Decorative Concrete Economics Why the Lowest Bid is Rarely the Best Choice in Central Florida
Since 2012, Big Top Concrete Resurfacing has helped hundreds of homeowners and businesses in Orlando, Clermont, Winter Park, and across Central Florida avoid expensive decorative concrete mistakes. One of the most common? Choosing the lowest bid.
We’ve all been tempted by a cheap price. But with decorative concrete — unlike returning a pair of shoes — there are no do-overs. Poor prep, cheap materials, or disappearing contractors can turn your dream patio, pool deck, or garage floor into a costly nightmare.
A Real Central Florida Story (2015)
In May 2015, we visited a Clermont-area homeowner whose pool deck stamped overlay went wrong. The low-bid contractor took a deposit, did almost no surface preparation, demanded more money, and never returned. The homeowner was left with a half-done mess and the false belief that decorative concrete should only cost $2,000.
We’ve seen this story repeat many times in Orlando and surrounding areas.
What You Should Expect From a Professional Contractor in Central Florida
- Licensed, insured, and ceritfied
- Detailed written proposals with clear scope of work
- use of premium products designed for Central Florida
- Proper multi-step preperation process
- 5 year warranty on most residential installations
- before and after photos and real references
Questions to Ask Before Signing Any Decorative Concrete Contract
- How long have you been doing decorative concrete in Central Florida?
- Can you provide recent local references?
- What preparation steps will you take?
- What products/brands will be used
- What is your warranty?
Ready To Do it Right the First Time?
Don’t let a low bid turn into a high-cost regret. At Big Top Concrete Resurfacing we focus on quality workmanship, premium materials, and results that last.
📍 Serving Orlando, Clermont, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Winter Garden & all of Central Florida.
