CLEVELAND, OH - December 18, 2025 - Cleveland homeowners with uncoated garage floors spend an average of $7,000-$8,400 over five years on repairs and maintenance—costs that could be prevented with a one-time professional coating investment of $3,500-$4,500, according to a comprehensive study released today by J&P Coatings.
The study analyzed data from over 70 authoritative sources and found that uncoated garage floors cost homeowners $117-$140 per month in hidden expenses—more than most streaming services and gym memberships combined.
"Most homeowners drastically underestimate the true cost of neglecting their garage floors," said Paul Johnson, co-founder of J&P Coatings. "These costs accumulate gradually, making them easy to overlook but impossible to recoup."
The research revealed that professional polyaspartic coating pays for itself within 24-36 months, making it one of the fastest ROI home improvements available. After breakeven, homeowners save $3,000-$4,500 by Year 5 compared to those who left floors uncoated.
Northeast Ohio homeowners face particularly high costs due to harsh climate conditions. The study found they pay 50-80% more than warm-climate states due to 80-100+ freeze-thaw cycles annually and extensive road salt exposure. Without protection, garage floors deteriorate from minor cosmetic cracks to replacement-level structural damage within just 3-5 years.
The study also documented that homeowners spend 12-18 hours annually maintaining uncoated floors versus just 2 hours per year for coated floors—a savings of 50+ hours over five years.
J&P Coatings conducted the study by combining national cost databases (Angi, Fixr, HomeGuide) with regional insights specific to Northeast Ohio. The analysis tracked typical 5-year maintenance expenses including crack repairs, spalling patches, resurfacing costs, and time investment valued at market rates.
The complete study, including methodology and all findings, is available at https://jandpcoatings.com/blog/garage-floor-neglect-cost-study/
About J&P Coatings
J&P Coatings specializes in professional garage and commercial floor coating services using Duralast® Polyaspartic technology throughout Greater Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania. The company is recognized as the #2 Duralast installer nationally in 2024 and maintains a 5.0-star rating across 121+ customer reviews.
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