Flooring Contractor in Carmel, IN - Garage and Basement Floors on Tested Concrete
Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring is a flooring contractor serving Carmel, IN. We coat garage, basement and pool deck floors for homeowners and shop and store floors for business owners, after we prep and test the slab underneath.
- Slab tested first I check for moisture, old coatings and cracks before any quote.
- Owner on the job I'm on site with our crew through the prep and coating.
- Prep spelled out Your estimate explains the slab prep, not just the finish.
- Final walk-through together We walk the finished floor with you before we leave.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Concrete floor coatings for Carmel homes
Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring coats and finishes concrete floors in Carmel, working from our base in Kokomo. Homeowners here usually call us about garages, basements and pool decks, and after the flooding the city saw on August 15 and 16, I'd want to test any basement slab for moisture before we coat it.
Working in Carmel: permits, prep and what sets the price
In Carmel, the city's Building Safety Office issues building permits, which the city calls Improvement Location Permits, and its inspectors carry out the inspections. One permit usually covers all the work on a project. Whether a floor job needs one depends on the work, so I check with that office before we start, and when a permit is needed we handle the paperwork and plan our dates around the inspections it brings.
What moves the price here is mostly the slab. How much grinding it needs, whether old sealer or coating has to come off, how many cracks need filling and what the moisture test shows all change the prep, and the finish you choose sets the rest. The date turns on your schedule and the weather the product needs to cure, and your estimate will set out what your floor needs.
The garages and basements we see in Carmel are much like the ones we coat in Westfield and Cicero. Many have hairline cracks, oil spots and a sealer or paint someone rolled on years ago, and each of those has to be dealt with before a coating will bond. That's the part of the job I don't hurry.
What we handle around Carmel
- Moisture testing basement and garage slabs
- Grinding off old paint, sealer and coatings
- Filling cracks before the coating goes down
- Checking with the Building Safety Office first
- Resurfacing and coating worn pool decks
Floor services for Carmel homes and businesses
Carmel jobs run from family garages and basements to pool decks and shop floors, and every service below starts with the same slab prep and testing.
Epoxy Floor Coatings
Epoxy floor coatings give a Carmel garage or workroom a sealed, easy-to-sweep surface once the slab is ground and tested.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
For shops, plants and stores in Carmel, our commercial and industrial epoxy floor coatings stand up to carts, forklifts and daily foot traffic.
Garage Floor Coatings
Garages that take road salt and hot tires all winter are where garage floor coatings earn their keep.
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
When you'd like your garage back sooner, polyaspartic floor coatings cure faster than epoxy and hold their color in sunlight.
Metallic Epoxy Flooring
Metallic epoxy flooring suits a finished basement or home bar in Carmel where you want a floor with depth and movement.
Urethane Cement Flooring
Kitchens, breweries and food spaces that wash down with hot water usually do better with urethane cement flooring than a thin coating.
Polished Concrete Flooring
Polished concrete flooring works well in open basements and retail spaces, since we grind and finish the slab itself rather than cover it.
Stained Concrete Flooring
If a basement or patio slab is sound but plain, stained concrete flooring adds color without building up a coating.
Terrazzo Flooring
For a lobby or entry that will see years of foot traffic, terrazzo flooring is a long-lasting choice worth talking through.
Basement Flooring
Basement flooring starts with a moisture test, because a damp slab can push a coating loose from underneath.
Concrete Grinding & Surface Preparation
Every coating we put down rests on concrete grinding and surface preparation, which opens up the slab so the new floor can bond.
Concrete Sealing
Driveways, walks and garage aprons around Carmel hold up better against water and salt with concrete sealing done ahead of winter.
Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays
Worn slabs with a flaking top that are still solid underneath can often be saved with concrete resurfacing and overlays instead of tearing out.
Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
Uneven basement and room floors get self-leveling concrete and overlays so tile, wood or a coating can go down flat.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Backyard pool decks that have faded or cracked can be repaired and refinished with pool deck coatings and resurfacing.
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
When an old epoxy, paint or tile adhesive is failing, concrete floor stripping and removal gets it off before anything new goes on.
What happens when you call us about a Carmel floor
The job runs in four steps, from a close look at your slab to a walk across the finished floor.
Call or send the form
We set a time, and I come out myself to look at your garage, basement, pool deck or shop floor.
Review your estimate
I check the slab for moisture, old coatings and cracks, then give you an estimate that explains the prep as well as the finish.
Prep and coat the floor
We pick a date that suits you and the product, and I'm on the job with our crew through the prep and coating.
Walk the finished floor
When the coating is done, we clean up the work area and walk the floor with you, so you can see the work and ask questions.
Why Carmel homeowners call our crew
A straight answer on your slab
I'll tell you plainly if a slab isn't ready, because a coating is only as good as the concrete under it.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured, and the work we do at your home is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Debris secured, street kept clean
Carmel inspections fail over mud in the street or loose construction debris, so we keep our debris secured and the drive clean.
The owner is on your job
I started out sweeping grinder dust on a crew and have run this business since 2017, and I'm on your job.
Get a free on-site floor estimate in Carmel
Tell us where the floor is and what's on it now, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done at your property and carries no obligation.
Examples of finished concrete floors
Look through these example floors to get a feel for the finishes, colors and textures you can choose from for a garage, basement or shop.
Carmel floor coating questions
Here are answers to what Carmel homeowners ask about permits, inspections and floor prep. If your floor raises a question that isn't covered here, call or write and I'll answer it.
Who issues building permits in Carmel, Indiana?
The City of Carmel's Building Safety Office issues all building permits in the city, and the same office does all the building inspections. It usually issues one permit per project, called an Improvement Location Permit, and home projects have to meet the Indiana Residential Code, which the office applies.
How do I find out if my floor project needs a permit in Carmel?
Call the Building Safety Office, which helps homeowners decide when they're unsure, at 317-571-2444 between 8 am and 5 pm, or reach the Inspector on Call at 317-571-2481 between 8 am and 9 am. Both numbers are on the city's residential permits page. When you hire us, I make that check before we start.
How long is a residential building permit valid in Carmel?
A residential permit in Carmel is good for 18 months from the day it's issued. Once it expires, the city may charge additional fees, so the work should be finished while the permit is still current.
Who needs to be home for a building inspection in Carmel?
For an inspection of a house you're living in, the owner or someone representing the owner has to be there. Inspections are booked at least 24 hours ahead and the city gives a two-hour window, as its inspection requirements explain, and the builder of record on the permit is the one who schedules them and pays the fees.
Is there a fee for starting work without a permit in Carmel?
Yes, Carmel charges a late permit fee of $350 per occurrence when residential work that needed a permit starts without one, and $1,000 per occurrence for new homes and additions. That's money no one should spend on a floor, which is why the permit check comes first on our jobs.
What causes epoxy to peel off a basement floor in Carmel?
Peeling usually comes from moisture pushing up through the slab or from coating over concrete that was never ground clean of old sealer, paint or dirt. That's why I test and grind the slab before anything goes down, and a basement that took on water recently gets an especially careful look.
Other cities we work in
Pick a city below to see how we work there, or get in touch to ask about your address, since we work in cities beyond the ones shown here.
Talk to us about your Carmel concrete floor
Call (765) 319-0314 any day from 7 AM to 10 PM, or send the form, and I'll come look at the slab.