Concrete pool decks in Richland WA - a finish matched to your pool and your upkeep
Old pool deck cracked, chalky or slick when wet? We pour and seal a new surround that sheds water and grips under bare feet.
R&S Richland Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Richland, and I started it after summers spent pouring slabs and setting forms. We build concrete pool decks, driveways, patios, steps and foundations across the Tri-Cities and the cities around it. I take the time to show you why concrete does what it does, so you can judge the work yourself.
- I come out to every estimate
- Finish and sealer matched to your pool
- Care walk-through before we leave
What goes into a concrete pool deck
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool at ground level, the part that takes every splash. People usually call us about concrete pool decks in Richland when the old one has cracked, sunk or gone chalky, or when a new pool goes in. I start by asking whether your pool is salt or chlorine and how much upkeep you want, because that decides the finish and the sealer.
The price comes down mostly to the deck's size, the finish you choose and whether an old slab or bad base has to come out first, since tear-out is usually its own line. The schedule turns on the season and on curing, the time new concrete needs to harden before it carries weight. My written estimate shows what's included, and if you need concrete steps up to the house, we can plan them in.
- Tear-out and base. We break out the old slab, dig out soft dirt and pack a firm subgrade, the ground the new slab sits on.
- Slope. We set the forms so water runs away from your house and away from the pool instead of into either one.
- Control joints. These are cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack, so any cracking follows a straight line we chose.
- Sealer and grit. We match the sealer to your pool water and work grit into the first coat wherever a sealer could get slick.
Pool deck work we take on
We pour new surrounds and replace worn ones, and the finish you pick decides which sealer the deck needs and how often you'll be recoating it.
New pool surrounds
A full deck poured around a new pool, sloped and jointed so water leaves the slab instead of sitting at the pool's edge.
Deck replacement
We tear out a cracked or sunken deck, fix the base underneath and pour new, with the removal shown as its own line.
Stamped and decorative
Patterned and colored finishes take a film sealer, a coat that sits on top and brings out the color, so plan on recoating more often.
Broom and aggregate
A broom finish leaves fine ridges for grip, and exposed aggregate shows the stone in the mix. Both suit a penetrating sealer that soaks in.
If you've got something else in mind, like a pool house or shed that needs a slab foundation, ask us about it too.
Why a concrete pool deck is worth doing right
A deck built and sealed for your pool keeps water away from the house, feels good underfoot and puts the upkeep on a schedule you picked. Most of that gets settled before the pour, not after.
- Base over finishThe base vanishes under the pour and tempts people to cut it, but it keeps the deck from settling, so I won't trim it.
- Poured in cool hoursWe pour early instead of in midday heat, because concrete that dries too fast ends up with a weak, dusty top.
- Sealer for hard sunOne sealer maker points to coatings that resist yellowing in strong sun and ones that keep moisture from popping chips out.
- Samples tried wetTest a sample wet before you choose, since a finish that looks good indoors can feel hot or slick under bare feet.
How a pool deck job runs
I come out and measure
You call, and I come out myself to look at the deck, measure and ask about your pool and upkeep, so we can talk options right there.
Written estimate and plan
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, tear-out too, and we plan the pour around what the job and the season call for.
Pour, seal and walk-through
I'm on site with our crew through the pour and the sealing, and before we leave I walk you through caring for the new deck.
Why pool owners call us
I'd rather you understand your deck than just pay for it. So we explain why we slope it, where we cut joints and what each sealer asks of you, and then you decide.
The owner comes out
I look at every job myself and work alongside our crew on the pour, so the person who quoted it is there doing it.
Questions answered twice
Ask the same thing twice and you'll get the same patient answer, because a homeowner who understands the work can judge it.
Honest about unknowns
Some things, like what's under an old slab, I can't know until it's open, and I'll tell you that up front.
Satisfaction guaranteed
I'll walk you through every line of the estimate before anything starts. Call (509) 581-2407 to set up a visit.
Pool decks in Richland and nearby cities
The City of Kennewick rates weathering in this area as severe in its own design criteria. That's Kennewick's rating, not a Richland rule, but a deck here sees the same sun and weather, so we choose the sealer with that in mind. We build the same decks in Kennewick and West Richland.
Washington requires anyone building your deck to be a registered contractor, and on any home job of $1,000 or more the contractor has to give you a written disclosure notice. You'll get one from us, and the questions below show how to check a contractor's registration yourself.
Tell us about your pool deck
Send your pool type, rough deck size, preferred finish and any old slab to remove, or call (509) 581-2407. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Call (509) 581-2407Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Richland?
Across the US, a ground-level concrete pool surround usually runs about $6 to $18 per square foot, from basic poured concrete up through decorative or stamped finishes. That's a national planning figure, not our price, and tearing out an old slab is usually extra. I'll give you a figure for your deck when I come out.
Which sealer is best for a saltwater pool deck?
One sealer maker advises a sealer made to resist chloride on salt pools, because salt water splashes sodium chloride onto the concrete. Regular chlorine pools usually do fine with an acrylic film sealer, so I ask which kind you have before we pick.
How often does a sealed concrete pool deck need resealing?
One maker says film sealers need a new coat every 18 to 24 months, while penetrating sealers last three to five years but bring out less color. Richer color means more frequent upkeep, so it's worth deciding which matters more to you before the pour.
How do I check if a concrete contractor is registered in Washington?
Look them up with the state's Verify tool, which shows whether a contractor has an active registration and a paid-up workers' comp account covering employees. It also lists safety violations and lawsuits against the contractor's surety bond. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to check us.