Pool Decks in Pembroke Pines, FL

Pool Decks in Pembroke Pines get more use than almost anywhere in the country. With average highs at or above 84 degrees from April through October in Wikipedia's climate table, the pool is in use for most of the year. That means the deck spends months under bare feet, splashed water, pool chemicals and direct sun. A good concrete pool deck has to stay cool enough to walk on, grippy when wet, and pitched so water never runs back toward the pool or the house.

Signs your pool deck needs work

• Cracks running across the deck or along the pool coping
• Sunken sections that hold water
• A gap opening between the deck and the pool beam
• Coating that is peeling, chalky or worn through in traffic paths
• Surfaces that get too hot or too slick to walk on
• Water draining toward the house or into the pool

Heat underfoot

Color and texture decide how hot a deck gets. Light concrete reflects more sun than dark, and textured coatings feel cooler than smooth, sealed surfaces. HomeGuide describes spray-textured cool-deck coatings as non-slip and says they help lower surface temperatures, at about $4 to $6 per square foot. Dark stamped colors look rich but can be hard to stand on by early afternoon. We help you pick a finish that suits how your family uses the pool.

Drainage and the pool edge

A pool deck has to slope away from the water and away from the house, and on flat lots here that takes planning. Many decks need deck drains or a gentle slope toward the yard. Where the deck meets the pool beam we leave a flexible joint, so the two can move separately without cracking. Rainwater and splash-out should leave the deck within minutes.

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Replace, resurface or level?

If the slab is sound and level, resurfacing gives the deck a new face for less money. HomeGuide puts concrete pool deck resurfacing at $3 to $12 per square foot. If sections have sunk but are otherwise intact, leveling may fix them; HomeGuide lists a 400 square foot pool deck at $1,600 to $3,600 for mudjacking. If the deck is cracked through, broken around the coping or badly out of level, replacement is the honest answer. HomeGuide's range for a poured concrete pool patio is $5 to $15 per square foot, and $8 to $19 for stamped.

Working around an existing pool

Replacing a deck around a pool that stays in the ground takes care. We protect the pool and its coping from debris, keep slurry out of the water and work around equipment, lights and drains. Screen enclosures often sit on the deck edge, so we look at how yours is anchored before we quote demolition. Many HOAs also review pool deck color and finish.

Caring for a pool deck

Rinse the deck often to remove chlorine and salt residue, keep mildew in check near landscaping, and reseal or recoat on the schedule your finish needs. Fill small cracks before water gets under the slab. A deck that is cared for stays cooler, safer and better looking for years.