New Jersey · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
20 pool deck and patio contractors across New Jersey for new pool decks, resurfacing, pavers and travertine, outdoor kitchens and shade — ordered by customer rating and review count, with 2026 local price ranges. 18 are listed as specialists for this work; the rest are landscape and outdoor-living contractors that routinely handle it. City lists cover 16 New Jersey markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in New Jersey typically runs $5,000–$15,000; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical New Jersey 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+ |
New Jersey 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 20 pool deck and patio contractors across New Jersey, with city lists for 16 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.
North Jersey digs glacial till and the occasional ledge; South Jersey digs sand — bids reflect it. Frost-depth plumbing, freeze-tolerant decking, and drainage on tight suburban lots are the local engineering staples, and shore builds add corrosion-resistant equipment for salt air. Vinyl liner with concrete or paver decks is the Jersey workhorse; gunite with spas leads in the wealthier counties. Automatic covers, heat pumps, and salt systems are all mainstream here.
The largest listed markets are Jersey City (19 companies), Union City (19 companies), Bayonne (17 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 New Jersey requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. New Jersey home improvement contractors register with the state — verify the registration and insurance certificates — and pools permit through your town under the Uniform Construction Code, including its barrier subcode (fencing, gates, alarms on doors where required). Shore towns add flood-zone and dune rules; HOA review is common in newer developments.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in New Jersey, NJ 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. New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 roughly Memorial Day to mid-September, with heaters extending both ends. Humid summers increase sanitizer demand, and freezing winters make a thorough close standard practice.
Blue Dream Pool - Renovation, Masonry & Service has the highest customer rating on this New Jersey list at 4.9 stars across 416 reviews. Central Jersey Pools Patio & More has the largest review count (1,010 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. New Jersey home improvement contractors register with the state — verify the registration and insurance certificates — and pools permit through your town under the Uniform Construction Code, including its barrier subcode (fencing, gates, alarms on doors where required). Shore towns add flood-zone and dune rules; HOA review is common in newer developments.
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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