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This isn't a cost. It's an investment.

The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.

When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.

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Answers · Pavers & Hardscape

How much does it cost to resurface a pool deck in Arizona?

You've got three real options for a tired pool deck: cool-deck overlay (cheapest), pavers over existing (mid), or tear-out + travertine (best long-term).

The honest version: Cool-deck overlay: $6–$12/sq ft — quickest fix, lasts 6–10 years. Pavers over existing (properly prepped): $16–$26/sq ft. Tear-out + travertine or new paver install: $18–$28/sq ft — 25+ year lifespan.

Educational estimate, not a quote. Ranges shown are Arizona-market planning estimates. Final pricing depends on site access, size, materials, engineering, drainage, utilities, permits, equipment access, existing conditions, and final scope. Binding pricing is only valid in a written proposal signed by an AE representative.

Budget to the high end. Use the top of every range on this page as your working number. The low end assumes easy access, sound existing conditions, and standard selections — real Arizona projects often carry demolition, drainage or grading work, upgraded materials, or conditions found once work starts. A planning range covers the listed scope only: separately priced site work, owner-direct costs, a reserve you hold for unexpected conditions, and expected upkeep all belong in the all-in household decision. Ranges are planning guidance, not a quote; the signed scope controls.
  • AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
  • Arizona-built since 2005
  • President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
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By approach

  • Cool-deck overlay (Kool Deck, spray textures): $6–$12/sq ft. Requires sound underlying concrete.
  • Pavers over existing slab (mud-set, edge-restrained): $16–$26/sq ft.
  • Tear-out + new pavers on proper 2–3" ABC + 1" sand + polymeric joints: $18–$26/sq ft.
  • Tear-out + travertine (French pattern, 1.25" tumbled): $20–$28/sq ft.
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What we recommend and why

  • Long-term owners: travertine or pavers on a proper base — pays back on lifespan.
  • Short-term / staging: cool-deck overlay if slab is sound.
  • Avoid quarter-minus under pavers (never spec'd on AE builds).
  • Non-pool remodel payment schedule: 50/35/15.
FAQ

Common questions.

Sometimes — if cracks are hairline and slab isn't heaving. Structural cracks mean tear-out. We'll tell you honestly after a site visit.

Get a deck resurface quote with honest options

Send deck photos + rough square footage — we'll price all three approaches so you can decide.

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Why this is an investment, not a cost.

An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
  • Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
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