Concrete Pool Decks in Dodge City KS - A Deck That Grips Even When It's Wet
Deck cracked, slick when wet or draining into the pool? We build a deck that grips wet feet and drains away from the water.
What goes into a good concrete pool deckfor Dodge City homes
A pool deck is flatwork, the flat concrete you walk on, like a patio or sidewalk. A pool deck stays wet and gets walked barefoot, though, so grip matters more than anything else. We build concrete pool decks in Dodge City, KS, and a good one gives your family steady footing all the way around the water.
Around a pool, I'll take grip under wet feet over shine, so we walk you through finishes and sealers with traction in mind. Before we pour, we agree on where the water drains so dirty runoff stays out of the pool. We also lay out control joints, cut lines that give cracking a planned place to go.
Price moves with the deck's size and shape, the finish you choose, whether old concrete comes out and how much base and drain work the spot needs. The schedule turns on weather, permit questions we check with the city first and curing, the wait while concrete gains strength before you use it. Your estimate spells out what's covered.
You'll know where the water goes and where the joints are before we pour, so call (620) 390-0780 and let's walk your deck.
Concrete pool deck finishes, side by side
Every finish trades grip, heat underfoot and upkeep a little differently, so we match it to who swims, how much sun the deck gets and how much care you want to give it.
Broom finish
A broom dragged across fresh concrete leaves fine ridges that grip wet feet. It's the simple, lower-cost choice, and it's easy to keep clean.
Exposed aggregate
We wash back the top layer so the stones in the mix show through. That grips well and gives a richer look that hides small marks.
Stamped, coated and overlay
These finishes add pattern or color. We keep the texture grippy under wet feet and steer you away from very dark colors that get uncomfortable in sun.
Pool house and shed slabs
A pool house or shed beside the deck needs its own slab, and we plan our slab foundation building work alongside the deck so the two line up.
Why Dodge City pool owners call Ridgelinefor decks that fit the yard
You'll see me from the first walk-through to the pour, and I'll tell you what concrete will and won't do before we start, cracks included.
The owner walks your yard
I'm the one who comes out to look at your deck, and I work right alongside our crew when it's time to build it.
Lived-in homes since 2021
I started Ridgeline in 2021 after years of pouring slabs for new houses, because I like working around kids, dogs, gardens and the old concrete already there.
Covered while we're in your yard
We're licensed and fully insured, and that matters when a crew, a mixer truck and forms are working a few feet from your pool.
Base first, finish second
Nobody sees the base on day one, so it's often the first thing cut. I'd rather trim the finish than skimp on the packed ground that keeps your deck from settling.
A deck that fits the house
We tie new concrete into what's already there, and our concrete steps construction work can carry the deck up to your back door so it looks like it belongs.
Get a free pool deck estimatewalked and written on site
Tell us the deck size you're picturing, the finish you like and where water sits now, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. The on-site estimate is free, with no obligation.
From first call to cleanuphow your pool deck gets built
Your estimate is written out so you can see what's in it and what isn't, and you know what you're paying for before you say yes.
Call or send a note
Call (620) 390-0780 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a time to look at the deck.
I walk the spot with you
I come out, ask how the space gets used and where the water goes now, then write up an estimate for the deck we've talked through.
Permit, weather and base
Once you say yes, we sort out the permit and plan the pour around the weather, since cold slows setting. Then we dig out, pack the base and set the forms.
Pour, finish and joints
We pour, lay in the finish you picked and cut the control joints we laid out together. I keep you posted while the concrete cures.
Forms off, yard cleaned
When the forms come off, we clean up and walk the deck with you, so you can see the joints and where the water runs.
Pool deck questions we hear
What is the best finish for a concrete pool deck so it's not slippery?
Pick a textured finish like broom or exposed aggregate, and a sealer chosen for wet feet. Finishes vary a lot in traction, and a shiny sealer can make even a good texture slick. If your deck gets a sealer, the fix is choosing the right one and adding a traction additive when it needs one, not always skipping sealer.
What causes cracks in a new concrete pool deck?
Concrete shrinks as it dries and moves as temperatures swing, so every deck cracks some. Joints are there to limit cracking and decide where it shows up, and a base that's raked level instead of dug out and packed lets the slab settle and crack where nobody planned. The honest goal is a planned joint pattern, not a deck that never cracks.
Who issues building permits in Dodge City, KS?
The city's Development Services & Inspections department issues building permits and handles local building codes, and you can reach it at 620-225-8105. The same department handles contractor licensing, and contractors applying for a city license send in test scores, continuing education and proof of liability insurance of at least $500,000. We check with the office on what your deck calls for before we start, and when a permit is needed we pull it or tell you plainly who files it.
What upkeep does a concrete pool deck need each year?
The main yearly job is checking the expansion joint, the flexible seam where the deck meets the pool's edge. One pool coping maker says to look at it every year and replace the caulk when it cracks, pulls away or wears out, since most stretchy elastomeric caulks last five to ten years. I'll point that joint out at the walkthrough so you know where to look.
How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Dodge City?
The finish, the tear-out and the drainage make the biggest difference in what a pool deck costs. A broom finish runs less than exposed aggregate or a decorative finish, and taking out an old deck or adding deck drains raises the price. I'll put your number on the estimate after I've seen the spot.
How do I keep water from my pool deck draining into the pool?
Plan the deck so water runs away from the house and either away from the pool or into deck drains, and settle that layout before anything gets poured. We mark the water's path with you at the first visit, so dirty runoff from the yard and deck stays out of the pool.
Concrete pool decks around Dodge City
We're based in Dodge City and build pool decks in the cities around it too, often next to older slabs, patios and steps. Pick your area below or call (620) 390-0780.
Plan your concrete pool deck in Dodge Citywith the person who builds it
Call (620) 390-0780 or send the form with the finish you're leaning toward and a photo of where water sits now. I'll come out to talk through grip, drainage and joints on your actual deck and write up your estimate.