You’ll walk on surfaces that stay safe when wet and cool under summer sun. No more worrying about slips or burns from overheated concrete.
Your pool deck will handle Long Island’s weather without cracking or shifting. Proper drainage means water flows away instead of pooling where people walk.
The pavers we install are manufactured to consistent standards, so they perform predictably through freeze-thaw cycles and summer heat. You get a deck that looks great and stays functional for years.
Since 2006, we’ve been the masonry company Long Island homeowners call when they need work done right the first time. Founded by Bobby Bruno and Sherwood Adams, we’ve built our reputation on showing up, doing quality work, and treating your property with respect.
We’re A-rated with the BBB and have earned Angie’s List’s Super Service Award for six years running. That doesn’t happen by accident – it comes from consistently delivering what we promise.
In Huntington Station and across Suffolk County, we understand how coastal weather affects outdoor surfaces. We know which materials hold up and which installation methods prevent the problems that plague other contractors’ work.
First, we assess your current deck and drainage situation. Many pool deck problems start with poor water management, so we identify where water needs to flow and plan accordingly.
Next comes proper base preparation – 4-6 inches of crushed concrete base, compacted with professional equipment. This isn’t where you cut corners if you want pavers that stay level.
We install pavers with correct spacing and joint filling using polymeric sand. The slight slope we build in directs water away from walking surfaces, preventing the pooling that creates slip hazards.
Final step is sealing when appropriate for your paver type. Some materials benefit from non-slip sealers that enhance safety without compromising traction.
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Your pool deck will have slip-resistant surfaces designed for wet conditions. We use materials like textured concrete pavers, travertine, and other options that provide grip even when water is present.
Proper drainage prevents the standing water that creates hazards. Your deck gets built with the slight slope needed to move water away from the pool area efficiently.
In Huntington Station’s climate, we see how salt air and freeze-thaw cycles affect different materials. We recommend pavers that handle these conditions without deteriorating or becoming unsafe.
Heat resistance matters too. Light-colored pavers and materials like travertine stay cooler underfoot during Long Island summers, so your family can use the pool area comfortably all day.
Pavers offer better slip resistance than smooth concrete, especially when wet. The joint lines between pavers provide additional texture that improves grip.
More importantly, individual pavers can be easily replaced if they crack or become damaged, maintaining a safe walking surface. With poured concrete, cracks often go unrepaired because fixing them requires major work.
Pavers also handle Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles better than concrete slabs. When water gets into concrete cracks and freezes, it expands and makes the damage worse. Pavers move slightly with temperature changes without creating trip hazards.
Proper drainage starts with the base preparation and continues through the final grading. We build a slight slope – usually about 1/4 inch per foot – that directs water away from the pool and walking areas.
The base itself needs to drain well. We use crushed stone that allows water to percolate down instead of sitting on the surface. This prevents the base from becoming saturated and shifting.
For areas with persistent drainage issues, we install drainage channels or catch basins to actively remove water. In Huntington Station’s climate, where we get significant rainfall and snow melt, managing water flow prevents both safety hazards and long-term damage to the pavers.
Concrete pavers manufactured to consistent standards perform reliably through our weather patterns. They’re designed to handle freeze-thaw cycles without cracking and come in textures that provide good slip resistance.
Travertine is excellent for pool areas because it stays cooler than other materials and has natural slip resistance. It does need occasional sealing in our climate, but it handles salt air well.
Natural stone options like bluestone offer durability and natural texture, though they typically cost more. The key is choosing materials that are dense enough to resist water absorption, which prevents freeze damage, and textured enough to provide safe footing when wet.
Most pool deck projects take 3-5 days depending on size and complexity. Weather can extend this timeline since we won’t install pavers in rain or when temperatures are too low for proper curing.
The base preparation usually takes a full day. This includes excavation, bringing in and compacting the stone base, and fine-grading the surface. Rushing this step causes problems later.
Paver installation and finishing typically takes 1-2 days for average-sized pool decks. We include time for proper joint filling and any sealing that’s needed. Complex patterns or extensive drainage work can add time, but we’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Basic maintenance is minimal – regular sweeping and occasional washing with a hose or pressure washer. The salt air in coastal areas can cause some staining on certain materials, but this is usually just surface discoloration.
Some paver types benefit from sealing every few years, especially porous materials like travertine. This helps prevent staining and makes cleaning easier, but it’s not always necessary for safety or structural integrity.
The main maintenance issue we see is keeping joints filled with sand. Weather and use can wash out joint sand over time, which allows weeds to grow and pavers to shift slightly. Re-sanding joints every couple of years keeps everything tight and looking good.
Concrete repair often costs more than expected because problems are usually more extensive than they appear on the surface. Cracks you see often indicate underlying base issues that need addressing.
New paver installation typically runs $30-45 per square foot in our area, including materials and professional installation. This might seem higher than concrete repair estimates, but you’re getting a surface that will last longer and be easier to maintain.
The real value comes from avoiding future problems. Pavers can be individually replaced if damaged, drainage issues are easier to fix, and you won’t face the recurring repair costs that come with concrete that wasn’t installed properly the first time.
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