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Concrete pool decks in Boston MA - a finish chosen for grip under bare, wet feet

Cracked, sinking or slick concrete around your pool? We rebuild the deck on a packed base with a finish that grips wet feet.

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A concrete pool deck surrounds a backyard swimming pool in front of a modern house at dusk.

What does it take to put in a new concrete pool deck in Boston?

A concrete pool deck in Boston is the slab around your pool that people cross barefoot and wet, so we build it to carry water away from the house and the pool and finish it so your feet have something to grip.

Most calls start with a deck that's cracked, sunk along one edge or holding puddles, or with a new pool that needs a deck around it. The price moves with the size of the deck, the finish you choose, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled away, and how much digging and packing the base needs. The schedule turns on the permit check, the weather on pour day and the curing wait before the deck takes traffic, so your own figure comes from the estimate on site, and we talk through timing then.

How we build a concrete pool deck

Bare wet feet come first, so grip is the first thing we talk about when you pick a finish. Then we check where the water runs across your yard and set the deck to fall away from the house and the pool. Our crew digs out the soft dirt and packs the subgrade, which is what the slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level settles with the dirt and takes the deck down with it. You can't see the base on day one, so it's the first thing people want to cut, and it's the last thing I'd cut, because it decides how the deck holds up. A plainer finish is the better place to save. We set the forms, lay rebar so the steel holds the slab together if it cracks, and pour early in the day so midday heat doesn't leave a weak, dusty top. Once it's finished we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a straight line to crack along instead of a random one, and keep it damp while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength. Before we leave, I show you the joints you'll want to check and reseal now and then.

A pool deck rarely stands alone. If the deck meets a back door or drops down to the lawn, we can build concrete steps to match, so nobody's stepping onto a block that's shifted. If you want a pool shed or cabana on its own slab, our slab foundation building covers that, and planning it with the deck means the water off both has one place to go.

Replacing a cracked or sunken deck

This suits a deck that's settled, heaved or started sending water back toward the house. We break out the old slab and dig into what's under it, because the reason it failed is usually down there, and new concrete on the same base just repeats the problem.

A new deck for a new pool

This suits you if the pool is going in now or just went in. We work out the deck's size, slope and drainage with the pool and the yard together, so the water has somewhere to go from the first rain.

Adding on to the deck you have

This suits a deck that's sound but too small for chairs or a table. We check the old slab first, because tying new concrete to a slab that's already moving means the new part moves too, and I'll tell you plainly if replacing makes more sense.

Why Boston homeowners call Heartland Boston Concrete Company for pool decks

I come out and price the deck myself

I come out to see your pool area and give you the estimate myself, so the person who measures the deck is the one who answers for it. Our own crew does the work, with me running the job from the dig to the last joint.

In business since 2017, trained on prep

We've been in business since 2017, nine years now. Before that I learned beside older finishers who cared more about the prep than the finish, and that's still how we work. The groundwork gets the most time, because it decides how a deck holds up.

Licensed and insured on every deck

We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over that before you sign anything. If you're comparing contractors, ask each one the same questions about base, drainage and joints, and you'll quickly see who's thought about what's under the deck.

You know what you're paying for first

I'd rather explain something twice than leave you guessing, so we walk through what goes into your deck before we start. Satisfaction guaranteed. When you're ready, call (857) 770-0722 or use the estimate form on this page.

A pool deck estimate from the person who'll run the job

Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out, look over the pool area and give you the estimate on site, free and with no obligation. It helps to have the deck's rough size, the finish you like and a few photos of the pool area ready.

Phone
(857) 770-0722
Email
quotes@bostonconcretecompany.com
Location
Boston, MA 02118
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM

Concrete pool deck permits in Boston, and what we see here

Boston's Inspectional Services issues a Short-Form permit for minor repairs or replacements that leave a home's structure and use unchanged, and a Long-Form permit for major alterations. Whether your deck needs one, and which, is something we check with the city before work starts, and we help you get the paperwork in order. If you'd like to ask the city yourself, the department asks owners who aren't sure to call 617-635-5300 or email isd@boston.gov.

We're based in Boston and work across the cities around it, from Brookline to Newton. A lot of the pools we see sit in small backyards close to the house and the neighbors, so there isn't much room to send water anywhere, and getting the slope right matters more than it would on a big open lot. Access is often tight too, which changes how we get concrete to the back of the yard, and it's one of the first things I look at on the estimate.

Questions Boston homeowners ask about pool decks

How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Boston?

Installing a concrete pool deck in Boston usually costs about $11 to $27 per square foot. That's the going rate around the area, not our price, and where your deck falls in it comes down to the size, finish and base work covered above. I'll give you your own number after I've seen the pool area.

What is the best way to choose a pool deck finish that isn't slippery?

Compare every finish by how well it grips when wet before you think about looks, because the deck will be wet and walked on barefoot. Broom finish, a texture dragged into the surface for traction, along with textured, exposed aggregate, coatings, overlays and decorative finishes all differ in grip and in how hot they get. Very dark colors can get uncomfortable in full sun, which matters when people cross the deck without shoes.

How does a concrete pool deck hold up to freezing and thawing?

Industry guidance points to air entrainment, which mixes tiny, evenly spread air pockets into the concrete so freezing water has room to expand without breaking the surface, and treats it as a key measure where the concrete faces that kind of exposure. Repeated freezing can damage the top of concrete that's soaked through, and a pool deck stays wet more than most slabs. Ask any contractor whether the mix for your deck includes it, us included, and we'll tell you what's going into yours.

How long does a new pool deck need before deicing salt or a hard freeze?

It needs to finish curing and gain strength before it faces a hard freeze or deicing chemicals. A surface that looks hard isn't ready for deicers yet, so it's worth holding off even when the deck looks done. We'll go over the wait with you when we wrap up the pour.

How do I take care of the joints on my concrete pool deck?

Look over the expansion joint, the caulked gap where the deck meets the pool's edge, once a year, and repair or replace the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or wears out. That's what one maker's guide says, and it puts the life of most of those caulks at five to ten years, so resealing now and then is a normal part of owning a deck.

Does a pool deck contractor need to be registered in Massachusetts?

Yes, if the work is on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units, Massachusetts requires the contractor to be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor. If an unregistered contractor's work goes wrong, you can still file a complaint, but you can't use the state's arbitration or its Guaranty Fund. Homeowners doing the work on their own home are exempt.

How do you plan a pool deck around the skimmers, drains and pool edge?

It all gets worked out before the forms go in. The pool's edge, skimmers, drains, equipment pad, pipes and movement joints have to line up with the deck, so it's fair to ask any crew how they'll plan for them, and I'll walk you through ours on the estimate.

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