Concrete Pool Decks in Huntington Beach CA - a deck that's less slick underfoot
Cracked, flaking or slick when wet? We resurface sound pool decks or pour new ones, then help you pick a sealer that suits bare feet.
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Should you resurface your pool deck or replace it?
Concrete pool deck work in Huntington Beach comes in two kinds. We either resurface an old deck that's still sound or tear it out and pour new concrete, and either way the goal is a deck that drains away from the pool and gives wet feet some grip.
Most calls start with a deck that's cracked, flaking or slick after a swim, and the first question is whether the old concrete is worth keeping. That answer moves the price more than anything else, because a resurfacing coat goes over what's there, while new decking means breaking out the old deck, hauling it off and rebuilding from the ground up. After that, the price depends on the deck's size, whether you want a plain broom finish or stamped work, which sealer you choose and how easily we can get equipment into your backyard. The schedule turns on the same choice, since new concrete needs time to cure, which is the wait while it hardens before it can take traffic, and any sealer needs its own dry time before the pool's back in use. When I write your estimate, it lists what's in and what's out, so you can line it up against anyone else's.
How do you know your pool deck needs work?
Slick spots after a splash
Wet concrete should still give your feet some grip, so a deck that turns slippery after a splash usually has a worn coating on top or the wrong one. Left alone, it's a fall waiting to happen, and the fix is often simpler than people expect.
Cracks and lifted edges
Cracks that open wider every summer, or a slab edge sitting higher than the one next to it, usually mean the ground underneath moved or the joints weren't cut where they should be. Waiting lets water get under the slab and makes the trip edge worse, and that can turn a resurfacing job into a replacement.
Flaking or chipping surface
When the top chips or dusts off and the color looks patchy, the surface is wearing through, often because pool water and sun have been working on a deck that hasn't been resealed. If you catch it early, the deck may still take a resurfacing coat, but wait too long and there's nothing sound left to coat.
Water that pools or runs back
Puddles that sit after you hose off the deck, or water running toward the house or back into the pool, mean the slope is off. That won't fix itself, and standing water keeps the surface slick and stained until the slope is corrected.
How we resurface and build concrete pool decks
First I check whether your old deck can take a resurfacing coat or needs new concrete, by looking at how solid it is, how it drains and where it's cracked, because a coat over a moving slab just cracks right along with it. If the deck needs replacing, we break it out, dig down and pack the subgrade, which is the soil and gravel the slab sits on, so the new deck doesn't settle with loose dirt. Then we set forms that slope water away from the pool and the house, tie in rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it ever cracks, and pour early in the day so midday heat can't leave a weak, dusty top. We give it a broom finish, a light dragged texture that helps wet feet grip, cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a straight place to crack instead of a random one, and keep it damp while it cures. Last, we pick a sealer together, since it decides how slick the deck feels and how often you'll reseal. If the budget is tight, I'll tell you to spend it on the base before the finish, because the base is buried on day one and it's what decides whether the deck stays flat.
A pool deck rarely stands on its own. If you step down from the house or patio to the pool, we can build concrete steps as part of the same plan, so the treads line up with the new deck. And if you're adding a pool house or an equipment shed nearby, our slab foundation building work gives it a base built to the same standard.
Get a free written estimate for your pool deck
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I'll walk the deck with you and put in writing what's included and what isn't, with no pressure and no obligation.
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- Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Huntington Beach?
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day you're back by the pool, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
You reach us by phone or through the form, and we get back to you to set up a visit. Tell us a little about the deck so I know what I'm walking into.
Walk the deck with me
I come out, look at the deck and the yard, and ask how you use the space and what the concrete has to carry. You get a written estimate that lists what's in and what's out, so nothing gets added on later without you knowing.
Permit, prep and the pour
Once you say go, we handle any permit and the prep work. Before we pour or coat anything, we walk you through the plan so you know what's happening and when.
Go over curing and care
When the work's done, we go over curing and care with you. That covers when the deck is ready for bare feet and furniture, and how to tell when it needs resealing.
Why Huntington Beach homeowners call M&K for pool decks
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to look at your deck and write the estimate myself, and either I or my lead finisher runs the pour. That means the plan you agreed to is the plan the crew follows.
In business since 2013
I started this business in 2013 after learning on other people's crews, and I still take the time to show owners what goes under their slab. You should finish the job knowing enough to judge our work and anyone else's.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured. Ask every contractor bidding your deck to show both before you sign, because it's the quickest way to tell who's set up to do the job properly.
Based here, working countywide
We're based in Huntington Beach and work across Orange County, including many cities that aren't listed on this site. If you're nearby and don't see your city, just call and ask.
On a pool deck, the question to ask any contractor is what goes under the slab and what goes on top of it. When you're ready for that conversation, send us your project details or call (657) 329-2092.
Pool decks, steps and patio slabs in Huntington Beach
In California, the state licensing board licenses contractors, and its pool guide says pools, spas and hot tubs can be built by contractors holding a C-53 Swimming Pool license, so check that license on whoever builds the pool itself. On pool work, the contractor usually pulls the building permits, and that should be written into your contract, or you could be held legally responsible. When your deck work needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections, and if I'm not sure what your city asks for, I call the office that covers your address before I write the estimate. State rules also say that payments after the down payment are listed in the contract and tied to work already done or materials delivered, and the board's pool guide lets the final payment wait until final plastering is done and any decking the contract calls for is finished.
Around here, a lot of the decks we look at circle older pools and have been patched more than once, so we check the whole deck before deciding what can stay. Backyards are often tight, and we plan how equipment and concrete will get through the side yard before we price the job. We see the same older decks and narrow side yards on jobs in Fountain Valley and Westminster.
Questions about concrete pool decks in Huntington Beach
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Huntington Beach?
Across the US, a broom-finished concrete pool deck usually costs about $5 to $13 per square foot installed, and that's a national figure, not our Huntington Beach quote. Stamped finishes, tearing out an old deck and hard backyard access push a job higher. Your written estimate gives you the actual number for your deck.
Can my old pool deck be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Often, yes, as long as the existing deck is a good candidate for a coating. Resurfacing refreshes the concrete and fixes surface flaws for less than new decking, but a coat over a cracked or settling slab won't hold. I check that first when I look at your deck.
How often does a concrete pool deck need to be resealed?
One sealer maker says most film-forming acrylic sealers need a fresh coat every 18 to 24 months, while penetrating sealers can last three to five years. Salt-water splash and heavy foot traffic shorten the acrylic schedule. An easy check is to sprinkle a little water on the deck, and when it stops beading up, it's time to reseal.
What causes a stamped pool deck to feel slippery?
A topical sealer on top, not the stamped texture, is often what makes stamped concrete near a pool feel slick. If you want a stamped deck, ask which sealer will go over it. Sealers come water-based or solvent-based, and which ones can be used depends on local rules about volatile organic compounds, the fumes some sealers give off, so that gets checked first.
How long after sealing a pool deck can you walk on it?
One maker's guide allows light foot traffic after 24 hours. The same guide says to wait 72 hours before running the pool heater, adding chemicals or dragging furniture across the deck, so plan on a few days away from the pool.
How much can a contractor ask for up front on a pool deck in California?
On a California home improvement job, a contractor can't ask for or accept a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. If someone asks for more before work starts, that's a good reason to keep looking.
Related concrete work around your pool
Concrete steps construction
Worth adding when your pool sits lower than the house or patio, so the steps down are solid, even and finished to match the new deck.
View service Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
Useful if you're putting a pool house, equipment shed or other small building near the deck and need a flat, well-built slab to set it on.
View service Slab foundation building
Service areas for pool deck work
M&K Huntington Beach Concrete Company is based in Huntington Beach, California, and resurfaces and builds pool decks in the cities around it, including Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. The 12 cities below have their own pages, and we work in plenty more across Orange County.
Huntington Beach, CA
Find out if your deck can be saved
Call (657) 329-2092 or send the form with the deck's rough size and a few photos of the worst spots, so I know what to look for when I come out.