Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Concrete Pool Deck Installation
Concrete Pool Deck Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Concrete Pool Deck Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Concrete Pool Deck Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Concrete Pool Deck Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Concrete Pool Deck Installation labor cost? What are the important Concrete Pool Deck Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Concrete Pool Deck Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Concrete Pool Deck Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Concrete Pool Deck Installation expect to pay between $1.28 to $2.17 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Concrete Pool Deck Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Concrete Pool Deck Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Concrete Pool Deck Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Concrete Pool Deck Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the concrete deck may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Concrete Pool Deck Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Concrete Pool Deck Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Concrete Pool Deck Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Concrete Pool Deck Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Concrete Pool Deck Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Concrete Pool Deck Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Concrete Pool Deck Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Concrete Pool Deck Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The concrete deck used will have a minimum strength of 3000 psi
- The concrete deck will be a minimum of 4" thick
- The concrete deck pad will have expansion joints at spacing specified by local code requirements to control post installation cracking
- The concrete deck will include metal reinforcing material
- The concrete deck will be treated to ensure proper moisture throughout the curing process
- The concrete deck surface will have a slope of no less than 1/16" in a direction away from all adjacent structures
- Installed concrete pool deck surface variations along a 6 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- All visible concrete pool deck surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
Concrete Pool Deck Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Concrete Pool Deck Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the concrete deck work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Concrete Pool Deck Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Concrete Pool Deck Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of concrete deck, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order concrete deck; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of concrete deck; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Concrete Pool Deck Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Concrete Pool Deck Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the concrete pool deck surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the concrete deck
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Concrete Pool Deck Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
