Pool Deck Resurfacing
Pool Deck Resurfacing and Installation in the South Shore, MA
New paver pool decks and resurfacing of tired decks, with a slip-resistant surface, coping, and drainage that keeps water away from the pool.
- Licensed and Insured
- Google Guaranteed
- Up to 10-Year Warranty
- 10+ Years of Experience
- Free In-Home Consultation
Pool decks
Pool Decks Built for Safety, Drainage, and Comfort
Backyard Experts resurfaces and builds pool decks for homeowners across the South Shore, Plymouth County, and Greater Boston. A pool deck takes constant water, chemicals, bare feet, and New England winters. It has to stay level, drain away from the pool, and give good grip when wet, while looking like part of the backyard.
Cracked concrete, loose coping, and puddles around the pool are not only cosmetic. They are slip hazards, and they let water reach the base.
Every pool deck we build is designed to:
- Give slip-resistant footing when wet
- Drain away from the pool and the house
- Stay cooler underfoot than plain concrete
- Hold the coping firmly around the pool edge
- Match the patio, walkways, and the home
If your pool deck is cracked, slippery, or outdated, start with a free in-home consultation. We do not provide landscaping, tree work, lawn care, mowing, or garden maintenance.
When you need it
Resurface or Replace Your Pool Deck?
The right answer depends on what is underneath the surface. When the slab under the deck is sound and only the top is worn, stained, or slippery, resurfacing with pavers can renew it. When the slab is cracked through, sinking, or pulling away from the pool, the deck needs to be rebuilt on a new base.
Signs a pool deck needs work:
- Cracks spreading across the concrete
- A surface that is slippery or too hot underfoot
- Puddles that stay after the pool is splashed
- Loose or cracked coping stones
- A deck that looks dated next to a new house or patio
When resurfacing alone may not be enough:
- A slab that has sunk or heaved in sections
- Cracks that keep opening year after year
- Water draining toward the pool instead of away
Cause, effect, and the structural solution:
- Worn or stained surface, solved with paver resurfacing over a sound slab
- Cracked or sinking slab, solved with a new paver deck on a compacted base
- Water running to the pool, solved with grading and drainage
- Hot, slick concrete, solved with textured, lighter pavers
Our process
What’s Included in Our Pool Deck Service
Pool deck work starts with an honest look at what is under the surface, because that decides between resurfacing and a full rebuild. From there, each step protects the pool and the people around it. The work below is part of every pool deck estimate we prepare, whether resurfacing or a new installation.
- 01
Deck Evaluation
We check the slab, the coping, the drainage, and how the deck meets the pool.
- 02
Removal or Preparation
Damaged concrete removed, or a sound slab cleaned and prepared for pavers.
- 03
Base and Grading
A compacted base pitched so water drains away from the pool and the house.
- 04
Coping
Paver or stone coping set firmly along the pool edge.
- 05
Pavers
Slip-resistant, lighter pavers, including grass joint and large format layouts.
- 06
Joints and Cleanup
Joints filled and compacted, the deck cleaned, and the pool area protected.
Pool deck work we do:
Deck options
Pool Deck Options and When Each One Is Used
There is more than one way to renew a pool deck. The right option depends on the condition of the existing slab, the look you want, and how the area drains. The table below shows the pool deck options we install most often and when each one makes sense for a residential pool.
| Option | When It Is Used |
|---|---|
| Paver Overlay | A sound concrete slab with a worn or stained surface |
| New Paver Pool Deck | A cracked or sinking slab that needs a new base |
| Grass Joint Pavers | A softer, modern look with turf between large pavers |
| Large Format Pavers | Clean lines and fewer joints around modern pools |
Putting a new surface over a failing slab only hides the problem for a season or two.
Pricing factors
What Affects the Cost of a Pool Deck
Pool deck pricing depends on the size of the deck, the condition of what is there now, and the finish you choose. Resurfacing a sound slab costs less than removing it and building a new base. Coping, steps, and grass joints add to the scope, so we price each pool deck after a site visit.
Pool deck costs depend on:
- Size and shape of the deck
- Resurfacing or full removal
- Drainage around the pool
Also considered:
- Paver style and color
- Coping, steps, and spa surrounds
- Access to the backyard
The free in-home consultation gives you a real number for your pool deck, not a guess per square foot.
Compare
Pool Deck Resurfacing vs Related Options
Homeowners often compare paver resurfacing with a spray coating or a full concrete replacement. Each option has a place. The table below shows what each one does and when it works, so you can choose a pool deck that will hold up to water, sun, and freeze and thaw cycles.
| Option | When It Works |
|---|---|
| Spray or Paint Coating | A short-term refresh of a sound slab, with recoating over time |
| New Poured Concrete | A plain surface where future cracks are acceptable |
| Paver Pool Deck | A durable, slip-resistant deck that can be repaired by the unit |
| Patio Pavers | A matching patio next to the pool for seating and dining |
Built to standard
Industry Standards for Pool Deck Work
Pool decks combine water, bare feet, and heavy freeze and thaw cycles, so the method matters. We follow the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute guidelines for base preparation, compaction, slope, and edge restraint, and we keep drainage away from the pool. That is what keeps a pool deck level, safe, and good-looking for years.
Backyard Experts operates with:
- Licensed and insured operations
- Our own trained crew on every project
- Excavation and base depth sized to the load
- Drainage planned before the first block is set
- Installation following ICPI and NCMA guidelines
- Permits handled when the town requires them
- Clean, protected job sites
These standards ensure:
- Walls that stay plumb and stable
- Water that drains instead of pushing
- Protection of your foundation and driveway
- Long-term value for the property
Why us
Why Choose Backyard Experts
Backyard Experts is a hardscaping and masonry company based in Rockland, MA, not a lawn care company that also builds walls. Our goal is not simply stacking block. It is building a structure that handles your soil, your slope, and New England winters, and still looks right ten years from now.
- Licensed and Insured
- Google Guaranteed
- Up to 10-Year Warranty
- 10+ Years of Experience
- Free In-Home Consultation
- Our Own Crew, Led by Owner Ronnie
- Hardscaping and Masonry Only
- Written Estimates Before Work Begins
- Clean Job Sites and Restored Lawn Edges
- Based in Rockland, MA
Where we work
Service Areas
Backyard Experts is based in Rockland, MA and builds pool deck resurfacing for homeowners throughout the South Shore, Cape Cod, and Greater Boston. Our crew works in the Massachusetts communities below, from Plymouth County to Cape Cod and Greater Boston, and if your town is nearby but not listed, call us to confirm availability before you schedule.
- Rockland, MA
- Abington, MA
- Bridgewater, MA
- Brockton, MA
- Carver, MA
- Duxbury, MA
- East Bridgewater, MA
- Halifax, MA
- Hanover, MA
- Hanson, MA
- Hingham, MA
- Hull, MA
- Kingston, MA
- Lakeville, MA
- Marion, MA
- Marshfield, MA
- Mattapoisett, MA
- Middleborough, MA
- Norwell, MA
- Pembroke, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Plympton, MA
- Rochester, MA
- Scituate, MA
- Wareham, MA
- West Bridgewater, MA
- Whitman, MA
- Braintree, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Canton, MA
- Cohasset, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Dover, MA
- Foxborough, MA
- Franklin, MA
- Holbrook, MA
- Medfield, MA
- Medway, MA
- Milton, MA
- Needham, MA
- Norfolk, MA
- Norwood, MA
- Plainville, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Randolph, MA
- Sharon, MA
- Stoughton, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Westwood, MA
- Weymouth, MA
- Wrentham, MA
- Barnstable, MA
- Bourne, MA
- Dennis, MA
- Falmouth, MA
- Harwich, MA
- Mashpee, MA
- Sandwich, MA
- Yarmouth, MA
- Natick, MA
- Newton, MA
- Attleboro, MA
- Easton, MA
- Fall River, MA
- Mansfield, MA
- New Bedford, MA
- Raynham, MA
- Rehoboth, MA
- Somerset, MA
- Swansea, MA
- Boston, MA
And surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Free estimate
Get Your Pool Deck Ready for Next Season
A cracked or slippery pool deck gets worse with every winter, and every summer it puts the people you care about at risk. Resurfacing or rebuilding the deck on the right base gives you a safer, cooler, better-looking pool area that is ready when the weather turns warm.
Call (774) 341-4894 or request your free in-home consultation online, and we will plan the right pool deck for your backyard.
- Licensed and Insured
- Google Guaranteed
- Up to 10-Year Warranty
- 10+ Years of Experience
- Free In-Home Consultation
- Based in Rockland, MA
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Decks
These answers cover the questions homeowners ask most often about pool deck resurfacing: resurfacing versus replacement, safety, materials, timing, and cost. If your question is not listed, call Backyard Experts at (774) 341-4894 and we will explain the options for your property in plain language.
What is pool deck resurfacing?
Pool deck resurfacing renews the surface around a pool without removing a sound slab underneath. We install pavers over the existing concrete, with new coping along the pool edge, so the deck gets a new look, better grip, and a cooler surface. When the slab is failing, a full rebuild is the better choice.
When should I resurface my pool deck?
Consider resurfacing when the surface is worn, stained, slippery, or too hot, but the slab underneath is still level and solid. If the concrete is cracked through, sinking in sections, or pulling away from the pool, the deck needs a new base, and we will explain why during the consultation.
Is resurfacing better than replacing the deck?
It depends on the slab. Over a sound slab, resurfacing is usually faster and costs less. Over a cracked or sinking slab, resurfacing only hides the problem, and the new surface will move with the old one. We check the slab first and recommend the option that will last.
Does a paver pool deck improve safety?
Yes. Pavers have a textured surface that grips well when wet, and a deck pitched away from the pool keeps water from standing on it. Lighter colored pavers also stay cooler under bare feet than plain concrete, which makes the pool area more comfortable on hot days.
Can every pool deck be resurfaced?
No. Resurfacing needs a slab that is level, solid, and draining correctly. Decks with wide cracks, sunken sections, or water running toward the pool need to be rebuilt on a new compacted base. We tell you honestly which situation you have after looking at the deck.
What materials do you use for pool decks?
We build pool decks with concrete pavers, large format pavers, and natural stone, with paver or stone coping along the pool edge. Grass joint layouts, with turf between large pavers, are popular for a modern look. We help you choose colors that stay cooler and match the rest of the backyard.
Will resurfacing change how the pool area looks?
Yes, and that is one of the main reasons homeowners do it. New pavers and coping can change the color, pattern, and style of the whole pool area, and they can be matched to a patio or walkway nearby. We bring samples and photos of past work to help you see the result.
How long does pool deck work take?
Project length depends on the size of the deck, whether the old slab stays or goes, coping and steps, material delivery, and the weather. Resurfacing a sound deck takes less time than a full rebuild. We plan the schedule around your pool season and share it before work begins.
How much does pool deck resurfacing cost?
The cost depends on the size of the deck, whether the slab is resurfaced or removed, drainage, the pavers and coping you choose, and steps or spa surrounds. We price every pool deck after a free site visit, so the estimate reflects your pool area instead of a generic rate.
Do you also do landscaping or lawn care?
No. Backyard Experts specializes in hardscaping and masonry: pool decks, patios, retaining walls, driveways, walkways, and steps. We do not provide lawn care, mowing, landscaping, or garden maintenance, and we do not service pools or pool equipment. Our work covers the deck and coping around the pool.