Flooring Contractor in Temple Terrace - Coatings That Hold on Older Slabs
Wesley Chapel Epoxy Floors is a flooring contractor based in Wesley Chapel, FL. We coat, seal, polish and repair concrete floors for Temple Terrace homeowners, landlords and small shops, starting with the slab underneath.
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Services in Temple Terrace, FL
Garage Floor Coatings
Many garage slabs here are older and carry oil stains, patches and hairline cracks. We grind them clean and fill the cracks before any coating goes on.
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
Hot, humid summers make a closed garage a tough place for slow-curing coatings. Polyaspartic sets faster, which suits homeowners who want their garage back sooner.
Concrete Sealing
Wet summers soak bare patios, walkways and driveway aprons here. Concrete sealing slows that water down and keeps stains from setting into the surface.
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
Plenty of floors here already have a peeling paint or kit coating on them. We take it down to sound concrete, because new coating won't hold on old failure.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Pool decks here take sun, chlorine and standing rainwater most of the year. We repair the cracks and recoat them with a slip-resistant finish for bare feet.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
Rentals and small shops here see heavy traffic and regular turnover. We put down hard-wearing coatings that clean up quickly between tenants and customers.
Temple Terrace, FL properties and local conditions
Summer is the wet season here, and the Tampa weather records put August rain at about 9 inches against roughly 1.4 in November. That moisture works its way into garage slabs and bare patios, so I test the slab before we coat anything, and when your schedule is flexible, the drier fall months make the work easier.
A lot of Temple Terrace garages have years of oil, patching and at least one coat of paint or store-bought epoxy on them already. That old layer has to come off, because a new coating is only as good as what it's stuck to. We grind down to bare, sound concrete and fill the cracks first.
Working in Temple Terrace: permits, licenses and what sets the price
The city's Building Department issues permits here for work that builds, alters or repairs a building or structure, and any permitted work waits until the permit is issued. If your floor job needs one, I'll say so at the estimate and we'll handle the paperwork with the city. When you're comparing contractors, ask about the state license, since Florida's licensing board certifies contractors by exam, and ask whether they've paid Temple Terrace's local business tax, which the city requires of anyone doing business here. We're fully licensed and insured.
What you'll pay depends mostly on how much prep the slab needs and which finish you pick, and my written estimate lists each one so you can see the difference. The schedule turns on the permit if there is one, the weather, and how dry the slab tests. We're based up in Wesley Chapel and run the same crews through Thonotosassa next door, so a Temple Terrace job fits right into our week.
Get a written estimate for your Temple Terrace floor
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your Temple Terrace address. The on-site estimate is free, with no pressure and no obligation. I'll check the slab for moisture, cracks and old coatings and write up an estimate that lists the prep and the finish.
(813) 471-5856How a floor job with us goes in Temple Terrace
Call us or send a request
Call (813) 471-5856 or use the form and tell us which floor it is, about how big, and what's on it now. We'll set a visit at a time that works for you.
I check the slab in person
I look the floor over for moisture, cracks and old coatings before recommending anything. You get a written estimate that lists the prep separately from the finish, so there's no guessing where the cost comes from.
Our crew preps and finishes
Our installers grind the slab, repair the cracks and lay down the finish, and I stay involved the whole way. You don't need to be home the entire time, as long as the floor is cleared and we can get in.
We walk the floor together
Before we pack up, we walk the finished floor with you and go over when it's ready for foot traffic and cars. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a permit exemption for small floor projects in Temple Terrace?
There can be, through the city's exemption request for non-structural work that involves no electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing work. The building official has to judge the whole job at less than $7,500 and approve the request before work starts, and a job can't be split into pieces to get under that line. Structural work still needs a permit no matter what it costs, and I'll tell you at the estimate which way your floor falls.
Can I pull a permit myself for a floor job in Temple Terrace?
Yes, but homeowners pulling a city permit turn in a homeowner disclosure form in person with the application. If the contract is over $5,000, a recorded notice of commencement is also needed before the first inspection. If you'd rather not deal with it, we handle the paperwork when a job needs a permit.
Does a floor job at a Temple Terrace rental property need a permit?
Plan on it, because the city treats rental property as commercial and requires permitting there. The break for minor repairs and maintenance only applies at a one- or two-family house that's the owner's primary residence, done under the owner's supervision. For landlords and property managers, I note it on the estimate so the permit is part of the schedule from the start.
What causes flooding in Temple Terrace, and does it affect garage floors?
The city points to the Hillsborough River as its possible flood source, and its storm drains can also flood in yearly high-water events. Heavy rain, tropical storms and hurricanes can still bring water in despite the Tampa Bypass Canal and a dam downstream. Low garage slabs take that water first, so I look for staining and old water lines at the estimate and suggest a finish that cleans up after a wet spell.
How much does it cost to coat a garage floor in Temple Terrace?
It depends on your slab and the finish you pick, so I give you a written figure after seeing the floor rather than a number over the phone. Grinding, crack repair and taking off an old coating usually make the biggest difference, and a flake epoxy, a faster-setting polyaspartic or a metallic finish each price differently. A bigger floor with a clean, sound slab often costs less per square foot than a small one that needs a lot of repair.
How do I know if my Temple Terrace garage slab has a moisture problem?
Dark patches that come and go, white powder on the surface, or an old coating lifting in bubbles are the usual signs. Moisture coming up through the slab is one of the most common reasons coatings peel, so I check for it before recommending a finish. If it reads high, a moisture-tolerant system or a sealer may fit your floor better than a full coating.
About Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace is an established city just northeast of Tampa, with older single-story houses on tree-lined streets, newer homes and townhomes, plenty of apartments and rentals, and shops and offices along its main roads. We come in from the north most weeks, and often head here after jobs in Mango to the southeast.
That mix means no two floors start in the same place. One job is a decades-old garage slab with three coatings on it, the next is a rental floor that has to be back in service quickly, and the prep has to fit each one.
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Have your Temple Terrace slab looked at
Most of the peeling floors we're called to redo failed because of what was under the coating, so call (813) 471-5856 or send the form before you buy a kit or pick a finish.