Is Your Pool Deck Sinking, Cracking, or Becoming Unsafe?
A pool deck should feel safe under bare feet. When the concrete around your pool starts to sink, tilt, crack, or pull away, it can create trip hazards, rough edges, drainage problems, and areas where water collects.
That is not something you want around a wet surface.
The Concrete Team provides pool deck leveling, concrete lifting, mudjacking, and slabjacking for homeowners throughout Upstate New York. We can raise and stabilize settled pool deck concrete without tearing out the entire area.
Call today for a FREE estimate.
Why Pool Deck Concrete Sinks
Pool decks deal with water, soil movement, freeze-thaw cycles, and years of foot traffic. Over time, the ground under the concrete can shift or wash away. When the slab loses support, it can start to sink or become uneven.
Common reasons pool deck concrete sinks include:
- Water washing soil out from under the concrete
- Poor soil compaction during installation
- Freeze-thaw movement during Upstate New York winters
- Voids forming under the slab
- Drainage problems around the pool area
- Soil settlement over time
- Heavy concrete slabs losing support underneath
- Older concrete pulling away from nearby slabs or coping
Once the concrete starts to move, the problem usually does not fix itself. Uneven pool deck concrete can become more noticeable and more unsafe over time.
If your pool deck also has surface wear, chipping, or spalling, you may want to review our concrete resurfacing service. If cracks are part of the problem, our concrete crack repair page may also be helpful.
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Serving the Capital Region, Central NY, and nearby areas.
Tell us what is going on with your concrete. You can also upload photos to help our team review the project.
Why Homeowners & Businesses Choose Us
Signs You May Need Pool Deck Leveling
Pool deck problems can start small. A small trip hazard or low spot may not seem serious at first, but around water, even a slight uneven area can create risk.
You may need pool deck leveling if you notice:
- Uneven concrete around the pool
- Slabs sinking near the pool edge
- Trip hazards between concrete sections
- Cracks forming near settled areas
- Water pooling on the pool deck
- Concrete sloping the wrong way
- Gaps under the edge of the slab
- Rough edges that are uncomfortable on bare feet
- Concrete pulling away from nearby steps, patios, or walkways
- Hollow sounds under the slab
- Areas that feel unstable or unsupported
If the uneven area connects to a nearby patio or walkway, our patio leveling and walkway and sidewalk leveling services may also apply.
Our Pool Deck Leveling Process
The Concrete Team specializes in mudjacking, also called slabjacking, to raise and level settled pool deck concrete.
We look at the concrete, soil, access, and project needs before recommending the repair that makes the most sense.
Step 1: Inspect the Pool Deck
We look at the settled slabs, cracks, drainage, trip hazards, and nearby concrete. We also check whether the concrete is still in good enough condition to lift.
Step 2: Lift and Stabilize the Concrete
We raise and support the slab using mudjacking, also called slabjacking. This method uses a grout-like material to fill voids under the concrete, support the slab, and lift the settled area back toward level.
Step 3: Patch and Clean Up
After the concrete is lifted, the drilled holes are patched and the work area is cleaned up. We can also discuss related repair needs, such as crack repair, joint sealing, or resurfacing.
You can learn more about how lifting works on our concrete leveling process page.
Benefits of Pool Deck Leveling
Pool deck leveling can help restore a safer and more comfortable area around your pool without the cost and disruption of full concrete replacement.
Benefits include:
- Helps reduce trip hazards around wet pool areas
- Improves safety for family, guests, and visitors
- Helps reduce water pooling on the concrete
- Can cost less than tearing out and replacing the pool deck
- Helps stabilize unsupported slabs
- Can improve the look and function of the pool area
- Helps protect nearby patios, walkways, and steps
- Less mess and disruption than full replacement
- Depending on the lifting method used, the area may be ready to use much sooner than newly poured concrete
Why Choose The Concrete Team?
The Concrete Team has been helping homeowners, businesses, and communities in Upstate New York solve concrete and foundation problems since 2006. We added concrete raising and leveling in 2009 and have made lifting one of our main services.
When you call The Concrete Team, you get practical advice from a local company that knows concrete, soil, weather, and properties in the Capital Region and Central NY.
Homeowners choose us because:
- We specialize in mudjacking and slabjacking
- We raise, level, and stabilize settled concrete
- We provide owner-led estimates
- We do not use high-pressure sales tactics
- We only recommend work that makes sense
- We serve the Capital Region, Central NY, and nearby areas
- Customers can text photos for quote help
- You do not always need to be home for an estimate
Our Solutions Are Concrete.™
Pool Deck Leveling FAQs
Can a sinking pool deck be lifted?
Yes, many sinking pool decks can be lifted if the concrete is still in good enough condition. If the slab is badly broken, crumbling, or too damaged, replacement or resurfacing may be needed. You can learn more about settlement on our Why Concrete Sinks page.
Is pool deck leveling better than replacing the concrete?
In many cases, yes. If the concrete is still solid, lifting can be a more cost-effective option than full replacement. It can also reduce mess, downtime, and disruption around the pool area.
Will pool deck leveling fix cracks?
Pool deck leveling can raise and stabilize settled slabs, but it does not make cracks disappear. If cracks remain after lifting, concrete crack repair or joint sealing may be recommended. Visit our concrete crack repair and joint sealing / caulking pages for more information.
What if my pool deck is chipped, spalling, or rough?
If the surface of the concrete is worn, chipped, or crumbling, lifting alone may not solve the appearance issue. After the slab is stable, resurfacing may be an option. Learn more about concrete resurfacing.
How long does pool deck leveling take?
The time depends on the size of the pool deck, the number of slabs, the amount of settlement, and the lifting method used. Many concrete leveling projects can be completed faster than tearing out and replacing concrete.
Can I send photos before scheduling an estimate?
Yes. Photos can help The Concrete Team understand what is happening around your pool deck. You can request an estimate and send project details through the contact page.
Need more information? Visit our full FAQ page for additional answers.
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Areas We Serve
Simple. Clean. Built Around the Right Repair.
The Concrete Team proudly serves homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and commercial properties throughout the Capital Region, Central NY, and nearby areas.
We are based near Scotia and Glenville, and we regularly help customers with sunken driveways, uneven sidewalks, settled garage floors, cracked concrete, unsafe steps, and other concrete problems across Upstate New York.
Whether you are close to Albany or in one of the surrounding communities, our team can take a look, explain your options, and provide a FREE estimate.
We proudly serve customers throughout the area, including:
- Albany County
- Schenectady County
- Saratoga County
- Rensselaer County
- Columbia County
- Greene County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Fulton County
- Montgomery County
- Schoharie County
- Albany, NY
- Schenectady, NY
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- Troy, NY
- Clifton Park, NY
- Colonie, NY
- Guilderland, NY
- Niskayuna, NY
- Latham, NY
- Ballston Spa, NY
No problem. We also travel beyond our primary service area for select commercial, municipal, and larger concrete lifting projects.
Concrete or Foundation Problems? No Problem. We Have the Solutions.
Uneven concrete, trip hazards, cracked slabs, sinking steps, or foundation concerns? The Concrete Team can help. We provide concrete lifting, mudjacking, slabjacking, concrete repair, and foundation repair solutions for homes, businesses, and municipal properties throughout Upstate New York.
The Concrete Team has been helping homeowners, businesses, and communities in Upstate New York solve concrete and foundation problems since 2006. We specialize in concrete lifting, leveling, and raising using mudjacking, also called slabjacking, to raise settled concrete and help stabilize slabs without unnecessary replacement.
Capital Region & Central NY: 518.688.1122
Service Area: Capital Region, Central NY & Nearby Areas
Hours: Monday–Saturday
(Sunday and holiday projects available when needed for commercial clients.)
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