South Carolina · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Compare 4 pool deck and patio contractors across South Carolina for decking, patios and the rest of the yard around the pool. Ratings, review counts, contact details and 2026 planning prices are below. City lists cover 7 South Carolina markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in South Carolina typically runs $4,000–$11,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical South Carolina 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+ |
South 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.
PoolPad tracks 4 pool deck and patio contractors across South Carolina, with city lists for 7 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.
Coastal builds sit in sandy soil with high water tables — dewatering, hydrostatic relief, and never fully draining are standard practice, and salt air pushes equipment choices toward corrosion-resistant hardware. Upstate clay behaves like Georgia's: drainage design matters. Charleston and the islands lean elegant — gunite with travertine, spillover spas, and screened outdoor living; Myrtle Beach and the Upstate carry strong vinyl and fiberglass value builds. Saltwater systems are hugely popular statewide.
The largest listed markets are Charleston (2 companies), Goose Creek (2 companies), Hilton Head Island (2 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 South Carolina requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. South Carolina licenses residential builders and specialty contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance before signing. Pools permit through county or municipal offices with barrier/fence rules from the residential code, and beach-community HOAs and flood zones add review steps your builder should sequence early.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in South Carolina, SC 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. South 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 South Carolina runs late April through early October — about 6 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 Lowcountry swims from late April into October with subtropical humidity that raises sanitizer demand. The Upstate runs a little shorter and has colder winter nights. Coastal owners also need a hurricane-season equipment and water-care plan.
Hilton Head Decks and Tiki Huts has the highest customer rating on this South Carolina list at 5 stars across 49 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. South Carolina licenses residential builders and specialty contractors at the state level — verify the license and insurance before signing. Pools permit through county or municipal offices with barrier/fence rules from the residential code, and beach-community HOAs and flood zones add review steps your builder should sequence 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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