Connecticut · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 14 pool deck and patio contractors across Connecticut for decking, patios and the rest of the yard around the pool. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices are below. 13 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are landscape and outdoor-living contractors that routinely handle it. City lists cover 10 Connecticut markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Connecticut typically runs $5,000–$14,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Connecticut price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $5,000–$14,500 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $7,200–$18,000 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $14–$30 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $18–$38 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $600–$3,000 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $325–$1,000 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $3,500–$14,500 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $9,500–$36,000+ |
Connecticut pricing is above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting. 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 14 pool deck and patio contractors across Connecticut, with city lists for 10 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.
Rock is the Connecticut surprise — ledge shows up across the state and blasting or hammering can move a budget, so insist on a written rock clause. Wooded lots mean tree work and leaf-driven fall maintenance, and older towns add tight-access builds and wetland setback reviews. Gunite with spas and stone terraces owns Fairfield County; vinyl liner carries the rest of the state on value. Automatic safety covers are near-standard on new builds, and compact heated pools are gaining as lot sizes shrink.
The largest listed markets are Stamford (13 companies), Meriden (12 companies), Waterbury (12 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 Connecticut requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Connecticut home improvement contractors register with the state Department of Consumer Protection — verify it along with insurance certificates. Pools permit through your town's building office with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, and alarms where required); shoreline towns and inland wetlands commissions can add review steps.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Connecticut, CT typically runs $5,000–$14,500. New concrete runs $7,200–$18,000 for 600 sq ft, pavers $14–$30 / sq ft and travertine $18–$38 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $600–$3,000 and sealing $325–$1,000. Connecticut pricing is above the national baseline used for these estimates, mainly on labor and permitting; 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 Connecticut runs June through mid-September — about 4 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. Realistically June to mid-September unheated, with heaters buying May and October. Humid summers, cold winters, and a hard freeze season mean full winterization is simply part of owning a pool here.
Elezi's Masonry LLC has the highest customer rating on this Connecticut list at 5 stars across 168 reviews. Arnold's Masonry And Construction LLC has the largest review count (425 reviews at 4.9 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. Connecticut home improvement contractors register with the state Department of Consumer Protection — verify it along with insurance certificates. Pools permit through your town's building office with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, and alarms where required); shoreline towns and inland wetlands commissions can add review steps.
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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