Tennessee · Pool Deck & Patio Contractors · Updated 2026
Cracked, hot or dated pool deck? 18 pool deck and patio contractors across Tennessee, ranked by rating and review count, with what deck resurfacing, pavers and a new patio cost in Tennessee this year. City lists cover 14 Tennessee markets.
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Resurfacing an existing concrete deck with an overlay or coating in Tennessee typically runs $4,000–$11,500; a new deck depends on the material and the square footage:
| Job | Typical Tennessee 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+ |
Tennessee 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 18 pool deck and patio contractors across Tennessee, with city lists for 14 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.
Middle Tennessee sits on limestone karst — rock excavation surcharges are common around Nashville, so get the rock clause in writing per yard. West Tennessee digs easier river-bottom soils, while East Tennessee adds slope and rock both. Drainage on clay-heavy lots separates clean builds from soggy decks. Gunite with sun shelves and spas leads new Nashville-area builds; vinyl liner remains the value king statewide, and fiberglass is growing fast for its quick spring installs. Covered outdoor living — fireplaces, kitchens — pairs with pools more here than almost anywhere.
The largest listed markets are Brentwood (5 companies), Franklin (5 companies), Nashville (5 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 Tennessee requires it and insurance, and get drainage, base preparation and the coping joint spelled out in the contract. Tennessee requires a state contractor license for larger residential projects — most full pool builds qualify, so verify the license and its monetary limit along with insurance. Local codes govern pool permits and barrier fencing, and Nashville-area HOAs frequently add architectural review.
Resurfacing an existing concrete deck in Tennessee, TN 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. Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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. Tennessee swims May through September, with humid 90° summers and high algae pressure. Colder weather sends most pools into a full or partial close by early November, and spring storms add debris cleanup to the opening schedule.
AR Pools, Stoneworks & Outdoor Living, Inc. has the highest customer rating on this Tennessee list at 5 stars across 215 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. Tennessee requires a state contractor license for larger residential projects — most full pool builds qualify, so verify the license and its monetary limit along with insurance. Local codes govern pool permits and barrier fencing, and Nashville-area HOAs frequently add architectural review.
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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