Concrete floor installation in Kingston NY - a slab ready for the flooring you pick
Cracked, uneven or damp floor in your basement or addition? We pour a slab on a packed base and stay with it while it cures.
The job is a slab placed over a base we dig out and pack, then cured so it stays hard and resists cracking. I ask what flooring is going down first, because that decides what goes beneath the concrete.
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A solid floor from the ground up
Licensed and fully insured
Coverage goes with every floor we pour, so you're not carrying the risk on your property.
The owner comes out
I look at your space, write the estimate and then work beside our crew on the pour.
What goes into a new concrete floor in Kingston?
Concrete floor installation in Kingston means we dig out and pack a base, pour a slab over it and then cure it, keeping it moist or sealed while it hardens so the floor stays durable and resists cracking. The price moves mostly with the size of the floor, how much digging and base work the spot needs and what goes beneath the slab, and the schedule turns on the weather and on getting into the space. I'll measure and ask how you'll use the floor when I come out, and your written estimate lays out the work. We also find out whether your address falls under the City of Kingston, the Town of Kingston or another office, and when the job needs a permit we take care of the application with you.
How can you tell your concrete floor needs replacing?
Cracks that keep widening
Cracks that grow wider each season or have one side higher than the other usually mean the ground underneath has moved, not just the surface.
A floor that's sunk or tilts
If a ball rolls to one corner or you can feel a dip, the dirt underneath usually settled because it was raked level, not dug out and packed.
Damp spots and lifting flooring
Dark damp patches, a musty smell, or tile and vinyl that won't stay stuck usually point to ground moisture coming up through a slab with nothing underneath to slow it.
A dusty, flaking surface
If the top powders when you sweep or chips away in flakes, the slab was often poured in midday heat or not cured, so the surface never hardened right.
How a concrete floor job runs, start to finish
You call or send a message
- Call (845) 303-8582 or use the form
- Tell us the room and its size
- Mention the flooring you have in mind
- We call back to set a visit
I visit and measure
- I look at the space and measure
- I ask how you'll use the floor
- I check which building office covers you
- You get a written estimate
We pour your floor
- We pick a date around the weather
- I'm on site with our crew
- Base dug out and packed first
- Crack-control cuts made in time
Walk-through and floor care
- We walk the finished floor together
- I explain how to look after it
- We haul off forms and debris
- Ask anything before we leave
Ask for a free concrete floor estimate
Tell us the floor size in square feet, the flooring you plan on and the season you'd like, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
Concrete floor questions we hear
Here are straight answers to what Kingston homeowners ask before a floor pour. If yours isn't here, call (845) 303-8582 and ask.
How much does a new concrete floor cost in Kingston NY?
Installing a cement slab across the US usually costs about $10.50 to $12.50 per square foot. That's a national figure, not our price, so I measure your space on site and give you your own number in a written estimate.
Can a concrete floor be poured in winter in Kingston?
Yes, with a protection plan. The national guide on cold-weather concreting says its methods apply once the air reaches or may drop below 40°F while fresh concrete still needs protecting, and concrete poured then still gets strong enough if it's properly mixed, placed and protected. Other winter guidance says to clear snow and ice and pour only on unfrozen ground.
Is it normal for a new concrete floor to crack?
A few cracks are normal, even in a well-built floor. The national floor guide says some random cracking should always be expected, even with control joints, the saw cuts that split a slab into panels, and calls visible cracks in up to 3 percent of panels reasonable. Our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
Who issues building permits in Kingston NY?
In the City of Kingston, Building Safety & Zoning Enforcement handles all building permits, and you can reach it at 845-331-1217. In the Town of Kingston, the Code Enforcement Officer issues them. They're separate offices, so it matters which one your address falls under.
Do I need a written contract for concrete work in New York?
Yes, New York state law requires a contractor to give you a written contract for home improvement work. The state Attorney General says it should list a timeline, a payment schedule and the types or brands of materials, so you know the plan before anyone starts digging.
When should curing start on a new concrete floor?
Curing should start as soon as possible after the pour, and one concrete guide gives two ways to do it, spraying on a liquid curing compound or covering the slab with damp burlap kept moist for at least 3 days. We stay on the curing instead of walking away, since a slab that dries too fast ends up weak on top.
Other concrete work we do
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Concrete steps construction
A floor at a new height often needs new entry steps, and we can pour concrete steps that match the slab and shed water away from the door.
Read more Concrete steps construction - Service
Concrete pool decks
If the new floor opens onto the backyard, we can pour a concrete pool deck with a textured top that grips when it's wet.
Read more Concrete pool decks - Service
Slab foundation building
When the floor is part of a new addition, garage or outbuilding, we build the slab as the foundation, planned around the walls that sit on it.
Read more Slab foundation building
Get a free estimate for your floor
Request an estimate- VisitKingston, NY 12401
- Call(845) 303-8582
- Emailhello@kingstonconcretecompany.com
- HoursMon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Floors poured across the Kingston area
We're based in Kingston and work across the cities around it on both sides of the Hudson, including Saugerties and Rhinebeck. Pick your area below, or call if it isn't listed.