North Carolina · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 5 pool deck and patio contractors serving Raleigh for decking, patios and the rest of the yard around the pool. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices are below.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Raleigh typically runs $4,000–$11,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Raleigh 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+ |
North Carolina 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.
Raleigh market
4.9 average customer rating · 307 reviews · 5 companies
See All on the Map →5 pool deck and patio contractors serving Raleigh. The ranked companies average 4.9 stars across 307 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.
Piedmont red clay drains slowly and moves with moisture — drainage and backfill quality separate good builds from callbacks. Coastal builds deal with sandy soil, higher water tables, and salt-air corrosion on equipment, while mountain lots add slope engineering and shorter build windows. Vinyl liner pools with concrete decks are the state's workhorse; gunite with spas and sun shelves leads in Charlotte and Raleigh's upper end. Fiberglass has surged in the last decade — quick installs fit the season, and the smooth shell suits salt systems.
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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 North Carolina requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Larger residential projects in North Carolina require a state-licensed general contractor, and pools route through county/municipal permits with barrier requirements from the state residential code. Verify the license classification and insurance, and on coastal lots ask about wind-zone equipment anchoring and flood-zone rules before the design locks.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Raleigh, NC 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. North Carolina 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 Raleigh runs May through September — about 5 months unheated, with a heater adding several weeks on each end. Winters are mild enough that many owners idle equipment with a partial close instead of a full winterization. The Piedmont swims May through September; the coast adds a few shoulder weeks and the mountains give a few back. Summers are humid with steady afternoon storm activity, and winters are cold enough that most pools get at least a partial close.
Sundek of North Carolina has the highest customer rating on this Raleigh list at 5 stars across 157 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.
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. Larger residential projects in North Carolina require a state-licensed general contractor, and pools route through county/municipal permits with barrier requirements from the state residential code. Verify the license classification and insurance, and on coastal lots ask about wind-zone equipment anchoring and flood-zone rules before the design locks.
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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