The Slab Drives the Cost
An overlay is only as good as the substrate beneath it. The amount of existing damage — pitting, spalling, erosion, and unevenness — determines how much material and labor the resurfacing takes. A lightly worn floor costs less than one needing deep rebuilding.
Thickness and Load
The thickness specified depends on the loads the floor will carry and the depth of the damage being filled. A heavier industrial traffic load needs a thicker, higher-strength mortar than a light-use resurfacing.
Prep and Substrate Soundness
We assess whether the substrate is sound before recommending an overlay. If deeper structural repair is needed, we tell you honestly rather than installing an overlay that won't perform. The prep — removing loose material, addressing cracks — is part of the cost.
Getting an Accurate Number
We inspect the slab, evaluate the damage, and specify the thickness for the loads it will carry, then give you a written quote. A mortar overlay specified to the wrong conditions wastes the investment, so the assessment is what makes the cost accurate.