How to Compare Concrete Resurfacing Quotes

Two quotes with similar totals may describe very different work. Compare the measured area, preparation, repairs, product system, limitations and aftercare—not just the final price or decorative finish.

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1. Confirm the same area and outcome

Check the measured area, surfaces included, edges, steps, drains and adjoining sections. Confirm whether each quote is for cleaning and resealing, a decorative resurfacing system, local repairs or a combination. A lower total may simply cover less work.

2. Compare preparation in writing

• Cleaning and degreasing
• Mechanical grinding, blasting or other preparation where required
• Removal or treatment of existing paint, coating or sealer
• Moisture, adhesion or contamination checks where relevant
• Masking and protection of walls, doors, gardens and neighbouring finishes
• How preparation waste and site cleanup will be handled

Preparation is not a minor detail. Existing coatings and contamination can affect bonding, while different product systems require their own preparation process.

3. Separate surface repairs from structural promises

The quote should identify which cracks, joints, chips, pitting or spalled areas are included and how they will be treated. Ask whether the repair is cosmetic, whether movement can recur and how that affects the written warranty. Resurfacing changes the surface; it does not automatically correct continuing slab or ground movement.

4. Identify the complete product system

Look for the primer, repair materials, resurfacing layers, texture, colour, sealer and number of coats. Ask for the product or system name and confirm that it is intended for the surface, expected traffic and outdoor exposure.

5. Check timing, access and site protection

Compare estimated working time, weather allowances, access restrictions and the stated time before people, furniture or vehicles can return. Confirm who moves items, how adjoining areas will be protected and what happens if weather delays the work.

6. Compare the total price, payment stages and variations

Check whether the total includes GST, surface preparation, repairs, materials, labour, cleanup and any stated disposal costs. Ask how unexpected work or variations must be approved before extra cost is incurred. For current NSW contract requirements and consumer guidance, consult the NSW Government home-building contract information.

7. Read exclusions and warranty wording

• Existing slab movement and recurring cracks
• Moisture, drainage and contamination
• Colour variation, fading and tyre marking
• Damage from cleaning, chemicals or use before the stated cure time
• Maintenance and resealing obligations
• Who supplies the warranty, its duration and the claim process

8. Verify the provider before accepting

Confirm the provider’s legal identity, relevant insurance and any licence requirements that apply to the proposed NSW work. Check that the name on the written agreement matches the person or business you verified. The Service NSW licence-check service explains how to search by name, licence number, ABN, ACN or location.