Concrete pool decks in Redwood City CA - a deck that grips when wet and drains away
Slick, cracked or sinking deck around your pool? We pour one that grips wet feet, drains away from the house and has room to move.
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What makes a good concrete pool deck in Redwood City?
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool, and in Redwood City we build it for people walking on it wet and barefoot. That means grip underfoot, a slope that carries water away from the house without washing dirt into the pool, and room to move where the deck meets the pool's edge.
Most calls start with a deck that's slick when wet, cracked at the edge or sunk in spots, or with a brand-new pool that needs a deck around it. The price turns on the deck's size, how much old concrete has to come out, the finish you pick and how much work the ground needs, while the schedule turns mostly on that ground work and on curing, the days new concrete needs to harden before you use it. I'll put your own figure in writing at the estimate.
How do you know your pool deck needs work?
Slick spots when it's wet
If the deck feels smooth under wet feet, the texture has usually worn off or was troweled too slick to begin with. Waiting just means someone finds out the hard way, usually a kid who wasn't supposed to be running.
Cracks along the pool edge
Cracks or loose pieces where the deck meets the pool usually mean the slab has nowhere to go when it moves, so it pushes on the edge. Left alone, the damage moves into the edge itself, and that's usually the pricier part to fix.
Puddles and sunken sections
Water that sits on the deck or runs toward the house usually means the slope is wrong or part of the slab has settled. Every season it sits, more water gets under the slab and softens what's holding it up, so the low spots get lower.
How we build a concrete pool deck
We break out the old deck if there is one, then dig down to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the soil and gravel the slab sits on, because a deck is only as flat as what's under it. Before any forms go up I check where the water runs, so the slope carries it away from the house and doesn't wash yard dirt into the pool. Rebar, the steel grid that holds the slab together, goes in next, and we pour early in the day so the top doesn't set too fast in the heat and turn dusty later. After finishing we cut control joints, planned grooves that give the slab a place to crack where nobody will notice, and let it cure. Where the deck meets the coping, the stone or concrete cap along the pool's edge, we leave a gap with flexible sealant the way the coping maker asks, because a deck that pushes against the coping can crack it. Wet bare feet need grip, so we talk through finishes that hold traction without getting too hot in the sun. If the budget's tight, keep the money in the base and go plainer on top. Concrete doesn't care how nice it looks once the dirt under it starts moving.
A pool deck rarely stands alone. When the deck sits at a different height from the back door or a lower part of the yard, we build concrete steps with it so the levels meet cleanly, and if you're adding a pool house or shed, its floor is a slab foundation, a thicker, reinforced pad made to hold up a building.
Broom finish
A broom dragged across the wet concrete leaves fine ridges that give bare feet something to grip. It's the plainest choice and usually the least costly, so it suits a deck that has to work more than impress.
Exposed aggregate
We wash off the top skin of cement to show the small stones in the mix, which leaves a pebbly surface underfoot. It suits owners who want more texture and a natural look, though a coarse mix can feel rough on bare feet.
Colored or decorative finish
Color and patterns can make a deck look like stone or tie it to the house, which suits owners who want a finished look around the pool. We keep texture on it for grip and steer you toward lighter shades, since very dark ones get uncomfortable to stand on in full sun.
Get a free estimate for your pool deck
Send the form and I'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I'll look the deck over in person and write up a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
(650) 587-4028- Based in
- Redwood City, CA 94063
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about a pool deck?
Here's how a pool deck job runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through at the end.
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Call or send the form
Call (650) 587-4028 or send the form and tell me what's going on with the deck. I'll call you back and we'll pick a time for me to come out.
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I come out and look
I walk the deck, check where the water goes, look at the coping and the ground, and ask a lot of questions. You get a written estimate with the work spelled out and the price, so you can compare it line for line.
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Our crew builds the deck
Our own crew does the work from tear-out to finish, and I check it as it goes, especially the base and the slope before anything gets poured. Once it's poured, the deck needs time to cure before you're back out on it, and I'll tell you how long for your job.
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We walk it with you
When it's done, we walk the deck together so you can see the joints, the edge and how the water runs off. If something isn't right, that's the time to say so.
Why Redwood City pool owners call Elite Redwood City Concrete
If the slab is sound and only the edge needs fresh caulk, I'll tell you that instead of selling you a new deck. Call or reach us through our contact page and I'll come take a look.
I look at every job myself
I come out to look at the job myself, and our own crew does the work instead of a crew hired for the day. That way the person who priced your deck is the one answering for it.
Based in Redwood City since 2013
I ran crews and pours for another contractor for years before starting this business in 2013, and we've been at it 13 years since. Most of our calls come from homeowners in Redwood City and the cities around it, so we know the backyards and older decks you're likely to have.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. Ask at the estimate and I'll show you both, because a contractor who won't is telling you something.
Pool decks and the work around them in Redwood City
Before you hire anyone for a deck, know where California draws the line on licensing. The state's concrete contractor license covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing concrete work, and someone without a license can only take on minor work up to $1,000, and only when the job needs no permit and they have no one working for them on it. A full pool deck is well past that kind of small repair, so ask for a license and check it with the state licensing board.
On jobs around here we see a lot of older decks around older pools, often tight to the back of the house and reached through a narrow side yard, so we plan how the concrete gets back there and where the water goes before anything else. It's the same on decks we build in San Carlos and Menlo Park.
Questions about concrete pool decks in Redwood City
What does a concrete pool deck cost near Redwood City?
In the San Francisco metro area, a concrete pool deck usually costs about $7 to $12.50 per square foot. That's the going rate for the work, not our price, and where your deck lands depends on its size, the tear-out, the finish and how much the ground needs. I'll give you your own figure in writing when I come out.
How do I take care of the seal at my pool edge?
Check the joint between the deck and the coping once a year and replace the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or breaks down, which is what the coping maker's guide calls for. Most stretchy caulks of the kind used there last five to ten years, so plan on redoing it now and then.
What causes cracks in a concrete pool deck around a new pool?
Poorly packed fill is a common cause, because the soil put back around a new pool after digging is a frequent spot for settlement cracks. Building the pool disturbs the original ground, so we give that ring of soil extra attention before the deck goes on. Long, narrow panels crack too, so ask any contractor how their control joints follow the curves, drains and corners of your deck.
How long does a new concrete pool deck take?
The building is usually the short part, and the waiting comes after, while the concrete cures and before the edge gets sealed. For a poured deck, the coping maker's guide says to wait at least 30 days after the pour before caulking that edge, so the concrete can cure and shrink first. I'll lay out your schedule at the estimate.
Do I need a permit for a pool deck in Redwood City?
I'll tell you at the estimate whether your deck needs a permit, and if it does, we handle the paperwork and inspections with the city or the county. Ask about it when I come out, and I'll sort out what your job calls for before we pour.
Can you resurface an old pool deck instead of replacing it?
Sometimes, with a decorative overlay, a new top layer over the old slab, but only after whatever is making the deck move or settle has been fixed. Put an overlay on a slab that's still moving and the cracks come right back through it. If the slab underneath is sound, an overlay is often the cheaper way to go.
Related concrete work around your pool
Worn or crumbling steps beside a new deck stand out, and pouring new ones at the same time keeps the levels, texture and color of the concrete close.
A cabana, pump enclosure or backyard office near the pool needs a slab built to carry walls and a roof, not just foot traffic and lounge chairs.
Cities we serve around Redwood City
Elite Redwood City Concrete is based in Redwood City, CA, and builds pool decks up and down the Peninsula and into the South Bay. Below are the 12 cities with their own page, from Belmont to Mountain View, and we take jobs in other cities nearby too.
Book a look at your pool deck
Have the deck's rough size in square feet, whether the pool is new and a few photos ready when you call or send the form, and I can come out knowing what to look for.
Redwood City, CA