Concrete Pool Decks in Longview TX - A deck that keeps its grip when it's wet
Pool deck cracked, sinking or slick when wet? We pour a new slab with grip underfoot and joints placed where they belong.
Old deck out
We break up and haul away the slab that's failing.
A solid base
The ground gets packed firm before any concrete goes down.
Grip you can feel
Finishes picked for bare, wet feet, not just for looks.
Joints you approve
You see the joint layout before anything gets poured.
What goes into a new concrete pool deck in Longview?
A concrete pool deck in Longview, TX is the slab poured around your pool, and a good one sits on a packed base, has grip under wet feet and has its joints laid out where you'd want a line anyway.
Most calls start with a deck that's cracked, sunk at one corner or slick enough that you yell at the kids to walk. We break out the old slab if there is one, dig down to the subgrade, the dirt the deck sits on, and pack it firm. Then we set forms and rebar, the steel that holds the slab together, and pour.
Price moves with the deck's size, the finish, any old concrete to haul off and how easy it is to reach the backyard. The schedule turns on any permit, the weather on pour day and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens. Around a pool, grip comes before looks, so I go over how slick each finish gets wet. Your written estimate puts numbers on all of it.
- A finish picked for wet feet
- Joint layout shown before the pour
- A base dug out and packed
- Written estimate listing hauling and cleanup
How do you know your pool deck needs replacing?
If the deck around your pool has started cracking, sinking or getting slick, it's worth having someone look before the problem spreads.
Cracks that keep growing
A thin crack is just concrete being concrete, but one that widens or spreads each year usually means something underneath has moved.
A section has sunk
When one slab drops below the next, you get a trip edge right where people walk barefoot and wet.
Slick when it's wet
If everyone walks slow after a splash, the surface has worn smooth or never had enough texture to start with.
Chipping or a dusty top
Flaking and powdery spots usually trace back to how the top was finished or cured, and they tend to spread.
Gap at the pool edge
A widening gap where the deck meets the pool lets water and dirt work their way under the slab.
A new pool going in
A new pool needs a deck around it, and that's the best time to get the base and the layout right.
Get a free pool deck estimate
Send the rough size, the finish you want and whether it's new or a resurface. We reply within one business day to book a free, no-obligation visit.
What I look at before quoting a pool deck
Before I recommend a finish or put a number on paper, I look at the ground, the old deck, the edges and how your family actually uses the pool.
The ground underneath
A deck on raked dirt settles with the dirt, so we dig out and pack the base. If money's tight, skimp on the finish, not that.
The old deck
If there's an old slab, I check whether it's worth resurfacing or needs to come out, since a new top won't fix a slab that's moving.
Edges, doors and steps
I look at where the deck meets the pool, the back door and any concrete steps, so the levels meet without a trip edge.
How you use it
I ask what happens out there, from lounge chairs to kids running laps, because that decides the size and which finish makes sense.
How a pool deck job goes with us
Every pool deck job runs on the same plan, built around your schedule and your backyard, with me as the person you deal with from the first call to the walk-through.
You call us
You call or send the form, and I call you back to set a time to come look at the pool myself.
The site visit
I measure the deck area and ask what you need the concrete to do, from shady chairs to cannonballs.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's in it and what isn't, so you can compare it fairly.
Forms, pour, finish
If you go ahead, we set a pour date, and I'm on the job with the crew from the forms to the finish.
Cleanup and walk-through
We clean up and haul off the mess, then walk the deck with you and talk through the curing wait.
Why Longview pool owners call Superior Longview Concrete Construction
You get a finish chosen for wet feet, a joint layout you've seen before the pour and a straight answer, even when it's no. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The owner measures every job
I come out, measure and ask the questions myself, then work alongside the crew forming, pouring and finishing your deck.
In business since 2017
We've poured driveways, patios and slabs since 2017, and the base work behind our slab foundations goes under every pool deck.
Fully licensed and insured
Our crew works between your house and your pool, so it matters that we're fully licensed and insured on every job.
A straight no when it fits
If your deck has more life left in it, I'll tell you rather than sell you a new one. Call (903) 331-0147 to have me look.
Concrete pool decks in Longview and the cities around it
The city decides whether your pool deck needs a permit, so ask Development Services at 903-237-1074, including about deck rules under the pool and spa code that took effect July 1, 2026. Filing a homeowner's permit? Call first, since the online portal is built for contractors. Where the city requires a permit for our work, we handle it, inspections included.
Soil maps flag shrink-swell clay, which swells wet and shrinks dry, as a limit for houses without basements on 1% of mapped land inside Longview, but I still check the ground under every deck. We pour pool decks here and in the cities around it, like White Oak and Kilgore, and if yours isn't on our list, call and ask.
Got a pool deck in Longview that's cracking or slick?
(903) 331-0147Pool deck questions we hear
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Longview, TX?
Across the US, installing a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot, and that's the market's range, not our quote. Your own price comes from the on-site estimate, which lists what's included, like hauling and cleanup, so you can compare bids fairly.
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck?
For most pools, a broom finish is where I'd start, because that light swept texture gives wet feet grip and it's durable, quick to put in and the cheapest way to surround a pool. Concrete does get hot in the sun, darker gray most of all, so ask for a lighter mix if you want a cooler surface.
Is stamped concrete slippery around a pool?
It can be, because stamped concrete gets slick when wet unless a grip additive goes into it. It also needs resealing every two to three years to keep its color, so count that upkeep in the budget.
Will a new concrete pool deck crack?
Yes, eventually, because a poured slab settles and cracks at some point, and control joints, the lines cut into the slab, are there to steer where it happens. A crack is nearly impossible to patch so nobody can see it, so where those joints go shapes how your deck looks for good, which is why you see the layout before we pour.
How long does new concrete need to cure before you can walk on it?
Poured concrete usually needs to cure for at least 24 hours before it's ready for foot traffic. Plan your first pool day around that wait, and we'll tell you at the walk-through when the deck is ready.
How do I choose between pavers and stamped concrete for a pool deck?
Weigh the later repairs along with the first price. Cracked or sunken pavers can be pulled up and reset with no patch you'd notice, while repairing stamped concrete is often harder and costs more.
Get a pool deck estimate in Longview
Concrete is hard to take back once it's poured, so call (903) 331-0147 or email estimates@longviewconcreteconstruction.com and we'll get the plan right first.