Concrete pool decks in Temecula CA - a deck that grips wet feet and sheds water
Old deck cracked, slick or too hot to stand on? We pour pool decks that grip wet feet and drain away from your house.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What goes into a concrete pool deck in Temecula?
A concrete pool deck is the flat concrete around your pool, and in Temecula we form, pour and finish it so it grips when it's wet, stays comfortable barefoot and sends water away from your house and out of the pool.
Most folks call because the old deck has cracked, turned slick or gets too hot to stand on, or because a new pool needs concrete around it. The price moves with the deck's size, the finish you pick, whether an old deck has to come out first and how much drainage it needs. The schedule turns on tear-out, the inspection before the pour and the curing time after it. California's contractor licensing board puts forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete under a concrete contractor's license, and that's the work we do. Your written estimate spells out what's included for your deck.
How do you know your pool deck needs work?
Cracks that keep widening
A hairline crack that stays put is usually just the slab shrinking, but one that opens up or lifts an edge means the ground underneath is moving. The longer it goes, the more the deck turns into a trip hazard and the less likely a simple resurface will fix it.
Water pooling on the deck
Puddles that sit after a swim, or water that runs toward the house, mean the slab was sloped wrong or part of it has sunk. Every week it stays that way, you've got water against your walls, dirty runoff heading into the pool and slick spots where people walk.
Too slick or too hot
If your kids slide on it or hop across it barefoot, the finish is wrong for a pool, either worn smooth, sealed too glossy or too dark. That's a safety problem, not a looks problem, and it only gets worse as the surface wears.
How we build and resurface concrete pool decks
A pool deck gets walked on wet and barefoot, so I start by looking at where the water runs now and settling where it should go before anything else gets planned. Then we dig out to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the base the slab sits on, so the deck doesn't settle with the dirt later. We set the forms to the slope we agreed on, place the rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it cracks, and pour early in the day so heat doesn't leave a weak, dusty top. We finish it for grip and heat, not just looks, then cut control joints, planned lines that give the concrete a place to crack where you won't notice it. If the budget gets tight, I'll tell you to spend it on the base and drainage before a fancier finish, because the base is hidden on day one and it's what decides how the deck holds up. And on an old deck with wide or moving cracks, I'll tell you straight that a coating won't hide them.
A pool deck usually ties into other concrete. When the back door sits higher than the pool area, we build concrete steps to match the deck, and if you're adding a pool house or equipment pad, we can pour the slab foundation on the same job.
A new deck, poured from scratch
This suits a new pool or an old deck that has to come out, because we control everything from the base up. Most people go with a broom finish, fine grooves dragged across the wet concrete for grip, or exposed aggregate with the small stones showing through.
A new surface on a solid deck
If your deck still sits flat, drains the right way and only has small cracks, a coating or overlay can give it new grip and a new look without tearing it out. It's the cheaper route, but only when the slab underneath is sound.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
We respond within 1 business day and set a time for me to come out. The estimate at your property is free, comes in writing with what's included, and there's no pressure to book.
- Based in
- Temecula, CA 92590
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
What happens after you call about a pool deck?
Here's how a pool deck job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call or send a message
Call (951) 466-2140 or use the form, and we'll find a time for me to come look at the deck. A quick note on the deck size and the pool type helps me show up ready.
I measure and write it up
I measure, ask what will sit on the deck and where the water should go, and look hard at any cracks. You get the estimate in writing so you can see exactly what's included, from tear-out and drains to the finish.
We pour, finish and walk it
Once you say go, I check which office covers your address and what it expects, then we set the forms, get the bonding approved, pour and finish. When it's done, I walk the deck with you and go over how to treat it while it cures.
Why Temecula pool owners call B&R Temecula Concrete Contractors
The owner estimates it and pours it
I come out to look at your deck and write the estimate myself, and I'm on site working with our crew when the concrete goes in. The person who promised you the slope and the finish is the one standing there making sure you get it.
Licensed and fully insured, every job
We're licensed and fully insured, so a crew working next to your pool and your house is covered. Each deck is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Crew-trained, in business since 2023
I learned the trade on concrete crews around the Inland Empire and started this business in 2023, based in Temecula and working across southwest Riverside County and north San Diego County. That means I know the backyards and the offices you'll be dealing with here.
The part nobody sees decides how a pool deck holds up, so that's where I start. Tell us about your deck and I'll come take a look.
Pool decks and the concrete around them in Temecula
Inside Temecula, the city's Building and Safety Division handles plan review and inspections, and Riverside County's pool guideline sets a rule that shapes how a deck gets built. The guideline says a concrete deck only protects someone standing on it from electrical hazards if it has steel reinforcement tied together with wire, or a copper wire grid, bonded in. It also calls for a bonding inspection and approval before any concrete is placed. Before we schedule, I check which city or county office covers your address and what it expects from you as the owner, and we don't pour until the bonding is approved.
Most decks we look at sit between the pool and the back wall of the house, so a slab that falls the wrong way sends water right at the house. If your pool runs on salt, tell me, because salt systems put chlorides on the deck that can matter for the steel inside it and the metal fixtures around it. We see the same backyard setups on jobs in Murrieta and Menifee.
Questions about concrete pool decks in Temecula
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Temecula?
A concrete pool deck in the Riverside area usually costs about $5.50 to $13 per square foot, which is what the market charges, not a quote from us. Where yours lands depends on its size, the finish, whether an old deck comes out first and how much drainage it needs. Our own price comes from the written estimate after I've seen your deck.
Which pool deck finish is the least slippery and coolest underfoot?
A textured finish in a lighter color, like broom or exposed aggregate, is usually the safer pick. Broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coating and overlay finishes all differ in grip and surface temperature, and very dark finishes can get uncomfortable in the sun. Since the deck will be wet and walked barefoot, I'd pick for grip and heat first and looks second.
Can I coat my old cracked pool deck instead of replacing it?
Only if the deck is solid, because a coating is just a surface layer and the cracks underneath will eventually show through it. A deck that's moving, settling or has several wide cracks needs structural repair before any coating, and that changes both the plan and the budget. I'll tell you which kind you have when I'm out.
How long does a new concrete pool deck take to cure?
Curing should continue as long as the job's specification calls for, or at least 3 to 7 days. The concrete is still gaining strength during that time, so it needs protecting from foot traffic, furniture and heavy splashing. Before we pour, I'll tell you how we'll handle the deck that week and when you can start using it.
What is the best way to drain water off a pool deck?
Slope the deck so water runs away from the house and stays out of the pool, either to deck drains or off the edge, and settle that before the pour is planned. Getting it wrong means dirty water in the pool or water against the house. When I'm out, I'll show you where your water goes now and where we'd send it.
Is stamped concrete too slippery around a pool?
It can be if it's sealed smooth, which is why one contractor directory's guide advises adding a non-slip additive to the sealer coat. The same guide advises reapplying the sealer on schedule to keep that grip. If you want a stamped concrete look around your pool, we'll talk through the finish and what upkeep it takes.
Concrete work that often goes with a pool deck
Concrete steps construction
When the patio door sits above the pool area, steps poured with the same finish keep the grade change safe for wet, barefoot traffic.
Slab foundation building
Adding a pool house, cabana or equipment pad? A slab foundation poured on the same schedule gets the base work done once for both.
Cities where we pour pool decks around Temecula
B&R Temecula Concrete Contractors is based in Temecula, California, and works across the cities around it. The 12 cities below have their own pages, including Wildomar and Lake Elsinore, and they aren't the only places we work.
Temecula, CA
Book a look at your pool deck
Have the deck size, a few photos of any cracks and your pool type handy when you call (951) 466-2140, and I can tell you a lot more on that first call.