Concrete pool decks in Chino CA - good grip for wet feet, built on solid prep
Cracked, slick or worn deck around your pool? We'll tell you whether to coat it or pour new, then do it right.
Should you coat your old pool deck or pour a new one?
A concrete pool deck in Chino is the flat concrete around your pool, done as a full new pour or as a coating over the deck you have now. A coating usually takes 1 to 2 days to apply and a full pour takes 5 to 7, and the finish you pick on either one sets how the deck grips, how hot it gets and how much upkeep it needs.
Most calls start with a deck that's cracked, sinking near the pool, chipping on top or slick enough that you yell at the kids to walk. The real question is whether that deck can be saved with a coating or has to come out, and the answer is usually under the surface, not on it. If you've been eyeing stamped concrete for the yard, we can talk patterns on the same visit.
The price moves with the deck's size, tearing out versus coating, the finish you choose and how much repair the old slab needs. The schedule turns on the same things, plus the days new concrete needs to cure and harden before you use it, and anything the city has to sign off on. I put your own numbers in a written estimate after I've seen the deck. The state contractors board licenses concrete contractors for forming, pouring and finishing flatwork like decks, patios and driveways, so that's the license to ask anyone about, and we're licensed and insured.
- Tear-out and haul-off of the old deck, or surface prep and repairs ahead of a coating.
- Concrete steps or slabs that tie into the deck, poured on the same schedule when it fits.
- Stamped concrete or exposed aggregate finishes, sealed to suit how your family uses the pool.
What happens when you call us about a pool deck in Chino?
I come out to every job myself, and my crew and I do the work, so the person pricing your deck is the one pouring it. Here's how it goes from your call to a finished deck.
Call us or send the form
Call (909) 479-6302 or use the form, and give us the deck's rough size, its current condition and photos of any cracks. That way I show up already knowing what I'm walking into.
I look at the deck myself
I check whether the old deck is sound or moving, measure it and talk through finishes with you right there. Then you get a written estimate for the work we talked through, so you know the cost before anything starts.
We go over the plan
Before we pour, we walk through the plan, the prep and anything the city needs. If the job needs a permit, we work out with you who pulls it and plan the schedule around the city's inspections.
We pour, finish and clean
On pour day the crew and I stay on it until the deck is finished and the site is cleaned up. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Concrete decks, patios and finishes poured around the yard
These photos show the kinds of concrete finishes you'll be choosing between, from stamped patterns to exposed stone. Save the ones you like, and I'll tell you on site how each would hold up around your pool.
Gray concrete block retaining wall borders a paved garden walkway, with dense green plants above it.
A rectangular swimming pool is surrounded by a light gray concrete deck, lounge chairs, lawn, and fencing.
Decorative concrete driveway combines smooth gray, dark stamped, wood-look, and exposed aggregate finishes in curved sections.
Broad light-gray concrete driveway curves beside a dark paver border toward a modern wood-and-charcoal house with three garage doors.
Gray paver-style concrete pool deck surrounds a backyard swimming pool and raised spa.
Concrete patio beside a home features a tan finish, dining set under an umbrella, grill, and stepping stones through dark mulch.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
We get back to you within one business day to set a time, and I come out to look at the deck myself. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation.
(909) 479-6302Pool deck questions we hear from Chino homeowners
These are the questions people ask most once they're standing on a tired pool deck. The short answers are here, and I'll go through your own deck with you in person.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Chino?
A concrete pool deck in the nearby Riverside area usually runs about $5.50 to $13 per square foot, which is the going rate for the work, not our price. Where yours lands depends on the size, tearing out versus coating and the finish you pick, and the written estimate gives you your own number.
Is stamped concrete slippery around a pool?
It can be, because stamped concrete under a standard gloss sealer gets slick when it's wet. The fix is a non-slip additive, silica sand spread into the wet sealer coat, so if you choose stamped, make sure it's written into the contract before you sign.
Can I coat my old pool deck instead of replacing it?
Yes, if the deck is sound, but a deck that's moving, settling or has several wide cracks needs structural repair before any coating goes on. Even on a good deck, the cracks already there usually show through a coating in time, so I'll tell you straight if you'd be paying to cover a problem.
How often does a concrete pool deck need resealing?
A penetrating sealer on exposed aggregate lasts about 7 to 10 years, and a topical acrylic sealer needs redoing every 12 to 36 months. If you're comparing finishes, count that resealing as a cost that keeps coming back over the life of the deck.
What is the best way to keep a pool deck from getting too hot?
Start with the color, because a deck's color changes how hot the surface gets more than its texture does. If a cooler deck matters to you, settle the color first and pick the finish after.
How do I take care of the joint between my pool deck and the coping?
Check it once a year and replace the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or breaks down, which is what the coping maker's guide recommends. Most stretchy caulks used there last five to ten years, so it's a small job you'll come back to now and then.
Concrete pool decks in Chino and the cities around it
Chino's Development Services Department handles permit requests, and if your deck needs one, we agree with you who pulls it, or ask the city's Building Division first when it's unclear. We build pool decks the same way in Chino Hills and Ontario.