Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Martinez CA - a new top that stays bonded
Flaking, pitted or cracked concrete? We find out why it wore out, grind it clean and put down a new surface that holds.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete resurfacing and overlays we lay
Smooth skim-coat overlays
A thin cement-based layer spread over a freshly ground slab, for garage floors, walks and patios where the top has worn rough and you want an even face again.
Textured outdoor overlays
A cement-based top finished with a broom or knockdown texture, for walks, steps and patios where you want better footing along with a fresh, even look.
What does concrete resurfacing involve in Martinez?
Concrete resurfacing in Martinez means grinding a worn slab clean, fixing what's broken and bonding a new cement-based layer over it, so the surface looks and wears like sound concrete again without tearing it out.
Most calls start with a patio, walk or garage floor that's flaking, pitted or covered in fine cracks, and the real question is whether a new top will hold. Price turns on the size of the slab, how much prep and repair it needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns mostly on prep, because the overlay can't go down until the slab is ground clean and solid. After I see it, I'll give you a written estimate with your own figures.
Resurfacing, from crack checks to the final coat
I try to find out why the concrete cracked before we plan anything, because a problem in the ground under the slab won't go away with a new top.
Finding the cause
We check the cracks first to learn whether the trouble sits in the top layer or in the ground under the slab.
Grinding with dust shrouds
Our grinders run with dust shrouds hooked to vacuums, which keeps most of the concrete dust out of the air and off your house.
Removing what won't bond
We take out broken concrete, dirt, oil and grease the way the resurfacer's maker calls for, since the new layer won't bond over them.
Crack and patch repair
We open and fill cracks and patch chipped spots, so the overlay sits on a solid base instead of showing old damage through.
Laying the new surface
We lay the overlay in your chosen finish, or use self-leveling concrete on uneven floors and pool deck coatings and resurfacing beside a pool.
Why Martinez owners call Stonefield for resurfacing
I taught myself floor work on my own garage, learned the rest beside experienced crews and started this business in Martinez in 2017. I want you to know what we'll do and why before you sign anything.
I come out and stay on the job
I'm the one who looks at your cracks and writes your estimate. Our crew does the prep and the install, and I'm on the job with them.
The time goes into prep
A surface that peels or flakes usually started on a slab nobody tested or ground right. So we spend our hours on grinding and repair before the new layer goes down.
Covered from grinding to final coat
We're licensed and fully insured for every stage of the work, from grinding off the old surface to laying the new one. Our promise is satisfaction guaranteed.
What happens when you call about resurfacing in Martinez?
We plan the job around how you use the space. Before we start, you know what the prep involves and how long the area will be out of use.
or call (925) 231-8429
Call or send a message
Call (925) 231-8429 or send the form with a few photos of the slab, so I have a head start before I come out.
I look at the slab
I come out to check the cracks and worn spots and ask how you'll use the floor. Then I work out whether the problem starts on top or below.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate. Once you say go, we plan the prep around your finish, the crew does the work and I walk the finished floor with you.
Get a resurfacing estimate from Stonefield in Martinez
Send a few photos of the slab and note what you see, such as cracks, flaking, chips, powdery dust or low spots, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out for a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
Questions about resurfacing concrete
How much does concrete resurfacing cost in Martinez?
Your cost depends mostly on how much prep the slab needs. Grinding, removing broken concrete and filling cracks take more time than laying the overlay itself. An old coating that has to come off first adds to it, and so does a textured finish over a plain smooth one, so your written estimate lists those parts.
What causes cracks in my concrete slab?
Many cracks start in the ground below, when the soil under the slab wasn't packed down well or swells or heaves with frost. A web of fine, shallow cracks, called crazing, is different. It comes from slight shrinking of the top layer and stays near the surface, which is why I check the crack pattern first.
Can an unlicensed person do a small concrete job in California?
Only within California's minor work exemption, which is set at $1,000. It applies only when the work needs no permit and that person employs no one on the project. If the job needs a permit or a crew, the exemption doesn't cover it.
How do I keep concrete grinding dust out of my house?
Ask whether the crew grinds with dust shrouds. A federal workplace safety study found that grinding concrete exposed workers to high levels of silica dust, which is harmful to breathe, and shrouds on the grinders cut that exposure way down. California's silica rule also covers repair and renovation work like this, and as noted above, our grinders run with shrouds.
How long does concrete resurfacing take?
The schedule turns mostly on prep, because grinding, removing damaged concrete and fixing cracks all come before the new layer. A rougher slab takes longer. I'll tell you at the estimate how long the space will be out of use, so you can plan around it.
What happens if my concrete job changes after I sign the contract?
Under California law, any change to a home improvement contract has to be in writing, easy to understand and tell you about your right to cancel. The contract itself must also carry the state's required notices. If a change comes up mid-job, we put it on paper before we do the work.
Other work your slab may need
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Concrete resurfacing in Martinez, from permits to the jobs we see
Inside Martinez city limits, the Building Department issues building permits and takes applications through the city's online portal. The Engineering Division handles encroachment, grading and site development permits, which can come up when work reaches past your property line. Whether your resurfacing job needs a permit is a question for the Building Department. If it does, we sort out with you which city or county office covers your address and who pulls it, and we work with that office from there.
We're based in Martinez and take jobs in the cities around it in Contra Costa and Solano counties. Most calls are about older patios, walks and garage floors that have flaked or cracked, often with an old patch that didn't hold. We handle those the same way in Concord and Pleasant Hill, checking the cracks first and grinding before anything new goes down.