Maryland · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 5 pool deck and patio contractors across Maryland, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in Maryland this year. City lists cover 8 Maryland markets.
The order uses a weighted mix of customer rating and review count; open a city below for the full local list. Confirm current credentials, availability 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.
Choose a local list for customer ratings, review counts, 2026 prices and the questions to ask. Cities are sorted by listed company count.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Maryland typically runs $4,500–$14,000; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Maryland price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $4,500–$14,000 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $6,900–$17,300 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $14–$29 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $17–$37 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $600–$2,900 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $325–$975 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $3,500–$14,000 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $9,000–$34,500+ |
Maryland 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 5 pool deck and patio contractors across Maryland, with city lists for 8 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.
Piedmont clay west of the Bay needs good drainage and properly compacted backfill; the Eastern Shore has sand, high water tables, and hydrostatic planning. Sloped Montgomery and Baltimore County lots often add retaining walls, while mature-tree suburbs make access and root management part of the bid. Gunite with spas and paver decks leads the DC-side counties; vinyl liner holds strong value share elsewhere. Salt systems, heat pumps, and automatic covers are all mainstream, and compact luxury builds are rising on smaller infill lots.
The largest listed markets are Gaithersburg (7 companies), Germantown (7 companies), Rockville (7 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 Maryland requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Maryland licenses home improvement work through MHIC — verify the license number and insurance before signing. County permitting (and it varies meaningfully county to county) covers the pool, electrical, and residential-code barrier requirements; waterfront lots can add critical-area review. Builders who work your county weekly will quote realistic timelines.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Maryland, MD typically runs $4,500–$14,000. New concrete runs $6,900–$17,300 for 600 sq ft, pavers $14–$29 / sq ft and travertine $17–$37 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $600–$2,900 and sealing $325–$975. Maryland 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 Maryland 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, humid through the middle and stretched by heaters on both ends. Winters freeze properly, so a full close remains the standard even in milder Bay-side microclimates.
BMA Landscaping Swimming Pools & Patios has the highest customer rating on this Maryland list at 4.9 stars across 133 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. Maryland licenses home improvement work through MHIC — verify the license number and insurance before signing. County permitting (and it varies meaningfully county to county) covers the pool, electrical, and residential-code barrier requirements; waterfront lots can add critical-area review. Builders who work your county weekly will quote realistic timelines.
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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