Concrete pool decks in Denton TX - even footing and good grip when it's wet
Pool deck cracked, chipped or slick? We'll tell you whether it can be resurfaced or needs replacing, then finish it with grip for wet feet.
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Denton. We pour driveways, patios, steps and the prep under them that nobody sees, for homeowners and property managers here and in the cities around it. On concrete pool decks in Denton, we start under the surface and finish with something wet feet can grip.
- Owner measures and writes every estimate
- Our own crew from prep to finish
- Old deck checked before any plan
Concrete pool decks built from the base up
A pool deck is the concrete around your pool where everyone walks, sits, sunbathes and plays, so it takes wet feet, chairs and summer sun. Most calls about concrete pool decks in Denton, TX start with cracks, chipping, a sunken corner or a surface that feels slick. Our first step is checking whether your old deck is solid enough to resurface or needs replacing, along with any concrete steps that lead into it.
The price turns mostly on the deck's size, whether we resurface or replace, and how many patterns and colors you choose. The schedule turns on curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you use it. My written estimate spells out what's included, like tear-out and hauling.
- Looking it over. We check the old deck for cracks, sunken spots and loose patches to see whether it can hold a new coating.
- Tear-out and haul-off. If it's coming out, we break up the old concrete, haul it away and get the ground ready for the new pour.
- Forms and pour. We set forms that follow the pool's edge, then place the concrete and work it level across the whole deck.
- Finish texture. We finish the top with a texture, like a broom finish, light grooves dragged across it so wet feet have something to hold.
Pool deck work we handle
We pour new decks, resurface sound ones, and finish and seal both, so you can fix what's wrong now or start over, depending on what the old concrete tells us.
New pool decks
When the old deck is too far gone, we tear it out, haul it off and pour a new one on a dug-out, packed base.
Deck resurfacing
A new concrete coating over your existing deck refreshes the look and covers surface flaws, as long as the concrete under it is sound.
Patterns and color
Decorative patterns, borders and colors worked into the surface to suit your house and yard, from a simple edge band to a full stamped look.
Sealing and resealing
A sealer coat on a new or existing deck, put down the way the sealer maker directs for cure and recoat timing.
If your pool area needs something else, like a walk out to the gate or a new set of steps, ask about it when you call.
Why a pool deck is worth building right
The base under a deck is hidden on day one, so it's the first thing people want to trim to pay for a fancier finish. I'd put the money into the base, because a nice surface on loose dirt tends to sink and crack anyway.
- Dug out and packedWe dig out and pack the base the way we would under a slab foundation, so the deck has firm ground under it.
- Joints where we choseControl joints, shallow grooves cut in the slab, give any cracking a straight line we picked, and I'll show you where they go.
- Grip before colorWhen you pick a sealer, we weigh how it grips under wet feet before how much color it brings out.
- Poured before the heatWe pour early in the day when we can, because midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top on the slab.
How your pool deck job runs
You reach out
Call or send the form with a few details about your deck, and you'll hear back from me directly to set up a time for me to come out.
I measure and write it up
I measure, check whether the old deck can be resurfaced, look at the ground under it and send you a written estimate of what's included.
We build and walk it
Our crew handles the prep, forms, pour and finish, I check the work at the key steps, and we walk the finished deck with you before we pack up.
Why pool owners call us
We handle pool decks the way I wish the old ones I used to fix had been handled, starting under the surface and choosing finishes for wet feet, not just looks. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Learned by fixing failures
I spent years patching walks, driveways and steps that had cracked or sunk, so I build to avoid what I used to repair.
Straight answers up front
You'll know what's in the price and what's normal for new concrete before we pour, so you know what to expect from the finished deck.
Property managers call back
Homeowners call us, and so do property managers who remember how I worked. Call (940) 287-2036 or use the form to start yours.
Pool decks in Denton and nearby cities
The City of Denton requires a permit to build or repair pools, hot tubs and spas, but its list doesn't name pool decks, so whether yours needs one isn't settled. If I'm not sure what applies, I ask the city before we start, and when a permit is needed, we handle the application and inspections. We're licensed and insured.
Ground here often swells when it's wet and shrinks as it dries, and research finds soil like that strongly affects anything built on it, so ask any contractor how their deck plan handles it. Ours starts with the packed base and planned joints above, and we do the same work in Corinth and Highland Village.
Tell us about your pool deck
Send the deck's size, its condition, finish and color ideas, and whether your pool is salt. I'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
Call (940) 287-2036Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost around Denton?
A concrete pool deck in the Dallas area usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot, which is the going rate for the work, not our quote. The deck's size and how many patterns and colors you choose move it most, and my written estimate shows what yours includes.
Should I resurface or replace my old concrete pool deck?
Resurface if the old concrete is sound, because a new coating over it is a cost-effective way to refresh the deck and fix surface flaws. If it's badly cracked, sunken or loose, a coating won't fix what's underneath, so replacing it makes more sense. That's the first thing I check on site.
Which pool deck sealer lasts longer, film or penetrating?
One sealer maker says penetrating sealers last three to five years, while film sealers need recoating every 18 to 24 months. Penetrating sealers bring out less color, and the same maker warns film sealer can get slick when wet, so around a pool we lean toward grip over a richer look.
How soon can I use my new concrete pool deck?
One deck-coating maker's instructions say to keep walking and furniture off for approximately 21 days, until the deck has hardened enough for general use, so plan your first pool days after that. After a sealer coat, one sealer maker allows foot traffic the next day but has furniture, pool chemicals and heavy gear wait 72 hours.
Does a salt water pool wear out a concrete deck sealer?
It can, because one maker says salt can wear the sealer over time and advises rinsing the deck with a garden hose after heavy pool use. Tell us your pool is salt when you call, so the sealer and the upkeep we talk through fit it.