Concrete Pool Decks in Lubbock TX

The best finish gives grip, stays cool and fits your budget. A light broom finish is the most affordable and gives good traction. Cool deck coatings reflect heat and feel gentle on feet, and they are popular around pools in hot places like ours. Exposed aggregate has a natural pebble look and grips well. Stamped concrete looks like stone, and we add texture so it is not slick.

Avoid very smooth finishes, which are slippery when wet. Choose a light color if you can. We bring samples to your estimate and let you hold them in the sun, which tells you more than any catalog. A good sealer protects the surface from chlorine and sun, and we pick one that keeps a safe texture. If you rent your property, we can work with your landlord or manager to get the plan approved and the work scheduled. Ask us about matching the finish of nearby concrete, since the right texture and joint pattern help the new work look planned.

Use light colors and a texture that does not hold heat. White, light gray and tan decks stay much cooler than dark ones. A cool deck coating is made to reflect sunlight and stay cooler underfoot, and many pool owners in Texas love it. Wetting the deck helps too, because water evaporates and cools the surface.

Shade also makes a big difference, so think about pergolas, shade sails or trees. Dark stained decks can burn feet in July. If you are choosing a color, tell us when you plan to swim, and bring a sample to feel in the afternoon sun. We will help you pick one that is comfortable and still looks great. Compacting the base in layers is slow work, but it is what keeps a slab flat when the ground around it shifts. The right mix matters, and we choose concrete strength and air content for outdoor work, not just the cheapest bag or truck.

Movement is the main cause. The soil under a deck can swell and shrink, the pool shell can settle, and the deck and the shell can push on each other if there is no joint between them. Wind and heat while the concrete is fresh can also cause surface cracks. A weak base and missing steel make it worse.

We reduce the risk with a compacted base, steel, control joints and an expansion joint at the pool edge. We cure the deck carefully, too. If a thin crack appears later, it can often be filled with a flexible sealant. A wide crack or a step in the surface needs a closer look, and we are glad to visit. We keep our estimates simple, with the work, the materials and the price in plain words, so you know exactly what you are getting. Concrete reaches most of its strength in about a week and its full design strength in about four weeks.

Yes. We remove the old deck in sections, taking care not to damage the pool shell, the coping or the plumbing. We fix the base, set forms and pour a new deck with the right slope and joints. Sometimes we can keep the coping and replace only the slab, and sometimes new coping is a smart upgrade.

The work depends on your pool type, your yard and your timeline. We will look at it, tell you what we see and give a free written estimate. Most pool deck replacements take a few days to a week. Plan to keep the pool closed to traffic around the work area during that time. Stay off fresh concrete with wheelbarrows, tools and heavy carts for the first week, since edges are the easiest part to damage. Photos help a lot, so send a few pictures of the area, including any cracks, low spots or drainage trouble, when you contact us.

You can usually walk on the new deck in a day or two. Wait about a week before you put furniture on it or use it heavily, and wait for coatings to dry as directed, often another day or two. Concrete reaches strong strength at about four weeks, so avoid heavy loads until then.

We tell you the exact dates when we finish. We also ask you to keep pool water off the fresh deck until it has set, and to keep pets and children away. If a pool party is on the calendar, tell us early. We will plan the work so the deck is ready. We bring finish samples to the estimate and hold them in the real sunlight, since colors look different outside than on a screen. Dust and grit blow across the plains and into fresh concrete, so we keep the work area clean and protect the surface while it sets.

Pools usually require permits, and deck work is often part of that process. Rules cover barriers, bonding and setbacks. Your pool builder normally handles the permit, and we coordinate the deck work with them. If you are replacing only the deck around an existing pool, check with the city whether a permit is required.

Subdivisions may also have HOA rules for materials and colors. We call Texas811 before digging. If you tell us your address and your plan, we will point you to the right office. A quick check at the start saves time and money. Water is the cause of most concrete problems, so we always look at slope, gutters and sprinklers before we pour anything. If you plan to add something later, like a cover, a hot tub or a grill island, tell us now so we can build for it. We can pour in sections when access is tight, or the area is large, so the finish stays uniform and the crew can do their best work.