Delaware · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 1 pool deck and patio contractors across Delaware for decking, patios and the rest of the yard around the pool. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices are below. City lists cover 1 Delaware market.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Delaware typically runs $4,000–$12,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Delaware price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $4,000–$12,500 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $6,300–$15,800 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $13–$26 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $16–$34 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $500–$2,600 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $300–$925 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $3,000–$12,500 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $8,500–$31,500+ |
Delaware pricing is close to 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 1 pool deck and patio contractors across Delaware, with city lists for 1 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.
Southern Delaware digs sand with high water tables — dewatering and hydrostatic relief are routine — while New Castle County works clay-loam Piedmont edges. Flat lots keep site work simple by regional standards, and coastal builds spec corrosion-resistant equipment. Vinyl liner and fiberglass carry the volume, gunite leads the high end near the beaches, and salt systems are close to default. Pool-plus-screened-porch combos fit the coastal lifestyle build.
The largest listed markets are Wilmington (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 Delaware requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Delaware licenses contractors at the state level and counties run the permitting — Sussex, Kent, and New Castle each with their own rhythm — covering pool, electrical, and residential-code barriers. Beach-community HOAs add architectural review on many lots; sequence it early.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Delaware, DE typically runs $4,000–$12,500. New concrete runs $6,300–$15,800 for 600 sq ft, pavers $13–$26 / sq ft and travertine $16–$34 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $500–$2,600 and sealing $300–$925. Delaware pricing is close to 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 Delaware runs mid-May through 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. Mid-May through September, with coastal moderation stretching shoulders near the beaches. Winters still freeze — full winterization remains standard statewide.
Kirby Stamped Concrete LLC has the highest customer rating on this Delaware list at 5 stars across 1 reviews. 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. Delaware licenses contractors at the state level and counties run the permitting — Sussex, Kent, and New Castle each with their own rhythm — covering pool, electrical, and residential-code barriers. Beach-community HOAs add architectural review on many lots; sequence it early.
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.
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