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Concrete pool decks in Saint John IN - a deck that still grips when it's wet

Deck cracked, slippery or pulling away from the pool edge? We pour a new one that grips and leaves room for an edge seal.

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How can you tell your pool deck needs work?

  • Slick spots when it's wet

    If bare feet slide on the deck after a swim, the texture has usually worn smooth or a sealer has glazed it over. That only gets worse with time, and a pool deck is the last place you want someone to fall.

  • Cracks along the pool edge

    Look where the deck meets the coping, the cap along the pool's edge. Caulk that's cracked, pulled loose or missing usually means the joint is failing, and the longer it goes, the harder the deck presses on that edge every time it moves.

  • Tipped or uneven slabs

    Sections that rock, tilt toward each other or leave a lip you can stub a toe on usually mean the deck has shifted underneath. Those edges tend to grow, so a trip hazard by the water is worth dealing with before the next swim season.

What goes into a new pool deck in Saint John?

A concrete pool deck is the poured slab around your pool that meets the coping, and we build concrete pool decks in Saint John, IN with a finish that grips when wet and a flexible joint where the deck meets the pool's edge.

Most people call because the deck they have is cracked, slick or pulling away from the pool, or because a new pool needs a deck around it. Price moves with the size of the deck, any tear-out and hauling of an old one, and the finish you choose. A broom finish, the swept texture you see on most sidewalks, is the most affordable, exposed aggregate with its small stones showing at the surface sits in the middle, and stamped concrete is the premium option. The schedule turns on the weather and, around a new in-ground pool, on the city's inspections, and your written estimate spells out your number and everything it covers. We're fully licensed and insured, based in Saint John, and work in the cities around it in northwest Indiana and just over the line in Illinois.

Details to note before an estimate

  • Rough size of the deck area
  • New pool or existing pool
  • Finish you have in mind
  • Cracks, slick spots or gaps at the edge

How we build a concrete pool deck

We break out and haul away the old deck if there is one, dig out and pack the base, set the forms and pour early in the day, because concrete poured in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top. Around a pool, grip and the edge joint matter most, so I'll help you pick a finish that isn't slick when wet, and we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a chosen place to crack, before cracks can pick their own spots. We don't pour tight against the coping. We leave room there for a flexible seal, because one coping maker's guide warns that a deck moving with no gap and no flexible sealant can crack the coping and the bond beam, the pool's top edge, and we follow the coping maker's directions on when that seal goes in. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you go with a simpler finish than cut corners on the base, because nobody sees the base on day one but it's the part you can't redo later.

A pool deck usually connects to other work. If steps come down from your back door to the deck, we can pour concrete steps with it so they meet the deck at the right height and share its finish. And if a pool house or an equipment shed is in the plans, our slab foundation building work gives it a square, solid floor, and it often makes sense to lay out both at once.

Other work around the pool

  • Concrete steps construction

    Worn or crumbling steps from the patio door to the pool are a trip risk, and new ones poured with the deck can share its finish.

  • Slab foundation building

    A pool house, changing room or shed for the pump and filter needs a solid slab under it, laid out square before the walls go up.

What happens after you call about a pool deck?

  1. Call or send the form

    Reach us at (219) 351-9579 or through the form and tell us a little about the pool. We'll set a time for me to come out and see it.

  2. I measure and write it up

    I come out myself, measure, check the grade and look over the pool edge, then give you a written estimate that spells out what's included, like tearing out and hauling away an old deck. You'll know the cost and what it covers before anything is decided.

  3. We plan, pour and finish

    Once you say go, we sort out permit questions with the city, plan the pour around the weather and any inspection, and make sure underground lines are marked through 1-800-382-5544, the number St. John gives residents to call before digging. I check the forms and string lines before the truck shows up, then work alongside our crew through the pour, the finish and the cleanup.

Questions before you book a concrete pool deck

How much does a concrete pool deck cost per square foot?

Across the US, installing a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot, and that's a national average from a cost calculator, not our local price. The size of your deck, the finish and any tear-out decide where your job lands. For a number that fits your yard, we'll measure and put it in writing.

Which pool deck finish is the least slippery when wet?

Broom finish and exposed aggregate are the safest bets, because both grip well on their own. Stamped concrete can be smoother underfoot, so on a stamped deck a non-slip additive mixed into the sealer, the protective top coat, is recommended. If you love the stamped look, plan for that additive from the start.

Can my old concrete pool deck be resurfaced instead of replaced?

Often it can, if the old concrete is a good candidate, because a coating laid over an existing deck is a cost-effective way to refresh the surface and cover imperfections. A deck that's badly cracked or shifted usually isn't a good fit for a coating. When I come out, I'll tell you plainly which way I'd go with yours.

Do I need a permit for a pool deck in Saint John, Indiana?

Check with the Town of St. John's Building & Planning Office before work starts, because it issues permits for in-ground pools and spas and its list doesn't name pool decks on their own. For a new in-ground pool, the permit asks for the names of contractors and electricians licensed to work in St. John, the office keeps a list of them, and the inspections include a building check before the concrete goes in that depends on the deck type. We check with the building office and handle the permit when the job needs one.

How long does it take before the edge joint on a new pool deck can be sealed?

One coping maker's guide says to wait at least 30 days on a new concrete deck before caulking the joint at the coping. That gives the concrete time for its first cure, when fresh concrete hardens, and for the slab to shrink, so the seal isn't stretched right after it goes in.

How do I take care of the joint between my pool deck and coping?

Check it every year and replace the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or breaks down, which is what one coping maker's guide advises. Most of the rubbery caulks used in that joint last five to ten years, so plan on resealing somewhere in that span.

Get a written price for your pool deck

We reply to every form within one business day. I'll come out, measure the deck, look over the pool edge and give you a free written estimate that lists what's included. There's no pressure and no obligation.

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Have the rough deck size, the finish you like and whether the pool is new or existing handy, and I can give you straighter answers on the first call.

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