Concrete pool decks in Moreno Valley CA - a surface that grips under wet, bare feet
Cracked, slick or sinking concrete around your pool? We plan the base, drains and finish so the new deck holds its grip when wet.
What does a new concrete pool deck in Moreno Valley involve?
Our crew forms, pours and finishes concrete pool decks in Moreno Valley, laying a slab around your pool that grips under wet, bare feet and sends water away from the house and the pool.
Most calls start with an old deck that's cracked, sunk along the edges or gone slick, or with a new pool that needs concrete around it. A pool deck is flatwork, the same flat slab work as a patio or a walk, but people cross it wet and barefoot, so grip matters more here than anywhere else around the house. The price moves mostly with the size of the deck, the finish you pick and how much old concrete has to come out, and the schedule turns on getting a good pour day and on whether the job needs a permit. California's licensing board describes a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, places and finishes flat concrete work, and that's the whole job our crew does on your deck. Your written estimate spells out what's included, so you see your own figure before anything gets dug up.
Why Moreno Valley calls us for pool decks
Concrete gives you one shot, so you can count on us to plan the deck before we pour it and to put the most care into the work nobody sees.
The owner runs every pour
I come out to look at every job and run the pours myself, and our crew does the forming, placing and finishing.
Pouring here since 2017
I learned the trade on crews around the Inland Empire and started this business in Moreno Valley in 2017.
Licensed and fully insured
You're welcome to ask for proof of both before we start, and we'll have it ready.
Ground prep before finish
If the budget's tight, I'd trim the finish before the base, because a nice top on loose dirt settles with it.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
I'd rather tell you what you don't want to hear before the pour than explain it after it's set.
Pool deck finishes and how we build them
People walk this deck wet and barefoot, so grip comes first when we pick a finish, and under every finish the ground gets the dig-out and packing we do for slab foundation building.
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Moreno Valley?
We plan each pool deck around how you use your backyard, so the layout, the finish and the pour day are settled before our crew digs anything.
Call or send the form
Call (951) 518-9186 or use the form, and tell me about the deck, the pool and what's wrong with the concrete there now.
I look and measure
I come out to look at the job, measure it and ask what the deck needs to carry, like patio furniture or an equipment pad.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, and if the city needs a permit, we take care of it.
Prep, pour and walk-through
We dig out and pack the ground, pour on a day that suits the weather and walk the finished deck with you before we call it done.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(951) 518-9186Pool deck questions we hear
What finish works best on a wet, barefoot pool deck?
Broom and exposed aggregate finishes both suit a pool deck. Finishes differ in grip and in how hot they get, and very dark ones can get uncomfortable in full sun, so if looks or heat matter to you, test a few decorative samples before you choose. With a broom finish, ask for the texture to run across the way people walk, since that stays grippier.
What is the best way to seal a concrete pool deck?
The usual advice for pool decks is a penetrating sealer, one that soaks into the concrete instead of leaving a coat on top. Any glossy film sealer cuts the grip on a broom or exposed aggregate finish, which is the last thing you want where people walk wet. That's why we settle the sealer at the same time as the finish.
How long does a concrete pool deck last?
A broom or exposed aggregate deck can last 25 to 30 years or more when it sits on a properly prepared base with good drainage. That number rests on work you can't see once it's poured, so ask any contractor how they prepare both. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, check where the water runs and cut control joints, grooves that give the concrete a planned line to crack along instead of wandering.
How does hot weather affect pouring a concrete pool deck?
Pouring in midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top, and hot weather problems generally show up in summer. A windy, sunny day calls for stricter care than a calm, humid one, and industry hot weather guidance suggests pouring at a time of day or night when conditions are better and keeping the concrete from drying out while it's placed and cured. So your pour time may follow the forecast instead of the calendar.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Moreno Valley?
Your price comes from the deck's size, the finish, any old concrete we tear out and how hard your backyard is to reach, and I put it in writing after I measure. A broom finish usually costs less than exposed aggregate, and a straight, open layout costs less than curves, steps and a tight side yard. Call (951) 518-9186 and I'll come out to price your deck.
Who issues building permits in Moreno Valley?
The city's Building and Safety Division issues permits for new buildings and for changes to existing structures, and it also handles plan check and inspections. Every permit type goes through the city's online portal, SimpliCITY, which the city's permits page explains.
Building a concrete pool deck in Moreno Valley
The city's permit chart lists patios and pools but not pool decks, so the chart alone doesn't settle whether your deck needs a permit, and the Building and Safety Division is the office to ask. When a job does need one, we handle the application, line up the inspections and walk you through how the city's process runs.
Soil surveys report how much weight a soil type can carry and how much it swells and shrinks, and since a deck's lifespan rests on its base, we dig out and pack the ground under it instead of raking it level. We're based in Moreno Valley and work across the cities around it in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and we do the same base work on pool decks in Riverside and Perris, because no two backyards sit on quite the same dirt.
Get a pool deck estimate in Moreno Valley
Call (951) 518-9186 evenings or weekends too, since our hours run late seven days a week, and I'll come out to look at your deck.