Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays in Indianapolis IN - a flat floor for your new flooring
Dips, humps and old glue under your floor show through new flooring. We level the slab so the next floor lays flat.
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Do I need self-leveling concrete before new flooring goes down?
Self-leveling concrete in Indianapolis is a pourable layer we spread over an indoor slab to fill the low spots and flatten it, so tile, plank, vinyl or carpet goes down flat on top.
Most calls start the same way. You've pulled up old carpet or tile, found a slab that dips and rolls with glue still stuck to it, and the flooring you picked won't lay flat over that. The price moves with the size of the room, how far out of level the floor is, how many cracks need fixing and how much grinding and surface prep the slab needs, and the schedule starts with checking for moisture, because a damp floor has to be sorted out before anything goes down. When I come out, I write up what your floor needs so you can see each of those for yourself.
How can you tell your floor needs leveling?
Floor dips or rolls underfoot
You feel low spots when you walk the bare slab, or a level rocks when you set it down. That usually means the slab was finished uneven or has settled, and plank or tile laid over it will flex, open at the joints or crack.
Old glue left behind
Pulling up tile or carpet often leaves black or yellow adhesive stuck to the concrete. Leveler won't hold over it, and if it stays, the new floor can come loose right where the glue was.
Dark or damp patches
Spots that look darker, feel cool and damp, or left the old flooring stained usually mean moisture is coming up through the slab. Leveling doesn't stop that, and if it's covered up, the new floor is the next thing to fail.
How we handle self-leveling concrete and overlays
Self-leveling is for flattening an indoor floor before the next flooring goes down, and it won't fix a moisture problem, so we start by checking the slab instead of reaching for the bucket. We get the old flooring and glue off, deal with the cracks, grind the surface clean and prime it so the leveler bonds, then pour and spread it across the room until the floor reads flat. After that it sits until it's ready for your flooring crew, and we don't rush that part.
Some of the work around a pour is a job of its own. If there's a lot of old tile, vinyl or carpet glue on the slab, that's concrete floor stripping and removal, and it's often the biggest part of the prep. If the concrete on your mind is out around the pool, that's a different job, and pool deck coatings and resurfacing is where to look.
Leveling under new flooring
This suits a room getting tile, plank, vinyl or carpet over a slab that dips, humps or has been patched, because those floors need a flat base to lock together and wear evenly. Sometimes it's the whole room and sometimes it's a few low spots, and I'll tell you which once I've seen it.
Another kind of overlay
If you're after an overlay for something other than leveling under new flooring, put that in your estimate request and tell me what you have in mind. I'll look at the floor and tell you straight what it can and can't take.
Get a written plan for leveling your floor
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, check the slab and write you a free estimate, with no pressure to book.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
What happens when you call about leveling a floor in Indianapolis?
Here's how a leveling job runs from your first call to the finished floor, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send us a message
Tell us which room it is, what's on the floor now and anything you've noticed. We set a time for me to come out and look.
I check the floor in person
I look at what's on the slab, how far out of level it is and where the cracks and damp spots are. Then I write up what it needs, so you can see what's behind the cost before you decide anything.
We prep, repair and pour
If you go ahead, we prep the concrete first and fix what needs fixing, because leveler only works on a clean, sound slab. Then we pour, spread it flat and leave it to set.
Walk the finished floor together
Before we leave, we walk the floor with you so you can see it's flat. We'll also tell you when it's ready for your flooring crew, since that depends on the product.
Why Indianapolis homeowners call Landmark Epoxy Flooring of Indianapolis for leveling
I write your estimate myself
I come out, look at your floor and write up what it needs, and I'm on the job with our crew when we do the work. You deal with the same person from the first look to the finished floor.
A concrete finisher before coatings
I spent years pouring and finishing concrete for other outfits before I started this business in 2023. That's how I learned a bad slab ruins a good product, and it's why I'll tell you when yours needs work first.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. Indianapolis requires anyone doing construction work in the city to be a listed contractor, so whoever you hire, it's worth asking about both.
On a leveling job, the prep is what keeps the new floor flat, so send us your floor's details or call (317) 429-4446 and I'll come take a look.
Floor leveling, permits and slab prep in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, permits go through the city's Business and Neighborhood Services department, which requires a structural permit for alterations to an existing building unless the work is exempt. I don't assume either way on a leveling job, so we check with the right office for your address before work starts, and if a permit is needed we pull it ourselves. That same department licenses people and businesses doing construction in the city, but its license leaves out a few nearby cities, including Lawrence and Beech Grove, which is one more reason we go by your address and not by what's true across town.
Around Indianapolis we pull up a lot of old carpet and tile and find glue, patched cracks and slabs that have settled unevenly. We handle them the same way every time, checking first and fixing the slab before we pour.
Questions about floor leveling in Indianapolis
How much does self-leveling a concrete floor cost in Indianapolis?
Across the US, leveling a floor with self-leveling compound usually runs about $2 to $8 per square foot, so treat that as the national picture, not a quote for your house. Where yours lands depends on how far out of level it is, how many cracks need fixing and whether old glue or flooring has to come off first. I'll write up what your floor needs when I come out, and every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Can self-leveling concrete be used outside?
Not the kind we pour for leveling. One leveler maker's guide says its self-leveling underlayments are for interior use only, so we use them on floors inside the house.
How long does self-leveling concrete take before I can walk on it?
For one maker's product, you can walk on it in 1 to 2 hours, and it's ready for floor covering in 6 to 12 hours. Other products have their own times, so we go by the maker's instructions for whatever we pour and tell your flooring crew when they can start.
Does self-leveling stop moisture coming up through a concrete floor?
No, it doesn't. One maker says its self-leveler isn't a vapor barrier, a layer that blocks moisture, and calls for testing the floor's moisture before the pour. When the moisture runs higher than any part of the flooring allows, that maker calls for a moisture barrier coating first, so ask whether a quote includes that step when you compare bids.
How do I get old flooring glue off concrete safely?
Settle how the old adhesive will be handled before the job starts, because one maker warns that removing residue by machine can be hazardous, since old adhesive may contain asbestos. I'll look at what's on your slab at the estimate, and we'll talk through how it comes off before anything else happens.
What causes cracks to show up in new flooring over self-leveler?
Usually it's a crack or joint in the slab underneath that's still moving, and one maker warns those can carry up through the leveling layer and crack the finished floor. That's why we look at the cracks before we pour and deal with them first.
Other concrete work that often comes up with leveling
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
When old tile, vinyl or carpet glue is still stuck to the slab, it has to come off cleanly before any leveler or coating can bond to it.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Concrete around your pool takes sun, water and bare feet, so resurfacing or coating the deck is its own job and gets its own plan.
Service areas for floor leveling around Indianapolis
Landmark Epoxy Flooring of Indianapolis is based in Indianapolis, IN, and we level floors in the cities around it, including Zionsville and Whiteland. The 12 cities below have their own page here. If yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Book a leveling estimate for your floor
Have the room size in square feet, what's on the floor now and any cracks or damp spots handy, so I know what I'm walking into.