Wisconsin · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 5 pool deck and patio contractors serving Madison, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in Madison this year.
Ordered by customer rating and review count across the Madison area. Listings include the available rating, contact details and location; confirm current credentials and scope directly.
Companies in the first group build or resurface decks; the second group designs and builds the yard around the pool and often subcontracts the concrete.
Planning a new pool as well? The Madison pool builders directory ranks all 24 builders in the area.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Madison typically runs $4,000–$12,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Madison 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+ |
Wisconsin 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.
Madison market
4.7 average customer rating · 367 reviews · 5 companies · 4 specialists
See All on the Map →5 pool deck and patio contractors serving Madison. 4 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are landscape and outdoor-living contractors that routinely handle it. The ranked companies average 4.7 stars across 367 customer 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.
Glacial soils vary from sand to clay with the occasional boulder surprise, and frost depths here drive deep plumbing runs and robust winterization design. The build season itself is short — good builders sequence permits over winter to dig at first thaw. Fiberglass and vinyl liner split the volume; heated pools with automatic covers are the norm because the season demands it. Simple durable designs with patio-forward layouts fit the supper-club entertaining style.
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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 Wisconsin requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Wisconsin certifies dwelling contractors at the state level — verify the credential and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through your municipality, and lake-adjacent lots can add shoreland zoning review; ask early.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Madison, WI 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. Wisconsin 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 Madison runs June through early September — about 3 months unheated. A full professional winterization each fall protects plumbing and equipment through the freeze, and spring openings cluster into the same few weeks. The unheated season runs June through early September, with heaters extending both ends. Winters are long and cold; deep frost makes a detailed close the standard of care.
Excel Custom Deck Builders has the highest customer rating on this Madison list at 5 stars across 43 reviews. Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas has the largest review count (194 reviews at 4.8 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. Wisconsin certifies dwelling contractors at the state level — verify the credential and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements run through your municipality, and lake-adjacent lots can add shoreland zoning review; ask 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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