New decks, replacements and resurfacing
Pool Decks in Hesperia, CA
A pool deck with good traction, proper drainage and a surface you can stand on in July.
- Free on-site estimates with a soil and drainage check
- Written, itemized quote before any work starts
- Compacted base, set thickness and planned joints on every pour
Pool Decks for Hot Summers and Cold Nights
Pool decks in Hesperia work in two seasons. In summer, average highs reach 99 degrees in July, and bare feet need a surface that does not burn. In winter, nights average around freezing, and water that soaks into cracks can freeze and open them wider. A good deck handles both: it drains, it has traction when wet, and its surface stays as cool as concrete can.
New deck or replacement
A new deck goes in after a pool is built or when a yard is redone. A replacement makes sense when the old deck is broken, sunk or pulling away from the pool coping. HomeGuide's resurfacing guide says resurfacing only works when the existing concrete is mostly sound and the base under it is stable. If it is crumbling or uneven, the old deck comes out first, which HomeGuide prices at about $5 per square foot extra.
What goes into a pool deck
Base. The ground around a pool is often fill that was dug out and pushed back after construction. Fill settles. We compact it in layers or replace soft areas before forming the deck. In Hesperia's sandy soil, this step matters more than any finish choice.
Slope. The deck slopes away from the pool so dirty water and debris do not run in. Deck drains can be added where the yard cannot carry the water off.
Expansion joint at the coping. A flexible joint between the deck and the pool's coping lets the two move separately. Without it, the deck pushes on the coping as it heats up, and it can crack the tile or bond beam.
Control joints. Planned joints keep shrinkage cracks straight and out of sight.
Picking a deck surface
- Broom or rock-salt texture. Plain concrete with enough tooth to grip. Natural gray runs cooler than a tinted slab.
- Stamped patterns. Slate or stone looks finished with a slip-resistant sealer. HomeGuide's pool deck guide shows stamped surfaces at $8 to $19 per square foot.
- Cool-deck coating. A textured topping that is sprayed on and knocked down over the concrete. HomeGuide describes this type of coating as non-slip and cooler underfoot, at $4 to $6 per square foot.
- Spray-on texture. A thin textured layer that HomeGuide recommends for putting grip back on a worn deck.
Signs your pool deck needs work
- Cracks that have widened or chunks that have broken loose
- Sections that have sunk and now trip people or hold water
- A gap opening between the deck and the coping, or a failed joint sealant
- A coating that is peeling, flaking or worn smooth and slippery
- Water that runs toward the pool instead of away from it
Care
Keep the coping joint sealed, because that is where water gets under the deck. Hose off chlorine and salt splash now and then. Recoat or reseal textured and stamped surfaces on schedule so the finish keeps its grip and color.
Pool Deck Work We Do
From a full new deck to fixing the joint at the coping.
New pool decks
Formed and poured around new or remodeled pools.
Tear-out and replacement
Broken or sunken decks removed and rebuilt on a compacted base.
Stamped decks
Stone and slate patterns with slip-resistant sealer.
Cool-deck style coatings
Textured coatings that run cooler underfoot than bare concrete.
Resurfacing
New surface over a sound deck that looks worn or stained.
Coping joint repair
Failed expansion joint sealant cut out and replaced.
Typical Pool Deck Costs
| Item | Published range |
|---|---|
| Poured concrete deck, per sq ft | $5 to $15 |
| Stamped concrete deck, per sq ft | $8 to $19 |
| Pavers, per sq ft (for comparison) | $10 to $17 |
| Basic resurfacing, per sq ft | $3 to $6 |
| Decorative resurfacing, per sq ft | $6 to $12 |
| Cool-deck coating (HomeGuide row: Kool Deck), per sq ft | $4 to $6 |
| Removal of old deck, per sq ft | About $5 |
| Sealing, per sq ft | $1 to $3 |
National ranges from HomeGuide's pool deck cost and pool deck resurfacing cost guides. HomeGuide puts the national average for resurfacing at $6,200. Your written estimate is the price.
How a Pool Deck Job Goes
1. Inspect
We check cracks, settling, the coping joint and drainage, then recommend resurface or replace.
2. Prepare
Old concrete is removed if needed, and fill around the pool is compacted.
3. Pour or resurface
New concrete is placed with slope away from the pool, or a new surface goes over sound concrete.
4. Finish and seal
Texture or coating goes on, joints are sealed, and you get dates to use the deck.
Pool Decks Questions
Which pool deck surface stays coolest?
A light-colored textured coating stays cooler than dark or bare concrete, and HomeGuide notes cool-deck coatings help lower surface temperatures. No surface stays cool in full July sun, though, so shade still helps.
Should I resurface or replace my pool deck?
Resurface if the concrete is mostly sound and level. If it is crumbling, sunken or badly cracked, HomeGuide says replacement is needed.
What causes a gap between the deck and the coping?
The deck and pool move separately. The flexible joint between them wears out over time and should be cut out and replaced so water does not get under the deck.
How much does a new concrete pool deck cost?
HomeGuide's pool deck guide puts poured concrete at roughly $5 to $15 per square foot and stamped concrete at $8 to $19.
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