Cracked, stained or sinking pool deck? We'll tell you whether it needs resurfacing or a new slab, then build it to drain and grip.
A concrete pool deck in Gilroy is the slab around your pool. It's sloped so water runs away from the house and finished so wet, bare feet don't slip, and we either resurface a sound deck or tear it out and pour a new one.
Most pool deck calls start with something you can see, like a faded or stained top, a worn texture, a crack, or a section that's lifted or dropped. Before anything else, I figure out whether your deck can be resurfaced or needs to come out, because those are two different jobs with two different quotes. Then we pick a finish that grips when wet and stays comfortable on bare feet.
The price mostly comes down to the deck's size, whether the old slab has to be torn out and hauled off, the finish you choose, and any drains, edges or concrete steps that go with it. The schedule turns on the same things, plus curing, which is the wait while new concrete hardens before you can use it. My estimate lists each part on its own line so you can see your own figure.
Call (408) 427-8265 or use the form, and tell us where you are and what the deck is doing. We take work in many cities around Gilroy, so if you're not sure we cover your address, just ask.
I come out myself, measure the deck and look at what's under and around it, including where the water runs now. Then I write the estimate line by line so you can see what's in it, what isn't, and whether it's a resurface or a replacement.
Before any concrete shows up, we go over the layout with you, including how the water will drain and where the control joints go. Those are the cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack in a straight line instead of at random.
Our own crew does the work to the plan we agreed on, and I'm on site for the layout and the pour. We cure the new concrete and keep it protected until it's ready, and then we hand the deck over to you.
What decides how a deck holds up is underneath, starting with the subgrade, which is the ground the slab sits on. We dig it out and pack it instead of raking it level. That's the same base work behind slab foundation building. Then we slope the deck away from the house and toward any drains, not back into the pool. The soil named for Gilroy drains well but lies on sloping uplands, so on a hillside yard we check the grade before the forms go in.
For the top, I pick a finish that grips when wet and stays comfortable barefoot, because a dark, slick surface is the wrong choice next to a pool. Where the deck meets the pool, we follow the pool designer's joint details instead of tying the two together, since the shell and the slab can move differently. If you have a salt-water pool, tell me early, because salt can affect the steel in the slab and any metal fittings.
What a pool deck job can include:
Resurfacing keeps the slab you already have and only pays for a new top, so I always look at it first. The catch is that a new surface only lasts as long as the slab under it. On a deck that's heaving or sinking, you'd be paying twice. If the slab is solid, I'll tell you to resurface. If it's moving, I won't sell you a coating to hide it, because the cracks come back through.
Size is the starting point. After that, the cost depends on tear-out and haul-off, any base repair, the finish, drains and how easily we can get into your backyard. Upkeep counts too, since some finishes cost less now and need redoing sooner. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you cut back on a fancy finish than on the base. Nobody sees the base on day one, but it's what keeps the deck flat and draining for years.
I learned concrete on commercial slabs, footings and paving, where you find out fast that the base, the forms and the layout decide how a slab holds up. I started Premium Gilroy Concrete in 2017 to bring that same care to homes. Around a pool, that means settling the joints and the drainage on paper before the truck shows up.
We cover and protect the pool, keep dust and wash water out of it, and clean up when we're done. I explain each part of the job before it happens so you know exactly what you're paying for. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Email photos of cracks or raised sections and the deck's rough size to service@concretegilroy.com, so I come out knowing what to check.
Tell us the deck's rough size and what it's doing. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, and there's no pressure to book.
Resurface it if the slab is sound and stable and the wear is on top, like fading, stains, a worn texture or cracks narrower than about 1/4 inch. Replace it if sections have heaved, the slab has sunk or the base underneath has washed out, because a new surface won't fix what's under it. I check that on site so you get the right kind of quote.
A spray texture overlay, often called cool deck, is a popular pick for barefoot areas because its texture stays cool and slip resistant. Broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coated and overlay finishes all differ in grip and in how hot they get. Very dark finishes can get uncomfortable in the sun.
Across the US, installing a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.50 to $12 per square foot. That's a national figure for a new deck, not our price. Tear-out, base repair, the finish and drains can move your number either way, and the estimate shows each of those separately.
Yes. The state requires a valid license from the Contractors State License Board, in the field of work being done, for any contracting job of $500 or more. For pool work, the board says the contractor usually gets the needed building permits and the contract should say so, or you could be held responsible. We're licensed and insured, and when a job needs a permit we pull it and line up the inspections after checking with the city or county office for your address.
According to the board's guide, a down payment can be no more than 10 percent of the total project price or $1,000, whichever is less. The same guide says that on a pool build, you can make the final payment when the final plastering is done, as long as any decking in the contract is finished too. Check the current rules with the Contractors State License Board before you sign.
Rinse off spills, keep the deck drains working and care for any coating or sealer the way its maker directs, because pool chemicals build up where water splashes. Most resurfacing systems need resealing every 2 to 3 years. Paint is the cheapest option, but it may need redoing in as little as a year, so weigh that repeat work against the upfront price.
We're based in Gilroy and take pool deck work in cities like Morgan Hill and Hollister. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.
