An above-ground pool deck costs $5,000 on average, with most homeowners paying between $3,000 and $12,000.1 HomeAdvisor puts a new pool deck at about $12,500 installed, or $25 to $50 per square foot,2 and Fixr prices a defined concrete deck around a 12 x 24 ft. in-ground pool at $7,500.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi and HomeAdvisor figures are from 2026 guides; Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on deck size, material, above-ground versus in-ground pool, and site preparation.
$5,000
above-ground average (Angi, 2026)
$3,000–$12,000
typical range (Angi/HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$25–$50
per sq. ft. installed (HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$7,500
defined concrete deck (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Oct 2026) | Above-ground scope: $5,000 average; most pay $3,000 – $12,000; $300 – $20,000 overall | Labor $15 – $35 per sq. ft.; permits $450 – $2,400; coping $30 – $50 per linear ft. |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 2026) | About $12,500 average for the deck itself; $25 – $50 per sq. ft. installed; $5,000 – $20,000+ span | Corporate sibling of Angi – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Labor $11 – $22 per sq. ft.; permits $50 – $150 |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | Defined scope: $7,500 average for a concrete deck around a 12 x 24 ft. in-ground pool with leveling; range $6,750 – $8,000; low $3,000 (wood, pre-leveled); high $26,000 (stone with lighting and leveling) | Materials $3 – $40 per sq. ft.; labor $5 – $50 per sq. ft.; defined 12 x 24 concrete job: $5,000 installation plus $2,500 materials |
Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, so matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration; their shared $3,000 to $12,000 typical range is one such match. Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing. The three guides scope their averages differently, so treat them as labeled figures rather than one confirmed number.
Cost by deck size (HomeAdvisor, 2026, installed)
| Deck size (sq. ft.) | Average cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| 100 | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| 200 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| 300 | $7,500 – $15,000 |
| 400 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| 600 | $15,000 – $30,000 |
Cost by deck size (Angi, 2026, above-ground)
| Deck size | Deck square footage | Cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 300 – 600 | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Medium | 600 – 900 | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Large | over 900 | $7,000 – $12,000 |
Cost by pool size (Fixr, 2025, installed)
| Pool size | Deck cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| 10 x 10 ft. | $800 – $9,000 |
| 12 x 24 ft. | $2,300 – $26,000 |
| 20 x 20 ft. | $3,200 – $36,000 |
Fixr prices the deck that surrounds a pool of each listed size and notes material choice drives the wide spans.3
Material costs per square foot (materials only)
| Material | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | $3 – $25 (natural); $5 – $30 (pressure-treated) | $3 – $30 |
| Poured concrete | $4 – $8 | $6 – $10 |
| Precast concrete | $5 – $12 | not listed |
| Pavers | $6 – $8 | $6 – $8 |
| Brick | $8 – $12 | $8 – $12 |
| Rubber | $9 – $20 | $8 – $14 |
| Composite | $4 – $12 | $8 – $16 |
| Stone | $10 – $40 | $10 – $40 |
| Aluminum | $12 – $15 | $12 – $13 |
| Tile | $15 – $20 | $15 – $20 |
| Stamped concrete | $15 – $30 | $15 – $30 |
| Artificial turf | $2 – $8 | $5 – $7 |
| Plastic | $2 – $12 | not listed |
| Coral stone | $15 – $40 | not listed |
Pavers, brick, stone, tile, and stamped concrete match across the two publishers; these are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Both tables cover materials only, without labor.1,3
Material costs per square foot (HomeAdvisor, 2026, installed)
| Material | Installed cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine | $25 – $50 |
| Cedar | $30 – $47 |
| Redwood | $28 – $54 |
| Bamboo | $27 – $52 |
| Mahogany | $30 – $57 |
| Tigerwood | $40 – $64 |
| Ipe | $50 – $70 |
| Composite | $40 – $80 |
| Trex | $45 – $70 |
| Aluminum | $100 – $125 |
Above-ground vs. in-ground
Angi prices in-ground pool decking at 50% to 100% more than above-ground decking, citing additional materials, labor, and site preparation.1 Fixr puts materials at $3 to $30 per square foot for above-ground pools and $3 to $40 for in-ground pools.3
Labor
| Source | Labor figure |
|---|---|
| Angi (2026) | $15 – $35 per sq. ft.; up to 65% of total project cost |
| HomeAdvisor (2026) | $11 – $22 per sq. ft.; 30% – 40% of total project cost |
| Fixr (2025) | $5 – $50 per sq. ft.; $1,000 – $12,000 per job depending on grading and leveling; $5,000 installation on the defined 12 x 24 concrete job |
The publishers state different labor spans and different shares of total cost; all are presented as published, with no stated basis for reconciling them.
Additional costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permits | $450 – $2,400 | Angi (2026) |
| Permits | $50 – $150 | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Pool coping | $30 – $50 per linear ft. | Angi (2026) |
| Pool coping | $40 – $50 per linear ft. | Fixr (2025) |
| Hardscaping | $1,000 – $3,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Hardscaping to level terrain | $5 – $25 per sq. ft. (adds $5,000 – $18,000) | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Land leveling | $500 – $1,000 | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Tree removal | $5 – $25 per linear ft. ($300 – $2,000 per typical tree) | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Staircase | $15 – $25 per sq. ft. | Angi (2026) |
| Permanent steps (above-ground deck) | from about $400 | Fixr (2025) |
| Outdoor lighting | $90 – $150 per fixture | Angi (2026) |
| Deck lighting, electrician-installed | $50 – $60 per light | Fixr (2025) |
| Retractable deck awning | $2,000 – $3,500 | Angi (2026) |
| Pool lift | $2,000 – $9,000 plus installation | Angi (2026) |
| Pool fence | $3,000 – $10,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Cool deck coating | about $200 | Fixr (2025) |
| Swimming pool island platform | $1,000 – $2,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Old deck demolition and disposal | $500 – $1,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Deck resurfacing | from $2,000 – $3,000 | Fixr (2025) |
The two permit figures and the two coping figures differ by publisher; all are presented as published.
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does an Aboveground Pool Deck Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does a Pool Deck Cost? (2026)
3. Fixr — Pool Deck Cost (2025)