Concrete pool decks in Arlington VA - a surface that stays level and drains right
Cracked, sinking or faded pool deck? We check what's underneath, then resurface or replace it so it sits level and drains away from the pool.
Should I resurface or replace my concrete pool deck?
Mainstay Arlington Concrete Construction handles concrete pool decks in Arlington, VA two ways, by resurfacing a slab that's still solid or replacing one that's failed underneath, and what's going on below the surface decides which one your deck needs.
Most calls start with something you notice barefoot, like a crack that catches a toe, a section that's lifted at a joint or a corner where water sits after a swim. What moves the price and the schedule is mostly which of the two jobs your deck turns out to need, how big it is and how much base work sits underneath, plus curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you can use it, and lining things up with your electrician. If the steps down to the yard are tired too, we can look at concrete steps on the same visit.
Why Arlington homeowners call us for pool decks
I learned this trade on flatwork crews, pouring driveways, patios and walks, and I run jobs the way a good kitchen runs, with the prep done first and every step explained.
I see every deck myself
I come out to every job, and our crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, usually with me on site.
In business since 2021
I started the company in 2021 after learning the trade on flatwork crews around Northern Virginia.
Fully licensed and insured
You can match any Virginia contractor's license class to your deck's contract size, and the questions below show how.
Know what's in the price
I write up exactly what's included, so you know whether tearing out the old deck is part of the price.
Our satisfaction guarantee
Every deck we resurface or replace is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, from the packed base up to the finish.
Concrete pool deck options to talk through
The right choice starts below the surface, because a sound slab can take a new top while a failing one needs to come out first.
Ask about your pool deck
Call or use the form, and have photos of any cracks or lifted sections ready, plus the deck's rough square footage.
Why homeowners trust Mainstay Arlington Concrete Construction with pool decks
We look underneath before we talk finishes, because a deck that's sinking or lifting needs replacing, not a fresh coat. In a kitchen the whole night rides on the prep you did before service, and a pool deck works the same way, so the money goes into the base before the finish.
If a budget has to give, I'd rather trim the finish than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one and everybody sees it once the deck starts to settle. On a replacement we dig out and pack the base the way we would under a slab foundation, then cut control joints, grooves that tell the slab where to crack.
Pool deck questions we hear in Arlington
What is the best way to fix a cracked concrete pool deck?
If the slab is solid and the cracks are only surface damage, resurfacing is usually the better fix, and if the deck is heaving, sinking or washed out underneath, it needs replacing. An overlay laid over those problems cracks and fails right along with the slab under it, so that money is better spent on a new deck.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Arlington, VA?
The cost of a concrete pool deck in Arlington depends most on whether yours can be resurfaced or has to be torn out and rebuilt from the base up. After that, the size, any base repair, the finish you pick and whether old concrete has to be hauled away move the number. Your written estimate shows each of those, so you can see what you're paying for.
How often does a resurfaced pool deck need resealing?
Most resurfacing systems need resealing every 2 to 3 years, and the lifespans quoted for them assume you keep up with it. A painted deck gets recoated instead, so either way it's worth counting that upkeep in what the deck really costs you over time.
Do I need a permit to redo a pool deck in Arlington County?
Arlington County requires a land disturbance and stormwater permit, called an LDA/SWM permit, once a project disturbs 2,500 square feet or more of land, and separate projects within two years count together. Between 2,000 and 2,499 square feet, you certify the area and get a survey with markings on the site, and below 2,000 square feet that permit isn't required. If your job needs a permit, we handle the application with the office your address falls under and tell you what's needed before work starts. County staff have described the pool deck on an example house lot as unregulated by zoning today, though the County Board has set a goal, not yet a rule, of capping impervious area, the hard surface that sheds water, on residential lots.
Who licenses concrete contractors in Virginia?
Virginia's Board for Contractors licenses businesses that build, repair or improve things on property owned by someone else. Each license has a specialty, which sets the kind of work, and a class, which sets the contract size, with Class C covering a single contract over $1,000 but under $30,000 and Class B one of $30,000 or more but under $150,000. Match the class to the size of your deck contract before you sign.
How do I make sure a new pool deck works with the pool's electrical bonding?
Get your electrician into the plan before anything is poured, because an electrical trade guide says the pool's bonding now reaches the surface within 3 feet of the pool's inside wall, concrete and pavers included. Bonding ties the pool and the ground around it together electrically, so we plan anything we pour beside the pool with your electrician first. It's fair to ask how the deck will be bonded, since that can run through the rebar, the steel inside the slab, or through welded wire mesh, a copper conductor or a copper grid.
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Arlington?
We plan around how you use the pool and the yard, and you'll know what's included and what comes next before any concrete comes out.
Get in touch
Call (571) 760-4256 or use the form, and tell us what your deck is doing, whether it's cracking, lifting or just fading.
The site visit
I come out myself, look at the ground, the slope and where water goes around the pool, and ask how you use the deck.
Your written estimate
I send a written estimate that says whether your deck needs resurfacing or replacing and spells out what the price includes.
Prep, pour and finish
Once you say go, we handle any permit steps, prep the base, pour, finish and cut joints, and leave plain care notes for the first weeks and winter.
Concrete pool decks in Arlington and nearby cities
We're based in Arlington, VA and build pool decks in nearby cities like Alexandria and Falls Church. Some addresses fall under a city and some under a county, so we check which office covers yours. Pick yours below or call.
Get a pool deck estimate in Arlington
Call (571) 760-4256 or use the form, and we'll find out what's under your deck before you spend anything on a new surface.