Concrete pool decks in Watertown SD - sure footing when wet and water that drains away
If your old deck is cracked, slick when wet or holds puddles, we'll build one that grips bare feet and sheds water.
What goes into a good concrete pool deck in Watertown?
Watertown Concrete builds concrete pool decks in Watertown, SD. That's the slab around your pool that people walk on wet and barefoot, shaped to drain water away from your house and keep dirty runoff out of the pool.
Most people call us when a new pool is going in, or when an old deck has cracked, sunk or started holding puddles at the water's edge. The price moves with the deck's size and shape, how much digging out and base work your yard needs, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on your pool and electrical work being ready and on a stretch of weather that suits a pour. You'll get your own figure in a written estimate after I've seen the site.
Why Watertown homeowners call us for pool decks
You'll talk to the person who builds your deck, and you'll come away knowing why each part is done the way it is, including how to look after it.
I'm there start to finish
I come out to look at your yard and write the estimate, then I'm on the job with our crew.
Building concrete since 2013
I started this business in 2013, after years of patching and replacing slabs at rental properties.
Licensed and fully insured
Watertown Concrete is licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to ask about both at the estimate.
A promise in plain words
Our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and that includes the deck around your pool.
Answers before you book
Call (605) 954-0565 with your questions, and I'll explain how your deck would be built and cared for.
How we build concrete pool decks
We start with how your family uses the pool. Then we plan the deck for good traction when bare feet are wet and for water running the right way, and the finish follows from that.
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Watertown?
We plan the deck around your yard, your pool builder's schedule and how you use the space, and you'll know what's happening at each stage.
Call or send the form
Call or use the form to tell us about your pool and your yard, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I visit your site
I come out, look at the site and talk through what you want, plus the layouts and finishes that fit your pool and yard.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that says what's included, and we sort out permits with the right office before we set a date.
Base, forms, then pour
On the job I keep you posted and show you the base and the forms before we pour, so you see what ends up underneath.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(605) 954-0565Pool deck questions we hear
What is the best way to choose a pool deck finish for wet bare feet?
Choose for grip under wet bare feet first, then pick a shade that stays comfortable in the sun, because very dark finishes can get uncomfortable to stand on. Broom, textured, exposed aggregate, coated and decorative finishes all differ in how well they grip and how hot they get, so we compare them for your deck at the estimate.
When is the best time to pour a concrete pool deck in Watertown?
Pour during a stretch of weather with no freezing temperatures right after the concrete goes down. Concrete industry guidance urges caution about pouring outdoors in late fall, winter or early spring, when fresh concrete could freeze while it's still saturated, so we set your pour date around the forecast.
What kind of concrete holds up to freeze and thaw on a pool deck?
For concrete exposed to severe freezing and thawing, the guidance is to order good quality air-entrained concrete, which has tiny air bubbles mixed in that give freezing water room to expand. Ask every bidder, us included, which concrete they plan to order for your deck, because you can't see the mix once it's poured.
How does a concrete pool deck tie into the pool's electrical bonding?
The concrete within 3 feet of the inside pool wall counts as part of the pool's perimeter surface under the electrical code the South Dakota Electrical Commission now inspects to, so it's part of the bonding plan. Bonding keeps the pool and its surroundings at the same electrical level, and a trade article on that code lists the slab's reinforcing steel, steel wire mesh, a copper conductor or a copper grid as ways to do it, so the deck plan and the electrical plan have to be worked out together.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Watertown, SD?
Your price comes from the deck's size and shape, how much digging out and base work the yard needs, the finish you choose and how much has to be worked around coping, drains and equipment. A plain broom finish usually costs less than exposed aggregate, coatings or decorative work, and you'll get your own figure in a written estimate after I look at the site.
How do I take care of a new concrete pool deck?
Keep deicing chemicals off it the first winter, then use only moderate amounts after that, as concrete industry guidance advises. The same guidance suggests considering a commercial breathable sealer for the surface, which lets moisture escape, and I'm glad to talk through which one suits your finish.
Building concrete pool decks in Watertown
Watertown Building Services issues building permits. A proposed city ordinance would require a Swimming Pool Permit for a permanent pool that stays up more than six months. The same proposal would call for a clear walk at least 36 inches wide all the way around any pool that needs that permit, made of a smooth, nonslip, easy-to-clean material that doesn't let water soak in and slopes away from the pool, and a well-built concrete deck can be all of those. Whether your deck needs a permit of its own is something we confirm for each job, so before we set a date we check with the city or county office, and we can handle the paperwork for you. The city also offers an annual contractor's license that contractors apply for or renew online.
We're based in Watertown and work in the city and the cities around it. Most pool decks we're asked about sit behind a house where the deck has to meet a back door, a patio or a gate, so we plan the slope to carry water past all of them. You can read more about our concrete work in Watertown.
Plan your Watertown pool deck with us
For a free estimate, call (605) 954-0565 and have your pool type, deck size and the pool designer's joint details handy so we can get right to your options.