Concrete Sealing in Kokomo IN - a slab that sheds water and stands up to winter
If your driveway soaks up water and flakes after each winter, we seal it so less water gets in and the surface holds up.
- Slab checked first We look for cracks, scaling and old coatings before sealing.
- Breathable sealer for concrete A penetrating sealer that soaks in and lets the slab breathe.
- Planned for dry weather We seal during a dry stretch, once the concrete has dried out.
- Owner on the job I work alongside our crew while your slab is prepped and sealed.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
How do you know your concrete needs sealing?
Concrete usually wears a little at a time, and sealing does the most good while the surface is still sound. These are the signs I look for.
Water soaks in and stays dark
If the concrete darkens and stays wet long after rain, it's taking in water. Left alone, that water freezes inside the slab each winter and works the surface loose.
The top layer is flaking
When the top layer flakes off in thin patches, we call that scaling. A little is mostly cosmetic, but once it keeps spreading, repair may not be practical.
Salt marks near the garage
White crust or rough spots where salt and slush drip off the car mean deicers are soaking into the surface. That speeds up winter wear on the slab.
New concrete with no protection
A freshly poured driveway or patio has no protection yet. Sealing it once it has cured gives it a better start before its first hard winter.
Old sealer wearing thin
If water used to bead on the slab and now soaks straight in, the old sealer has worn off. Resealing before winter keeps the surface from going unprotected.
Pitting and a gritty surface
Small pits and a gritty, sandy feel underfoot usually mean water and freezing are wearing the top away. Sealing sooner slows that wear before it spreads across the slab.
How we handle concrete sealing in Kokomo
Concrete sealing in Kokomo starts with a close look at the slab, because a sealer only protects concrete that's sound and dry enough to take it in. Our crew cleans the surface, and then we apply a breathable penetrating sealer made for concrete, which soaks into the pores instead of sitting on top as a film. That cuts how much water the slab takes in, and with it the winter damage that comes when that water freezes, while still letting moisture inside the concrete escape. We plan the work for a dry stretch once the slab has had a chance to dry out, and if you might want to paint the concrete later, please tell us before we seal, because some sealers rule that out. The price mostly follows the size of the area, its condition and how much cleaning or repair it needs first, the date mostly follows the weather, and your estimate lays out the prep as well as the sealer. We do this work across Kokomo and the cities around it.
Sealing is for concrete that's still in fair shape. When the top has scaled or pitted too far for a sealer to help, concrete resurfacing and overlays put a new wearing surface on first, and when an indoor floor in a garage, shop or basement is uneven, self-leveling concrete and overlays can bring it flat before any sealer or coating goes on.
What happens after you call us about sealing your concrete?
Here's how a sealing job runs, from your first call to walking the finished concrete together.
Call or send the form
Call (765) 319-0314 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out and look at the concrete myself.
Check the slab and estimate
I look the slab over for moisture, old coatings and cracks. Your estimate explains the prep the concrete needs as well as the sealer itself.
Pick a dry date and seal
We choose a date that fits your schedule and the sealer's weather needs, then our crew does the prep and applies the sealer.
Walk the finished slab
When we're done, we walk the sealed concrete with you and go over how long to keep feet and cars off it.
Why Kokomo homeowners call Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring
The owner checks your slab
I check the slab myself and work alongside our crew, so the person who saw it is there when it's sealed.
In business since 2017
We've been in business since 2017, and I learned the trade on a crew, from sweeping grinder dust to running the machines.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured, so you aren't carrying the risk while our crew works on your property.
We ask the city first
Kokomo's permit list names driveways, not sealing, so we ask the city before we start and handle any paperwork needed.
Get a free estimate for sealing your concrete
Tell us how large the area is, how old the concrete is and whether any of it is flaking. We reply within one business day to set my visit, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
Sealed concrete examples
Look through these photos of sealed and resurfaced concrete to get a feel for the kinds of surfaces this work covers.
Concrete sealing questions
These are questions people often ask before sealing a driveway, patio or walk in Kokomo. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and I'll answer it for your concrete.
How much does concrete sealing cost in Kokomo?
Professional concrete sealing across the US usually costs about $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot, with labor and materials included. That's the market's range, not a quote, so once I've seen your slab, the estimate gives you a figure for your concrete. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
When is the best time to seal concrete in Kokomo?
Late summer, after a few dry days and once the concrete is reasonably dry, is about the best time to seal. On average Indianapolis sees its first fall day at or below freezing around October 21, so a late summer job gives the sealer time before freezes and salt come back. One maker also asks for no direct sun and no rain expected within 24 hours, so we go by the forecast and the label on the product we use.
How soon can I drive on my driveway after it's sealed?
One maker's directions call for 24 to 48 hours before cars go back on, and at least 4 to 6 hours before light foot traffic, at 70°F and 50% humidity. Cooler or damper weather stretches those times out, so plan somewhere else to park until the label on the sealer says the slab is ready.
How long does new concrete need to cure before sealing?
One sealer maker says newly poured concrete should cure for at least 28 days before its sealer goes on, so check the label of the product being used. Keep deicing salt off a new slab through its first winter as well, which means planning both the sealing date and your ice care when the concrete goes in.
What is the best sealer for a concrete driveway?
A breathable silane or siloxane sealer, the two common water repellents that soak into concrete, made specifically for slabs and used the way its maker says, is the type concrete industry guidance points to. You can ask for it by name. If your slab already has a water-based penetrating sealer on it, one maker says its product can go over it as ongoing upkeep.
How do I keep winter salt from damaging my concrete?
Skip deicers made with ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate or magnesium, because concrete industry guidance warns they destroy concrete surfaces, and use whatever you do choose in moderate amounts. Any deicer leaves the surface wetter and adds more freezing and thawing, which is a big part of why a sealed slab holds up better through winter.
Cities we serve around Kokomo
We also seal concrete in Carmel and Logansport, and in the other cities below. Choose yours, or call if your city isn't listed, because we work in others too.
Talk with us about sealing your concrete
Call Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring at (765) 319-0314 any day from 7 AM to 10 PM, or send the form whenever it suits you.