Concrete pool decks in Mission Viejo CA - a deck that grips when wet and drains right
Cracked, sinking or slick pool deck? We'll tell you whether it can be resurfaced or needs replacing, then build one that's safe barefoot.
Does your pool deck need resurfacing or a new pour?
A concrete pool deck in Mission Viejo is the flat concrete around your pool that our crew forms, pours and finishes, and because it stays wet and gets walked barefoot, it has to grip well and send water where it should go.
Most calls I get start with a deck that's cracked, sunk near the pool edge or slick as glass after a swim, so the first job is figuring out whether the slab underneath is worth keeping. The price moves mostly with the size of the deck, whether the old concrete has to be broken out and hauled away, and the finish you choose, from a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives wet feet something to grip, up to decorative concrete with color or pattern. The schedule turns on that same demolition, any permit review with the city and the curing time before the deck's ready for patio chairs and wet feet, and you'll get the numbers for your own deck when I come out to look at it.
How we resurface and replace concrete pool decks
Every job starts with me walking your deck and telling you straight whether it's sound enough to resurface or needs to come out, because a new surface on a slab that's still moving just gets you a prettier crack. Then we help you pick a finish by how it grips when wet and how it feels on bare feet, and we plan where the water goes and set the slope to match before anything gets formed. On a replacement, we break out the old slab, dig down to the subgrade, the soil the new deck sits on, and pack a solid base under it. We pour in the cooler part of the morning so the top doesn't dry too fast and turn dusty, cut control joints, the grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack instead of a random one, and let it cure, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, before you move back out there. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you go simpler on the finish than skimp on the base, since you can redo a surface later but not the ground under it.
Why Mission Viejo homeowners call Prestige Mission Viejo Concrete Company for pool decks
I look at every deck myself
I come out to look at every job myself, and our crew does the work with me on site. The person who walked your deck and heard how you use it is the same one standing there on pour day.
Careful flatwork since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after learning the trade on a small crew, and driveways, patios, walks and steps are what we're best known for. A pool deck is that same careful flatwork, just with more water and more bare feet.
Licensed and insured for concrete
We're licensed and insured. In California, the state's concrete contractor license covers forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete like a pool deck, so it's a fair question to ask any crew you talk to.
Your association's rules read first
Plenty of homes here sit in an association with its own building rules, and one local association's guidelines list concrete among the allowed materials for patios and decks. If you're in one, send its rules with your request so the plan fits them from the start.
The easiest way to get started is to send the rough size of your deck in square feet and a few photos of the cracks or lifted spots through our contact page, or call (949) 619-8245 and tell me what's going on.
Find out if your pool deck can be saved
We'll get back to you within one business day to set a time, and I'll come out to look at the deck myself. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation, so you'll know whether you're looking at a resurface or a replacement before you decide anything.
Pool deck finishes and details
Questions before you book a concrete pool deck
Should I resurface or replace my pool deck in Mission Viejo?
Resurface only if the old slab is sound and stable, the damage is mostly cosmetic and the cracks are narrower than about 1/4 inch. If the deck is heaving, settling, cracked wide open or sitting on a base that's given out, it needs replacing, because an overlay fails right along with the slab under it. You can check your own deck against those signs before you call.
Which pool deck finish is safest for bare feet?
The safest finish has enough texture to grip when it's wet and a lighter color that doesn't soak up the sun. Broom, textured, exposed aggregate, where the small stones in the mix show at the surface, coatings, overlays and decorative finishes all differ in traction and in how hot they get, and very dark surfaces can get uncomfortable on a sunny afternoon. Pick by grip and feel first, then by looks.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost?
Installing a concrete pool deck usually runs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot across the US, which is a national figure for new installation, not our price. Work around Mission Viejo can land differently, so the estimate for your deck is where your real number comes from. A rough measurement in square feet when you reach out helps us start from the same page.
Who can pull the permit for a pool deck in Mission Viejo?
The contractor, an authorized agent or the homeowner can pull the permit, and whoever pulls it signs it. Homeowners who pull their own also submit an owner builder notification, and all permits and plans go in online through the city, whose building staff review the plans and check the work in the field. When your job needs a permit, we take care of the application, book the inspections with the city and keep you posted along the way.
What is the best way to drain a concrete pool deck?
The best way is to plan it before the pour, sending water away from the house and toward or away from deck drains as the design calls for, without washing dirty runoff into the pool. Ask any contractor where the water will go before work starts, because once the concrete sets, the slope is set too.
How do I keep a pool deck from cracking around a new pool?
Start with the ground, because poorly packed backfill around a newly built pool is a common cause of settlement cracks once the digging has disturbed the original soil. The deck and the pool shell can move differently, so the crew should follow the pool designer's joint details at the edge rather than tying the two together with rebar, the steel bars set inside a slab, and it's worth asking how your new deck will meet the pool. Down the road, one caulk maker's guide says to wait at least 30 days after the pour before sealing that joint and that most flexible joint caulks last five to ten years, so plan on replacing it as it wears.
Other concrete work around the pool
- Concrete steps construction
Cracked or uneven steps between the house and the pool are where people trip with wet feet, and rebuilding them lets the treads match the new deck's finish and grip.
- Slab foundation building
If you're adding a pool house or cabana beside the new deck, it needs its own slab on a packed base, and we can plan both together.