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. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your pavers & hardscape project isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Get a deck resurface quote with honest options
Send deck photos + rough square footage — we'll price all three approaches so you can decide.
Start My Project PlanWhy 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."