Flooring Contractor in Kendall, FL - Floors That Start With Proper Slab Prep
Westmark Epoxy Floors of Olympia Heights is a flooring contractor coating, polishing and restoring concrete and terrazzo floors in Kendall, from garages and pool decks to ground floors and shop spaces.
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Slab homes and garages across Kendall
On our jobs, Kendall is a big, mostly residential part of Miami-Dade County. We see a lot of single-family homes with attached garages and backyard pools, mixed in with townhouses, condo buildings and the shops and offices along the main roads. Many of the houses have been around for decades, and when owners pull up old carpet or tile, there's often terrazzo underneath. The calls here look a lot like the ones we get from Kendale Lakes and The Hammocks: garage floors, pool decks and remodels that start with tearing something up.
Most houses here sit on a concrete slab poured right on the ground, so the floor we coat or polish is the same slab the house was built on. Moisture coming up through that slab and whatever's been glued to it over the years decide how much prep the job needs, and that's where I spend most of my time on an estimate.
Permits, licenses and what sets the price in Kendall
Kendall doesn't have a city government of its own. It's an unincorporated part of Miami-Dade County, so the county is the office that issues permits here. Before we schedule, I find out whether your job needs one. If it does, we apply as the licensed contractor and handle the paperwork and inspections, and your start date waits on the county's approval. Before you sign with anyone, you can check two things: a Florida contractor license and a Miami-Dade County local business tax receipt, which has to be renewed every year.
We're based in Olympia Heights and work across the cities around it, including Coral Gables, so a Kendall job isn't a long trip for us. The price here mostly comes down to what's on and in the slab: the square footage, how much old tile, glue or coating we have to strip, the cracks and moisture we have to fix, and the system you pick. The schedule depends on that prep and on whether a permit is needed. Once I've seen the floor, your own number goes into the written estimate.
Get a written floor estimate for your Kendall home
Send the form or call (786) 408-1023, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Kendall property myself, look at the slab and leave you a free written estimate. No pressure, no obligation.
Call (786) 408-1023Services in Kendall, FL
Garage Floor Coatings
Kendall garages take hot tires, oil drips and stored gear, and bare concrete stains fast. We grind the slab so the coating bonds, then lay the finish.
Terrazzo Flooring
Plenty of older Kendall homes hide terrazzo under carpet or tile, and it's usually worth saving. We pull the covering, fix chips and polish the terrazzo flooring.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Pool decks here sit in full sun and stay wet, so worn or slick surfaces are common. We repair the cracks, then resurface or recoat for better grip.
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
Kendall remodels usually start with old tile, carpet glue or a failed coating on the slab. We remove it and clean the concrete before the new floor goes down.
Polished Concrete Flooring
Families redoing a ground floor here often want something cool underfoot that's easy to mop. We grind and polish the slab, so there's no covering to wear out.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
Kendall's shops and warehouses take carts, forklifts and spills every day. We grind off the tired coating and lay an epoxy system built for that traffic.
What happens after you call us about a Kendall floor
Call or send the form
Call (786) 408-1023 or use the form and tell us what the floor is and what you want from it. We'll set a time for me to come out to your house.
I look at the slab
I check the concrete for cracks, moisture and old coatings, and I ask how you use the space, so it helps if you're home. You get a written estimate that spells out the prep, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
We set the date and prep
Once you say yes, we file any permit the job needs and then book your date. Our installers grind and prep the slab before any coating goes down, because the prep decides whether the floor holds.
Walk the finished floor together
When the last coat is down, I walk the floor with you before we pack up. I'll tell you when it's ready for foot traffic and when you can park on it.
Common questions
Does a flooring job under $7,500 in Kendall need a permit?
A qualifying project under $7,500 on a single-family home, duplex or townhouse can use a simplified county process instead of a building permit. Condo units in multi-family buildings and properties partly or fully in a flood hazard area don't qualify, and any electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work needs a permit at any size. The exemption is a written request through the county's permit portal with your contract attached, a job can't be split into smaller pieces to stay under the line, and we sort out which route applies before we schedule.
Does a flooring contractor in Kendall need a Florida license?
Florida law requires anyone in the business of contracting, which covers being paid to repair, remodel or improve a building for someone else, to be certified or registered with the state, though the law lists some exemptions. County licensing rules still apply on top of the state's. A certified license covers the whole state, while a registered one only covers areas where the holder has a local certificate of competency, so ask which kind your contractor holds. We're fully licensed and insured.
How do I find out if my Kendall house is in a flood zone?
Type your address into Miami-Dade County's Flood Zone Maps tool to see the map for your area. To confirm your property's official flood zone, call 305-372-6466 or ask your insurance agent. It's worth checking before a small project, because properties in a flood hazard area can't use the under-$7,500 permit exemption.
What affects the cost of an epoxy garage floor in Kendall?
The price mostly comes down to the size of the floor, the shape the slab is in and the system you choose. Stripping an old coating, filling cracks and dealing with moisture all add prep time, while a basic chip floor costs less than a metallic or polyaspartic finish. If I have to pick, I'll put your money into the prep before a fancier topcoat, and the written estimate shows where it goes.
What causes epoxy floors to peel in Florida garages?
Peeling usually traces back to prep: a slab that wasn't ground, was still oily or dirty, or had moisture coming up through it. Hot tires then pull a weak coating right off the concrete. We grind the slab and check for moisture before anything goes down, and if your slab isn't ready, I'll tell you so.
Is it worth restoring the terrazzo under my tile in Kendall?
Usually, yes, if the terrazzo underneath is mostly whole, because grinding and polishing brings it back without putting a new floor on top. The catch is the thinset and glue left from the tile, plus any cracks or old patches, and I can only judge those once a test spot is opened up. If it's too far gone, I'll say so, and we can talk about a polished or coated finish instead.
Book your Kendall floor estimate before you buy
Call (786) 408-1023 or send the form before you pick out tile or a coating kit, so I can check your slab first and you only pay for a floor it can hold.