What Pool Deck Installation Involves
Pool deck work involves forming and pouring concrete around the pool perimeter with proper drainage control — water needs to flow away from the pool structure and toward appropriate drainage, not back toward the house. We tie the deck to the pool coping or leave an expansion joint depending on the pool type and manufacturer requirements. Surface finishes for pool decks need to be slip-resistant. Broom finish and exposed aggregate are the most practical choices. Stamped or colored finishes are available when appearance is a priority, but require a slip-resistant sealer.
When You Need a New Pool Deck
You need a new pool deck if your current one has significant cracking, sections that have settled and direct water toward the pool structure or the house foundation, or a surface that has scaled or become slippery over time. Old concrete that has scaled in winter can sometimes be resurfaced with a bonded overlay rather than fully replaced — the right call depends on whether the base is still sound.
What Affects the Cost
Square footage and finish type are the main factors. Stamped or colored finishes cost more than standard broom finish. If drainage corrections are needed, or an existing deck needs demolition, that affects total scope. Sites with limited equipment access around the pool perimeter take longer and cost more in labor.
When to Call Someone Else
If you want a large decorative pool surround with raised sections, water features, or specialty overlays that require a decorative concrete specialist, that's outside what we handle. We do straightforward residential pool deck pours and resurfacing. Complex multi-level or commercial pool surrounds need a different contractor.
We serve Bloomfield and surrounding Essex County towns including Montclair, Glen Ridge, Nutley, Belleville, and Newark.
Further reading:
- Portland Cement Association — concrete mix design and installation standards
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) — technical specifications and contractor guidelines
- NJ Dept. of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractors — verify contractor licensing in New Jersey