Concrete Floor Installation in Fargo ND - a smooth floor that wears well
Garage or basement floor cracked, dusty or uneven? We pour a new slab on a packed base and finish it so it wears well.
Call or write for a floor estimate
I measure the room and look at what's under the old floor before pricing anything.
What does a new concrete floor in Fargo involve?
Concrete floor installation in Fargo means we pour a new slab for your garage, basement or another room, then finish it, cut its joints and cure it into a hard floor that takes daily wear.
Most calls start with an old floor that's cracked, sunk in spots, chipping or dusty, or a room that's still on dirt or gravel. The price moves with the room's size, how much old concrete and soil has to come out, the slab's thickness and the finish you want, and the schedule turns mostly on the weather and on whether the city needs a permit first. If it's a garage, our garage floor concrete page covers what's different there, and for your own number the estimate puts the full scope in writing.
How our concrete floor installation goes
If there's an old floor, we break it out and haul it away, then dig down to the subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, and pack the base so it doesn't settle with the dirt later. Before we pour, I tell you what's going under the slab, because that layer can't be swapped once the concrete is down. We set rebar, the steel inside that holds the slab together if it cracks, and we plan the pour to miss the midday heat, which can leave a weak, dusty top. Finishing and curing are planned around the pour, so the control joints, shallow cuts that give the slab a straight line to crack along, go in on time, and the floor stays protected while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength.
A new floor often isn't the only concrete a house needs. If the steps into the garage or out the back door are crumbling, we can rebuild them with concrete steps construction, and the same base-first way of working goes into our concrete pool decks.
Concrete floor installation in Fargo: permits and clay
The City of Fargo issues building permits, and a required permit has to be in hand before any work starts. Whether your floor needs one depends on the job, so we check with the city on every job, and when a permit's required we handle the application and set up the inspections with you. You can look up your project's permit yourself on the city's permit site, which also takes applications and payments online.
Most of Fargo sits on fine, dense clay that drains slowly, swells when it's wet and shrinks when it's dry. That's why the base is the last place I'd cut if a budget gets tight, because nobody sees it on day one but it decides how the floor holds up, and a fancier finish can always wait. We see the same valley clay on jobs in West Fargo and Moorhead, and we treat the base the same way there.
Why call us for a concrete floor
I write every estimate myself
I come out to look at your floor myself and write the estimate, then our crew lead runs the work on site while I check in as it goes. The person who priced your job stays on it to the end.
Planned tight since 2017
I ran the schedule for a busy builder before I learned to place and finish concrete, and I started this business in 2017 to run jobs with no wasted days. You'll know the order of the work before we start, and if something changes, you hear it from me straight.
Licensed, insured and easy to check
We're licensed and fully insured. North Dakota requires a licensed contractor when a job's price is over $4,000, and you can search the state's contractor list to see a license is in good standing before you sign.
- Phone
- (701) 608-1202
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
- Location
- Fargo, ND 58102
Before you call (701) 608-1202 or use our contact page, have the room, its rough size and the start date you're hoping for. We work across Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and the cities around them.
Get a written scope for your concrete floor
We get back to you within one business day to set a time, and I come out to look at the room with you. The estimate is free, done at your property and comes with no obligation, and you get the scope in writing.
- Phone
- (701) 608-1202
- Location
- Fargo, ND 58102
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
- Credentials
- Licensed and fully insured.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new concrete floor cost in Fargo?
A reinforced concrete slab in Fargo usually costs about $7 to $12 per square foot, not counting staining or stamping. That's the going rate around town, not our price, and where your floor lands depends on its size, the base work and the thickness. Your own number comes from the estimate.
How long does a new concrete floor take to cure before I can use it?
You can usually walk on it within 48 hours, but concrete takes a month to fully cure. To be safe, wait a week before putting heavier loads on it, so plan moving things back into the room around that.
Can you pour a concrete floor in cold weather in Fargo?
Yes, with a plan to protect the concrete. Industry guidance counts it as cold weather work when the air falls, or may fall, to 40°F or below while the concrete is being protected, and concrete that's properly mixed, placed and protected still gets enough strength and durability. The city has its own cold weather concrete requirements too, and if the weather turns, I'd rather move the pour than rush it.
Is plastic sheeting OK as a moisture barrier under a concrete floor?
No, not for moisture protection. The concrete industry's floor guide says ordinary polyethylene sheeting, though it was used in the past, shouldn't be considered below a slab. Ask any contractor what's going under your floor before the pour, since it can't be changed afterward.
What causes a new concrete floor to crack?
Usually a soft base, or finishing, jointing and curing done at the wrong time. Missing that timing can lead to cracking, dusting, scaling and high or low spots, which is why we plan those steps around the pour. Some hairline cracking is normal in any slab, and the control joints are there so it shows up in a straight line instead of across the middle.
How thick should a concrete floor be in a Fargo house?
Standard home floor slabs in Fargo run four to six inches thick, with garage and basement slabs at the thicker end of that range. I'll tell you the thickness for your floor when I see the room, since it depends on what the floor has to carry.
Other concrete work around the house
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck takes water, bare feet and freeze-thaw every year, so the base and the surface texture matter even more than they do on an indoor floor.
Concrete steps construction
If the steps into your garage, basement or back door have crumbled or pulled away from the house, new poured steps give you a solid way in.