Minnesota · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 8 pool deck and patio contractors serving Minneapolis, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in Minneapolis this year.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Minneapolis typically runs $4,500–$13,000; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Minneapolis price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $4,500–$13,000 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $6,600–$16,500 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $13–$28 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $17–$35 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $600–$2,800 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $325–$950 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $3,500–$13,000 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $9,000–$33,000+ |
Minnesota 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.
5 stars from 43 reviews
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See All on the Map →8 pool deck and patio contractors serving Minneapolis. The ranked companies average 4.8 stars across 602 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.
Deep frost lines drive everything: plumbing depth, shell engineering, deck design, and equipment choices all assume months of hard freeze. Soils run clay to sand by neighborhood, and the compressed build season rewards builders who pull permits over winter for a first-thaw dig. Fiberglass and vinyl liner dominate for install speed; automatic covers and heaters are near-universal. Compact heated designs that stretch the season — and integrate hot tubs — are the local signature.
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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 Minnesota requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Minnesota licenses residential building contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance before signing. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements (fences, self-latching gates) run through your city, and Twin Cities suburbs are organized, thorough, and worth asking your builder's recent timelines about.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Minneapolis, MN typically runs $4,500–$13,000. New concrete runs $6,600–$16,500 for 600 sq ft, pavers $13–$28 / sq ft and travertine $17–$35 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $600–$2,800 and sealing $325–$950. Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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. June through early September unheated; heaters are effectively standard equipment. Winters are among the coldest in pool America, with frost that runs deep — the October close is engineered, not improvised.
Lakeside Decking - Custom Deck Builders has the highest customer rating on this Minneapolis list at 5 stars across 43 reviews. Hage Concrete Works has the largest review count (136 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. Minnesota licenses residential building contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance before signing. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements (fences, self-latching gates) run through your city, and Twin Cities suburbs are organized, thorough, and worth asking your builder's recent timelines about.
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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