Concrete pool decks in Davis CA - a slab that protects your pool's edge
Poured, jointed and sealed around your pool
We build concrete pool decks in Davis, CA, the slab around your pool out to the coping that caps its edge. Most calls start with a deck that's cracked, sinking or pushing on that edge. We pack the base first and build the edge so the deck and pool move separately.
A concrete pool deck that protects your coping
A pool deck needs the same dug-out, packed base as a slab foundation, plus one detail most slabs don't have, the edge where it meets the pool.
The price moves with the deck's size, tearing out the old one, how hard your backyard is to reach and what we find under it. The schedule turns on curing, the wait while the concrete hardens, and a second visit to seal the joint. Your estimate gives you your own figure.
Best for
- Cracked or sinking old decks
- New pools needing a deck
- Chipped or cracked coping
A soft joint at the coping
We leave a soft joint between the deck and the coping so the slab can shift with heat and moisture without leaning on your pool's edge.
Sealed as its own step
We seal that joint on a later visit, once the slab has had time to cure and shrink, so the sealant goes into a gap that has mostly settled.
Base before looks
The base is the first thing people want to cut, since nobody sees it once the pour is done. I won't, because a deck settles with whatever it sits on.
Cracks where we planned
We cut control joints, shallow grooves that tell the slab where to crack, early in the cure so cracks land in those lines instead of across the deck.
A concrete pool deck starts with the base
- I do the walk-through and estimate myself, our crew lead runs the site, and I'm there for the pours, because that's when a slab gets made or ruined.
- We pour early in the day and keep the slab damp while it cures, since concrete rushed through Davis heat gets a weak, dusty top.
- We're licensed and fully insured. The state licensing board allows unlicensed work only up to $1,000, with no permit and no employees. Past that, it takes a licensed contractor.
Ways to build or fix your pool deck
I'll walk the deck with you, look at the base and the coping, and tell you which of these fits, including whether the old slab is worth keeping.
New pool, new deck
When the pool is new or the yard is bare dirt, we dig out, pack the base and pour around the coping from scratch.
Tear out and replace
When the old deck is cracked, sinking or pushing on the coping, we break it out and rebuild from the ground up.
Extend the deck
When you want room for chairs or a path to the house, we add slab and leave a joint where new meets old.
Steps and landings
When the deck sits above the yard or meets a back door, we build concrete steps to match it.
Tell us about your pool deck
Send your deck's rough size, your pool type and any coping or cracking worries. We reply within one business day to set up your free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost near Davis?
A concrete pool deck in the Sacramento area usually costs about $5 to $18 per square foot installed. Where yours falls comes down to the size, tear-out, access and base work mentioned above, and your estimate gives you our figure for your deck.
Why does a concrete pool deck need a joint behind the coping?
Because a deck moves, and one coping maker's guide says that without a gap filled with flexible sealant, that movement can crack or chip the coping and the bond beam, the concrete band under it. The guide says to wait at least 30 days after pouring before caulking, so ask each bidder how they'll build and time it.
How often does the caulk around a pool deck need replacing?
Most flexible caulks last five to ten years, but the maker's guide says to check the joint every year and replace the caulk once it cracks, pulls away or breaks down. The guide also warns against sand in that joint, because sand doesn't squeeze and passes the deck's push to the coping. We'll show you what to look for.
Does anything change when you pour a pool deck in Davis?
Two things, the soil and the rinse water. Much of Davis sits on deep, well-drained Yolo soil whose top layer stays moist about November to May and dry otherwise, unless sprinklers by the deck keep it wet. We rinse tools away from storm drains, which an older city plan doesn't allow concrete wash water into.
Can I find out who will actually work on my pool deck?
Yes. California lets you ask a home improvement contractor to list any subcontractors, with each one's name, contact information, license number and classification, and the prime contractor stays responsible for the work. Every deck we pour is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
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