Concrete pool decks in Sherwood OR - water that drains away from your pool
Cracks along the pool edge or puddles after a swim? We pour a deck that sends water away and feels kind to bare feet.
What goes into a new concrete pool deck in Sherwood?
A concrete pool deck is the poured slab around your pool, and in Sherwood we build it to send water away from the pool and to meet the coping, the row of edge stones set on the pool's top beam, with room for the deck to move on its own.
Most folks call us when an old deck has cracked or tipped toward the water, or when a new pool needs concrete around it. The price mostly moves with the deck's size, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose, while the schedule turns on any local review, dry weather for the pour and curing, the days the concrete needs to harden before you put it to use. If the deck steps down to the lawn, we can pour concrete steps in the same job, and you'll see all of it in the written scope I hand you after walking the yard.
Why Sherwood homeowners pick us for pool decks
A pool deck sits right beside something expensive, so you should know who's doing the work and what you're paying for before the first form goes up.
The owner walks your yard
I look at the pool and write the estimate myself, then work alongside the crew through the pour.
In business since 2021
I started this business in 2021 after years of hauling forms and pushing wheelbarrows on another crew.
Fully licensed and insured
That matters because Oregon law generally requires anyone paid for concrete work on your property to hold a license.
Plain answers, small ones too
I'll explain what goes under your deck and why, and no question about it is too small to ask.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our promise on the finished deck, and if something about it bothers you, I want to hear it.
Pool deck finishes we'll talk through
We choose the finish with you by how it feels barefoot, how slick it gets and the upkeep you want. Near the water, I lean toward something gentle on bare feet.
Let's talk about your pool deck
Call (971) 626-0086 or ask for an estimate, and have your rough deck size and a photo of the pool edge handy.
Why homeowners trust Sherwood Concrete with their pool deck
I start by checking what's under the old deck and where the water goes, because a pool deck holds up only as well as its base. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, as we would under a slab foundation, so the deck doesn't settle with the dirt.
You'll hear plainly where I'd spend and where I'd save. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather simplify the finish than skimp on the base, because you see the finish on day one, but the base decides whether the deck stays flat. I learned that pushing wheelbarrows, watching nice slabs sink because nobody packed what was under them.
Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Sherwood, OR?
Installing a concrete pool deck across the US usually costs about $10 to $12 per square foot, and that's the market's range, not a quote from us. Where your deck lands depends on the size, tear-out, base work and finish we covered above, and your written scope spells out each step so you can see what you're paying for.
Do I need a permit to build a pool deck in Sherwood?
Expect a review first, since Clean Water Services reviews any construction on your property, including a new deck, and may require its own permit before Sherwood issues city permits. Their first step is a Prescreen Form, and from there the process carries on with the city. We talk it through at the estimate, agree on who applies and help with the paperwork, and before any digging, they also advise calling 811, the Oregon Utility Notification Center.
Why does a concrete pool deck need a gap at the pool edge?
The gap lets the deck move without cracking the pool edge, because the deck shifts with heat, settling and freeze-thaw while the beam under the coping stays rigid. The coping maker's guide says that without a gap and flexible sealant between them, that movement can crack the coping and the beam, so we leave a flexible joint there. The same maker says to wait at least 30 days after the pour before caulking it, so the slab can finish its first curing and shrinkage.
How often does a concrete pool deck need to be resealed?
Plan on a reseal every few years and a quick look at the pool-edge joint once a year. A concrete guide written for Ohio advises cleaning the deck and reapplying a commercial penetrating sealer every 3 to 5 years, following the sealer maker's instructions, and a stamped deck needs regular sealing too. The coping maker says to check the edge joint yearly and redo the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or wears out, and that most flexible caulks last five to ten years.
What is the best way to keep water from draining into my pool from the deck?
Slope the deck away from the pool edge, so water runs off to landscaped areas or drains instead of back into the pool. One deck guide says concrete pool decks must slope away from the edge and send water away from the pool and any foundation, since runoff toward the pool carries in lawn chemicals and debris. We pitch every deck so water heads away from the pool, and I'll show you where yours will go when I walk the yard.
What causes a concrete pool deck to crack?
Pool deck cracks usually come from a base that settles, control joints cut late or skipped, or water freezing inside the slab. Control joints are grooves that give the concrete a planned place to crack, so we cut them while the slab is fresh, on top of the packed base. A research review names air-entraining agents, additives that leave tiny air pockets for freezing water to expand into, as the most effective way to limit freeze-thaw cracking, so it's fair to ask whether the mix includes them.
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Sherwood?
We plan the job around your yard and your swim season, so you know what happens at each step and who you'll be talking to along the way.
Call or send the form
Call (971) 626-0086 or use the form, and include your rough deck size in square feet plus a few photos of the pool edge.
We walk the yard
We go over the old deck, the pool edge and where the water runs together, and I answer your questions on the spot.
Your written scope
You get a written scope listing each step, from what goes under the deck to cleanup, and we agree on who applies for any permit.
Pour and walk-through
Once you pick a date, the crew and I build the deck, then walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Concrete pool decks in Sherwood and nearby cities
We're based in Sherwood and pour pool decks in the cities around it too. Pick your city below, or if you're close by and don't see yours, give us a call and ask.
Get a pool deck estimate from Sherwood Concrete
If you're planning a new pool, call (971) 626-0086 or send the form early, so the deck, its drainage and any review get planned together.