Pool Decks & Surrounds

Lighter-colored materials stay noticeably cooler underfoot than dark ones, since color is the biggest factor in how much heat a surface holds in direct sun. Natural stone and light-toned pavers generally stay more comfortable than dark stamped concrete around a pool. We can point you toward specific lighter product lines if heat around the pool is a real concern for your family.

A good pool deck surface is textured or finished specifically to stay grippy when wet, since a smooth, polished surface right next to a pool is a real fall risk. Textured pavers, brushed or textured concrete, and certain natural stone finishes all handle wet feet well. We choose the surface finish with slip resistance in mind, not just looks, especially right at the pool edge.

Paver patios and hardscape around a pool generally run about $15,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on size, material, and how elaborate the design gets. The pool itself is priced separately from the decking, so your total project cost stacks the pool price and the deck price together.

Coping is the cap that sits right at the water edge, forming the transition between the pool shell and the surrounding deck, and it has to handle constant water exposure. The deck is the larger surrounding surface where you walk, set up furniture, and entertain. They are often different materials chosen to work together: coping needs to handle splash and pool chemicals well, while the deck is chosen more for comfort, style, and square footage.

In many cases yes, especially with paver systems that come in a wide range of colors and patterns. We will look at what you already have during the consultation and tell you honestly whether a true match is realistic or whether a complementary material is the better call.