Concrete pool decks in Monterey Park CA - a slab that drains away from the pool
Cracked, sinking or puddled concrete around your pool? We pour a deck that drains the right way and keeps the pool edge protected.
What goes into a concrete pool deck in Monterey Park?
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool where people walk wet and barefoot, and in Monterey Park we build it with a planned slope that carries water away from your house without washing dirty runoff into the pool.
Most calls come from people whose old deck has cracked, sunk near the pool or started holding puddles, or who have a new pool going in and need the concrete around it. The price moves mostly with the size of the deck, how much old concrete has to come out, the finish you pick and how easy it is to get a crew into your backyard. When the budget's tight, the base is the last place I'd cut, because it's hidden on day one and it's the one part you can't fix later without tearing out the deck. The schedule turns on the tear-out and on curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before it can take foot traffic. If the deck runs into a sitting area, we can pour it with a concrete patio so the two drain together, and your estimate spells out what's included for your yard.
Why Monterey Park owners choose us for pool decks
You can count on a straight answer about your deck, the hard news first, cracks and all, and on real care for the parts nobody sees once the concrete's poured.
The owner at every estimate
I come out to measure and look at your yard myself, and my crew and I do the work.
Pouring concrete since 2013
I learned under a boss who made me tear out anything that wasn't right, and I still work that way.
Fully licensed and insured
That covers the work in your backyard, and it's the first thing worth asking any deck contractor about.
Base and drainage before finish
We dig out and pack the base and set the slope first, because concrete remembers every shortcut.
Satisfaction guarantee
Every pool deck we pour is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, from the base up to the finish.
Concrete pool deck work we take on
The right job depends on what's there now and where your yard's water wants to go, so I look at the slope and the pool edge before we talk finishes.
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Monterey Park?
We plan a pool deck around your yard, your pool and how you use it, so the tear-out, the pour and the cure are worked out before the crew shows up.
Call or send a message
Call (626) 597-0325 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a time to look at the deck.
I come out
I measure the deck, check where the water goes now and look at how we'll get a crew and concrete into your backyard.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can go through it line by line before you decide.
The pour and walkthrough
Once you say yes, we set a date and my crew and I do the work. When it's finished, I walk the deck with you.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(626) 597-0325Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in the Los Angeles area?
A concrete pool deck in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $7 to $15 per square foot. That's the area's usual price for the concrete deck itself, not our quote, and the size, tear-out, finish and access we talked about above move it from there. We'll write up your number with what's included after we've seen the yard.
What is the best way to choose a finish for a pool deck?
Pick for grip first and color second, because broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coated, overlay and decorative finishes all differ in how they hold wet feet and how hot they get. A broom finish, fine lines dragged across the wet concrete, gives good traction, and very dark finishes can get uncomfortable to stand on in the sun. Stamped concrete, pavers and natural stone cost more per square foot than a plain concrete deck.
What causes cracks in a concrete pool deck?
Most pool deck cracks start under the slab, from a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, water soaking the ground at the deck's edges, or control joints cut late or skipped. Control joints are grooves cut on purpose so concrete, which shrinks as it cures, cracks inside the groove instead of across the deck. No slab is crack-proof, but a packed base and joints cut on time keep cracks where we chose.
How often does the joint between a pool deck and the coping need new caulk?
Check it every year and recaulk whenever the caulk cracks, pulls away or breaks down, which is what one supplier's guide recommends. Most caulks of this kind last five to ten years, so recaulking comes around more than once over a deck's life.
Does a pool deck contractor need a license in California?
Yes, unless the whole job, labor and materials together, comes to less than $500 and isn't part of a bigger project. Under California's contractor licensing, forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete work like a deck is a licensed concrete contractor's job.
Can I put a pool and deck in my front yard in Monterey Park?
No, the city's planning guidelines don't allow pools in a required front yard. Pools can go in side and rear yards with at least 5 feet between the pool and a property line or a structure, and we plan the deck around wherever the pool sits.
Concrete pool decks on Monterey Park's swelling soils
The city says soils that swell when they get wet are present in many parts of Monterey Park, and on hilly ground they add to slope creep, settlement and landslide problems. It also says drainage, landscaping and watering make a big difference in keeping up a property on those soils, so on a pool deck we treat runoff and nearby sprinklers as part of the job. We pack a solid base, slope the deck so water leaves the slab instead of soaking in at its edges, and point out any sprinkler heads that spray the deck or flood the dirt beside it. The flexible joint at the coping matters even more here, since a deck on moving ground keeps pushing against the pool edge.
We're based in Monterey Park and work across the cities around it. We see the same sloped yards and older pools with worn decks on jobs in Alhambra and San Gabriel, and we build those decks the same way.
Ask Signature Monterey Park Concrete for an estimate
If the joint at your coping is cracked or pulling away, call (626) 597-0325 or send the form and I'll come look at the whole deck.