Concrete Pool Decks in Edmond, OK - a deck with good footing when it's wet
Cracked slab, loose stones at the pool edge or a slick spot? We'll pour a deck that drains right and feels steady under wet feet.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
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What should you know before pouring a pool deck in Edmond?
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool, and here in Edmond, OK we build it so water drains away, wet feet keep their footing and the pool's edge is protected from the deck's movement.
Most calls start with a deck that's cracked, gone slick or started knocking stones loose along the pool, or with a new pool that needs a deck around it. What you pay mostly comes down to the square footage, the finish you choose and whether an old deck has to be broken out and hauled off first. The schedule turns on the permit question, which we settle with the city before we start, and on giving the concrete time to cure, the wait while it hardens, before it takes foot traffic and before the seam at the pool edge gets sealed. I put all of it in a written estimate so you see your own number and what it covers.
How can you tell your pool deck needs replacing?
Cracks running across the slab
Cracks that wander across the deck, or one piece sitting higher than the one beside it, usually mean the slab is moving and its joints aren't doing their job. Water gets into those cracks every time someone climbs out of the pool, and the gaps and trip edges only get wider.
Loose stones at the pool edge
If the coping, the cap along the top of the pool wall, is rocking or cracking, or the tile at the waterline has cracked, the deck is usually pushing on it as it swells and shrinks. Left alone, more pieces work loose and water gets behind them, and a deck job turns into a pool repair too.
Water standing or running back
Puddles that sit after a swim, or water that runs toward the house or back into the pool, mean the deck has lost its slope or never had enough. That water carries dirt and leaves into the pool and soaks the ground by your house, so it's better dealt with sooner than later.
How we build a concrete pool deck
We break out and haul off the old deck if there is one, set the forms and set the slope so water runs where the design sends it. Then we pour, finish the surface you picked and cut control joints, grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along instead of a random one. The seam where the deck meets the coping gets my closest attention, because that's where pool deck trouble usually starts. We leave a flexible mastic joint, a stretchy sealant seam, between the deck and the coping through the full depth of the concrete, so the deck can grow and shrink without knocking the coping loose or cracking the tile at the waterline. Before any of that, I'll help you weigh finishes by how they feel under wet, bare feet, not just how they look in a picture.
A deck rarely stands alone. If the way from your back door down to the pool needs rebuilding, our concrete steps construction work ties into the deck so the levels line up, and a pool house or equipment shed can sit on a slab from our slab foundation building service while the crew is already on site.
Broom finish
A broom finish is a light texture pulled across the wet concrete with a broom, and it gives a plain, everyday look. It usually costs the least to put in and needs the least upkeep afterward, so it suits a family that swims a lot and wants the budget to go further.
Exposed aggregate
We wash the top film off so the small stones in the mix show, which gives a natural, textured look. It costs more than broom and wants resealing every so often, so it suits someone who wants the deck to look less like a sidewalk.
Stamped concrete
The surface is pressed so it looks like stone, slate or brick, and it's usually the priciest of the three, with resealing from time to time. It suits a yard where the deck is meant to be the showpiece, and our stamped concrete services page shows more of what it can look like.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out, measure and send a free written estimate that spells out what's included, with no pressure to book.
(405) 285-3167- Based in
- Edmond, OK 73034
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about a pool deck in Edmond?
Here's how a pool deck job runs, from your first call to the day I walk the finished deck with you.
Call or send a message
Call (405) 285-3167, email estimates@concreteedmond.com or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time. A photo of the pool edge helps me know what I'm walking into.
I come out and measure
I come out myself, measure the deck, look at the pool edge and where water runs now, and listen to what you want. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can see what you're paying for before you decide.
Permits, then prep and pour
Once you say go, we sort out any permits with the city, set a date, prep the ground and pour. The seal at the pool edge comes later, once the concrete has had time to cure.
Walk the finished deck together
When it's done, I walk the deck with you and show you the joints and the seam at the pool edge, so you know what to keep an eye on. Our promise on every job is satisfaction guaranteed.
Why Edmond homeowners call Modern Edmond Concrete for pool decks
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to every job and write the estimate, and a small crew I work alongside does the forming, pouring and finishing. The person who heard what you wanted is there the day it's poured.
Licensed and fully insured, every job
We're licensed and fully insured. That matters on a pool deck, because the work happens right up against your pool and your house, and you shouldn't carry the risk if something goes wrong.
Building in Edmond since 2021
I first set forms on a family farm, put in years on other crews, then started this business here in Edmond in 2021. Five years on our own, and I still work the farm way, fixing a thing once and doing it right.
On a pool deck, the slope and the seam at the pool edge decide how it holds up, more than anything you see from a lounge chair. When you're ready, send us a message or call (405) 285-3167 and I'll come take a look.
Pool decks, steps and slabs in Edmond
The City of Edmond issues residential building permits for additions that add building area, and its list names sunrooms, covered patios, room additions and attic conversions, not pool decks. That list doesn't settle whether your deck needs a permit, so we check with the city before work starts, and when it expects the contractor to handle it, we do the paperwork and line up the inspections. The city also requires a general building contractor's license to submit a permit, while Oklahoma currently has no state license for general contracting. If the job reaches into the street, a sidewalk or a utility easement, Edmond wants a right-of-way permit for that part, and the city's pool barrier requirements can come up while we work, so we ask about both.
Some Oklahoma ground is expansive soil that swells when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries, and research on the state's soils ties those cycles to damaged pavement. We see that kind of movement on jobs in The Village and Guthrie as well as Edmond, so I watch for it when I look at your yard and plan the slope and joints with it in mind. We're based in Edmond and work across the cities around it, so if yours isn't named on the site, call and ask.
Questions about pool decks in Edmond
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Edmond?
Across the US, putting in a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot. That's what the work goes for nationally, not our price, and your number moves with the deck's size, the finish and any old concrete that has to come out. I'll measure and give you your own figure in writing.
Which pool deck finish is least slippery when it's wet?
Broom and exposed aggregate finishes grip best when wet, because the texture is built right into the surface. A stamped deck usually wants a non-slip additive in its sealer, and very dark colors of any finish can get uncomfortable on bare feet in full sun. Since people come off the pool wet and barefoot, I'd put grip ahead of looks on this one.
What is the best way to drain a concrete pool deck?
The best way is to slope the deck so water runs away from your house and dirty runoff stays out of the pool. Depending on the layout, that slope sends water toward drains set in the deck or away from them toward the yard. I look at where water goes on your lot now before we set the forms.
How often does the caulk joint around a pool deck need to be replaced?
Plan on recaulking the joint between your deck and the pool edge every five to ten years, since that's about how long most of the rubbery sealants used there last. One coping maker's guide says to check the joint every year and replace the caulk whenever it cracks, pulls away or starts breaking down. The same maker says the first caulking should wait at least 30 days after the pour, so the concrete can cure and shrink first.
Will my new pool deck crack like my old one did?
Concrete can still crack, but a well-built deck cracks along its control joints, where we planned, instead of across the middle. The bigger difference on a pool deck is the flexible joint at the coping, which gives the slab room to move without breaking the pool edge. Nobody can honestly promise a crack-free slab, and I won't.
How do I compare quotes for a concrete pool deck?
Start by checking that each quote spells out a flexible joint between the deck and the pool coping, through the full depth of the concrete, because that joint is what keeps the deck from damaging the pool edge. Then ask each contractor how that joint will be kept up, since it only holds up as well as it's maintained. Our written estimate lists it along with everything else that's included.
Related concrete work around your pool
Pool decks often meet a back door or a drop in the yard, and well-built concrete steps give wet feet a steady way between the two levels.
A pool house, cabana or equipment shed needs a solid slab underneath, and planning it with the deck keeps the heights and edges matched.
Cities we serve around Edmond
Modern Edmond Concrete is based in Edmond, OK, and builds pool decks in the cities around it. Twelve cities have their own page here, including Norman and Yukon, but they aren't the only places we work.
Edmond, OK
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