Case Study
One of the Worst Floors They'd Seen, the Same Price They Quoted
Project Overview
The Challenge: A Floor Full of Cracks and Pitting
Jay's garage floor had a lot of cracks and pitting. He collected quotes from three companies, and Duration's price came in far better than the other two local quotes. But a low quote only means something if it holds, and floors this rough often hide more damage than an estimate shows.
Why do garage floors crack and pit?
Fort Wayne garages take a beating every winter. Snowmelt and road salt drip off vehicles onto bare concrete, and water that soaks into the slab freezes and expands. Over the years, that cycle breaks down the surface into pits and opens cracks. Left uncoated, the damage keeps spreading, which is why repairing the slab before coating it matters.
The Duration Difference: The Quote Held
When the crew arrived, they told Jay, in a friendly, joking way, that his floor was one of the worst they had seen. Then they did what matters most: they didn't ask for more money. They went to work at the price Duration had quoted.
The crew diamond-ground the slab and repaired the cracks and pitting so the coating would bond into sound concrete, then finished the floor in slate gray Duralast® polyaspartic the same day.
Can a badly cracked and pitted garage floor still be coated?
In most cases, yes. Diamond grinding removes the weak surface layer and opens the concrete so the coating can bond into it. Cracks and pits are then filled so they won't show through the finish. Jay's floor was one of the roughest the crew had seen, and it ended up better than he expected. Major structural cracks may need a closer look during the estimate.
From Quote to Finished Floor
Here is how Jay's project moved from three quotes to a finished slate gray floor in one day.
Step 1: The Quote
Jay compared three local companies. Duration's price was far better than the other two.
Step 2: The Price Held
On install day, the crew saw the full extent of the cracks and pitting. The price stayed exactly where Duration had quoted it.
Step 3: Diamond Grinding and Crack Repair
The crew diamond-ground the slab and filled every crack and pit, giving the coating a sound surface to bond into.
Step 4: Slate Gray Polyaspartic
Slate gray flake was broadcast and sealed under a Duralast® polyaspartic top coat, finishing the floor in a single day.
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The Results: Better Than Expected, at the Price Quoted
In Jay's words, his floor ended up better than he had expected. The cracks and pitting are gone under one uniform slate gray finish, and the price never moved from the quote that beat two other local companies.
- The best price of three quotes, held from estimate to finish.
- No surprise charges, even on one of the worst floors the crew had seen.
- Cracks and pitting repaired before coating, so they don't show through.
- Done in a day with the Duralast® polyaspartic system.
Why do garage floor coating quotes vary so much?
Quotes differ on prep method, crack and pit repair, the coating system, and how much margin a company builds in for surprises. The number that matters is the one you actually pay. Ask whether repairs are included and whether the price can change once work starts. On Jay's job it didn't, even after the crew saw the full extent of the damage.
What Jay K. Says About His Experience
"Duration's price was far better than the other 2 local company quotes I received. When their crew showed up they said (in a very nice/joking way) that my garage floor was one of the worst they've seen. It had a lot of cracks & pitting. They didn't ask for more money, they just went [to] work on it. My floor ended up better than I had expected. I highly recommend Duration Concrete Coatings!"
— Jay K., Fort Wayne Homeowner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars · Verified Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the price change if my floor is worse than expected?
On Jay's job, it didn't. The crew found one of the worst floors they had seen and still worked at the quoted price. Your free on-site estimate looks at slab condition up front so the quote reflects the real work.
Is crack and pit repair included?
Crack and surface repair is part of the prep on every Duration installation, along with diamond grinding. Major structural cracks may need a separate conversation during the estimate.
How long does a garage floor coating take?
Most garages are finished in a single day, as Jay's was. With the Duralast® polyaspartic system, vehicles can return within 24 hours.
How much does garage floor coating cost in Fort Wayne?
Duration's residential polyaspartic installs typically run $5 to $8 per square foot, which puts a 480 sq ft two-car garage between about $2,400 and $3,840. Slab condition moves the price more than size. See our garage floor coating cost guide.
Why Fort Wayne Homeowners Choose Duration
- Competitive quotes that hold from estimate to finish
- Diamond grinding and crack repair on every floor
- Duralast® polyaspartic system, 5X stronger than standard epoxy
- Single-day installation with vehicles back within 24 hours
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
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Got a cracked or pitted garage floor? Contact Duration Concrete Coatings today and see why Fort Wayne homeowners like Jay K. choose us.