Pool decks in Long Beach and Lakewood
Pool decks take more abuse than any other slab on the property: wet bare feet, chlorine, sun all afternoon. We build them for grip, drainage away from the pool and a surface that stays cool enough to walk on.
Or call / text (657) 300-7519 with a few photos.
Finish options
Choose a look for your pool deck
Every option is priced on the same base and slab. Tell us which ones you like and we'll price them side by side.
Broom finish
- Look
- Fine brushed texture, plain gray or integral color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years if you want it to stay stain resistant.
- Relative cost
- Lowest per square foot.
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Exposed aggregate
- Look
- Top paste washed off to show the stone underneath. Grippy and hides dirt.
- Upkeep
- Seal after cure; occasional rinse. Good around pools.
- Relative cost
- Mid, a step above broom finish.
Stamped
- Look
- Pressed patterns like slate, ashlar stone, cobble or wood plank, with release color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years to keep the color and protect the texture.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, depends on pattern and colors.
Stained or colored
- Look
- Color mixed into the concrete or stained into the surface after it cures.
- Upkeep
- Sealer keeps the color even; UV and pool water wear it over time.
- Relative cost
- Low to mid on top of the base slab.
Pavers
- Look
- Individual units on a compacted base. Many shapes and blends.
- Upkeep
- Re-sand joints and reseal every few years; single units can be lifted and reset.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, more labor per square foot.
What's included
What goes into the job
These are the line items you'll see in your written quote. If something doesn't apply to your project, the quote says so.
| Demo of the old deck | Saw-cut, break out and haul away the existing deck without damaging coping or plumbing. |
|---|---|
| Base and drainage | Compacted base and slope away from the pool toward drains or landscape. |
| Slab thickness | 4 inches typical, reinforced with rebar or mesh. |
| Coping and edges | Tie-in to existing coping, or new poured or paver coping. [[CONFIRM: coping work offered]] |
| Expansion joints | Flexible joint between deck and coping so the deck can move without cracking the pool beam. |
| Slip resistance | Broom, aggregate, or stamped texture with a non-slip additive in the sealer. |
| Sealing | Sealer suited to chlorine and salt systems once the slab has cured. |
Projects
Pool Decks: recent work
[[CONFIRM: these are your own jobs, plus city for each]]
Process
How a pool deck job runs
Site visit
We walk the area, check grade and drainage, take measurements and talk through finishes.
[[CONFIRM: usually within X days of your call]]Written quote
You get a written price with slab thickness, reinforcement, finish and what is excluded spelled out.
[[CONFIRM: X days after the visit]]Forming and prep
Demo if needed, excavation, compacted base, forms set to grade, rebar or mesh placed and inspected if a permit applies.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Pour and finish
Concrete placed, screeded, floated and finished, with control joints tooled or saw-cut the same day or next morning.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Cure and walkthrough
Forms stripped and cleanup done. We walk the job with you and go over cure times and sealing.
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FAQ
Pool Decks questions
Which pool deck finish stays coolest?
Lighter colors stay cooler. Light broom finish, light exposed aggregate and light-colored pavers run noticeably cooler in afternoon sun than dark stamped colors.
Can you replace the deck without touching the pool?
Usually yes. We saw-cut along the coping and protect the pool and equipment during demo. If the coping is damaged we'll tell you before we price it.
Is stamped concrete slippery around a pool?
It can be if it's sealed with a glossy sealer and nothing else. We add a grit additive to the sealer on pool decks and keep the texture deep enough to grip.
How long until we can swim?
You can usually use the pool once the deck can take foot traffic, about 24 to 48 hours, as long as the water isn't splashing on uncured sealer.
Do pool decks need expansion joints?
Yes. A flexible joint between the deck and the coping lets the slab move with temperature without pushing on the pool beam.
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Get a quote for your pool deck
Send us the basics online, or call or text (657) 300-7519. We come out, measure and price it in writing.