: anything not included.
Price.

What Changes an Estimate

Two floors of the same size can have different prices. The main reasons:

Slab condition: cracks, spalls, pitting and uneven areas need repair.
Existing coatings: paint, sealer, old epoxy, tile or adhesive need removing.
Moisture: elevated readings may call for a moisture-mitigating primer.
Stains: deep oil or chemical stains need treatment.
System: number of layers, thickness, broadcast type and topcoat.
Design: metallic floors vary with complexity.
Extras: cove base, steps, striping, logos, joint work.
Access and contents: heavy items, tight spaces or upper floors.
Schedule: after-hours or phased work.

Good photos let us spot many of these early, so the first number you hear is closer to the final estimate.

Estimates for Different Kinds of Projects

Garages

Tell us the garage size, how many cars park there and what's stored. Photos of oil stains, cracks and any old coating are the most useful.

Patios and Porches

Tell us whether the area is covered, how much sun it gets and where water goes after rain. Photos of cracks, joints, steps and edges help.

Interior Rooms

For metallic or solid-color interior floors, tell us what flooring is there now (carpet, tile, wood, vinyl) and whether the room is on a concrete slab. Inspiration photos of floors you like are very helpful.

Commercial Spaces

Send a floor plan or sketch with areas marked, square footage, how each area is used, operating hours, any landlord requirements and photos of each area. Mention forklifts, kitchens, wash-downs or chemicals.

HOA and Condo Common Areas

Send a list of spaces (bike rooms, storage, trash rooms, corridors), approximate sizes, photos and any board or management requirements.

How to Photograph Specific Problems

Cracks

Photograph each crack from standing height, then close up with a coin or ruler beside it. If one side is higher than the other, take a photo from low down to show the step.

Peeling Coatings

Photograph the peeled areas and the edges of any coating still attached. If the peeling is worst in one area, such as where tires park or along one wall, take a wide shot to show the pattern.

Moisture Signs

Photograph dark patches, white powdery residue and any water marks on walls. If the garage gets damp after rain, photos taken the day after a storm are useful.

Stains

Photograph oil stains, rust rings and chemical marks, with something for scale.

Common Mistakes When Requesting Estimates

Sending only one photo, which doesn't show the whole floor.
Leaving out old coatings or paint, which change the preparation needed.
Not mentioning moisture, which can affect the system.
Forgetting fixed items, like water heaters, that affect the work.
Not sharing dates, which affects scheduling.

Comparing Estimates From Different Companies

When you have more than one estimate:

Check that the square footage is similar.
Compare preparation: grinding versus etching.
Compare repairs: included or priced per unit.
Compare the system: layers, thickness and topcoat.
Compare extras and exclusions.
Compare schedules and cure times.

A lower price that leaves out preparation or repairs isn't necessarily a better deal.

After You Accept an Estimate

Once you approve the estimate, we'll schedule the work around your calendar and the weather. Before we arrive, empty the space, move vehicles, clear low shelves and plan where pets and children will be. We'll confirm the schedule and cure guidance in writing.

A Note on Project Photos

This page used to be titled around sharing project images. We've turned it into an estimate guide instead, because the most useful photos for your project are photos of your own floor. If you'd like to see examples of finishes, ask at the site visit and we'll bring sample boards so you can see colors, flake sizes and textures in your own light, against your own walls.

Understanding What We Look For in the Slab

Every coating sits on Concrete, and the slab tells us a lot:

Surface texture: smooth, dense slabs may need more aggressive grinding; rough or worn slabs may need patching.
Sealers: if water beads on the surface, there's likely a sealer that must come off.
Laitance and dust: a powdery surface that comes off on your shoe means a weak top layer to remove.
Cracks and joints: their type, width and whether they're moving.
Moisture: readings in several places, especially near walls facing slopes.
Contaminants: oil, grease, chemicals, paint and adhesives.

You can do a quick water test yourself: sprinkle a little water on the floor. If it soaks in and darkens the concrete, the slab is probably unsealed. If it beads up, there's probably a sealer or coating. Mention what you see when you call.

Estimates and Timing

Here's what usually happens after your first contact:

Same day: we respond to your call or email.
Within days: a site visit at a time that suits you. Evening and weekend visits are possible since we're open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
After the visit: a written estimate.
Once approved: scheduling around your calendar and the weather.

For commercial projects, we can also review floor plans and photos before the visit to make the walk-through more efficient.

What You Don't Need to Prepare

You don't need to:

Know the product names or the difference between epoxy and polyaspartic. We'll explain.
Have exact measurements.
Empty the garage for the site visit, though clearing a path helps us see more of the floor.
Have chosen colors. We bring samples.

Estimates for Repairs and Recoats

If you already have a coated floor that's peeling, worn or damaged, the estimate process is similar. Send photos of the problem areas and the whole floor, tell us when the floor was installed if you know, and describe what's happening, such as peeling under tires or along a wall. We'll look at the cause and quote either a repair, a topcoat refresh or full removal and a new system.

A Sample Email Request

If you're emailing austinepoxypro@gmail.com, something like this works well:

Hi, I'd like an estimate for my garage floor. It's a 2-car attached garage at [address] in Austin. We park two cars there and have shelving along one wall and a chest freezer. The floor is bare concrete with some oil stains and a couple of cracks. The door faces west and gets afternoon sun. Photos attached. We'd like the work done sometime next month, avoiding the second weekend. Our phone number is [number].

That gives us almost everything we need to respond with useful information and set up a visit.

A Simple Estimate Checklist

Photos: wide shots, close-ups, fixed items.
Measurements or garage size.
How you use the space.
What you know about the floor.
Look and color ideas.
Dates that matter.
Your address and phone number.

Why Estimates Are Written

A written estimate protects both sides. You can see exactly what's included, compare it with other quotes and refer back to it during the project. If something unexpected comes up, such as hidden damage under old flooring, we discuss it with you before doing extra work, and any change is clear against the original scope.

Estimates for Larger or Multi-Area Projects

If you're planning more than one area, such as a garage plus a patio, or several rooms in a commercial building, list each area separately with its size and use. Different areas often need different systems: a UV-stable polyaspartic outdoors, a flake system in the garage, a metallic finish indoors or a chemical-resistant system in a kitchen. Your estimate will break out each area, so you can see the cost of each and decide whether to do them together or in stages. Doing several areas in one project is usually more efficient than separate visits.

Estimates for Property Managers and Landlords

If you manage rental homes, condos or commercial units, tell us:

How many properties or units you're considering.
Whether tenants are in place, so we can plan access and notice.
Any approval process your owners or board require.
Preferred timing, such as between tenancies.

We can provide estimates that are easy to share with owners and boards.

Seasonal Timing for Estimates

Spring and fall are popular times for floor projects in Central Texas, since temperatures are comfortable for installation. If you're aiming for a particular season, request your estimate a few weeks ahead so there's time for the site visit, your decision and scheduling. Summer projects start early in the day to avoid the heat, and winter projects watch for cold snaps that slow cure. Whatever the season, we'll suggest dates that suit both the products and your plans.

Questions to Ask When Reviewing an Estimate

How will the floor be prepared?
Is moisture testing included?
How are extra repairs priced if more damage is found?
What's the system and topcoat?
When can I walk, park and move heavy items back?
What should I do before you arrive?

Contact

Austin Epoxy Flooring Pro serves Austin and Georgetown. Office: 2025 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705. Phone: (512) 325-5434. Email: austinepoxypro@gmail.com. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with same-day response. 5.0 rating on Google.

Request a Free Estimate

Call or text (512) 325-5434 (open 24 hours, 7 days a week) or use the free estimate form. Send the approximate square footage, how the space is used, photos of the current concrete, and your timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an estimate?

Call (512) 325-5434 or email austinepoxypro@gmail.com with photos, rough measurements and how you use the space. We'll arrange a site visit and send a written estimate.

What photos should I send?

Wide shots from the door and corners, close-ups of cracks, stains and peeling with a coin for scale, and photos of fixed items.

Do I need exact measurements?

No. Rough measurements or your garage size are enough. We measure precisely on site.

How long does a site visit take?

Usually under an hour.

What's in the written estimate?

Areas, preparation, system, color, extras, schedule, exclusions and price.

What are your price ranges?

1-car $800–$1,200, 2-car $1,400–$2,200, 3-car $2,000–$3,200; polyaspartic $3–$7, metallic $6–$12 and commercial $2–$5 per square foot.

Do you serve my area?

We serve Austin and Georgetown. Include your address and we'll confirm.