Nebraska · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
10 pool deck and patio contractors across Nebraska for new pool decks, resurfacing, pavers and travertine, outdoor kitchens and shade — ordered by customer rating and review count, with 2026 local price ranges. 7 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are landscape and outdoor-living contractors that routinely handle it. City lists cover 1 Nebraska market.
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 Nebraska typically runs $4,000–$11,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Nebraska price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $4,000–$11,500 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $5,700–$14,300 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $11–$24 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $14–$30 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $500–$2,400 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $300–$875 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $3,000–$11,500 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $7,500–$28,500+ |
Nebraska 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 10 pool deck and patio contractors across Nebraska, 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.
Loess and clay soils dig cleanly but demand drainage and compaction care, frost-depth plumbing is standard, and wind exposure informs cover and fence choices. Flat lots and good access keep costs sensible. Vinyl liner leads with fiberglass growing; heaters and automatic covers are common. Simple, durable designs with patio-forward layouts fit the market.
The largest listed markets are Omaha (9 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 Nebraska requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Nebraska registers contractors at the state level — verify registration and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates) run through Omaha, Lincoln, or your county's building department.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Nebraska, NE typically runs $4,000–$11,500. New concrete runs $5,700–$14,300 for 600 sq ft, pavers $11–$24 / sq ft and travertine $14–$30 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $500–$2,400 and sealing $300–$875. Nebraska 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 Nebraska runs late May 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. The season runs late May through mid-September, hot and humid at the peak with frequent wind. Winters freeze deep, so full winterization with a snow-rated cover is standard.
Forsman’s Finest Decks has the highest customer rating on this Nebraska list at 5 stars across 227 reviews. Deck Bros has the largest review count (559 reviews at 4.9 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. Nebraska registers contractors at the state level — verify registration and insurance certificates. Pool permits and residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates) run through Omaha, Lincoln, or your county's building department.
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.
If your property is near a state line, check the neighboring directories too.
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