Rhode Island · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 4 pool deck and patio contractors across Rhode Island, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in Rhode Island this year. City lists cover 5 Rhode Island markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Rhode Island typically runs $5,000–$14,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Rhode Island price |
|---|---|
| Deck resurfacing (overlay, spray texture, coating) | $5,000–$14,500 |
| New broom-finish or stamped concrete | $7,200–$18,000 for 600 sq ft |
| Concrete pavers | $14–$30 / sq ft |
| Travertine or natural stone | $18–$38 / sq ft |
| Crack, lift and drainage repair | $600–$3,000 |
| Sealing an existing deck | $325–$1,000 |
| Pergola or shade structure | $3,500–$14,500 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $9,500–$36,000+ |
Rhode Island 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 4 pool deck and patio contractors across Rhode Island, with city lists for 5 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.
Expect New England dig conditions — glacial soils with boulder and ledge surprises — plus salt-air equipment considerations near the coast. Small lots make access and crane planning part of many bids, and shoreline builds can add coastal-zone review. Vinyl liner leads on value; gunite shows up along the East Bay and South County coast. Heat pumps and automatic covers are common, and compact heated pools fit the state's smaller lots well.
The largest listed markets are Pawtucket (8 companies), Cranston (7 companies), East Providence (7 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 Rhode Island requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Rhode Island registers contractors through the state Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board — verify registration and insurance certificates. Pools permit through your city or town with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, alarms where required), and coastal properties may trip CRMC review; ask early.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Rhode Island, RI typically runs $5,000–$14,500. New concrete runs $7,200–$18,000 for 600 sq ft, pavers $14–$30 / sq ft and travertine $18–$38 / sq ft installed. Crack and drainage repairs run $600–$3,000 and sealing $325–$1,000. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island runs June 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. June through mid-September unheated, with ocean-tempered shoulders that heaters unlock. Winters freeze hard enough that full winterization is standard, and coastal storms are a fact of fall.
AMD Pools & Patios has the highest customer rating on this Rhode Island list at 5 stars across 103 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. Rhode Island registers contractors through the state Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board — verify registration and insurance certificates. Pools permit through your city or town with residential-code barrier requirements (fencing, self-latching gates, alarms where required), and coastal properties may trip CRMC review; ask early.
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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