Concrete pool decks in Loma Linda CA - a deck with good grip when it's wet
Cracked, slick or worn deck around your pool? We plan the drains and joints first and pour a deck that grips when wet.
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What goes into a new concrete pool deck, from the drains to the finish?
A concrete pool deck in Loma Linda is the flat concrete we form, pour and finish around your pool, so you have a surface that grips under wet, bare feet and sends water away from the house. The job usually comes with tearing out the old deck, setting or clearing drains and working around the coping, the cap along the pool's edge.
Most people call us when an old deck has cracked, sunk near the pool or turned slick, or when a new pool needs concrete around it. The price moves mostly with the deck's size, whether an old deck has to come out, the finish you choose and how much drain and coping work the layout needs. The schedule turns on those same things, plus any permit the city requires and the weather on pour day. If the yard steps down to the water, concrete steps are often worth planning at the same time. Once I've seen your pool, I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate.
How can you tell your pool deck needs work?
Cracks that keep spreading
Hairline cracks are normal in concrete. Cracks that widen, multiply or leave one side sitting higher than the other usually mean the ground underneath has moved. Each season you wait lets more water get under the slab, and a raised edge on a wet deck is easy to catch a toe on.
Slick spots when it's wet
A deck that feels slippery under wet feet has usually worn smooth, or an old sealer has gone glossy. Every summer of use makes a fall more likely, so this is one to fix before swim season.
Water pooling or running back
Puddles that sit after a swim, or water running toward the house or back into the pool, mean the deck has lost its slope or the drains are clogged. Standing water stains and wears the surface faster, and dirty runoff in the pool means more work keeping the water clean.
Often poured alongside a pool deck
Concrete steps construction
If your yard drops from the back door to the pool, steps poured to match the deck give wet feet a steadier way down.
Slab foundation building
Planning a pool house, cabana or covered patio near the deck? It needs a slab foundation built to carry walls and a roof, not just foot traffic.
How we build a concrete pool deck
On a pool deck I put grip underfoot first, because it will be wet and walked barefoot. Before any forms go up, we settle the drains, the coping and the joints with you, so nothing gets decided in a hurry on pour day. Then we dig out the old deck and the loose dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so it doesn't settle later. We set the forms so water runs away from the house and out of the pool, and we lay rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it does crack. We pour and finish the surface you chose. We cut control joints, planned grooves that give cracks a straight place to go. The deck then has to cure, a wait while the concrete gains strength, before it takes furniture. If the budget gets tight, I'll suggest saving on the finish before the base, because you'll see the finish every day but the base decides whether the deck stays flat.
A pool deck often comes with other concrete around it. When the yard steps down to the water, we can pour concrete steps in the same finish. If you're adding a pool house or covered area, we plan its slab foundation with the deck so the levels and drains line up.
Broom finish
A broom finish is the light ridged texture we drag across fresh concrete so bare feet have something to grip. It suits families who want a plain, hard-wearing deck and would rather put the budget into the base.
Exposed aggregate
Here the top is washed back to show the small stones in the mix. One finish guide says this hides chemical staining and wear better than any smooth finish, which helps where chlorine and sunscreen land. You choose the stone color and mix before the pour, because they can't be changed afterward.
Stamped or decorative
Stamping presses a pattern such as stone or tile into the surface, for owners who want the deck to match a patio or the house. Around a pool it needs extra care with the sealer, and I'll go over that with you before you decide.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
We reply within one business day to set up a free visit at your property, with no obligation, and you'll get a written estimate. You're welcome to call (909) 760-1346 instead.
Call (909) 760-1346Why Loma Linda homeowners call Loma Linda Concrete for pool decks
I write your estimate myself
I come out to every job and write the estimate myself, then work on site beside our small crew, who do the forming, pouring and finishing. The person who went over the details with you is there when the concrete goes in.
Careful flat work since 2023
I opened this business in Loma Linda in 2023 after learning the trade beside experienced finishers. We're known for careful flat work, the slabs you walk and drive on, and many of our calls come from people we've already worked for.
Licensed and fully insured, every job
We're licensed and fully insured. California has one license for contractors who form, pour and finish flat concrete and a separate one for those who build pools, so the deck around your pool is concrete work in its own right.
Permits checked with Loma Linda first
Whether a deck needs a permit is the city's call, so we check with its office instead of guessing. If you need one, I'll tell you at the estimate and we'll take care of the application through the city's Online Permit Portal, where you can follow its progress.
On a pool deck, what matters most is the surface you'll stand on wet, so please tell us about your pool and I'll come out to look.
What happens after you call about a pool deck in Loma Linda?
Call or send a request
Thank you for getting in touch. Call (909) 760-1346 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come see your pool.
I visit and write the estimate
I look at the deck, the drains and the coping, ask how you use the pool, and leave you a written estimate. It lists what the price covers, from tear-out to finish, so you aren't left guessing about any part of the job.
We prepare, pour and finish
Once you're ready and any permit is in hand, our crew and I prepare the ground, then pour and finish the deck the way we planned it together.
We walk the deck together
When it's done, I walk the finished deck with you. I'll tell you how long to let it cure before the furniture goes back and how to look after it.
Common questions
What finish grips best on a wet concrete pool deck?
Pick the finish for grip first, because a pool deck is wet and walked barefoot, and textured finishes such as broom or exposed aggregate usually give better footing than smooth ones. Finishes also differ in how hot they get, and a very dark color can become uncomfortable in full sun, so if you love a dark deck, choose it knowing that. We can compare the choices at the estimate.
How long does it take to coat a pool deck instead of pouring a new one?
One finish guide puts a coating at 1 to 2 days to apply, against 5 to 7 days for a full new pour. A coating is a surface layer and doesn't add any strength, so old cracks will show through in time. The same guide says a deck that's still moving or settling, or has several wide cracks, needs structural repair first. I'll tell you at the estimate which kind of deck you have.
Will a new concrete pool deck crack like my old one?
Some cracking is likely, because all concrete tends to crack and a completely crack-free slab isn't possible. What you can change is how much it cracks and where, since cracking can be reduced and controlled when the basics are followed. That's why it's fair to ask any builder how their crew handles the base and the joints, and I'm glad to walk you through ours.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Loma Linda?
Around the Riverside area, a concrete pool deck usually costs about $5.50 to $13 per square foot installed, counting materials, labor and site prep. That's what the work generally goes for here, not our price. Where yours lands comes down to the size, tear-out, finish and drain work I mentioned above, and your written estimate spells it out.
Is stamped concrete safe around a pool?
It can be, if it's sealed with a non-slip additive, because a March 2026 finish guide says the stamped texture alone gives too little grip around a pool. A July 2026 guide adds that film-forming acrylic sealers break down quickly near pools, even with anti-slip additives, and need resealing every 8 to 12 months. If you want stamped, plan on that upkeep and settle the sealer before you sign, which the first guide calls critical for safety.
How do I take care of a concrete pool deck with a saltwater pool?
Rinse off spills and splashes, because pool chemicals tend to build up where the water lands. Keep up any coating or sealer as its maker's instructions say, and keep the deck drains clear. A saltwater pool adds chloride, which can affect the steel inside the slab and metal fixtures, so please mention your pool type when you call.
Tell us about your pool deck
If you have the deck's rough size, your pool type, any finish ideas and photos of the cracks ready, we can get more done when I come out to your property.