Concrete pool decks in Orem UT - good grip for wet bare feet, right up to the pool edge
Old deck cracked, slick or pulling at the coping? We pour pool decks that grip wet feet and leave room around the pool edge.
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What goes into a new concrete pool deck in Orem?
A concrete pool deck in Orem is the slab around your pool, built to grip wet bare feet, stay comfortable in the sun and move without pushing on the pool edge. Most of the work is in the ground prep and the finish, and the pour itself is the quick part.
Usually you're looking at an old deck that's cracked, sunk in spots or chipping at the coping, or a new pool with bare dirt around it, and the first thing I want to know is why the old concrete failed so we don't pour over the same problem. The price moves with the deck's size, how much old concrete has to be cut out and hauled away, how tight the access is around the pool and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather, because fresh concrete needs time to cure before a hard freeze, and on whether the city needs a permit for your job. I'll give you the number for your own deck when I come out and look at it.
Is a new concrete pool deck right for your yard?
A new pool going in
Bare dirt around a fresh pool is the best time to build the base right from the start.
Coping or tile coming loose
A deck that shoves against the pool edge can crack tile, and a new deck can fix that.
Slick or hot underfoot
If kids slip on it or nobody can stand on it barefoot, the finish is the problem.
Cracked, sunk or chipping
Once a deck has settled unevenly, patching rarely lasts, and replacing it on a packed base does.
How we build a concrete pool deck
I start by working out why the old deck cracked or sank, then we cut it out, dig down to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the soil and gravel the slab sits on, so it doesn't settle later. We set forms and rebar, steel that holds the slab together if it does crack, then pour early in the day, because concrete that cooks in midday heat ends up with a weak, dusty top. On a pool deck we're after good grip for wet bare feet and a color that stays comfortable in full sun, so the finish gets as much thought as the pour. We cut control joints, grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack instead of a random one, and we set a flexible joint where the deck meets the coping so the deck can move without pushing on the pool edge and its tile. One pool engineering firm says that without that joint, deck movement often knocks coping and tile loose, so make sure it's in any quote you get, ours included. Then the slab cures, kept damp and protected while it hardens, before anyone uses it.
A deck rarely stands alone. If you step down from a back door or a patio to reach the pool, our concrete steps construction work ties the steps into the deck so the levels line up. A pool house or equipment shed needs slab foundation building under it, and when part of an old deck or walk has to come out in clean sections, we do the concrete cutting ourselves.
Broom finish
A stiff broom drags across the wet surface and leaves fine ridges that bare feet can grip. It suits families who want plain, dependable traction without paying for a decorative look.
Exposed aggregate
We wash the top layer off before it sets so the small stones in the mix show through. It gives a rougher grip and a natural look, and it hides wear well.
Textured decorative finish
A pattern or texture can give the deck a stone or tile look around the pool. It suits owners who want the yard to look finished, and we keep enough texture in it that it isn't slick when wet.
What happens after you call about a pool deck in Orem?
Call or send us the form
Call (385) 476-8003 or use the form, and have the deck's rough size in square feet, the finish you like and a few photos of the pool edge ready. That way I show up already knowing what we're looking at.
I look at your pool
I come out myself, look at the pool, the old concrete and what's around it, and ask how you plan to use the deck. You get your price and what's driving it, so you can compare it fairly with other quotes.
We check and set a date
We check with the city before anything goes on the calendar. Then we pick a pour date that suits the weather and your household.
We pour and walk it together
Our crew and I build the deck, and before we leave I walk the finished job with you, joints and coping included. I'll also tell you what to expect as it cures, including the fine cracks concrete can show along the joints.
Where to spend on a pool deck
Spend on the base first, then the finish.
When a pool deck budget gets tight, the first thing people want to cut is the prep, because nobody sees the base once the concrete is on it. I'd rather you cut the fancy finish. A deck poured on dirt that was only raked level settles unevenly, cracks and tips the wrong way, and no finish fixes that.
So I price the digging, packing and steel first, then show you which finishes fit what's left. You can seal, stain or resurface a sound slab later. A slab that's sinking has to come out, and then you've paid for the whole deck twice.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of concrete work to get a feel for the finishes, textures and layouts you might want around your own pool.
Get a pool deck estimate from the person who'll pour it
Send the deck's rough size in square feet, the finish you like and a few photos of the pool edge. I'll reply within one business day and set up a free estimate at your house, with no obligation.
Why Orem homeowners call Professional Orem Concrete Construction for pool decks
I quote it and pour it
I come out to look at your deck and give the estimate myself, and I'm on site with our crew when we build it. The person who heard what you want is the one making sure it gets done.
Built around what's already there
I started this business in Orem in 2023 after years pouring footings, foundations and flatwork like walks, drives and patios on new construction. Fitting new concrete around a pool that's already full, with tile and coping to protect, is the kind of job we're known for.
Licensed and insured for your project
We're licensed and insured. That counts around a pool, where chipped coping or cracked tile is an expensive thing to have happen during someone else's work.
A promise in plain words
Your satisfaction, guaranteed. To talk about your deck, call (385) 476-8003 or send us the form and I'll come take a look.
Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Orem?
Installing a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.50 to $12 per square foot across the US, which is a national starting point for installation and not our price. Your own number depends on your yard and the finish you choose, and I'll work it out when I come look at your pool.
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck so it isn't slippery?
The best finish has real texture, like a broom finish, exposed aggregate or a textured decorative surface, because a deck that's wet and walked barefoot needs grip above everything else. Finishes differ in both traction and how hot they get, and very dark colors can get uncomfortable underfoot on sunny days. I usually steer people toward a lighter color with good texture and let the looks work within that.
Will a concrete pool deck hold up to Orem winters?
It can if the mix and the timing are right, and that matters here because Orem's weathering is rated Severe. Concrete with entrained air, tiny bubbles built into the mix, holds up better when it's soaked and freezes, and it scales less from ice melt. Ask any contractor whether the deck mix is air-entrained, and I'll tell you what we're ordering for yours.
What is the best time of year to pour a concrete pool deck in Orem?
The best time is early enough that the new deck can cure and gain strength before hard freezes or ice melt reach it. A late-fall pour cuts that time short, and if cold comes early, the project's plans and the concrete supplier's guidance decide how fresh concrete gets protected. We set your date by the weather as much as the calendar.
How do I take care of the joint between my pool deck and coping?
Look it over once a year and recaulk it whenever the sealant cracks, pulls away or starts breaking down. That's the advice from one coping maker, which also notes that most elastomeric caulks, the stretchy kind, last five to ten years. Keeping the joint sealed keeps water and grit out of the gap the deck needs to move in.
How often does a concrete pool deck need to be sealed?
A film sealer needs recoating every 18 to 24 months, and a penetrating sealer lasts three to five years, according to one sealer maker. The catch is looks, since the penetrating kind brings out less color. If less upkeep matters more to you, I'd lean toward penetrating, and if a richer color matters more, plan on recoating.
Thinking about a new pool deck?
Ask for an estimate and I'll come out, look at your pool and the ground around it, and price your deck.
Other work around the pool
Concrete pool decks in Orem and the cities around it
Orem takes building permit applications fully online, so whoever applies sets up an account in the city's online submittal system, which you'll find on the city's building permits page. Whether your pool deck needs a permit is the city's call, so I check with them before we schedule, and when one is needed we take care of the paperwork and the inspections. If you're building the deck yourself with no general contractor, the city lists an Owner-Builder Certification for that, and it isn't allowed on commercial work.
Utah's state hazard guidance lists collapsible and expansive soils among the ground problems common here, though that list covers the whole state and not your yard in particular. Where the ground can swell and lift, one pool engineering firm calls soaking it ahead of time the most important step, and that can add days, so I look at the soil before we settle on a date. We see the same mix of older yards and new pools on jobs in Provo and Lindon, and we work across Utah County, so if your city isn't listed, give us a call.