Concrete steps construction
Complete your pool area with steps that match your deck finish and hold up through Louisiana's wet seasons.
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Serving Alexandria, LA and surrounding areas. (318) 319-2118
Your pool deck takes a beating from Louisiana heat, clay soil, and constant moisture. We build decks with the right base and finish to stay solid and safe for years.
Concrete pool decks in Alexandria typically run $6 to $10 per square foot for a plain broom finish, with stamped and decorative options ranging from $12 to $20 per square foot. Most jobs take two to five days from start to finish, depending on size and whether an old deck needs to come out first.
A lot of Alexandria homeowners are at the point where their pool deck looks worn or stained but the concrete underneath is still solid. In those cases, resurfacing can give you a near-new surface at a fraction of the cost of tearing everything out. If you are also considering the space around your pool as part of a larger outdoor project, our concrete patio construction service covers everything from simple slabs to decorative finishes that tie the whole backyard together.
If cracks in your pool deck have gotten longer or wider since you first noticed them, the surface is under stress from below. In Alexandria, the clay soil underneath swells and shrinks with every wet and dry cycle, and those movements show up as surface cracks. Anything wider than a coin slot, or any crack that is spreading, deserves a professional look before it becomes a larger repair.
A pool deck in Alexandria's climate stays damp enough for algae and mildew to thrive. If you are scrubbing the surface regularly but the staining keeps coming back, the sealer has worn off and the concrete is absorbing moisture. That is the point where cleaning alone stops working and you need either a professional reseal or a full resurfacing.
If part of your deck has risen or sunk even half an inch relative to the rest, it is a trip hazard and a sign that the ground underneath has shifted. This is especially common in older Alexandria neighborhoods where the clay soil has had decades to move. An uneven deck will not level itself, and the longer it goes, the more expensive the repair tends to be.
If a pool is going in your backyard, the deck needs to be planned and installed alongside it rather than as an afterthought. Getting the deck right from the start means proper drainage, the right surface texture for safety, and a finished look that ties the whole space together. Waiting until after the pool is complete can make the work harder and more expensive.
We install new pool decks from the ground up and resurface existing decks that are structurally sound but showing their age. For homeowners who want a high-end outdoor look without the upkeep of real stone, our concrete steps construction service can complete the entry to your pool area with steps that match the deck finish and hold up through Louisiana summers.
Every job starts with base preparation - the gravel layer underneath the concrete that keeps the deck stable as the clay soil below shifts through wet and dry seasons. A surface that looks great on day one but cracks in year two is almost always a base problem, not a concrete problem. We get that step right so the rest of the job lasts.
Best for homeowners installing a pool or replacing a deteriorated deck from scratch, with full excavation, base prep, and finish work.
Suits homeowners who want the look of stone or tile without the maintenance, using rubber molds pressed into fresh concrete.
The practical choice for families with young children - textured surface provides real grip underfoot at every wet surface.
Ideal for decks that are structurally sound but look worn or stained, applying a new coating at a fraction of replacement cost.
Much of Rapides Parish sits on expansive clay soil that swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries out. That cycle happens every year in Louisiana, and it is the main reason pool decks here crack more often than in drier parts of the country. A contractor who knows this area will account for it during base preparation - using compacted gravel to create a stable layer between the clay and the concrete - so the deck has something solid to sit on. We serve homeowners across Alexandria, including neighborhoods near Pineville and Marksville, where the soil conditions and rainfall patterns create the same demands on outdoor concrete.
Alexandria averages around 55 inches of rain per year, and heavy downpours can dump several inches in a matter of hours. A pool deck that does not drain properly will hold standing water, which accelerates staining, algae growth, and surface deterioration. We design the slope and drainage of every deck with Louisiana rainfall in mind - not just a standard pitch that works fine in drier climates. Pool season here runs from April through October, and a deck that holds up through the full cycle of summer storms is worth the extra care in the prep work. The American Concrete Institute sets the standards that guide quality concrete construction, and following those standards is especially important in a climate as demanding as central Louisiana.
We ask a few questions about your pool area - size, current condition, and the finish you have in mind. We then schedule an on-site visit to look at the space in person, because the condition of the soil and any existing concrete affects the price. You will receive a written estimate that breaks down what is included. We respond within 1 business day.
Before any work begins, we check the slope of the ground, the condition of existing concrete, and how water currently drains away from the pool. We also pull the required city permit - the City of Alexandria requires one for new pool deck construction, and we handle that process for you.
If you have an old deck, we break it up and haul it away first. Then we excavate, compact the base material, and set forms to define the shape of the deck. On pour day, experienced crews start early in Alexandria's summer to avoid the hottest part of the day, then apply your chosen finish before the concrete hardens.
The deck needs at least 24 to 48 hours before light foot traffic, and about a week before it reaches full strength. We apply sealer after curing to protect against moisture, staining, and the algae growth that is common in Louisiana's climate. We then do a final walkthrough with you before we consider the job done.
Get a written estimate with no obligation. We respond within 1 business day.
(318) 319-2118We account for Rapides Parish clay during every base preparation - using compacted gravel to create a stable layer between the shifting soil and the concrete above. This is the most common reason pool decks fail early, and getting it right costs nothing extra when it is built in from the start.
We build the slope and drainage of every deck around Alexandria's actual rainfall, not a standard pitch designed for drier climates. Standing water is one of the fastest ways to destroy a pool deck in Louisiana, and we design it out from the beginning.
The City of Alexandria requires a permit for new pool deck construction, and we pull it before work begins. An inspection is completed before we close out the job. You never have to wonder whether the work was done by the book - there is a paper trail that protects you when you go to sell your home. See the{' '} Louisiana State Licensing Board for contractor verification at lslbc.louisiana.gov.
Every deck we install is finished with a texture that provides real grip when wet - because a smooth pool deck in Alexandria's climate is a safety hazard every day of swim season. We also apply a sealer suited to this climate so the deck stays cleaner and lasts longer between maintenance cycles.
Every one of these details comes from working in Alexandria and understanding what this climate and soil actually do to concrete over time. We build pool decks the way they need to be built here, not the way they might be built somewhere else.
Complete your pool area with steps that match your deck finish and hold up through Louisiana's wet seasons.
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