Concrete Pool Decks in Manhattan Beach CA - A Deck That Grips When It's Wet
Old deck slick, cracked or holding puddles? We build a pool deck that grips under bare feet and carries water off the right way.
What a concrete pool deck has to dofor your Manhattan Beach backyard
A concrete pool deck is the flat concrete around your pool, and it works harder than a patio does. It gets wet every time someone climbs out and it's crossed in bare feet, so the finish has to grip, and the slope has to carry water off without washing dirt into the pool.
Most people ask first whether the new deck will crack like the old one. Concrete usually cracks somewhere, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give it a tidy place to crack, and we dig out and pack the base instead of raking dirt level, because a deck settles with whatever it sits on.
The price on concrete pool decks in Manhattan Beach moves with the deck's size, the finish you pick and whether old concrete has to come out or be repaired first. The schedule turns on the city's permit, which we prepare and file for our part of the work. Your written estimate spells out what's included.
You can count on straight forms, finished prep and plain answers before the truck arrives, so please call (424) 452-9329.
Concrete pool deck finishes and details
We fit the finish and the slope to your pool, your house and how the deck gets used, and if it needs steps down from a door, we build those too as concrete steps.
Broom and textured finishes
A broom finish is the fine ridged texture we drag across fresh concrete so feet have something to grip. Textured finishes press a pattern into the surface for a different look and feel.
Exposed aggregate
We wash the top layer off while the concrete sets so the small stones show through. You end up with a pebbly surface that feels different underfoot from a smooth slab.
Slope and deck drains
We set the slope before anything is poured so water runs away from the house and either off the deck or into deck drains. We'll tell you which way yours drains and why.
Why homeowners choose Manhattan Beach Concretefor the deck around their pool
I'd like you to know what to expect from start to finish, so I explain each step before we take it and give you a short reason for it.
The owner gives your estimate
I come out to look at your deck and give the estimate myself, and I stay involved until the job is finished instead of handing you off.
Our own crew forms and pours
The people forming, pouring and finishing your deck work for us, so the crew on the pour knows the plan we agreed on with you.
Base first, finish second
If a budget has to be trimmed, I'd trim the finish before the base, because the base is buried on day one and it's the part nobody can fix later.
Forms reset until they're straight
I learned under a boss who made me pull forms until they were straight, and since 2020 we've brought that habit to every pour, from pool decks to slab foundations.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured for the work we do around your pool. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. When you're ready, please call (424) 452-9329 or use our estimate form.
Your free pool deck estimatefrom Manhattan Beach Concrete
Please tell us the deck's rough size and send photos of any cracks or sunken spots, and expect a reply within one business day. I'll come out for a free quote on site, with no pressure and no obligation.
How your deck gets builtfrom first call to walkthrough
I'd like you to know what happens at each step before it happens, so your estimate comes in writing and nothing about the work comes as a surprise.
Call or send the form
Please call (424) 452-9329 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out and see your pool and the deck around it.
I look before I measure
I look at the deck, where the water runs and what you need before I take a single measurement. Then you get a written estimate that says what's included.
Permit and pour date
Once you say yes, we take care of the permit side. The city allows no work or inspections until the permit is issued, so we set the pour date around that approval.
Forming, pouring and finishing
Our crew forms, pours and finishes the deck while I check the work. The city allows it weekdays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with none on Sundays or city holidays.
We walk it with you
We walk the finished deck with you before we pack up, so you can look over the finish, the slope and the edges and ask about anything that isn't clear.
Pool deck questions
How much does a concrete pool deck cost per square foot in Manhattan Beach?
A concrete pool deck in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $4.10 to $10.40 per square foot. That's an area guide, not our price, and the finish you choose and any old concrete or repair underneath move a deck within that range. Your own figure comes from the written estimate after I've seen your deck.
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck so it isn't slippery?
The best finish is one chosen for grip first, because a pool deck is wet and walked barefoot, and broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coated, overlay and decorative finishes all differ in traction and in how hot they get. Very dark finishes can get uncomfortable in the sun, which matters when people cross the deck barefoot. We'll talk through which ones suit your pool at the estimate.
Do I need a permit for a pool deck in Manhattan Beach?
Most likely, yes. The city issues permits for construction work that includes decks, pool and spa installations and most excavation, and projects in its Coastal Zone also need a coastal permit unless they're exempted or excluded. Whether your lot or job is exempt is for the city to say, and we'll bring both up at the estimate.
How often does a concrete pool deck need to be resealed?
One sealer maker's guide says most film-forming acrylic sealers need a fresh coat every 18 to 24 months, while penetrating sealers can go three to five years before they need attention. The same guide says salt-water splash or heavy foot traffic means recoating acrylics sooner, so please tell us if either applies to your deck.
How do I fix an old pool deck that's cracked or sinking?
Fix whatever is making it move first, because the causes of movement or settlement need repair before a decorative overlay goes on. If your deck is moving or sinking, plan and budget for that repair before the new surface. We look for the cause before we talk about any new finish.
How do I check that a pool deck contractor is licensed in California?
Ask for the contractor's license and look it up with the state's contractor license board, which lists flat concrete work like a pool deck under its concrete contractor classification. Please ask that of anyone you're considering, us included, before you sign.
Concrete pool decks near Manhattan Beach
We're based in Manhattan Beach and build pool decks across the cities around it, from Hermosa Beach to Torrance, plus others nearby. Choose your city below, or please call if yours isn't listed.
Talk to us about your Manhattan Beach pool deckbefore the first form goes in
We're open until 10 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends, so you can call (424) 452-9329 after a day at work and set up a time to plan your pool deck's finish and drainage.