John Ley
His work was excellent (timing, price, and quality).
Chaska, MN · SW Twin Cities · Since 1996
Concrete coatings and surface restoration, built to outlast Minnesota weather.
Polyurea floor systems for garages, basements, patios, driveways, and pool decks. Sealing and restoration for concrete, granite, marble, and glass. All work done in-house, fixed written quote up front.
- Free in-home assessment
- Fixed written quote
- BBB A+ since 2005
30+ YR
Restoring surfaces
Owner-operated since 1996
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Service specialties
5 coatings, 3 restoration
0
Subcontractors
All work done in-house
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Authorized Installer
Valence Protective Coatings
Licensed Dealer
Pro-only sealer, 10-year warranty
Fully Insured
Liability + workers' comp
15-Year Warranty
Ultimate + Apex tiers, in writing
Services
What we work on.
Coatings cover the wear surfaces around the home: garages, basements, patios, driveways, pool decks. Restoration covers the protective and decorative work the coating side doesn't: polishing stone, restoring glass. Pick a surface to see how we install or restore it.
Concrete Coatings
Polyurea and polyaspartic floor systems built for Minnesota freeze-thaw, hot tires, and road salt. Four chemistry tiers; the right one depends on the slab.
Garage Floor Coating→
Polyurea and polyaspartic systems built for hot tires, salt, and freeze-thaw. Custom decorative flake.
Basement Floor Coating→
Moisture-tested before quoting. Penetrating sealer or finished film, matched to the slab.
Patio Coating→
Outdoor coatings for patios and porches. UV-stable topcoat that doesn't yellow in Minnesota sun.
Driveway Coating→
Salt-protection sealer for driveways, sidewalks, and walkways. Built for Minnesota winter and vehicle weight.
Pool Deck Coating→
Slip-resistant aggregate topcoat. Chlorine-tolerant, light color for barefoot comfort.
Surface Restoration
The protective and decorative work most pure-coatings shops can't touch. Polishing stone back to a finished surface, restoring shower glass.
Granite Restoration→
Countertop polishing, refinishing, and sealing. Restores depth and finish to weathered granite.
Marble Restoration→
Polishing weathered marble, removing etching, sealing for protection. Counters, floors, vanities.
Glass Restoration→
Shower glass and window restoration. Hard-water spot removal, sealing, and ongoing protection.
Real projects
Before and after, captioned and dated.
Real Clear View installs from the SW Twin Cities, named by city and year. Click any photo to view full size.
Before
After
Chaska, MN · Garage floor
Polyurea and polyaspartic with decorative flake
Before
After
Chaska, MN · Commercial restroom floor
Decorative flake system built for wet-area traffic and cleaning chemicals
Before
After
Savage, MN · Concrete patio
Resurfaced and sealed against Minnesota freeze-thaw
Owner-operated
30 years of one set of hands.
When you call this shop, you talk to me. When you book this shop, I'm the one showing up to grind your slab. It's been that way since 1996, and it's how I plan to keep doing it.
An Air Force background, an A+ BBB rating since 2005, and a working list of repeat customers across the SW Twin Cities. David Meyers founded Clear View in 1996 to do the work himself, and after 30 years he's still the one doing it.
David Meyers
Owner, Clear View Surface Solutions
Past commercial clients
Some of the names David has worked for.
Clear View has done thousands of residential garages, basements and stone surfaces across the SW Twin Cities. The past project list also includes the City of Minneapolis, the Mall of America, and the Metropolitan Airport Commission at MSP International Airport, Terminals 1 and 2. Same owner-operated standard, residential or commercial.
- 01 Mall of America Bloomington, MN
- 02 MSP International Airport Metropolitan Airport Commission · Terminals 1 + 2
- 03 City of Minneapolis Public sector project work
- 04 Twin Cities builders Most-reputable residential builder network
How an install runs
Six steps. Same checklist, every job.
The reason a 30-year shop stays in business is the work holding up at year ten. The reason the work holds up at year ten is the prep before the coating goes down.
- 01
In-home assessment and written quote
We visit the property, measure the slab, test for moisture if it's a basement, evaluate existing damage, and write a fixed quote on the tier that fits. No salesperson, no follow-up call campaigns, no contract pressure. The quote stays valid 60 days.
- 02
Diamond-ground surface prep
Day one of every install starts with diamond grinding the slab to open the concrete profile. This is where most installers cut corners; we don't. The bond between coating and concrete is only as good as the prep underneath it.
- 03
Crack and joint repair
Hairline cracks filled and tooled flat. Spalled edges feathered. Expansion joints prepped to handle seasonal slab movement. On older slabs this step is the difference between a coating that lasts a decade and one that telegraphs the cracks through at year three.
- 04
Basecoat application
Polyurea or industrial urethane goes down at full mil thickness, rolled and back-rolled for even coverage. This is the structural layer that bonds to the prepped concrete and carries the durability of the system.
- 05
Decorative flake and UV topcoat
On Ultimate-tier installs, full decorative flake is broadcast into the wet basecoat in your custom color blend. After cure, the excess is scraped, the floor swept, and the polyaspartic UV-stable topcoat seals the system.
- 06
Walk-through and warranty
Final walk-through on the finished floor. Written warranty in your hands. Care guide for the first 30 days. Walk on the floor at 24 hours, drive on it at 48.
What customers say
Real reviews from the SW Twin Cities.
Two of 33 verified Google reviews. Across Google, BBB, Angi, and Yelp, Clear View has been earning customer reviews for over two decades.
Mike
The shower glass was done over a year ago and is a breeze to clean.
Third-party verified
Real ratings, multiple sources.
Verified across the platforms Clear View has been earning customer reviews on for over two decades.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
The six questions homeowners ask most before booking. If yours isn't here, call (612) 369-1631 or send us a message.
How much does a garage floor coating cost in Chaska, MN?
Garage floor coating projects in the SW Twin Cities typically range $1,800 to $9,000+ depending on the system tier and slab size. Most 2-car garages with the Ultimate polyurea + polyaspartic system land between $2,400 and $6,800. Every project starts with a free in-home assessment and a fixed written quote.
How long does the install take?
Most 2-car garage and basement installs are 1 to 2 days on site. Use windows depend on the tier: Essential is back in service in 6 to 12 hours, Advanced in 24 hours, Ultimate and Apex walk-on in 24 hours and drive-on in 48. Larger projects, full driveways, or extensive crack repair can run a second day.
What's the difference between polyurea and epoxy?
Polyurea is the modern replacement for epoxy in Minnesota garages. It's UV stable (doesn't yellow), flexible (doesn't crack with freeze-thaw), and tolerates hot tires without lifting. Epoxy fails on all three. We don't install epoxy.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every Clear View install includes a locally backed written warranty. Specific terms vary by tier; the warranty document is reviewed at the in-home estimate before any work is scheduled.
What time of year is best for a coating install?
Polyurea cures in a wide temperature range, so heated garage installs run year-round. Outdoor projects (patios, driveways, pool decks) schedule March through November. Peak season (May to September) typically books 3 to 6 weeks ahead.
Do you serve my city?
Our core service area is Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Edina, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Waconia, Victoria, Plymouth, Excelsior, and Minnetrista. We work across the broader SW Twin Cities metro on a project-by-project basis. Call (612) 369-1631 or send a message to confirm coverage in your area.
Where we work
Service area: SW Twin Cities metro.
Thirteen cities get focused, regular coverage. Adjacent cities and the broader Twin Cities metro are available for the right project. Each city below links to a dedicated page with neighborhoods, local context, and per-service detail.
Core coverage · 13 cities
- Chaska, MN
- Chanhassen, MN
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Edina, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Shakopee, MN
- Prior Lake, MN
- Waconia, MN
- Victoria, MN
- Plymouth, MN
- Excelsior, MN
- Minnetrista, MN
Adjacent cities · regular travel
- Carver
- Savage
- Hopkins
- St. Louis Park
- Maple Plain
- Mound
- Lakeville
- Apple Valley
Outside this area? Call (612) 369-1631. We'll let you know if your project fits the schedule. Full coverage detail at our service area page.
Get a quote
Talk to David directly.
Free in-home assessment. Written quote on the spot. No upsell, no follow-up call campaign. If we're not the right fit for your project, we'll tell you that too.
Direct line
(612) 369-1631