Concrete pool decks in Pelham AL - a deck that drains and keeps its grip when wet
Puddles, slick spots or a deck too hot to stand on? We pour a pool deck that drains away from the pool and grips when wet.
Finish chosen with you
We weigh wet grip against sun heat before you pick.
Slope that drains
Water runs off the deck, away from the pool and house.
Base dug and packed
The ground under the slab is firmed before any concrete arrives.
Joints in planned places
Control joints give the slab a straight line to crack along.
What goes into a new concrete pool deck in Pelham?
A concrete pool deck is the poured slab around your pool, and in Pelham we build it to grip when it's wet, shed water away from the pool and your house, and stay no hotter underfoot than the finish you choose.
I help you pick a finish by weighing grip when it's wet against how hot it gets in the sun. Then we plan the slope and the joints so water runs off the deck instead of sitting in puddles, and our crew digs out and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, before any concrete is poured.
Price moves with the deck's size, the finish, any old deck that has to come out and the ground work the slope needs. The schedule turns on any permit, the weather and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you use it. If the budget gets tight, trim the finish, not the base, because the base is what keeps a slab from settling and cracking.
- A finish matched to your sun
- A deck that drains away from the house
- A base dug out and packed firm
- A written quote that says what's included
How do you know your pool deck needs work?
It's time to look at your pool deck when it starts making the pool harder to enjoy, or when a new pool is going in and needs a surface around it.
Water that sits after a swim
Puddles still there hours later mean the slope is off somewhere, and standing water beside a pool turns slick fast.
Slick spots when it's wet
If people slow down or reach for the rail on certain patches, the finish there has worn smooth or never had much grip.
Too hot for bare feet
A deck nobody can cross barefoot in the afternoon usually comes down to its color, its finish and which way it faces.
Cracks that keep growing
A hairline crack is normal, but cracks that widen, multiply or open up along the pool edge point to movement underneath.
Sections sinking or tilting
A slab that drops or tips toward the house or the pool usually sits on a subgrade that wasn't packed firm before the pour.
A new pool going in
When a pool is being built, the deck around it needs its own plan for finish, slope and joints before anything is poured.
Get a free pool deck estimate
Send your deck's size, any cracks or settling and the finish you like. We reply within 1 business day to set a free on-site visit, no obligation.
What I look at on a pool deck visit
Before I suggest a finish or a price, I look at how the sun hits your deck, where the water goes and what shape the slab you have now is in.
Sun and exposure
Plain grey broom finish, fine grooves dragged across fresh concrete, takes on more sun heat than any other finish, which matters on a south-facing deck.
Where the water runs
We plan the fall away from the pool and the house, since puddles make a deck slippery, stain it faster and can grow algae in shade.
The old deck
A deck that's moving, settling or has several wide cracks needs structural repair before any coating goes on, not a coating instead of it.
The look you want
With exposed aggregate, a surface of exposed stone, the stone and its color are set at the pour, so we settle the look first.
How a pool deck job runs with us
We plan a pool deck job in the order it runs, so you know what happens first, what has to wait for a permit or the cure, and why.
First call
You call or send the form with your deck's size and what's bothering you, and we set a time for me to come out.
The visit
I come out myself, walk the deck with you and answer your questions about finish, slope and what the job will take.
Your written quote
You get a written quote that says what's included. Once you say yes, we set the pour date and handle any permit the job needs.
The pour
We call 811 so buried lines are marked before digging, then our crew digs out, packs the base, pours and cuts the joints.
Cleanup and walk-through
We keep you posted through the work, clean up the site and walk the finished deck with you, including how long to let it cure.
Why Pelham homeowners call Pelham Concrete for pool decks
What you can count on is the job going the way we said it would, with the prep done right first, because concrete is hard to undo once it's poured.
The owner writes your estimate
I look at the deck and write the quote myself, so the person answering your questions is the one who planned the job.
In business since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after years of scheduling crews, trucks and inspections, which is why our jobs follow a clear plan.
Our own crew on your deck
Our own crew does the work, and when a job needs someone outside our trade, like a surveyor, we help you line them up.
Fully licensed and insured
You're welcome to ask about our license and insurance when I come out. Call (205) 651-8545 whenever you're ready to set a visit.
Building a concrete pool deck in Pelham
The City of Pelham requires permits and inspections, and its Building Department issues building permits in the city, with applications and plans filed through the city's Citizen Access Portal. Whether a deck by itself needs its own permit is a question we put to that office before we start, and when one is needed, we handle the paperwork.
We're based in Pelham and pour decks in cities across the Birmingham area, including Helena and Alabaster. Pool jobs often call for concrete steps from the back door or a slab foundation for a pool house, and we plan those with the deck so the levels and drainage line up. If your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Planning a new pool deck or replacing an old one?
(205) 651-8545Pool deck questions we hear
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck so it isn't slippery when wet?
A broom finish is the standard choice for most pool decks and gives enough grip when wet, while exposed aggregate grips naturally and hides chemical stains and wear better than any smooth finish. Stamped concrete is the one to ask about, because one finish guide says it needs a non-slip additive in the sealer around a pool, and it advises confirming that before you sign any contract.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Pelham?
The cost of a pool deck in Pelham comes from its size, the finish you pick, whether an old deck has to come out first and how much ground work the slope needs. A plain broom finish usually keeps the price down, while exposed aggregate or stamped work adds to it. Your written quote after my visit lists exactly what's included.
How often does a concrete pool deck need to be resealed?
That comes down to the sealer and the finish. One guide citing trade sources says a penetrating sealer on exposed aggregate lasts about 7 to 10 years, while a topical acrylic sealer needs redoing every 12 to 36 months, and stamped decks need cleaning and resealing every 2 to 3 years, which is worth weighing when you choose a finish.
How long does it take to replace a pool deck compared to coating the old one?
One finish guide puts a coating over an existing deck at 1 to 2 days and a full new pour at 5 to 7 days. A coating isn't a structural finish, though, so cracks already in the slab will eventually show through it. If your deck is sound and you mostly want a new look, coating can make sense, and I'll tell you which way I'd go once I've seen it.
What license does a contractor need to build a pool deck in Alabama?
Under Alabama's general contractor law, swimming pool construction of $5,000 or more, labor and materials together, falls under general contractor licensing. The state's home builder license covers work on a house costing more than $10,000, labor and materials included, unless the work falls outside that board's reach. For a deck built without a pool, ask any contractor which license they hold for the work.
How do I keep a concrete pool deck from getting too hot?
Go with a lighter color, because color drives surface heat more than texture does. With exposed aggregate, light river pebbles and quartz scatter heat better than dark stone mixes, and I'll bring that up when we talk through finishes on your visit.
Ask Pelham Concrete about your pool deck
Changes are easy while your deck is still a plan and hard once it's poured, so call (205) 651-8545 or send the form to start.