Concrete pool decks in Northport AL - a deck that's easy on wet, bare feet
Cracked, slick or too hot to stand on? We pour a new pool deck with a grippy finish, planned joints and drainage that works.
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What goes into a new concrete pool deck in Northport?
A concrete pool deck is the slab you walk on, wet and barefoot, around your pool, and in Northport, AL we build it to grip under bare feet, stay comfortable in the sun and send water away from your house and out of the pool.
Most calls come from an old deck that's showing its age or a new pool that needs a deck around it. The price mostly follows the deck's size and shape, the finish and color you pick, and whether an old deck has to come out first. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and, on a new pool, where the pool builder is in their work. Once I've seen the yard, your own figures go into a written estimate that shows what's included.
How can you tell your pool deck needs replacing?
Slick when it's wet
If your feet slide on the deck after a swim, the surface has usually worn smooth or was finished too slick to begin with. Waiting just means more close calls, and a new surface is usually the fix.
Water runs toward the house
Puddles that sit after rain, or runoff heading for your back wall or into the pool, mean the deck wasn't sloped with a plan or has settled. The longer that goes on, the more dirt ends up in the pool and the more repair it adds.
Cracks at corners and curves
Cracks that start at a drain, an inside corner or a narrow strip of concrete usually point to joints that were skipped or put in the wrong spot. They tend to widen and catch toes, so they get harder to deal with every season.
How we build concrete pool decks
On a pool deck I think about bare feet first, so we pick the finish and color together, for grip and for how hot they get in the sun. Before we set a single form, we work out where the water goes, away from the house and either into the deck drains or away from them as the design calls for, and where the joints land around the coping and drains. Then we dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level settles and takes the deck with it. We pour, finish the surface and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a straight place to crack instead of a random one, then let it cure, which is the wait that lets it gain strength before anyone uses it. If the budget's tight, I'd rather keep the base work and go simpler on the finish, because nobody can fix what's underneath once the deck is down.
A deck rarely stands alone. Most backyards need concrete steps from the back door down to deck level, and we build them so the heights and finish line up with the deck. If you're adding a pool house or a covered seating area, we can pour its slab foundation as part of the same project.
Broom finish
A stiff broom drawn across the fresh concrete leaves fine ridges that give wet feet something to grip. It suits most decks and budgets, and in a lighter color it stays easier to stand on in the sun.
Exposed aggregate
We wash away the top layer to show the small stones underneath, which gives a rougher grip and a look that hides wear. It costs more than a broom finish, so it suits owners who want the deck to look finished as well as grip.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, measure and look at the ground, and the in-person estimate is free with no obligation.
(205) 756-6874- Based in
- Northport, AL 35476
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
What happens after you call about a pool deck?
From the first call to the final walk-through, here's what happens on your side and what we take care of.
Call or send the form
You reach out, and I come out to measure, look at the ground and talk through what you want. Bring up anything the deck needs to work around, like the coping, drains or an equipment pad.
Get a written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so there's no guessing about what the price covers. You can compare it line by line before you decide.
We pour, clean up, walk through
Once you say go, we set a date, take care of the permit side and pour. When the forms come off, we clean up and walk the finished deck with you.
Why Northport homeowners call Northport Concrete for pool decks
From estimate to pour, it's me
I look at each job and write the estimate myself, and I'm on site for the pours while our own crew does the forming, pouring and finishing. The person who planned your joints and drains is the one watching them go in.
In business since 2017
I learned on new construction crews and started this business in 2017 to work on homes people already live in. I care about leaving your yard the way I found it, because you're the one who lives there.
Licensed and fully insured, every job
We're licensed and fully insured, so you're not taking a chance on who's working beside your pool. Alabama's license rules for this kind of work are in the questions below if you want to check any contractor.
On a pool deck, the base, the joints and the drainage matter more than anything you'll see on day one. Ask for an estimate and I'll walk your yard and lay out the plan.
Pool decks, steps and slabs in Northport
With a few exceptions, the City of Northport requires a permit for new construction and alterations, and its rules reach past the city limits into its police jurisdiction, the area just outside where the city's codes still apply. Those codes include the residential, electrical, and swimming pool and spa codes, and permit questions go to the city's Chief Building Official. We check which office covers your address, and when a job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections with them.
Many of the decks we replace sit around older pools, where settled fill or a drain that quit working has tipped panels out of line, and we sort that out before the new deck goes in. We see the same on jobs in Tuscaloosa and McCalla.
Questions about concrete pool decks in Northport
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck with bare feet?
A textured finish in a lighter color is usually best, because texture gives wet feet grip and very dark concrete can get uncomfortable to stand on in full sun. Broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coatings, overlays and decorative finishes all differ in grip and in heat, so we weigh the two together at the estimate.
What sealer holds up best near a pool?
One building materials publisher recommends a penetrating siloxane water repellent, which soaks into the concrete instead of sitting on top, over a lightly troweled or exposed aggregate finish. The same publisher says chlorinated water and sun wear out film-forming acrylic sealers near pools fast enough that they need frequent resealing.
What causes cracks in a concrete pool deck?
Most cracks start where joints were skipped or poorly placed, because odd, narrow panels around curves, drains, columns and corners are the ones prone to cracking. The pool shell and the deck can also move differently, and national guidance says to follow the pool designer's isolation and joint details rather than tie everything together with random steel. If your deck is curved or has a lot of corners, ask any contractor to show you where the joints will go.
How much does a new concrete pool deck cost in Northport, AL?
The cost comes down mostly to the deck's size, its shape and the finish you choose, so a fair number has to wait until I've seen the yard. Curves, extra drains, tearing out an old deck, base repair and tight backyard access all add to it, while a plain broom finish keeps it lower. Your written estimate lists what's included so you can see where the money goes.
What license does a contractor need to build a pool deck in Alabama?
Two state licenses can apply, depending on the job. The state's general contractor law includes swimming pool construction of $5,000 or more in its definition of a general contractor, and the Home Builders Licensure Board requires a yearly license for residential home builders on work on a home costing more than $10,000, labor and materials included. Ask any contractor you're considering which license they hold and how it fits your job.
How do I take care of a concrete pool deck?
Rinse off chemical spills, keep the sealer up the way its maker says and keep the drains clear, which is what national guidance recommends. Pool chemicals tend to build up where people splash and climb out, and a salt-water system adds chloride, which can affect the steel inside the concrete and the metal fixtures around the deck.
Related work around your pool deck
Concrete steps construction
Pools often sit a step or two below the back door, and steps poured to match the deck make that walk safer for wet feet.
Slab foundation building
A pool house, cabana or covered seating area next to the deck needs its own solid slab underneath, built on a packed base like the deck.
Service areas for pool decks around Northport
Northport Concrete is based in Northport, Alabama, and builds pool decks in Tuscaloosa, McCalla and other cities around them. Three cities have their own page here, but they aren't the only places we work.
Northport, AL
Plan your new pool deck with us
A few photos, the rough deck size and whether your pool is salt-water help me come out ready to talk through your deck.