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Concrete Pool Decks in Federal Way WA - a deck that drains instead of holding water

Cracked, sinking or puddled concrete around your pool? We pour a new deck on a packed base, shaped so water runs off.

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Gray patterned concrete pool deck with patio dining set, blue umbrellas, and a curved swimming pool.

What does it take to get a new concrete pool deck in Federal Way?

A concrete pool deck is the slab that goes around your pool. In Federal Way, we pour it on a dug-out, packed base and shape it so splash and rain run off. It gets sealed later, once it's had time to cure.

Most calls start with one of two things. Either an old deck is cracked, sinking at the edges or holding puddles after a swim, or a new pool needs concrete around it. The price moves with the size of the deck and how much old concrete we break out and haul off. It also depends on how much digging and base work the ground needs, and on how hard it is to get water running away from the pool and the house.

The schedule depends on whether your address needs a permit and on curing, which is the time the concrete needs to harden before anyone uses it. Before we set a date, we check which city or county office covers your address. Your own figure comes from the estimate, and it spells out what's included and what's not.

  • We break out and haul off the old deck before any new concrete goes in.
  • We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a chosen place to crack.
  • We plan where the deck meets the house, the pool edge and any steps down to it.

What happens when you call about a pool deck in Federal Way?

Here's how a pool deck job runs with us, from the first call to the cleanup. I'm the one who comes out, and I'm on site for the pour.

  1. Call or send us a message

    Call (253) 652-2604 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time to look at the pool area. If you can, have the deck's rough size and a few photos handy.

  2. Walk the site with me

    I come out myself. I look at the pool, the old deck and where the water runs now, and I ask what you need the concrete to do. You get a written estimate that lists what's in the price and what isn't, so you know what you're paying for before we start.

  3. Sort out permits and pour day

    Once you say go, we handle the permit application if the job needs one. The city's upload link for applying can take a few days to arrive, so we ask for it early and pick the pour day with you around that wait.

  4. Pour, cure and clean up

    I run our crew on site while we form, pour and finish, and we keep the site tidy right through cleanup. Then the deck has to cure before it gets any use, and I'll tell you when you can walk on it.

How we build a concrete pool deck

First we break out what's there and dig down past the loose dirt. Then we pack the base, the ground the slab sits on, so it doesn't settle and crack later. Water needs somewhere to go on a pool deck, so we set the forms to shape the surface to run water away from the pool and the house instead of letting it sit. We time the pour so the top doesn't dry out before we finish it, because that's what leaves a weak, dusty surface. We let the deck cure before it gets sealed, and I'll tell you when the sealing is coming. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you cut back on something you can see than on the base. Nobody sees the base on day one, but it decides whether the deck stays flat.

Pool projects usually come with more concrete. If the deck sits below the back door, we can pour concrete steps down to it. If a pool house or shed is going up, our slab foundation building work gives it something solid to stand on.

  • Replacing a cracked or sinking deck

    This suits a deck that's broken up, settled or holding water, because patching won't fix a bad base underneath. We take the old concrete out, redo the base and pour new.

  • A new deck around a new pool

    This suits a pool that's just gone in, or one with grass or pavers around it now. It's the easiest time to get the slope right, since we're starting from bare ground.

Concrete flatwork, from forms and pours to finished slabs

These photos show the kind of concrete work this trade does, from setting forms to the finished surface. They're here to give you a feel for the job, not to show a particular house.

  • Stamped concrete patio with a stone pattern surrounds a circular fire pit and is bordered by a low stone wall.

  • A speckled concrete driveway leads to a stucco house and garage, with a dark SUV parked near the entrance.

  • Curved stamped-concrete driveway leads to a large brick house, bordered by stone edging and lawn.

  • A covered poolside patio features a black metal pergola, warm wood panels, string lights, and concrete decking.

  • A pale concrete sidewalk and broad steps wind through a landscaped front yard between houses.

  • Smooth concrete driveway curves around landscaped beds in front of a low house with palm trees.

Get a written estimate for your new pool deck

Send the deck's rough size in square feet and a few photos of the pool area, and we'll reply within one business day to set a visit. I'll come out and write a free estimate, with no obligation.

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Questions people ask about concrete pool decks in Federal Way

These are the questions pool owners in Federal Way ask before they hire anyone. The answers cover cost, sealing, the mix, permits and how to check a contractor.

How much does a concrete pool deck cost in the Seattle area?

A concrete pool deck in the Seattle area usually costs about $7 to $14 per square foot, installed, with materials, labor and site prep included. That's the going rate around here, not our price, and where your deck lands depends mostly on tear-out and base work. You'll get your own number in writing at the estimate, and every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

When can I seal a new concrete pool deck?

Industry guidance says to wait 28 days after the concrete is placed before sealing it. The exception is an integral sealer, which is mixed into the concrete itself. That makes sealing a separate step on the calendar, a few weeks after the pour. If you'd rather not wait, ask at the estimate whether an integral sealer fits your deck.

What causes a concrete pool deck to flake or peel?

Water standing on the surface for long stretches is a common cause. It makes the wear on the concrete far worse and leads to scaling, where the top flakes off in thin patches. If your old deck holds puddles after a swim or a rain, the new one has to be shaped so water drains off, not just poured the same way again.

Should a pool deck in Federal Way have air-entrained concrete?

It's worth asking for. Concrete with entrained air, tiny bubbles mixed in on purpose, holds up better when it's soaked and goes through freezing and thawing again and again. It also limits the flaking that ice-melt chemicals cause, which matters if you clear ice off the deck in winter. Ask before the pour, and I'll go over the mix with you at the estimate.

How do I apply for a permit for a pool deck in Federal Way?

You apply through the city's Permit Center, which issues permits for construction work that requires one. You request a Document Upload Link and apply online. Whether your deck needs a permit isn't something to guess at, and city staff answer code questions in person, by phone or at permitcenter@federalwaywa.gov. When the job needs one, we handle the application for you.

How do I check a contractor's registration in Washington?

Look the business up with the state's contractor verification tool. It shows whether the contractor registration is active and whether the workers' comp account for employees is paid up, along with any safety violations or lawsuits against the surety bond. Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries and to be bonded and insured. On a home job of $1,000 or more, you should also get a disclosure statement notice from your contractor. We're licensed and insured.

Concrete pool decks in Federal Way and the cities around it

The city's permit handouts include a pool and spa checklist and a drainage plans handout, which we read before planning where your water goes. From Federal Way we also work in the cities around it, like Kent and Tacoma.

Other concrete work that often goes with a pool deck

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