Massachusetts · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 27 pool deck and patio contractors across Massachusetts for decking, patios and the rest of the yard around the pool. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices are below. 23 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are landscape and outdoor-living contractors that routinely handle it. City lists cover 22 Massachusetts markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Massachusetts typically runs $5,000–$15,000; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Massachusetts price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $5,000–$15,000 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $7,500–$18,800 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $15–$31 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $19–$40 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $600–$3,100 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $350–$1,025 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $4,000–$15,000 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $10,000–$37,500+ |
Massachusetts 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 27 pool deck and patio contractors across Massachusetts, with city lists for 22 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.
New England geology bites here: glacial till, boulders, and ledge make excavation the wildcard line item, so get rock language in writing. Frost-depth plumbing and freeze-thaw concrete are standard, wetlands setbacks are common in the suburbs, and tight colonial-era lots put a premium on access planning. Gunite leads the western suburbs and the Cape's high end; vinyl liner carries the value market. Automatic covers, heat pumps, and salt systems are mainstream, and fiberglass keeps growing for its fast install inside a short build season.
The largest listed markets are Newton (18 companies), Marlborough (16 companies), Boston (13 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 Massachusetts requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Massachusetts licenses Construction Supervisors and registers Home Improvement Contractors — verify both where they apply, plus insurance. Pool permits run through your town with strictly enforced barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, alarms where applicable), and inspectors here genuinely check. Wetlands commissions add review on plenty of lots.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Massachusetts, MA typically runs $5,000–$15,000. New concrete runs $7,500–$18,800 for 600 sq ft, pavers $15–$31 / sq ft and travertine $19–$40 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $600–$3,100 and sealing $350–$1,025. Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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. June to mid-September is the typical unheated window, and heaters are common. Winters are long, snowy, and freezing, so a thorough close and snow-rated safety cover are baseline equipment.
Martins Masonry has the highest customer rating on this Massachusetts list at 5 stars across 78 reviews. Remodel or Renew Home Improvement Inc. has the largest review count (188 reviews at 4.7 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. Massachusetts licenses Construction Supervisors and registers Home Improvement Contractors — verify both where they apply, plus insurance. Pool permits run through your town with strictly enforced barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, alarms where applicable), and inspectors here genuinely check. Wetlands commissions add review on plenty of lots.
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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