Concrete pool decks in Lake Forest CA - a deck with good grip that's easy on bare feet
Pool deck cracked, slick when wet or too hot for bare feet? We build decks with a finish and color picked for grip and comfort.
Complete Lake Forest Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Lake Forest. We pour driveways, patios, walks and pool decks for homeowners here and in cities across Orange County. On concrete pool decks, I come out first, look at what you have and explain the job before we price it, so you know what you're paying for.
- Owner walks the site with you
- Finish and color planned together
- Owner checks the work at key steps
What goes into a concrete pool deck
Most calls about concrete pool decks in Lake Forest, CA start with something you can see: a crack across the deck, a corner that's sinking, or a surface that gets slick the minute it's wet. A pool deck is flatwork, the flat concrete we form, pour and finish on the ground, and it's the one slab people cross barefoot, so grip and heat underfoot matter as much as looks.
Complete Lake Forest Concrete Company has been in business since 2017, and we're fully licensed and insured. The price mostly moves with the deck's size, whether the old one comes out, the finish you pick and extras like steps down to the yard. The schedule turns on the same things plus the cure, the wait while fresh concrete hardens before anyone walks on it. Your estimate gives you your own figure.
- Subgrade and base. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so the deck doesn't settle when the dirt does.
- Rebar. Steel rebar inside the slab ties it together, so if a crack does open, the pieces stay level instead of drifting apart.
- Forms and pour. Forms set the deck's shape and edge around your pool, then we pour and level the concrete to the height we planned.
- Finish and cure. We texture the top for grip, then keep the new slab damp while it cures so it hardens evenly instead of drying out.
Pool deck work we take on
We build new pool decks, replace ones that have cracked or sunk, and resurface slabs that are still sound, with a finish picked for wet, bare feet.
New pool decks
A full deck around a new or existing pool, with the base packed, steel set and joints laid out before any concrete shows up.
Deck replacement
When the old slab is cracked through or sinking, we break it out, haul it off, rebuild the base and pour a new deck in its place.
Deck resurfacing
If your slab is still sound, a new surface over it can freshen the deck without tearing it out. I'll tell you straight whether yours is a candidate.
Textured finishes
A broom finish drags fine ridges across the top for traction, and exposed aggregate brings the stone in the mix to the surface for a rougher feel.
Need slab foundation building for a pool house, or something else not listed here? Ask when you call, and we'll tell you if it's work we do.
Why a pool deck is worth doing right
A pool deck that's built right stays level, holds together through wet feet and summer sun, and is easy to cross barefoot. Most of what decides that sits under the surface, out of sight once it's poured.
- Base before finishIf the budget's tight, spend it on the base before a fancier top, because a nice finish over poorly packed dirt still cracks.
- Joints cut on timeWe cut control joints, grooves that give shrinking concrete a place to crack, before it cracks somewhere nobody chose.
- Pour before the heatWe pour early in the day when we can, because midday heat dries the top too fast and leaves it weak and dusty later.
- Finish and color togetherTexture decides how well the deck grips when wet, and lighter colors soak up less sun, so we pick both with you at once.
How a pool deck job runs
I come out and look
After you call or send the form, I come out, look at your deck and yard with you, and ask how you use the space around the pool.
Options and your estimate
I walk you through the options, like finish, color, and resurfacing versus replacing, and why one fits better, then leave you with an estimate.
Pour, check and walk-through
Once you say go, our crew handles the prep, forms, pour and finish. I check the work at the key steps, and we walk the deck together at the end.
Why homeowners call us for pool decks
We treat a pool deck like what it is, a slab people trust with bare feet, by getting the base and finish right and talking it through with you first. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Call (949) 619-8295 to set up a visit.
One person, start to finish
The same person who prices your deck checks it at the key steps, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and the pour.
You'll understand the bid
I explain the job before I price it, so you know what to ask us or anyone else you get a bid from.
Old-school about the details
I learned under a boss who made me redo forms and joint lines until they were right, and I still check them that way.
Pool decks in Lake Forest and nearby cities
Some yards sit on clay soil that swells when it's wet and can lift a slab, or let it settle as it dries out. A soil study for one local development found low to medium expansion, but that only speaks for its own site, so I look at the ground in your yard before we plan the base.
We're based in Lake Forest and pour decks in cities across Orange County, like Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills, so call and ask if yours isn't listed. California counts building or replacing pools and patios as home improvement, so your deck goes in a written contract with the state's consumer notices, and any change gets put in writing.
Tell us about your pool deck
Send the deck's size, what's on it now and any finish ideas, or call (949) 619-8295. We'll reply within one business day to set up your free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Call (949) 619-8295Pool deck questions we hear
Which finish keeps a concrete pool deck less slippery?
A broom, textured or exposed aggregate finish grips better than smooth concrete. Concrete mostly gets slippery when it's finished very smooth or sealed without a traction additive. If you want a sealer, one trade source calls acrylic coatings sacrificial, made to wear and be reapplied, so plan on recoating.
Can my old pool deck be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Often, yes, if the slab underneath is in good shape. Resurfacing can be a cost-effective way to refresh a deck and fix surface flaws, but a coating only holds up as well as the concrete under it. I'll look at your slab and tell you whether resurfacing makes sense or it's time to replace.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Lake Forest?
Installing a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot across the US, so treat that as a national starting point. Your own price comes from the estimate after I've seen the deck, the old surface and the finish you want.
What license does a pool deck contractor need in California?
In California, work like a pool deck that costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a contractor licensed by the Contractors State License Board. The board's C-8 concrete class covers flat concrete work like decks, so ask any bidder which class they hold. A bigger job also can't be split into small contracts to slip under that line.