Toronto Concrete Repairs, based in Mississauga since 2015
Basement Floor Repair in Mississauga
Cracked, uneven, pitted or damp basement floors repaired, levelled and finished so the basement can be used. Toronto Concrete Repairs works on basement and garage floors across Mississauga year round, and we do everything from a single crack to a full new slab.
Most basement floors do not need to come out. They need the cracks fixed, the low spots levelled and the surface sealed or coated. We test for moisture before anything goes on the floor, because a coating over a damp slab is the most common basement floor failure we are called to fix.
What we fix in Mississauga basements
Mississauga sits on clay. Basement floors here crack and heave more than most, and older homes from the 1960s and 70s were poured thin with no vapour barrier. All of it is fixable.
Cracks
Shrinkage and settlement cracks routed and filled with repair mortar or flexible sealant. Cracks that let water in are injected. Foundation wall cracks can be injected at the same time.
Uneven and heaved floors
Low spots and lips levelled with self levelling compound, high spots ground down. A floor that is two inches out in a corner can be made flat without replacing it.
Pitting, dusting and spalling
Soft, flaking or dusty surfaces ground back to sound concrete and resurfaced with a bonded layer, then sealed so they stop shedding.
Old paint and failed coatings
Peeling paint, failed epoxy and glue residue from old flooring ground off completely so the new surface bonds to concrete.
Moisture and damp floors
Moisture tested before any finish is chosen. Where the slab is damp, we use a moisture tolerant system or a vapour barrier approach instead of a coating that will peel in a year.
Floors past repair
Broken through, badly heaved or crumbling floors removed, a new gravel base and vapour barrier laid, and a new slab poured. Hauled out through the house with the floors protected.
Then finish it the way you want to use it
Once the floor is repaired and flat, you choose how it is finished. Every option is done by the same crew, so there is no second contractor to coordinate.
- Sealed concrete. Clean, repaired and sealed. The practical choice for furnace rooms, storage and workshops.
- Epoxy or polyaspartic coating. Solid colour, flake or metallic. Seamless, easy to clean, bright. Basement epoxy flooring.
- Polished concrete. Ground and polished for a finished living space look, no coating to wear through. Polished basement floors.
- Ready for flooring. Flat, dry and sealed so tile, vinyl or laminate can go down properly.
Garage floor in the same shape? We repair and coat those too: garage floor repair and garage epoxy floors.
Repaired, levelled and coated, Mississauga.
Ground, repaired and sealed, Mississauga.
How a basement floor repair works
Photos or a visit, then a moisture test
Text three photos and we price from those, or we come out. Before any finish is quoted we test the slab for moisture, because that decides what will actually stick.
Grind, repair, level
Old coatings and glue ground off, cracks routed and filled or injected, low spots levelled, high spots ground. Dust controlled with vacuum grinders, doors and stairs protected.
Seal or coat
Sealed, coated or polished to your choice. Foot traffic the next day on most finishes. A written warranty, and the basement is yours to use.
Most basement floor repairs take one to three days. Basement work is done year round, since it does not depend on the weather.
What basement floor repair costs in Mississauga
Priced by the job. What moves the number is the condition of the floor, how much old coating or glue has to come off, how much levelling it needs, and the finish you choose. A crack repair and seal is a small job; a full grind, level and metallic epoxy is not.
If the floor has to come out, removing and pouring new concrete runs about $30 per square foot, more where access is tight and everything goes out through the house. Most basement floors we see do not need that.
Every quote is free, in writing and held for 21 days. Prices are before HST.
| Job | Typical cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Crack repair, levelling, sealing | Quoted from photos | 1 to 2 days |
| Repair plus epoxy or polyaspartic coating | Quoted after moisture test | 2 to 3 days |
| Full slab removal and new pour | About $30 per sq ft | 3 to 5 days plus curing |
Written warranty: three years on new concrete and overlays, ten years on Graniflex; epoxy and polyaspartic warranty terms are stated per job in your quote.
What Mississauga clients say
Basement floor, porch and steps
“We hired Toronto Concrete Repair to repair and resurface the concrete floor of our basement furnace/workroom and to repair and resurface the steps and front porch of our 1960’s home in Mississauga. Hubert was very helpful and knowledgeable in guiding us through the process. They worked hard, are perfectionists and did an amazing job on these projects for us.”
Basement metallic epoxy
“We had our basement floor done with metallic epoxy coatings by Toronto Concrete Repairs. The guys were very professional and friendly. Our basement floor looks great and we would not hesitate to recommend this company to our friends and family.”
Garage slab, outbuilding slab and coating
“Hubert and the team at Toronto Concrete Repairs are absolutely top notch, in every respect. We had three projects done this year, garage slab, outbuilding slab, and garage polyaspartic coating. All were completed on time and to a very high standard.”
Basement floor repair in Mississauga, common questions
How much does basement floor repair cost in Mississauga?
It is priced by the job. Crack repair, levelling and sealing are the smaller jobs; a full grind, level and coating is larger. If the floor has to be replaced, removing and pouring new concrete runs about $30 per square foot. Quotes are free, in writing and held for 21 days. Text three photos and you will usually have a number within one business day.
Can an uneven basement floor be levelled without replacing it?
Usually, yes. Low spots are filled with self levelling compound and high spots are ground down. A floor that is an inch or two out can be made flat in a day. Replacement is only needed when the slab is broken through or heaving from something underneath it.
Why did my last basement floor coating peel?
Almost always moisture. Water vapour comes up through a slab with no vapour barrier, which is most Mississauga homes built before the 1980s, and pushes the coating off. That is why we moisture test first and use a moisture tolerant system where the slab needs it.
Can you fix cracks that leak?
Yes. Leaking floor and foundation wall cracks are injected rather than filled, which seals the crack through its full depth. Where water is coming in from the cove joint between the wall and floor, that is a waterproofing job and we will tell you so.
How much dust will there be?
Grinding is done with vacuum shrouded grinders, the stairs and doorways are sealed off, and the area is cleaned daily. It is not dust free, but it is controlled, and the rest of the house stays clean.
Can basement floor repair be done in winter?
Yes. Basement work does not depend on the weather, so it is one of the jobs we do all winter.
Do I need a permit?
Not for repairing, levelling, sealing or coating an existing floor. Replacing a slab like for like does not usually need one either. Lowering a basement floor or any structural work does, and that is a different job from what this page covers.
Are you licensed, insured and WSIB covered?
Yes to all three. We carry full liability insurance and every person on our crews is covered by WSIB. Certificates are available on request.
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About Toronto Concrete Repairs. Toronto Concrete Repairs (legal name Toronto Concrete Repair Inc.) is a Mississauga based concrete repair, resurfacing and replacement contractor serving Mississauga, Toronto and the GTA since 2015. Our only website is torontoconcreterepairs.ca and our phone number is 416 471 3068. We are not affiliated with TCR Pro, tcrpro.ca, or any other company using a similar name.
Send three photos of the floor.
A wide shot of the room, a close up of the worst spot, and the floor where it meets the wall. We will tell you whether it needs repair, levelling or replacement, what finish will hold, and the price in writing, usually within one business day.
Free photo quotes and site visits. Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm.