Alabama · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 9 pool deck and patio contractors across Alabama, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in Alabama this year. City lists cover 6 Alabama markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Alabama typically runs $3,500–$11,000; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Alabama price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $3,500–$11,000 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $5,400–$13,500 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $11–$23 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $14–$29 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $500–$2,300 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $275–$850 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $2,500–$11,000 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $7,000–$27,000+ |
Alabama pricing is below the national baseline used for these estimates. Demolition of the old deck, grading and drainage, the coping tie-in and access for equipment are the line items that move a quote; a deck that slopes toward the pool or holds water needs the drainage fixed before any surface goes on.
Conduit for lighting, a gas stub for a kitchen or fire feature and footings for shade cost little while the deck is open and a lot afterwards.
PoolPad tracks 9 pool deck and patio contractors across Alabama, with city lists for 6 markets. PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
Central Alabama digs red clay that swells, shrinks, and drains slowly — drainage and compacted backfill are the quality tells. The Tennessee Valley around Huntsville hits limestone and chert, and coastal Baldwin County brings sand and water-table management. Builders local to your soil price it right the first time. Gunite with tanning ledges leads the metro markets; vinyl liner remains a value staple everywhere. Saltwater conversions are extremely popular, and Gulf-coast builds pair pools with screened rooms and corrosion-resistant equipment.
The largest listed markets are Birmingham (5 companies), Hoover (4 companies), Tuscaloosa (2 companies).
Look at decks the contractor finished several years ago, not just new ones — settling, heaving and joint failure take a few seasons to show. Confirm licensing where Alabama requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Alabama licenses home builders and larger residential work at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates before signing. Pool permits and barrier/fence requirements run through your city or county building department, and most builders fold permitting into the contract; get that in writing.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Alabama, AL typically runs $3,500–$11,000. New concrete runs $5,400–$13,500 for 600 sq ft, pavers $11–$23 / sq ft and travertine $14–$29 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $500–$2,300 and sealing $275–$850. Alabama pricing is below the national baseline used for these estimates; demolition, grading and the coping tie-in move the number most, so compare itemized bids for the same square footage.
Yes, if the slab is structurally sound: no major heaving, wide moving cracks or drainage toward the pool. Spray-texture and stamped overlays bond to the old concrete and add a cooler, slip-resistant surface for a fraction of a new deck. A slab that pumps water toward the pool, has sunk at the coping or is badly cracked should be removed and rebuilt with proper base and drainage.
Light-colored travertine and honed natural stone stay the coolest, followed by light concrete pavers and textured overlays with a light acrylic coating; dark stone, dark pavers and plain broom-finish concrete get the hottest. In sunny climates ask to stand on wet samples on a hot afternoon before choosing.
Resurfacing an existing deck usually takes two to five days including prep and cure; a new poured-concrete deck one to two weeks with forming, pour, cure and sealing; pavers and travertine one to three weeks depending on the base work and cutting around the coping. Add time for kitchens, shade structures and any permit inspections.
The outdoor season in Alabama runs late April through early October — about 6 months unheated, with a heater adding several weeks on each end. Winters are mild enough that many owners idle equipment with a partial close instead of a full winterization. The season runs from late April into October, with hot, humid weather through the middle. Winters are short and mild, so many owners idle equipment rather than fully close, while Gulf Coast owners also plan for hurricane season.
Chandler Company has the highest customer rating on this Alabama list at 5 stars across 21 reviews. Hollywood Outdoor Living has the largest review count (203 reviews at 4.6 stars). PoolPad orders the list with a weighted score that combines customer rating and review count, so a long track record counts for more than a handful of scores.
Often for the parts that involve electrical, gas, structures or drainage changes — a kitchen, fire feature, pergola or a deck that changes grading — and always if the barrier or fence is affected. Concrete resurfacing rarely needs one. Alabama licenses home builders and larger residential work at the state level — verify the license and insurance certificates before signing. Pool permits and barrier/fence requirements run through your city or county building department, and most builders fold permitting into the contract; get that in writing.
Control joints spaced correctly, a compacted base, proper slope and a maintained expansion joint at the coping do most of the work. Seal concrete every two to three years, keep sprinklers off the deck, and fix drainage that lets water under the slab — freeze-thaw and washed-out base are what lift and crack decks.
If your property is near a state line, check the neighboring directories too.
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