Concrete pool decks in South Burlington VT - sure footing when it's wet
If your pool deck is cracked, slippery when wet or pushing on the pool edge, we'll pour one that sheds water and grips underfoot.
What a concrete pool deck needs to do
We build concrete pool decks in South Burlington, VT, and a pool deck is the one slab at your house that people cross wet and barefoot. Homeowners usually call when a new pool is going in, or when the old deck has cracked, sunk or started sending water back toward the house. Pool jobs often include concrete steps or a pad for the pump and filter, which we build much like a small slab foundation.
On a pool deck I think first about grip under wet feet and where the water goes, so it drains away from the house and not into the pool. We take particular care where the deck meets the coping, the cap on the pool's edge, so that edge isn't stressed as the slab moves. The base is the first thing people ask to cut, and I'd rather not, since a deck raked level on loose dirt settles right along with it.
The price moves with the deck's size and shape, the finish, how much old concrete comes out and the fitting around drains, skimmers and coping. The schedule turns on the permit check, the weather and curing, the wait while concrete gains strength before you use it. Your written estimate lists the work and materials for your own deck.
Pool decks planned around wet feet
A pool deck should be safe to cross wet and easy on the pool it surrounds, and that's how we plan every one. Satisfaction guaranteed.
- I walk every job and write your estimate myself
- Pouring concrete in South Burlington since 2017
- We're licensed and insured
- A finish picked for grip under wet, bare feet
- A slope that sends water away from house and pool
- Careful work at the joint where deck meets coping
How a pool deck job runs
Call or send the form
Tell us what's going on with your pool area by phone or through the form, and I'll set a time to come out and walk the site with you.
Your written estimate
I answer your questions on site, take measurements and send a written estimate that lists the work and materials, so you can see what's included before you decide.
Permits, pour date and the work
We check what the city needs and pick a pour date around the weather. Our crew lead runs the site, and I stay in touch until you're satisfied.
Describe the deck around your pool
Send your pool type, rough deck size, finish ideas and photos of the area. We reply within one business day, then I walk the site for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost around Burlington, VT?
General concrete work in the Burlington area usually costs about $5 to $19 per square foot. That's the area's range, not our quote, and where your deck lands comes down to its size, finish and prep work. Your written estimate gives your own figure.
Which concrete finish is safest for wet, bare feet around a pool?
The safest finish is one with grip, because a pool deck stays wet under bare feet. Broom finishes, which leave fine ridges for footing, textured finishes and coatings differ in traction and heat, and very dark colors can get uncomfortable in sun. One finish guide says a salt finish feels gentle barefoot but struggles where slabs freeze.
Will a concrete pool deck hold up to South Burlington winters?
It can, if the mix is right for wet winters, because concrete that freezes while soaked can chip and flake at the surface over repeated freezes. Air entrainment, tiny air pockets spread through the mix, gives freezing water room to expand, so ask whether your mix includes it. Hold off on deicers that first winter, even once it looks hard.
How do I keep a new pool deck from cracking the pool tile?
The key is a flexible joint where the deck meets the coping, the cap on the pool's edge, running the full depth of the concrete. Without it, the deck's swelling and shrinking often loosens coping and tile and cracks the waterline tile. One coping maker advises checking the joint yearly and recaulking when it cracks, pulls away or wears out.
Do I need a permit for a new pool deck in South Burlington?
The city's guidance says new decks need a zoning permit, and deck repairs up to $5,000 that keep the footprint need none. Its zoning districts cap how much of a lot can be covered, which can shape the deck's size and layout. We check before setting a date and help you file, and you can call the city at 802-846-4106.
Does a concrete contractor need to be registered in Vermont?
Yes, for larger home jobs. Vermont requires anyone contracting with a homeowner for residential construction over $10,000.00, labor and materials included, to register with the state Office of Professional Regulation.
Other concrete work we do
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Ask for a free pool deck estimate
Call (802) 307-1329 or use the form while you're planning, since the permit check and a good pour date are easier to line up early.
