We build what surrounds a pool rather than the pool itself. If you're starting from scratch we'll work directly with your pool builder, and the sequencing matters: deck base goes in after the shell and the plumbing, but the drainage has to be planned before either.
Two details cause most of the callbacks we see on other people's pool decks. The first is pitch — a deck that falls toward the water carries every bit of sunscreen, leaf litter and lawn fertiliser straight into it. The second is the expansion joint at the bond beam, which lets the deck and the shell move independently. Without it the coping lifts.
Surface choice matters more here than anywhere else on a property, because people walk it barefoot. Lighter units run cooler, and a textured or thermal finish keeps grip when wet without shredding feet.
What's included
- Paver and natural stone pool decks with non-slip surfaces
- Mortar-set and dry-laid coping in bluestone, granite or precast
- Raised bond beams, spa surrounds and waterfall walls
- Deck drains and channel drains run to daylight or a dry well
- Retaining walls and steps where the pool sits into a slope
- Equipment-pad screening built in matching stone
What it costs
| Work | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Paver pool deck, per sq ft | $30 – $46 |
| Bluestone deck, per sq ft | $58 – $78 |
| Coping, mortar-set per linear foot | $78 – $135 |
| Channel drain, per linear foot | $95 – $160 |
| Spa surround, built in place | $6,500 – $18,000 |
Ranges are installed prices for work in our service area. Every estimate we issue is a fixed price for a defined scope, not a unit rate applied to a guess at quantities.
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Next step
We'll mark it out on your lawn
No charge, no obligation, and you'll have a fixed price within four days of the visit.
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