Signs Your Pool Deck Needs Replacing
Some of these are cosmetic, some are trip-and-fall hazards — worth knowing the difference.
- Cracked, heaving, or sunken sections: concrete that's shifted or cracked from ground movement, creating uneven footing.
- Pooling water instead of draining away: a sign the deck's slope has failed, which can undermine the base over time.
- Faded, stained, or spalling surface: concrete that's flaking or discolored beyond what pressure washing can fix.
- Wanting a different look entirely is reason enough on its own — plenty of homeowners upgrade from plain concrete to pavers purely for the style, no damage required.
What's Included in a Deck Installation
Independent of the pool itself — a new deck can go in whether or not you're touching the interior finish.
Always Included
- Old deck demolition and haul-away
- Base prep and grading for proper drainage away from the pool
- New surface installed and matched cleanly to the coping edge
Popular Additions
- Decorative borders or contrasting accent bands
- Extended patio or seating areas beyond the pool's edge
- Commonly bundled into a full pool remodel alongside new tile and coping
More Square Footage Than the Pool Itself
Your deck is usually the largest single surface in the backyard, and it takes the most daily wear — bare feet, furniture, sun. We lead with real Angeles pavers for that reason: the best combination of looks and long-term durability of any material we install.
Concrete is available too, but it comes with real trade-offs — it cracks as one solid slab instead of flexing with the ground the way pavers do, and a cracked section usually means patching or replacing concrete rather than swapping out a single unit. Pavers hold up to Southern California's ground movement and sun far better over the long run.
Proper drainage grading is included with every deck we install, so water moves away from the pool instead of pooling on the surface.
Deck work is also commonly bundled into a full pool remodel alongside new tile and coping, since it's convenient to handle all three at once.
Every estimate starts with an on-site visit, not a phone-quote guess, so the number you're given is the number you actually pay.
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Tell us about your pool — we'll follow up to schedule a free on-site visit.
Get a Free QuoteChoose Your Paver Style
We install real Angeles pavers, and Courtyard and Cobble are the two styles homeowners request most. Below are a few of our most popular color options — not the only ones available.
Courtyard
- A larger, multi-size modular block pattern
- Reads as more substantial and versatile across color blends
- Our most requested style overall
Cobble
- Smaller rectangular units in a tighter interlocking pattern
- A classic, timeless paver look
- A close second in popularity to Courtyard
Courtyard — Stone/Gray/Charcoal
Cobble — Cream/Terracotta/Brown
Courtyard — Stone/Cream/Brown/Charcoal
Cobble — Gray/Moss/Charcoal
Courtyard — Tuscan
Courtyard — Dark Gray/Copper/Charcoal
Why Orange County Homeowners Trust ACE With Deck & Paver Work
Your deck is the backyard's biggest visible surface — it gets the same attention as the pool itself.
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249+ verified reviews on Yelp from Orange County homeowners.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Full California pool contractor license, verified before every job starts.
Real Angeles Pavers
Genuine Angeles pavers in Courtyard and Cobble styles, not a generic substitute.
Locally Owned & Operated
Based right here in Fullerton since 2014 — not a franchise or referral service.
What Affects Your Deck Price
Square footage, material, and style all move the number by a lot — there's no honest flat rate to put here.
- Square footage: the single biggest factor — a small side yard deck costs far less than a full backyard patio.
- Material: concrete costs less than pavers, though it comes with the cracking and repair trade-offs mentioned above.
- Paver style & pattern: a simple running-bond pattern in one color costs less than a multi-color, multi-size layout like Courtyard.
- We measure your actual space and price your actual material choice during a free on-site estimate — not a generic per-square-foot guess.
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See your monthly payment for your backyard renovation with Lyon Financial's pool loan calculator — flexible financing for your deck project.
How Deck & Paver Installation Works
Typically 1–2 weeks depending on square footage — longer if bundled into a larger remodel.
Free on-site consultation
We measure the space and talk through material and style options.
Written, itemized estimate
Priced to your actual square footage and material choice — not a generic number.
Demolition & haul-away
Old deck material removed cleanly, with the pool and coping protected.
Base prep & grading
Proper base and slope set so water drains away from the pool, not toward it.
Pavers installed
Angeles pavers set by hand and matched to the coping edge, or concrete if that's your choice.
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished deck with you before calling it done.
Deck & Paver Installation Across Orange County
We handle deck and paver work throughout Orange County and parts of Los Angeles County — including Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Tustin, Lake Forest, Huntington Beach, and other nearby areas without a dedicated page yet.
Don't see your city listed? We often work outside this list too — give us a call and we'll let you know.
Call or Text Us Today: (909) 577-5274Recent Deck & Paver Work Around Orange County
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View Full GalleryWhat Our Deck & Paver Clients Say
“We recently completed an entire deck and pool remodel with ACE. We love the finished product.”
“Our pool was transformed into a beautiful space with white stucco walls and pavers, finished on budget.”
“Job to fix the cracks, replace old tiles, and replaster the whole pool. Looks brand new.”
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Thinking about adding something while the pool is already open? Baja steps, shallowing, a spa, waterfalls, deck jets and trim tile are all far easier during a remodel than after one. Read the pool upgrades guide →
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