Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Indianapolis IN - a new surface on a sound slab
Concrete that's flaking, stained or covered in fine cracks can take a new bonded top layer, once we know the slab underneath is ready for it.
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Can concrete resurfacing and overlays fix my worn slab in Indianapolis?
Concrete resurfacing bonds a new top layer to your existing slab, so a worn or flaking driveway, patio or floor in Indianapolis, IN gets a fresh surface without tearing out the concrete. It only holds on a slab that has stopped moving and isn't holding water, which is the first thing I check.
Most calls start with a driveway, patio or garage floor that's flaking, stained or full of hairline cracks but still feels solid underfoot. If that's yours, a new top layer can be a good answer, and if the slab has bigger problems I'll tell you before you spend money on one. The price moves with the size of the area, how much repair or lifting has to come first and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on those same repairs, how many coats your finish takes and, for outdoor work, the weather. When an indoor floor is more out of level than worn, self-leveling concrete is often the better fit. The estimate I write after seeing your slab spells out what it needs.
How can you tell your concrete needs resurfacing?
Flaking or peeling top
The top of the slab is coming off in thin flakes, often where snow and salt sit all winter. It usually means the surface has broken down while the concrete under it is still sound, and the longer it goes, the more of that surface lets go.
Stains and fine cracks
Oil spots, rust marks and hairline cracks that haven't grown in years make a slab look tired without making it weak, and that's often a good candidate for an overlay. If those cracks are still opening, though, a new layer will crack right along with them.
One section has dropped
A slab that has sunk at a joint or near the house leaves a lip you can catch a toe on and a low spot where water sits. That section has to be raised before any overlay goes on, and waiting usually lets more water get under it.
How we handle concrete resurfacing and overlays
An overlay won't hold on a slab that's still moving or holding water, so I check for that before anything else. If a section has sunk or needs repair, I tell you before resurfacing is even on the table, because it has to be lifted or fixed first. Once the slab is sound, our crew cleans it hard, since dirt and debris left on the surface keep the new layer from bonding. Then we repair the cracks and put the overlay down coat by coat, letting each one cure before the next goes on.
Some jobs need a different fix. An indoor floor that runs out of level usually calls for Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays more than resurfacing, and the concrete around a pool has its own demands, which is what our Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing work is for.
Smooth one-color overlay
A thin, smooth micro-topping suits a garage, basement or patio that's sound but worn and just needs a clean, even surface. It's the simpler finish, so it's usually the quicker one to put down.
Stamped overlay with color
A stamped overlay with built-in color, an antique stain and a sealer suits patios, walks and driveways where you want more than plain gray. It takes more coats and more time, so it fits a project where the look matters more than the schedule.
Get a written estimate for resurfacing your slab
We reply within one business day, then I come out, look at your slab and write up what it needs. The estimate is free, there's no obligation and no pressure to book.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about resurfacing in Indianapolis?
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day we walk the finished surface with you, and who you'll deal with at each step.
Call or send a message
Reach us at (317) 429-4446 or through the form and tell us what you're seeing on the slab. We'll set up a time for me to come look at it.
I check the slab in person
I come out myself, check whether the slab is moving or holding water and look at what's on it now. You get a written estimate that says what your slab needs, including any repair or lifting before resurfacing, so the price covers the real job.
We prep, repair, then overlay
Our crew cleans and repairs the concrete first, and I'm on the job with them. The overlay goes down in as many coats as your finish takes, each one curing before the next.
We walk it with you
When the last coat is down, we walk the finished surface with you before we leave. That's the time to ask anything, while we're all standing on it.
Why Indianapolis homeowners call Landmark Epoxy Flooring for resurfacing
The estimate comes from me
I come out to look at your slab and write the estimate myself, and I'm on the job with our crew when the work gets done. The person who told you what your slab needs is the one making sure it gets done that way.
Years finishing concrete before coatings
I spent years pouring and finishing concrete for other outfits before I switched to coatings and started this business around Indianapolis in 2023. That's why I look as hard at the slab under an overlay as at the overlay, because when a surface lets go it's usually the concrete or the prep.
Licensed and fully insured
We carry both on every job, from a garage floor to a patio to a small business's shop floor. It's worth asking any contractor you're weighing before they start on your slab.
If your slab is ready, the overlay is the easy part, so start by letting me look at it. Set up a visit and I'll tell you straight what your concrete needs.
Resurfacing driveways, patios and floors around Indianapolis
The city's permit list doesn't settle whether a resurfacing job needs a permit. The city requires a permit for all work in the right-of-way, the public strip along the street, and its list names digging, trenching, boring and using or blocking that space, not resurfacing. That matters most when a driveway runs out to the street, since part of it may sit in that strip. We check with the right office for your address before work starts, and if a permit is needed we pull it ourselves.
Outdoor slabs here take a beating every winter, and most of the driveways and patios we look at show it as flaking on top or a section that has settled at a joint. We sort out both before we talk finishes, and we see the same wear on jobs in Greenwood and Fishers.
Questions about concrete resurfacing in Indianapolis
Will a concrete overlay hold on my cracked slab?
It will if the cracks have stopped moving and the slab isn't holding moisture, and it usually won't if they haven't. One overlay contractor says a thin coat over a slab that's still moving, cracking or holding moisture lets go, often within a season. A sunken section is a separate step, since Angi says it has to be raised first, typically by mudjacking, which pumps cement-based material under the slab to lift it.
How long does a stamped concrete overlay take compared to a smooth one?
A stamped overlay takes longer, because it goes down in four or five passes instead of one. One overlay contractor puts a one-color smooth micro-topping at a single pass, while a stamped finish adds color, an antique stain and a sealer, and each pass has to cure before the next goes on. If time matters more than the look, the smooth finish is the faster choice.
Does a concrete contractor need a city license in Indianapolis?
Yes, a contractor doing construction, driveway or excavation work in the Consolidated City of Indianapolis has to be a licensed, listed contractor. The city's Department of Business and Neighborhood Services handles those licenses, and the city warns that a homeowner who hires an unlicensed contractor will be responsible for costly repairs or held liable for injury or property damage. City licensing doesn't cover the excluded cities, including Lawrence, Beech Grove and Speedway, and since we work there too, we check what applies at your address before we start.
When should resurfaced concrete be sealed?
Angi says to add a sealant layer about a month after resurfacing, to protect the new surface from damage and fading. A stamped overlay gets a sealer as part of its finish, so your estimate will say whether more concrete sealing belongs in your plan.
How much does concrete resurfacing cost in Indianapolis?
The price depends mostly on the size of the slab, how much repair it needs first and the finish you choose, so I give you a figure after I've seen it. A sunken section that has to be lifted, cracks that need fixing or a stamped finish with several coats all add to it, while a sound slab with a smooth one-color coat keeps it lowest. Call (317) 429-4446 and I'll come take a look.
What is the best overlay for an outdoor slab in Indianapolis winters?
One overlay contractor says outdoor work where winters freeze and thaw hard leans toward polymer-modified systems, so that's the kind of system to ask about on any outdoor bid. The National Weather Service puts the average first freeze in Indianapolis on October 26 and the average last freeze on April 17, which helps when you're timing outdoor work. Roadway research also found that deicing salt, with repeated freezing and thawing, soaks into concrete and breaks down its binder until the surface peels, the same flaking we see on salted driveways and walks.
Related services for uneven floors and pool decks
Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
If an indoor floor dips or runs out of level, a poured self-leveling layer can bring it flat again before a coating or new flooring goes down.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Pool decks take water, chlorine and bare feet every summer, so a worn or slippery deck gets its own coating or resurfacing system rather than a driveway overlay.
Service areas for concrete resurfacing near Indianapolis
Landmark Epoxy Flooring of Indianapolis is based in Indianapolis, IN, and resurfaces concrete in the cities around it, including Zionsville and Plainfield. These 12 cities each have their own page, and if yours isn't on the list, call and ask.
Get your slab checked before you resurface
Photos of the slab with notes on cracks, sunken spots or damp areas help me come out ready, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.