Pool decks in Gonzales and Prairieville sit on backfill that keeps settling, which is why they tip toward the water. We compact around the shell, slope the deck away from the pool and keep the finish light and textured. Sound decks can be resurfaced.
Pools are common in the newer parts of Gonzales and Prairieville, and the deck around them works hard. It is wet for half the year, in full sun, and it stands on backfill that was dug out and put back when the pool was built. That backfill keeps settling for years. The classic local failure is a deck that tips toward the pool or drops beside the coping. We compact the ground around the shell in layers before any deck is poured.
A deck is poured as a separate slab from the pool. A soft joint runs between the coping and the deck and is sealed so water does not get behind the pool wall. The surface falls away from the water to deck drains or the yard. For comfort we suggest light colors and a textured finish. Dark sealed concrete in a Louisiana July is too hot to stand on, and smooth concrete is slippery with wet feet.
Old decks do not always need to come out. If the slab is level and sound, a resurfacing coat gives a cooler, grippier face. Panels that have sunk or cracked through are cut out and replaced. Inside the city, the Gonzales Building Department lists pool permits for above-ground and in-ground pools, and barrier rules apply to pools, so deck work on a new pool is timed with those inspections.
Pool decks in Gonzales: common questions
Why is my deck sinking next to the pool?
The soil put back around the pool shell was probably not compacted and has settled. Water getting through an open joint at the coping speeds it up. We check for voids, then lift, replace or rebuild that strip and reseal the joint.
What is the coolest surface for bare feet?
Light color and open texture stay cooler than dark, sealed, smooth concrete. A light broom finish or a textured resurfacing coat in a pale tone is the practical choice here.
Can you work on the deck without draining the pool?
Usually, yes. We cover the water and keep dust and slurry out. Never drain an in-ground pool without asking the pool builder first, because high groundwater after rain can lift an empty shell.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit and measure.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with finish options.
- Prep & forms: We excavate, grade, compact the base and set forms and reinforcement.
- Pour, finish & cure: We pour, finish, cut control joints and tell you when you can use it.