Epoxy Flooring in Jamestown, CO

Epoxy flooring in Jamestown makes the most sense when you think about what this town went through. In September 2013, days of rain sent James Creek out of its banks and triggered landslides. News reports counted 18 homes and the fire station destroyed and at least 44 other buildings damaged, and one resident lost their life. The National Guard flew most people out to Boulder.

Recovery took years and nearly $30 million in repairs. New bridges went in higher than the old ones, and families rebuilt or repaired houses up and down the creek. As a result, some Jamestown garages, lower levels and utility rooms sit on newer concrete, and a floor that can be hosed off makes sense for owners who lived through the cleanup. Some families who received federal assistance moved to higher ground and built new homes.

Why a sealed slab helps after high water

Bare concrete is porous. When muddy water sits on it, silt and odor work into the surface and are hard to get out. A coated floor has no pores to fill, so mud can be shoveled, squeegeed and rinsed away. It will not stop a flood, and nothing on a floor will, but it makes the cleanup afterward far less miserable. We also suggest lighter flake colors in garages that double as storage for emergency supplies, since spills and tracked-in mud are easy to spot and clear. Coved edges, where the coating turns up the base of the wall a few inches, keep silt from collecting in the joint between floor and wall.

Things we look at on a Jamestown visit

• Whether the concrete is a post-2013 pour or an older slab that took on water
• Hairline cracks from settling soil or fill placed during rebuilding
• Damp spots near the creek side of the house
• Floor drains and slope, so water heads where you want it
• Access for equipment on narrow mountain roads

A small town with a long history

Jamestown was incorporated on June 22, 1883, and named for James Smith, an early gold prospector. The 2020 census counted 256 residents, and recent Census estimates show only about 150 homes. Properties range from old miners' houses to homes built new after the flood, so slab condition varies a lot from one lot to the next. A floor in a house from the 1890s calls for different repairs than a slab poured in 2015, and we price each one on what we actually find rather than on square footage alone.

Planning around the canyon

Jamestown is a winding canyon drive from Boulder. We plan our materials and grinding equipment for a one-trip setup, and we watch weather closely, since a spring storm can change road conditions quickly. If your home sits on a steep or tight lot, mention it on the phone at (720) 776-9487 so we can plan the setup around it. Because a return trip up the canyon costs everyone time, we try to confirm colors, repairs and dates during the estimate so install day runs without surprises.