Concrete Pool Decks in Lafayette LA - a deck that grips when wet and drains well
Cracked, slick or puddling around the pool? We build a deck that sheds water, holds bare feet steady and sits on solid ground.
What goes into building a concrete pool deck in Lafayette?
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool, and in Lafayette we build it so it grips bare, wet feet and carries water away from your house without sending dirty runoff into the pool. It also has to stay flat over the ground beneath it.
Most people call us because an old deck has cracked, sunk or gone slick, or because a new pool is going in and the shell needs a surface around it. The price moves mostly with the size of the deck, the finish you choose, whether old concrete has to be broken out and how much ground work it takes to give the slab a firm base. The schedule turns on the weather, the permit check for your address and curing, the wait while the concrete gains strength before anyone uses it. Your written estimate lists what's included and what isn't, so you'll have your own figure before you decide anything.
What happens after you call about a pool deck in Lafayette?
Call or send the form
When you call (337) 216-1997 or send the form, we set a time for me to come out and see the spot. We're based in Lafayette and work in the cities around it, so please ask if yours isn't named on this site.
I walk the spot with you
I look at the ground, ask how your family uses the pool and watch where water runs from the roof, the yard and the pool edge. You then get a written estimate that lists what's included and what isn't, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
We check permits before scheduling
Before we put your job on the calendar, we check with the permit office for your address. If a permit is needed, we take care of the application and keep you informed.
Our crew pours, I check
On the work days our crew lead runs the job with our finishers, and I come by to check the work and answer your questions. Once the pour is finished we clean up, and the deck stays off limits through curing so the surface can gain its strength.
How we build a concrete pool deck, and the work that connects to it
On a pool deck I think first about grip for bare feet and where the water drains. With a new pool, I also ask how the fill around the shell was placed and packed, because loose fill settles and takes the deck down with it. Before any forms go up, we settle where the skimmers, drains, equipment pad and pipes sit, so nothing has to be cut in later. Our crew then digs out and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab rests on, instead of raking it level. That matters here because soils across Lafayette Parish are fine grained, and every developed part of Louisiana carries some risk of swelling soil, ground that swells when it gets wet. We set the forms so the deck falls away from the house and away from the pool, and we leave an isolation joint, a flexible gap, where the deck meets the shell and coping, since the two move differently. After the finish goes on, we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you spend it on the base than on a fancier surface, because the base is the one part you can't fix later without tearing the deck out.
A pool deck rarely stands alone. When the back door or patio sits above the pool, we build concrete steps in the same job so their texture and slope match the deck. If you're adding a pool house or pump house nearby, its slab foundation needs the same groundwork, and planning both together keeps the levels and the drainage working as one.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
We reply to every message within one business day to set a time for me to come see the spot, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation. After the visit, you get a written estimate that lists what's included and what isn't.
Pool deck questions from Lafayette homeowners
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Lafayette?
The cost comes down to the deck's size, the finish, any old concrete that has to come out and the ground work underneath, so I give you a figure only after I've seen the spot. A broom finish usually costs less than exposed aggregate or a decorative finish, and a deck around a new pool may need extra work packing the fill along the shell. Your written estimate lists each item, so you can see where the money goes.
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck?
The best finish around a pool is one with enough texture to grip wet bare feet and a color light enough to stay comfortable in the sun. Broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coatings, overlays and decorative finishes all differ in grip and in how hot they get, and very dark surfaces can get uncomfortable to stand on in full sun. I'll help you weigh grip and heat alongside the look you want.
What causes a pool deck to crack, and how is it prevented?
Most pool deck cracks come from ground settling under the slab or from concrete that was handled badly in hot weather. Loose fill around a new shell is a common cause of settling, which is why I ask how it was packed, and heat raises the chance of cracks both before and after the concrete hardens. Adding water to cool the mix or make it easier to work hurts its strength and durability, so we pour in the cooler part of the day without watering down the mix, then cut control joints so any cracks follow lines we chose.
Do I need a permit for a pool deck in Lafayette?
Usually, yes, because Lafayette Consolidated Government says most construction activities require a permit before construction begins. We check with the permit office for your address before your job is scheduled, so you'll know before any work starts.
Does a pool deck contractor need a license in Louisiana?
Yes, once the job is big enough. Under the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, home improvement projects over $7,500 and up to $50,000 need a home improvement registrant or a licensed contractor, and residential projects of $50,000 or more, or with any structural work, must be bid and performed by a licensed Residential Building Contractor. B&R Lafayette Concrete Construction is fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask me about it when I come out.
How do I take care of a concrete pool deck?
Rinse spilled pool chemicals off the deck, keep the drains clear and look after any sealer or coating the way its maker directs. Chemicals tend to build up where water splashes out, so a rinse there does the most good. If a drain clogs, water sits on the deck instead of running off, so it's worth clearing it right away.
Other concrete work around the pool
Concrete steps construction
When your back door sits higher than the pool, poured steps with a textured finish give wet feet a steady way down to the deck.
Slab foundation building
A pool house, cabana or outdoor kitchen beside the deck starts with a slab foundation built on the same packed ground and planned drainage.
Send us your pool deck details
Call (337) 216-1997 or send the form with your pool's age, a rough deck size, photos of any cracks and whether it runs on salt or chlorine, since salt water can affect the steel in the slab and nearby metal fittings, and I'll plan for that before I come out.