Pool Decks in Tucson, AZ

Pool decks in Tucson take more abuse than almost any other concrete around the house. They sit in full sun through a long hot season, get splashed with chlorinated water, and are walked on barefoot. Older decks often show cracks, chipped coating, faded color and sections that have settled toward or away from the coping.

New deck or resurfacing?

HomeGuide's pool deck resurfacing guide says resurfacing is the better choice when the existing concrete is mostly in good condition and the base under it is stable. Signs that point to resurfacing:

• The coating is worn, chipped or stained but the slab underneath is solid
• Hairline cracks with no height difference between the sides
• Faded color or rough spots

Signs that point to replacement:

• Sections that have sunk, tilted or lifted
• Cracks with one side higher than the other
• Crumbling concrete or water draining toward the pool or the house

We check the deck in person and price the option that fits.

Comfort and grip

A pool deck has to be comfortable to walk on barefoot and safe when wet. Light colors reflect more sun than dark ones, and a textured surface grips far better than smooth troweled concrete. HomeGuide notes that cool-deck coatings help lower surface temperatures, and that spray textures and rubber coatings are good for adding traction to worn decks. We go over the finish options with you and show samples.

Drainage around the water

A deck should slope away from the pool, so dirty water and debris do not wash into it, and away from the house. Monsoon storms put a lot of water on a deck in a short time, so we plan where it goes: deck drains, a slope toward the yard, or both. The joint between the deck and the coping needs a flexible sealant so the two can move separately without cracking.

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Building a new deck

For a new or replacement deck, we remove the old concrete, repair or compact the base, and pour a slab with joints planned around the pool shape. HomeGuide says replacing an existing deck adds about $5 a square foot for removal and disposal. Coordinate with your pool company if plumbing, lights or the coping are being redone at the same time, so everything is done in the right order.

Keeping a deck in shape

HomeGuide's guide says sealing can extend a deck's life and help prevent the need to resurface again, at about $1 to $3 a square foot. Keep pool chemicals off the deck surface, rinse splashed salt or chlorine water, and fix small cracks before water gets under the slab.