Concrete Pool Decks in Menlo Park CA - a sound deck, resurfaced or poured new
Worn, chipping or cracked deck around your pool? We check whether it can be resurfaced or needs a new pour, then build it.
A concrete pool deck is the flat concrete our crew forms, pours and finishes around your pool. Most calls we get about concrete pool decks in Menlo Park start with a deck that's worn, chipping or cracked. The real question is whether the old concrete is sound enough to resurface or has to come out for a new pour, and I check that first because it decides most of the job.
The price turns on that choice, the size of the deck and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on what the city asks for at your address and on curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you use it. If the steps down to the pool are tired too, we can build new concrete steps as part of the same job, and your estimate lays out what we'll build.
How we build and resurface pool decks
- I write the estimate myself. I started this business in 2023, and I still come out to measure every deck and write the estimate. Our crew does the work, and I run the job on site.
- A packed base and checked forms. On a new pour we dig out, pack the subgrade, which is the ground the slab sits on, and check the forms, the same care we give slab foundation building.
- The pool edge kept open. Menlo Park's pool rules call for at least 4 feet clear of obstructions around the whole pool, so we keep planters, walls and steps out of that strip in the layout.
- Licensed and fully insured. California counts a pool deck as flatwork, the flat concrete around a house, which falls under the state's concrete contractor license. We're licensed and fully insured.
What goes wrong with pool decks
| Problem | What it looks like | Usual fix |
|---|---|---|
| Worn or faded top | What it looks like: Rough, chalky or stained surface on concrete that still feels solid | Usual fix: A coating over the existing concrete |
| Chipping and flaking | What it looks like: Top layer breaking away in patches, rough under bare feet | Usual fix: Resurface if it's sound, new pour if not |
| Cracks through the slab | What it looks like: Lines running across the deck, some wider than a hairline | Usual fix: Crack treatment and a coating, or a new pour |
| Sunken or uneven sections | What it looks like: Slabs that tilt, rock or leave an edge to trip on | Usual fix: Tear out and pour on a packed base |
Resurface or pour a new deck
- Resurface it. Suits a deck that's sound underneath with a worn or stained top, because a coating over the old concrete refreshes it for less than tearing it out.
- New pour, plain finish. Suits a deck too far gone to coat, and exposed aggregate, a rock salt finish or a broom finish, a light brushed texture that grips wet feet, keeps the budget down.
- New pour, decorative. Suits a deck that's part of a bigger yard plan, but each added pattern or color raises the price, so I'll show you where a plain finish does the job.
How a pool deck job runs
- You call or write. Call (650) 582-0556 or send the form with the deck's rough size, photos of any cracks and a note about big trees nearby.
- I measure and look. I measure the deck, check whether the old concrete can take a coating and note nearby trees, then write down what we'll build before I price it.
- City requirements first. We find out which office covers your address and what it asks for, and we don't start until any permit is in place.
- Forms, pour and joints. Our crew sets the forms and I check them before concrete is ordered, then we pour, finish and cut control joints, grooves that steer cracks into straight lines.
- Walkthrough and clean-up. We clean up and walk the finished deck with you, so you know how long to keep feet and furniture off it.
What keeps a pool deck sound after we leave
Most of what keeps a deck sound gets settled before and right after the pour. That means a packed base, checked forms, joints cut on time and a full cure before the chairs go back out. I'd rather tell you now that concrete can crack a little than have you find out later.
We're based in Menlo Park and work for homeowners and property owners here and in the cities around it, from San Mateo down to Cupertino and beyond. If your pool deck is due for a look, ask us for a free estimate.
Tell us about your pool deck
Send the deck's rough size, photos of any cracks and a note on big trees nearby. We reply within one business day to set a time to come out.
(650) 582-0556- Free estimate at your property
- No obligation to go ahead
- What we'll build, in writing
Pool deck questions we get
Should I resurface or replace my concrete pool deck in Menlo Park?
Resurface it if the old concrete is a good candidate for a coating, and replace it if it isn't, which is what I check on the first visit. If your deck is cracked, one coating maker says it can't guarantee the cracks won't come back, so ask any bidder how they treat cracks.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Menlo Park?
In San Francisco a concrete pool deck usually costs about $6 to $15 per square foot, and that's the going range there, not our price. The deck's size and its design set most of the cost, so your estimate gives the figure for your own deck.
How soon can we use a new pool deck after it's poured?
One maker's installation guide says to keep foot traffic and furniture off for about 21 days, until the deck has cured enough for general use. We'll set the date with you so that wait ends before you need the pool.
Who handles building permits for a pool deck in Menlo Park?
The city's Building Division handles permits and inspections in Menlo Park, and it does all of it online. When your deck needs a permit, we handle the paperwork or help you with it.
Do I need a tree permit to redo a pool deck near a big tree in Menlo Park?
You need a heritage tree permit before a heritage tree is removed or significantly pruned, and cutting more than 25% of its roots counts. Digging out an old deck near a big tree can reach that, so I look at the trees when I measure.