Louisiana · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 4 pool deck and patio contractors serving New Orleans, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in New Orleans this year.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in New Orleans typically runs $4,000–$11,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical New Orleans 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+ |
Louisiana 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.
New Orleans market
4.5 average customer rating · 166 reviews · 4 companies
See All on the Map →4 pool deck and patio contractors serving New Orleans. The ranked companies average 4.5 stars across 166 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.
South Louisiana's high water table is the engineering headline — dewatered digs, hydrostatic relief valves, and a hard rule against fully draining the shell. Soft, wet soils can call for extra structural conservatism, and drainage design protects decks from standing water. North Louisiana digs friendlier red dirt. Gunite leads with New Orleans-style courtyard builds, spillover spas, and tanning shelves; screened enclosures and generous covered patios answer the rain. Saltwater systems are the local default more often than not.
For statewide rankings, city counts and Louisiana prices, see the Louisiana pool deck contractors directory, or check the nearby cities below.
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 Louisiana requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Louisiana requires state-licensed contractors for larger residential projects — verify the license and insurance up front. Parishes and municipalities run pool permitting and barrier enforcement, flood zones shape equipment elevation on plenty of lots, and post-storm rules about draining and debris are worth asking about before you ever need them.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in New Orleans, LA 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. Louisiana 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 prime outdoor season in New Orleans runs April through October — roughly 7 months of comfortable unheated swimming — and pools stay open and running year-round rather than being winterized. April through October is prime season and many pools never truly close — winter is a light-cadence idle. The price of that season: intense rain (60+ inches a year), constant summer algae pressure, and a hurricane season every pool plan has to respect.
Metairie Deck and Outdoor has the highest customer rating on this New Orleans list at 4.8 stars across 16 reviews. Sunstone Pools & Outdoor Living has the largest review count (83 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. Louisiana requires state-licensed contractors for larger residential projects — verify the license and insurance up front. Parishes and municipalities run pool permitting and barrier enforcement, flood zones shape equipment elevation on plenty of lots, and post-storm rules about draining and debris are worth asking about before you ever need them.
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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