Flooring Contractor in Lawrence, IN - Garage, Basement and Shop Floors That Hold
Lawrence Epoxy Floors and Concrete is a flooring contractor based in Lawrence, IN. We prep slabs and put down epoxy, polyaspartic, polished and sealed concrete floors in garages, basements, shops and warehouses across the city.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Lawrence floors as we see them on the job
I started this business in Lawrence in 2017, and most of our calls here come from two kinds of people: homeowners with a garage or basement floor that's stained, dusting or peeling, and businesses with shop and warehouse floors that take carts, forklifts and spills every day. The city mixes streets of single-family homes with commercial and light industrial buildings, so one week we might grind a two-car garage and the next a warehouse aisle. We do the same work in nearby Fishers and across the cities around us, but Lawrence is where we're based.
A lot of the floors we see here are slabs that have been down for years, and plenty carry an old sealer, paint or a store-bought kit coating that has to come off first. That history decides the job more than the color you pick, so we find out what's on the concrete and how damp it is before we talk about finishes.
Floor and concrete services we offer in Lawrence
Epoxy Floor Coatings
A good fit for the garages, laundry rooms and utility spaces we see around Lawrence, where bare concrete dusts, stains and soaks up whatever drips on it.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
For Lawrence shop, warehouse and light industrial floors that take forklifts, carts and spills every day, we build a thicker system over a properly ground slab.
Garage Floor Coatings
Most homes we work on here have a garage, and a flake coating turns a stained, dusty slab into a floor that sweeps clean and shrugs off oil drips.
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
When you need the garage back quickly, polyaspartic cures faster than standard epoxy, which helps when you're trying to fit the job in before the cold sets in.
Metallic Epoxy Flooring
For a finished basement, a home bar or a showroom in Lawrence, metallic epoxy gives a poured, marbled look over a slab we've prepped first.
Urethane Cement Flooring
Built for commercial kitchens, food plants and wash-down rooms, where hot water, harsh cleaners and temperature swings would break down an ordinary epoxy floor.
Polished Concrete Flooring
Works well in warehouses, retail spaces and modern basements here when the slab is sound and you'd rather have no coating on top to wear through.
Stained Concrete Flooring
Adds color to plain basement and patio slabs without covering the concrete, so the character of an older Lawrence floor still shows through the finish.
Terrazzo Flooring
For lobbies, offices, schools and entryways that need a hard, decorative floor built to handle heavy foot traffic year after year.
Basement Flooring
Lawrence basements often have damp slabs, old paint or tile adhesive, so we test for moisture first and pick a floor suited to what we find.
Concrete Grinding & Surface Preparation
Nearly every floor we put down starts here, grinding off old sealer, paint and the slick top layer so a coating has open concrete to bond to.
Concrete Sealing
For basement slabs, patios and garage floors that only need protection, a penetrating sealer keeps water and oil from soaking in without a full coating.
Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays
For pitted, flaking or patched slabs around Lawrence, an overlay gives you a fresh, even surface without tearing out and repouring the concrete.
Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
Fixes the dips, slopes and uneven patches we find in older basements and commercial floors, so whatever goes on next lies flat.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Lawrence pool decks bake in summer and freeze and thaw all winter, and a coating or resurface brings back a cooler, slip-resistant surface around the water.
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
When a floor has a peeling coating, old tile adhesive or a failed epoxy job, we take it down to clean concrete before anything new goes on.
Get a free floor estimate in Lawrence, IN
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out, check the slab and write up what we'd do and why, free and with no pressure to book.
(317) 463-6468- Based in
- Lawrence, IN 46226
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Lawrence: permits, registration and pricing
In Lawrence, building permits come from the city's Department of Public Works, which issues them for work that alters or repairs a building. Whether a floor job counts isn't always spelled out, so I check with that office before we start, and when a permit is needed we file for it and tell you where it stands, because the work waits until it's issued. The city also requires anyone contracting for construction work inside its limits to register with it, which is a fair thing to ask any contractor before you hire. We're licensed and insured.
What moves the price here is mostly the slab, how much grinding and repair it needs, and which system you pick for the space. The schedule turns on that same prep, plus how cold an unheated garage gets, since a coating needs the concrete warm enough to cure. Your own figure comes from the estimate, after I've seen the floor. We bring the same crew and the same habits to Cumberland and McCordsville.
What Lawrence winters and older slabs do to floors
Snowfall around Indianapolis averages about 25.5 inches a year, and every bit of slush that rides in on your tires brings road salt onto the garage floor. Salty water soaks into bare concrete, and over a few winters it shows up as pitting, flaking and a white crust near the door. We grind off the damaged top, fill the pits and put down a coating that keeps the salt sitting on the surface, where you can rinse it away.
Basements are the other common call. Concrete below grade picks up moisture from the ground, and a coating laid over a damp slab can blister and let go, so I test for moisture before we choose a system.
What happens when you call us about a Lawrence floor
Here's how a job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send a request
Call (317) 463-6468 or fill out the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. A rough idea of the size and what's on the floor now helps me know what to bring.
I check your slab in person
I look at the floor, check the concrete for moisture and old coatings, and talk through which system fits how you use the space. You get a written estimate that says what we'd do and why, so you know what you're paying for before you say yes.
Our crew preps and installs
Our own crew grinds the concrete, repairs cracks and pits, and puts the floor down, and I check the work along the way. You don't need to be home the whole time, as long as the space is cleared and we can get in.
Walk the finished floor together
When it's done, we walk the floor with you and go over when you can walk on it, park on it and move things back. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Flooring contractor questions in Lawrence, IN
Do I need a permit to coat my garage or basement floor in Lawrence, Indiana?
The city's published list doesn't settle it, because its list of work that doesn't need a permit names painting, tiling and on-grade patios and driveways but says nothing about floor coatings. Permits there cover work that alters or repairs a building, so the answer can turn on what the job involves. We get that answer from the city before any work starts.
Does a flooring contractor have to be registered with the City of Lawrence?
Yes, the city requires anyone who contracts for construction work inside its limits to be a Registered Contractor. Registration costs $150.00 and lasts two years from the date it's issued, and contractors holding a current Marion County or City of Indianapolis license have the fee and the general liability insurance requirement waived. A homeowner can pull a permit for some work they do themselves, but a contractor you hire needs that registration to get one.
How do I know if my address is inside the City of Lawrence?
The city keeps a map of its limits, and its Department of Public Works will help with boundary questions at 317-545-8787. That matters for a floor job because the city's permit and contractor registration rules apply to property inside those limits. If you're not sure which side of the line you're on, call us anyway, since we work across the cities around Lawrence too.
Where can I see flood maps for my property in Lawrence, IN?
Indiana DNR's Floodplain Information Portal is a public map of FEMA and DNR floodplains and flood elevation points along waterways, and you can look up your lot there. It's worth a look before you put a finished floor in a basement. We check the slab for moisture at the estimate either way.
How much does an epoxy garage floor cost in Lawrence?
It comes down to your garage's size and the shape the slab is in, so I give you a number after I've looked at the floor. Cracks, pitting, an old coating to strip and moisture coming up all add prep, and a full flake or metallic system costs more than a clear sealer or a single color coat. You'll have that number in writing before you decide anything.
What causes epoxy garage floors to peel in Indiana winters?
Most peeling starts with the concrete underneath, usually because the slab wasn't ground open, still had an old sealer on it or was holding moisture when the coating went down. Hot tires and salty slush then work into any weak spot and lift it. That's why we spend most of our time on the slab before anything goes on top.
Lawrence, IN
Have your Lawrence slab checked first
Call (317) 463-6468 or send the form, and you'll know whether your concrete is ready for a coating before you've spent anything on one.