Concrete Pool Decks in Quincy MA - a deck that's safe for wet, bare feet
Cracked, slippery or lifting pool deck? We'll tell you whether to resurface or replace it, then leave a surface that grips when it's wet.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What does a new or resurfaced pool deck in Quincy involve?
A concrete pool deck in Quincy is the slab people cross barefoot and wet. Whether we resurface your old deck or replace it, the job comes down to a solid base, a surface that grips and a flexible joint where the deck meets the pool.
Most people call when the deck has started to crack, tip or chip, or when it's gotten slick enough that someone has already slipped. The price moves mostly with the size of the deck, whether the old slab can stay or has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work sits under it and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather for the pour and on curing, the stretch while new concrete hardens before you can walk on it. After I've seen the deck, I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate that spells out what's included.
How can you tell your pool deck needs work?
Cracks that keep spreading
A hairline crack or two is normal for concrete. Cracks that widen, branch out or grow from one season to the next usually mean the slab is moving, and water gets in through them and works on the base. The longer you wait, the more likely a repair turns into a tear-out.
Slabs lifting or sinking
When one section sits higher or lower than the next, the base under it has usually settled or washed out. That leaves a trip edge right where people walk barefoot, and patching the top won't hold because the problem is underneath.
Loose coping or cracked tile
If the stones along the pool edge rock when you step on them, or the tile near the waterline is cracking, the deck is often pushing against the pool. Left alone, a deck job turns into a pool repair as well.
How we resurface and replace concrete pool decks
First I figure out whether your deck can be resurfaced or really needs replacing, and when resurfacing will do, I'll tell you so. For a resurface we clean the slab, repair the cracks and put a new surface over the sound concrete. For a replacement we break out the old deck, dig down to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the soil and stone the slab sits on, so it doesn't settle with the dirt later. We set the forms so water runs away from the pool and the house and lay rebar, the steel inside that holds the slab together if it does crack. We pour early in the day, because midday heat leaves a weak, dusty top. Then we cut control joints, grooves that give the concrete a planned place to crack, and leave a flexible mastic joint, a rubbery seal, where the deck meets the pool coping, because without it a moving deck can push the coping loose and crack the waterline tile. The surface gets a texture picked for wet, bare feet, since those are the feet that cross it. When the budget gets tight, people want to cut the base because nobody sees it on day one. I'll steer you toward a plainer finish over a base that holds, because a nice surface on a soft base cracks just the same.
A pool deck rarely stands alone. If the deck steps up to a back door or down from a patio, we can pour concrete steps at the same time so the height and finish match. If a pool house or equipment shed is part of the plan, that starts with a proper slab foundation.
Resurfacing a sound deck
This suits a deck that's still solid and level, with wear that's mostly on top, like stains, a slick finish or small cracks. It skips the tear-out and costs less, but it can't fix a base that's failing underneath.
Tearing out and replacing
This is for a deck with sections that have lifted, sunk or cracked through, or a base that's washed out. It's the bigger job, and it's the only one that fixes what's under the slab and lets us redo the slope and the pool edge joint.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The on-site estimate is free, comes in writing and carries no obligation.
(617) 691-5008- Based in
- Quincy, MA 02169
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Quincy?
Here's how a pool deck job runs with us, from your first call to the day I show you how to look after the new concrete.
Call or send the form
Tell us what's going on with the deck. Have a few photos, the rough size in square feet and any lifting or cracked spots ready, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I measure and write it up
I look at the deck, the base and the pool edge, measure and talk through finishes with you. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can compare it line by line with anyone else's.
We pour, then cover care
We pick a pour date with the forecast in mind, then do the prep and the pour. When it's done, I walk you through caring for the new concrete, including when to seal it.
Why Quincy pool owners call Cornerstone Quincy Concrete
I write every estimate myself
I'm the one who comes out, looks at your deck and writes the estimate, and I run the work with my crew of finishers and laborers. The person who promised you a flexible joint at the pool edge is standing there when it goes in.
Trained on a finishing crew
I learned concrete on a finishing crew under people who'd done it their whole lives, and I've run this business since 2017. That's where I picked up the habit of watching the parts you can't see later, like the base and the curing.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. That matters when a crew and equipment are working a few feet from your pool.
Your contract in writing
State law requires home improvement contracts over $1,000 to be in writing, and ours spells out the base work, the finish and the pool edge joint. If a line doesn't make sense, ask me, because I'd rather explain it now than argue about it later.
On a pool deck, what matters most is what's under the slab and the joint at the edge, and we back that work with satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Contact us with a few photos of your deck and we'll set up a visit.
Hiring Cornerstone Quincy Concrete or anyone else in Quincy
Before you hire anyone, check their registration. Contractors who bid on or do work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units have to be registered with the state as a Home Improvement Contractor, or HIC. The state's list of work that needs no HIC registration includes ground level patios and driveways. You can look up any contractor's registrations and history on the state's MA Contractor Hub. It's also worth checking your lot on the state's flood zone mapping tool, which shows whether a Quincy home sits in a FEMA flood zone or floodplain, so you know that going in when we plan the deck.
On jobs here we mostly find backyard pools with decks that went in years ago, often behind a fence or past a tight side yard that decides how we get equipment and concrete to the back. We plan that access at the estimate and lay down boards to spare the lawn, and we meet the same setups on jobs in Braintree and Weymouth.
Questions about concrete pool decks in Quincy
Should I resurface or replace my concrete pool deck?
Resurfacing makes sense when the slab is sound and stable, the damage is cosmetic and the cracks are narrower than about 1/4 inch. Sections that heave or sink, structural cracking across much of the deck, or a base that has failed or washed out point to replacing it instead. I check each of those on the visit and tell you which side your deck falls on.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost near Boston?
A concrete pool deck in the Boston area usually costs about $11 to $27 per square foot. That's what the work generally runs around here, not our price, and where your deck lands depends on the tear-out, base work and finish covered above. Your written estimate gives you your own figure.
Who pulls the permit for a pool deck in Quincy, MA?
State guidance has the registered contractor pull the building permit and any other permits the job needs, and owners who apply on their own may lose eligibility for the state's Guaranty Fund. When a job needs a permit, we pull it ourselves and check with the local building office before we set a pour date.
How often does a concrete pool deck need to be sealed?
One sealer maker says film sealers need recoating every 18 to 24 months, while penetrating sealers last three to five years. Penetrating sealers bring out the color less, so you're choosing between a richer look and less frequent upkeep. I'll go over which suits your finish when I walk you through care.
What is the best way to choose a finish for a pool deck?
Pick the finish that grips well under wet, bare feet and stays comfortable in the sun. Broom finish, the fine ridges dragged into wet concrete for grip, along with textured, exposed aggregate, coating, overlay and decorative finishes, all differ in traction and in how hot they get, and very dark colors can get uncomfortable in the sun. Bring a color you like to the visit and we'll weigh it against comfort together.
How do I protect a new concrete pool deck in its first winter?
Go easy on deicers, because guidance written for Michigan advises keeping deicer use on new concrete to a minimum until it's a year old. That guidance also notes concrete placed in October or November may not get 30 days of drying before deicers go down, which is one reason to pour earlier in the season if you can.
Related concrete work around the pool
Concrete steps construction
Steps from a back door or patio down to the pool get wet traffic too, so even risers and a gripping surface keep that walk safe.
Slab foundation building
A pool house, shed or equipment pad near the deck needs a slab built on a packed base and sized for the weight it carries.
Pool deck service areas around Quincy
Cornerstone Quincy Concrete is based in Quincy, MA, and we build and resurface pool decks across the cities around it, including Milton and Canton. Twelve cities have their own page here, and we work in others nearby too.
Quincy, MA
Send us photos of your pool deck
If the coping is already starting to loosen, the sooner I see it, the less of the pool edge has to be redone.