Concrete pool decks in Lakewood CA - a deck that grips wet feet and sends water away
Pool deck cracked, slick when wet or holding puddles? We pour a new one that grips bare feet and sheds water away from your house.
A pool deck is about footing and water
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool. People cross it wet and barefoot, so it has to grip and carry water off where somebody planned it to go. Most calls start with a deck that's slick, holding puddles or cracked along the coping, the cap at the pool's edge.
We build concrete pool decks in Lakewood, CA and nearby cities, and we're fully insured. I pick a finish that grips wet feet, plan where the water runs and leave the flexible joint at the coping that the coping maker asks for. The size, the finish and how much old deck comes out move the price, while prep and any permit move the schedule. My estimate spells out both.
- A finish that grips wet, bare feet
- Base dug out and packed, not just raked
- Water running away from the house and pool
- A flexible joint left at the coping
Resurface, patch or start over
What's under a tired deck decides which way to go, because a new top on ground that's still moving cracks right along with it.
Resurface the top
- When it fits
- The slab is solid and flat, just worn, stained or rough.
- What it takes
- Any movement or settling gets fixed first, then a new top layer goes on.
Replace bad sections
- When it fits
- The trouble sits in one spot, like a sunken corner.
- What it takes
- Cutting out that part, fixing the base under it and blending in the finish.
Tear out and repour
- When it fits
- Cracks run everywhere, water pools, or the deck is pushing on the coping.
- What it takes
- A new base, planned drainage, a fresh finish and a proper coping joint.
How your deck gets built
Call or send the form
You call (562) 249-2521 or send the form. Then I come out to look at the ground, the access back to the pool and what you have in mind.
Your written estimate
I write it in plain words. It covers the base prep, the finish and anything a permit might touch, so you know what's included before we start.
Prep and pour
Our crew digs out and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and sets the slope. Then I'm on site running the pour and the finish.
Walk it together
At the end I walk the deck with you. I point out the coping joint we left open for caulking and go over how long to wait before using it.
What to settle before we pour
These choices decide how the deck holds up years from now, and they're what I'll walk you through when I come out for the estimate.
Where the water goes
Ask early where water off the deck will run, because the design sets that path. It should run away from the house and keep dirty runoff out of the pool.
The base nobody sees
Fill around a new pool shell can settle and crack the deck unless it's packed right. Prep gets cut first because nobody sees it, but I'd rather trim the finish than the base.
Joints and normal cracks
Concrete shrinks as it dries, so we cut control joints, planned weak lines that steer cracks to spots we chose. Some fine cracking is still normal, and I'd rather you hear that now.
Steps and slabs nearby
If the deck meets steps or a new pool house, it pays to plan them together so the levels and the water line up. We also do concrete steps and slab foundations.
Pool deck finishes up close
Look at the texture, how the deck slopes away from the pool and the joint along the coping. Open any photo for a closer look.
Tell us about your deck
Send your address, the rough deck size and the finish you like, or call. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
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(562) 249-2521Questions we get about pool decks
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How much does a concrete pool deck cost in the Los Angeles area?
Basic concrete pool decking around Los Angeles usually runs about $8 to $15 per square foot. Pavers, natural stone and stamped concrete cost more per square foot than plain concrete, and your own number comes in my written estimate. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
How do I find the office that issues permits for my Lakewood address?
LA County Public Works has a Service Locator that shows which office gives permits for your area when you enter your street address or parcel number. We sort out whether a permit applies before we price your deck. If one's needed, we handle the application with the office that covers your address.
Does a pool deck contractor in California need a license?
Yes, outside of very small jobs. The state's small-job exemption only covers work up to $1,000, and only when the job needs no permit and the unlicensed person has no employees. The state licensing board counts forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete as concrete contractor work, and we're licensed.
What is the safest pool deck finish for wet, bare feet?
The safest choice is a textured finish that grips when wet and stays comfortable in the sun. A broom finish, which is fine ridges brushed into the top, or exposed aggregate, which leaves small stones showing at the surface, gives feet something to hold. Very dark finishes can get uncomfortable in the sun, so I steer people lighter.
Why should a pool deck have a gap at the pool coping?
The gap lets the deck move without shoving on the pool. One coping maker's guide calls for a gap with flexible sealant, since a deck pushing on the coping and the bond beam, the pool's top wall, can crack or chip them. The guide says to wait at least 30 days after the pour before caulking, so the concrete can cure and shrink.
What upkeep does a concrete pool deck need after it's poured?
It mostly needs a yearly check of the coping joint and, if it's sealed, a reseal now and then. One coping maker says to replace the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or breaks down, and most rubbery caulks last five to ten years. One sealer maker says acrylic-sealed decks usually need resealing every two to three years.