Concrete Pool Decks in Arlington WA - a smooth, sealed surface around your pool
Cracked, flaking or sunken deck around your pool? We'll tell you straight whether it can be resurfaced or needs a new pour.
A concrete pool deck is flatwork, the flat slab work like patios and walks, poured around your pool. It starts curing, slowly gaining strength, as soon as we finish the surface. Most people in Arlington, WA come to us with a deck that's cracked, flaking or sunk in spots, so I start by seeing what the old deck has left in it. If steps lead down to the pool, concrete steps construction can be part of the same job.
The price turns on the deck's size in square feet, whether the old slab can stay, the finish you pick and how easy the backyard is to reach. The schedule turns on the cure, the sealing wait after it and the permit check, because we find out what the city wants before booking and tell you what we'll file and what falls to you. Your written estimate shows where your job lands.
What our concrete pool deck work covers
- I'm the one who comes out. I look over every job myself, and our crew and I do the work, bringing in an engineer or another trade when a deck calls for one.
- Planned like a commercial slab. I started this business in Arlington in 2023 after years pouring commercial slabs, and a pool deck gets the same planning as our slab foundation building.
- The old deck checked first. Before we talk about resurfacing, we check whether the old deck is sound enough to coat, and if it isn't, we'll say so and show you why.
- Sealing as its own step. We don't seal the day we pour, because the concrete needs time to cure first, so sealing goes on the schedule as a separate step.
- Fully licensed and insured. We're fully licensed and insured. You can also check any contractor with the state yourself, and the questions below show you how.
What goes wrong with pool decks
| Problem | What it looks like | Usual fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cracks across the deck | What it looks like: Lines running across the slab that get wider each year | Usual fix: Fill small cracks or replace the cracked sections |
| Sunken or uneven slabs | What it looks like: One section sits lower and leaves a lip you can trip on | Usual fix: Cut out and repour the low sections |
| Water sitting on the deck | What it looks like: Puddles that stay put long after a swim or a rain | Usual fix: Repour the section so water runs off |
| Flaking, dusty surface | What it looks like: The top chips, scales or leaves grit on your feet | Usual fix: Resurface it if the slab underneath is sound |
Resurface, repair or replace
- Resurface. Suits a deck that's still solid and level but looks tired or rough on top. It only makes sense once the slab passes our check.
- Repair sections. Suits a deck where one or two slabs have cracked or sunk and the rest is sound, so we cut out the bad sections and pour new ones.
- New deck. Suits a deck that's cracked all over, sunk in several places or getting bigger, so we tear it out and pour fresh with the finish you choose.
How we plan and pour your deck
- Call or send the form. Call (360) 474-2804 or use the form, and give us the deck's rough size and whether there's one there now.
- I come out. I look over the deck and the area around the pool, ask how you use the space and check whether the old slab can take a coating.
- Written estimate. You get a written estimate that says plainly what's in it and what isn't, including the finish and when the sealing happens.
- Settle the plan. Before the pour we settle the layout, the prep and how water will leave the deck, so nothing gets decided on pour day.
- Pour and walk-through. Our crew does the work, then we walk the finished deck with you and plan the sealing for after the concrete has cured.
Keeping your pool deck in good shape
A pool deck stays sound mostly through upkeep. Keep the sealer up, keep heavy things off the edges, and call about a crack while it's small instead of waiting until it has spread.
We're based in Arlington and pour pool decks for homeowners and small properties in the cities around it, from Everett up into the Skagit Valley and out to Camano. If you don't see your city listed, call and ask. When you're ready, ask for a free estimate and I'll come take a look.
Tell us about your pool deck
Send the deck's rough size in square feet, whether there's a deck there now and the finish you like. We reply within one business day to set up a visit.
(360) 474-2804- Free estimate on site
- Clear list of what's included
- No pressure to book
Pool deck questions we hear
Should I resurface or replace my concrete pool deck in Arlington?
Resurface if the old slab is sound, because a coating is a cost-effective way to refresh a deck and fix its surface flaws, but it only works on a good candidate. That's why I check the deck first, and if it's too far gone to coat, I'll tell you and price a replacement instead.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost per square foot?
In the Seattle area, a new concrete pool deck usually runs about $7 to $14 per square foot with materials, labor and site prep, which is the going rate there and not our quote. To keep the price down, start with a budget finish like exposed aggregate, a rock salt finish or basic brooming.
Do I need a permit for a pool deck in Arlington, WA?
Ask the city before you plan the job, because Arlington's Building Services Division issues and inspects the permits that state and local codes require. The city's Community & Economic Development team will also meet with you to talk over a project, at ced@arlingtonwa.gov or 360-403-3551.
When can a new concrete pool deck be sealed?
Industry guidance for outdoor flatwork says to wait 28 days after the pour, unless an integral sealer, one mixed into the concrete, was used, so ask us whether that suits your deck. Penetrating sealers sit below the surface without changing the look and usually need redoing every 5 to 7 years.
How do I check a concrete contractor in Washington?
Use the state's contractor lookup, which shows an active registration and any past violations, since Washington requires construction contractors to register with Labor & Industries and be bonded and insured. Their registration number has to be on every estimate and bid, and a home job of $1,000 or more comes with a disclosure notice.