Concrete pool decks in Brandon MS - a deck that grips when wet and drains away
Deck slick when it's wet, or water sitting where it shouldn't? We build pool decks that grip underfoot and send water where it belongs.
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What goes into a good concrete pool deck in Brandon?
A concrete pool deck is the slab around your pool. When we build concrete pool decks in Brandon, MS, we plan for grip under wet, bare feet and for drainage that sends water away from the house instead of into the pool.
Most people call when the old deck has gotten slick, cracked or uneven, or when a new pool needs a deck around it. The price moves with the deck's size, the finish you pick, whether old concrete has to come out first and how much drainage work the layout needs. The schedule turns on the tear-out, the base prep and the curing wait before you can use the deck. I'll walk the job with you and explain what goes into the quote, so you see your own numbers before you decide anything.
How do you know your pool deck needs work?
Slick when it's wet
If the deck feels slippery under wet feet, the texture has usually worn smooth or a glossy sealer is sitting on top. That's where someone falls first, so it's worth fixing before the pool gets much more use.
Water pooling or running back
Puddles that hang around after a swim or a rain, or water running back toward the house, usually mean the deck was never sloped with a plan. Left alone, that water works its way under the slab and around your foundation.
Cracks at the pool edge
When the caulk along the coping, the stone or concrete lip around the pool, cracks or pulls loose, water gets in underneath. Sections near the pool can start to sink, and lifting or replacing them costs a lot more than resealing a joint.
How we build a concrete pool deck
On a pool deck I talk grip first and color second, because finishes differ in how much grip they have and how hot they get, and a very dark one can be hard to stand on in full sun. Before we set a single form, we work out the drainage and how the deck meets the coping and drains, so water runs off the way it's meant to and doesn't carry dirt into the pool. Then our crew digs out and packs the subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, sets the forms and the rebar, steel that holds the slab together, and pours. We finish the surface with the texture you picked and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a planned place to crack. Then the deck cures, which means it sits and hardens before anyone uses it. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you go plainer on the finish than skimp on the base. Nobody sees the base on day one, so it's the first thing people cut, but it's what keeps the deck from settling with the dirt underneath.
A pool deck often connects to other work. When the deck meets the yard or the back door at a different height, we can build concrete steps into the same plan so the levels line up. If you're adding a pool house or a covered seating area, we handle the slab foundation under it too.
Broom finish
We drag a broom across the wet concrete, which leaves fine ridges that give bare feet something to hold. This suits you if you want a plain, hard-wearing deck without paying for decorative work.
Exposed aggregate
We wash back the top layer so the small stones in the mix show through, which gives the deck a rougher, pebbly feel. This suits a deck that gets heavy use, where you want texture that also hides dirt and wear.
Stamped or decorative finishes
Patterns and color can make the deck look like stone or tile, which suits you if the look matters as much as the swim. Before you choose, we'll talk through how much grip each pattern keeps, because some of the smoother ones get slick.
Get a pool deck quote that's written out line by line
We reply within one business day. I'll come out for a free on-site estimate, walk the pool with you and explain what goes into the quote, and there's no pressure to book.
Call (601) 591-9020- Based in
- Brandon, MS 39042
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
What happens when you call about a pool deck in Brandon?
Here's how a pool deck job runs with us, from your first call to the last walk around the finished deck.
Call or send a message
Call (601) 591-9020 or use the form, and tell us about the pool and the deck you've got now. We'll set a time for me to come out.
I walk the pool with you
I look at the deck, the coping, the drains and where the water runs, and you tell me what you want. Then I write out the quote so you can see what's included and what isn't.
We settle permits, then build
We settle the permit question with you before any work starts. Then our crew handles the prep, forming, pouring and finishing.
Walk the finished deck together
When the deck's done, I walk it with you and answer whatever questions you've got. That includes how to look after the joints and the sealer from here on.
Why Brandon homeowners call Brandon Concrete Company for pool decks
I do the estimate visit myself
I explained quotes at kitchen tables before I learned the trade on crews, and I still come out to every estimate myself. A lot of the bad concrete I've seen started with a quote nobody explained, so I make sure you know what each line pays for.
In business in Brandon since 2023
I opened the business here in 2023 so the person explaining the job could help build it too. Three years in, we're best known for walking people through their options before anything gets poured.
Licensed and insured in Mississippi
We're licensed and insured. Mississippi requires residential contractors to be licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, so ask us about it before you sign anything.
If you'd like your options laid out before anything's decided, get in touch and I'll come walk the pool with you.
Pool decks, steps and slabs on Brandon ground
The City of Brandon requires a permit to build, enlarge, alter, repair or move a swimming pool. Its list names pools, not pool decks, so it doesn't settle whether a deck on its own needs one. The city's Department of Community Development is the place to ask, and we sort out that question with you before work starts. When your job needs a permit, we handle it as your licensed contractor so it isn't left on you.
Parts of Rankin County sit on the Yazoo Clay, a soil that swells and shrinks with moisture, and a large share of the clay damage in Mississippi traces back to it. Water that seeps under concrete through poorly sealed joints can do real damage, so on these decks we pay close attention to the joints and show you how to keep them sealed. We're based in Brandon and work across the cities around it, and we plan decks the same way on jobs in Pearl and Flowood.
Questions about concrete pool decks in Brandon
Call (601) 591-9020How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Brandon MS?
Across the US, installing a concrete pool deck usually costs about $10.10 to $12.40 per square foot. That's the going rate for the install, not our price. Your figure moves with the deck's size, the finish, any old concrete coming out and the drainage work. Call (601) 591-9020 and I'll come out and price yours on site.
What kind of sealer keeps a pool deck from getting slippery?
A penetrating sealer keeps more grip than a film-forming one, because it soaks into the concrete instead of coating the top. You can mix grit into a film sealer, but the grit wears off and has to be added again at every reseal, so you take on more upkeep to get the same grip.
How often should I check the caulk between my pool and the deck?
Check it once a year, according to one maker's guide, which calls for a continuous caulked gap all the way around the pool. If the caulk has cracked or pulled away, repair or replace it. Most caulks of this type last five to ten years, so plan on resealing that joint over time.
How long after pouring a pool deck can you caulk the joint?
One maker's guide says to wait at least 30 days after the pour before you caulk the gap at the pool, so the concrete has time to cure and shrink first. I'll go over when that joint gets sealed while we plan your deck.
What causes cracks in a concrete pool deck?
Settlement cracks usually start when part of the slab loses the support underneath it. Around a newly built pool, poorly packed backfill is a common cause. That's the dirt pushed back in after the dig, and it needs extra attention because digging disturbs the original soil. That's why we pack it before the forms go in.
Can I pull the permit for my pool deck myself in Brandon?
You can, but Brandon's permit guide says an owner who pulls a permit becomes the general contractor and is personally liable for accidents on the job. The same guide notes that state law requires a residential builder's or remodeler's license for any remodel job over $10,000.00. That's one more reason to hire a licensed contractor and let them carry the permit.
Related services that often go with a pool deck
Concrete steps construction
Pool decks often step down to a patio or yard, and a set of poured concrete steps ties the levels together so nobody's stepping off an edge barefoot.
Slab foundation building
If you're adding a pool house, shed or covered area near the pool, it needs its own slab built to carry a building, not just foot traffic.
Service areas for our pool deck work
Brandon Concrete Company is based in Brandon, Mississippi, and builds pool decks across the cities around it, including Madison and Clinton. These 11 cities have their own page, and they aren't the only places we work.
Brandon, MS
Get your pool deck options laid out
When you call or send the form, have the pool's size, the shape your current deck is in and any finish ideas handy, and we can cover more on the first visit.