Concrete pool decks in Hilo HI - a surface that stays cool under bare feet
Should I resurface or replace my concrete pool deck in Hilo?
Mainstay Hilo Concrete Construction resurfaces and replaces concrete pool decks in Hilo, and the slab you already have decides which one you need. If it's sound and the damage is only on top, a new overlay makes sense. If it's lifting, sinking or cracked through, replacing it is the better use of your money.
Most pool deck calls start with something you can see, like a chalky, faded surface, stains, a rough patch that's hard on bare feet, or a section that's started to lift. The fix is either a new slab or an overlay, which is a new top layer that bonds to the slab you've got. Either way, it gets sealed once it cures so it holds up.
First I check the slab under the old surface, because a new top coat won't hold on concrete that's moving. If it's sound, we resurface it. If it isn't, I'll tell you a new slab is the better buy, even though a fresh finish looks just as good on day one. What's underneath decides how the deck looks a few years from now.
If the steps off the deck are cracked too, we can redo them at the same time as part of our concrete steps work. Planning a pool house or an equipment pad nearby? That starts with the same well-packed base we put under a slab foundation, so tell me about it when I come out.
What the job takes
- Checking the slab under the old surface
- Choosing resurfacing or a new slab
- Breaking out a slab that's failing
- Grinding or treating the old surface
- Spraying or troweling on the overlay
- Sealing once the surface has cured
What to weigh before redoing a pool deck
What sets the price
The deck's size, how much prep the old surface needs, and whether the slab can be resurfaced or has to come out set most of the price. Decorative work adds to it.
What the schedule turns on
A big deck, heavy prep, decorative work and bad weather all stretch the schedule, and then the surface needs to cure, the wait while it hardens, before you use it.
Cool deck or paint
Paint costs least up front but may need redoing in as little as a year. A sprayed cool deck in a light color stays cooler in the sun, so that's my pick for bare feet.
Pool deck questions from Hilo homeowners
Can an old concrete pool deck be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Yes, if the slab underneath is sound and stable and the damage is on the surface, like fading, stains, worn texture or cracks narrower than about 1/4 inch. An overlay can't fix anything below the surface, which is why the slab check comes before we talk about colors or finishes.
What causes a pool deck to need full replacement instead of resurfacing?
Sections that heave or lift, a slab that's settling or sinking, cracking that runs across much of the deck, or a base layer that's washed out from under it all mean the slab itself has failed. An overlay laid over any of those will crack right along with it, so the cheaper surface fix ends up costing you twice.
How much does a new concrete pool deck cost per square foot?
Installing a new concrete pool deck usually runs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot across the US, and that's a national figure, not a Hilo price. Your own number turns on the size, the prep and which path the slab calls for, and the estimate I write after seeing the deck spells out what's included and what isn't.
How long does a resurfaced pool deck last?
Spray texture, stamped overlay and rubber systems typically last 10 to 15 years with proper care. That assumes resealing every 2 to 3 years, so plan for that upkeep along with the first job. One guide also advises skipping glossy sealers or asking for an anti-slip additive so the deck keeps its grip when it's wet.
How long does pool deck resurfacing take in Hilo?
Most resurfacing projects take 1 to 4 days, and the things that stretch a schedule, like a big deck or heavy prep, add to that. After the work is done, allow 24 to 48 hours before anyone walks on it and about 72 hours before the furniture goes back, so hold off on pool plans until then.
How do I check a concrete contractor's license in Hawaii?
Look the contractor up with Hawaii's Contractors License Board and make sure the license is current, because a license that wasn't renewed by its expiration date counts as unlicensed and can't be used to work. The board's C-31a cement concrete class covers making, placing and finishing concrete. We're licensed and insured, and I'm the one who comes out to look at your deck and then works it with the crew.
Pool deck work near you
We're based in Hilo and work on pool decks in Hawaiian Paradise Park and other cities nearby. Pick your area below, or call (808) 229-1132 if yours isn't listed.
Other concrete work
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Get a free estimate on your pool deck
Send photos of any cracks or lifting sections and the deck's rough size. We'll reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation estimate.