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How to Get an Accurate Epoxy Flooring Quote in Austin, TX

How to measure and photograph your garage or commercial floor so any epoxy flooring quote in Austin, TX, from Thumbtack, a website form or a direct call, is as accurate as possible. Open 24 hours, 7 days.

Whether you request an epoxy flooring quote in Austin, TX through Thumbtack, through a company's website or by calling an installer such as Austin Epoxy Flooring Pro directly, the accuracy of the first number depends mostly on the information you provide. This guide shows how to measure your floor, what to photograph, which details to mention and how to read the replies, so early quotes land closer to the final price. We're an Austin installer at 2025 Guadalupe Street with a 5.0 rating on Google, open 24 hours, 7 days a week at (512) 325-5434.

Why Early Quotes Drift

An epoxy floor's price is driven by five things: area, condition, repairs, moisture and system. A form usually captures only the first, and often only roughly. The more of the other four you can describe, the more useful any early quote becomes.

Factor	Usually captured by a form?	How you can help
Area	Roughly ("2-car")	Measure in feet
Condition	Rarely	Describe and photograph
Repairs	Rarely	Photograph every crack
Moisture	Almost never	Note damp spots or white residue
System	Sometimes	Say what finish you want

Step 1: Measure the Floor

What you need

A tape measure (or a laser measure), a notepad or phone, and ten minutes.

How to measure a rectangular garage

Measure the length from the garage door to the back wall, in feet.
Measure the width from side wall to side wall.
Multiply length by width to get the area in square feet.

Example: 22 feet × 21 feet = 462 square feet.

Irregular shapes

Split the floor into rectangles, measure each, and add them together. Note any bump-outs, storage alcoves or angled walls.

Worked example: an L-shaped garage

Suppose a garage is 24 feet deep and 20 feet wide, with a 10 × 8 foot storage alcove off one side.

Main area: 24 × 20 = 480 square feet.
Alcove: 10 × 8 = 80 square feet.
Total: 560 square feet.

Add the threshold separately. Many garages that are described as "two-car" turn out to be well over 500 square feet once alcoves and bump-outs are included, which is one reason early quotes based on the number of bays can drift.

Worked example: a three-car garage with a shop bay

A three-car garage might be 32 × 22 feet (704 square feet), with a 12 × 10 foot shop area at the back (120 square feet). If you want the shop area in a different finish, such as a solid color, list it separately: 704 square feet of flake and 120 square feet of solid color.

Patios and outdoor slabs

Measure the same way, and note slopes, drains and whether the patio is covered. Outdoor surfaces face direct sun and rain, so mention exposure, and photograph any spots where water pools.

Don't forget

The threshold under the garage door.
Steps into the house, with their width and number of risers.
Stem walls, the short concrete walls along the edges: note their height and total length if you want them coated.
Columns, drains and water heaters that the coating will need to work around.

Commercial floors

For larger spaces, a floor plan with dimensions is ideal. Mark areas with different uses, such as kitchen versus dining, or warehouse versus office, because they may need different systems.

Step 2: Photograph the Floor

Good photos let an installer spot problems before visiting.

The wide shot

Stand in the open doorway and take one photo of the whole floor in daylight, with the floor as clear as you can get it.

Close-ups

Every crack wider than a hairline, with a coin or tape measure for scale.
Uneven cracks, where one side is higher, photographed from a low angle.
Spalls and chips, especially near the door.
Oil and fluid stains.
Peeling paint or coating, especially at the edges.
Dark damp areas or white powdery residue, which suggest moisture.
The edge where the floor meets the walls and the step.

Light and angle

Daylight works far better than artificial light. Photos taken under a single garage bulb hide texture and color. A low-angle shot across the floor shows unevenness and peeling better than a straight-down photo.

Step 3: Describe the Floor's History

Tell the installer what you know:

Age of the slab, or the year the house was built.
Past coatings: paint, a DIY kit, a sealer, a professional coating.
Past repairs: patched areas, crack fillers.
Water issues: does water come under the door or collect anywhere?
What's been spilled: oil, brake fluid, fertilizer, pool chemicals.

Step 4: Describe How You Use the Space

Daily parking?
Workshop with tools and solvents?
Home gym?
Boat or trailer storage?
Laundry or mudroom?
Business use, with foot traffic, carts or forklifts?

How you use the space affects which system an installer recommends and therefore the price.

Step 5: Say What You Want

Finish: full flake, partial flake, quartz, metallic, solid color, or not sure.
Color ideas: a photo of a floor you like is helpful.
Speed: do you need the garage back quickly? That may point to polyaspartic.
Add-ons: stem walls, steps, slip-resistant additive.
Timing: when you'd like the work done and any hard deadline.

A Sample Request That Gets Useful Replies

"Two-car attached garage in South Austin, about 22 × 21 ft (462 sq ft), plus threshold. House built in 2004. Bare concrete, never coated. Oil stains at both parking spots. Three hairline cracks and one 8-ft crack across the middle that's slightly raised on one side. No damp spots I can see. Garage door faces west and is open most afternoons. Used for parking and a small workbench. Interested in a gray full-flake finish. Would like it done in the next two months. Photos attached."

Every sentence answers a question the installer would otherwise ask.

Common Mistakes in Quote Requests

Describing size only by number of cars. Measure instead.
Leaving out old coatings. Paint and sealers add preparation time.
Photographing a cluttered floor. Installers can't see cracks under boxes.
Night photos under one bulb. They hide texture and color.
No close-ups. A wide shot alone won't show crack width or peeling.
Forgetting add-ons. If you want stem walls or steps, say so up front.
Not mentioning deadlines. A move-in date can change the recommended system.

A Photo Checklist

Photo	Why it helps
Wide shot from the door, daylight	Shows overall size, layout and condition
Each significant crack, with scale	Shows width and whether repair is routine
Low-angle shot across the floor	Reveals unevenness and peeling
Stains	Shows how much degreasing or grinding is needed
Edges and step	Shows how the coating will terminate
Threshold under the door	Shows wear, spalling and water damage
Any damp or white areas	Flags possible moisture
Existing coating, close up	Shows what must be removed

A Sample Commercial Request

"Restaurant in East Austin, about 1,200 sq ft of kitchen and prep area, plus 300 sq ft of restrooms. Existing quarry tile in the kitchen is cracked; restrooms are sealed concrete. Floor drains in the kitchen. Hot water and degreaser used daily. We can close Sunday night through Tuesday morning. Looking for a slip-resistant, washable system with coved edges. Floor plan and photos attached."

A request like this lets an installer think about removal, drains, coves, the system and the schedule before the first conversation.

If You Don't Have Time to Measure

That's fine. Send a wide photo and a description, and the installer will measure during the visit. Just expect the first estimate to be broader.

Measuring Tools That Make It Easier

You don't need special equipment. A 25-foot tape measure handles most garages. For bigger spaces, a laser distance measurer is quicker and lets one person do the job. Write down each measurement as you take it, and sketch the room on paper with the numbers on each wall. That sketch is often more useful than a dozen photos, because it shows the shape at a glance.

If you have the builder's plans or a listing floor plan from when you bought the home, include it, but double-check one or two dimensions. Plans sometimes show the garage before storage cabinets, water heaters or a utility closet were added.

What to Measure Around Fixed Objects

Water heaters, built-in cabinets, support posts and HVAC units affect the job in two ways. They take floor area out of the coating, and they create extra edges that need careful cutting in. List each one and its approximate footprint, and say whether it can be moved. A water heater that stays in place usually means the installer will coat around its base, which takes extra detail work.

Freestanding shelves, freezers and workbenches should normally be moved out before work starts. Mention anything heavy or hard to move so the crew can plan for it rather than discover it on install day.

Measuring a Basement or Interior Room

Interior rooms follow the same rules, with a few additions:

Note the existing floor. Carpet glue, tile, vinyl or laminate must come up first, and the adhesive underneath can take real work to remove.
Note doorways. Each doorway needs a transition to the next room's flooring.
Mention ventilation. Some products have a strong odor during application, so how air moves through the space matters.
Mention moisture history. Below-grade or slab-on-grade rooms that have ever flooded or felt damp should be flagged, since moisture affects how coatings bond.

Timing Your Request

Send your measurements and photos when you're ready to make a decision in the next few weeks, not months. A precise quote is most useful when the details are current. If your garage is going to change before the job, such as a new cabinet install or a crack repair by another trade, wait until that's done or mention it in the request.

Weather matters too. Coatings cure differently in Central Texas summer heat than on a mild spring day, and an installer may suggest a time of day or a product suited to the conditions. Telling them your preferred window helps them plan around temperature and humidity.

Keeping Your Records

Save your sketch, measurements and photos in one folder. You'll use them again when comparing replies, and they become a "before" record once the floor is finished. If you ever sell the home, that record, plus the written scope of the coating job, is useful to pass along to the buyer.

Describing Use and Expectations

Measurements tell an installer how big the job is; your description of how you use the space tells them what system fits. A few sentences on each of these go a long way:

Vehicles. How many, and whether any are heavy trucks or vehicles that drip oil.
Hobbies and work. Woodworking, auto repair, a home gym with dropped weights, or a pottery wheel all put different demands on a floor.
Pets and kids. Traction and easy cleaning may matter more than appearance.
Look. A flake blend, a solid color, or a metallic finish. Mention colors you like or link to a photo.
Cleaning habits. Hosing the floor down versus sweeping affects texture choices.

Be honest about priorities. If budget matters more than appearance, say so; if you care most about how the floor looks, say that. Installers can only recommend the right system when they know what you're trying to achieve.

Questions to Include With Your Request

End your request with two or three specific questions so the replies address what you care about:

"What preparation do you recommend for this floor, and why?"
"How long until we can walk on it, and when can we park on it?"
"What would you do about the cracks in photo 3?"

Specific questions get specific answers, which makes replies much easier to compare.

Step 6: Read the Replies Carefully

Look for questions

A reply that asks follow-up questions is usually more careful than one that just names a price.

Look for a site visit

A firm price for an epoxy floor should follow a visit. A reply that offers a range and suggests a visit is being realistic.

Look for detail

Does the reply mention grinding, crack repair and the topcoat? Or just "epoxy floor, $X"?

Ask about the range

If a reply gives a range, ask what would put your floor at the low end and what would push it higher.

Our Published Prices

Service	Published range
1-car garage	$800 – $1,200
2-car garage	$1,400 – $2,200
3-car garage	$2,000 – $3,200
Polyaspartic (same-day)	$3 – $7 per sq ft
Metallic epoxy	$6 – $12 per sq ft
Commercial epoxy	$2 – $5 per sq ft

Send us measurements and photos and we can tell you roughly where your floor falls in these ranges before a visit.

Step 7: Book Visits and Compare Scopes

After the visit, each written estimate should list:

Measured area.
Existing condition.
Preparation.
Repairs.
Each layer.
Options.
Exclusions.
Schedule and cure times.
Total price.

If your measurements and the installer's differ significantly, ask why. It's a quick check that they actually measured.

What Moves a Price After the Visit

More area than expected.
An old coating or builder sealer to grind off.
More or wider cracks than photos showed.
Moisture found during testing.
A change in system or add-ons that you request.

A fair installer explains any change with a specific reason.

Polyaspartic vs Epoxy

	Epoxy	Polyaspartic
Cure	Slower	Fast
Sun	Can yellow	Color-stable
Build	Thick	Thinner per coat
Working time	Forgiving	Short

If your door faces west, as in the sample request above, mention it. It often points toward a polyaspartic topcoat.

Austin Details Worth Mentioning

Which side of I-35 you're on: clay soils east of it move slabs more.
Door orientation and sun exposure.
Water under the door or pooling on the floor.
HOA rules on contractor hours and parking.

Where We Work

Our regular service area is Austin and Georgetown.

Customer Feedback

Austin Epoxy Flooring Pro has a 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 measure my garage for an epoxy quote?

Measure length and width in feet and multiply. Add separate measurements for the threshold, steps and any stem walls you want coated.

What photos should I send?

A wide daylight shot from the doorway plus close-ups of cracks, spalls, stains, peeling and any damp areas, with something for scale.

Why did my online quote change after the visit?

Usually because of area, old coatings, cracks or moisture that weren't visible in the request.

Can you quote from photos?

We can tell you roughly where your floor falls in our published ranges. A firm price follows a visit.

Does it matter which way my garage door faces?

Yes. Strong sun can yellow some epoxy topcoats, which may point to a polyaspartic topcoat.

What does a two-car garage cost?

Our published range is $1,400–$2,200.

When can I send photos?

Any time. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Text (512) 325-5434.

Where do you work?

Austin and Georgetown.