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A note on the numbers

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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Travertine pool decks in Arizona, cool underfoot, built on a compacted base.

AE Outdoor Living installs travertine pool decks across the Phoenix metro and greater Arizona. Light-color travertine reflects heat and stays noticeably cooler underfoot than concrete or dark tile. Every deck built to AE's base spec, sealed at handoff, and covered by a 2-year workmanship warranty.

The honest version: Travertine works in Phoenix because of one honest reason: the light color reflects heat. Nothing is "cold" in July at 3pm — but at 4pm walking out to the pool, travertine is measurably cooler than concrete or dark porcelain. Pair it with the correct 2–3" ABC base and 1" bedding sand, not quarter minus, which is a turf base, not a paver base, and it stays flat and tight for a decade-plus.
  • AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
  • Arizona-built since 2005
  • President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
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Why travertine for AZ pool decks

  • Light color reflects heat — cooler underfoot than concrete.
  • Natural stone honest weathering — improves with age.
  • Softer edges around the pool coping — safer barefoot.
  • Wide slip-rated surface options for wet decks.
  • Repairable tile-by-tile if damage happens.
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Arizona travertine pool deck pricing

  • Travertine installed: $18–$26 per sq ft.
  • Typical 800 sq ft deck: $14,500–$21,000.
  • Full deck + coping + drain package: $22,000–$40,000+.
  • Concrete demo (if replacing existing): $3–$6 per sq ft.

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AE base spec

2–3" compacted ABC base under travertine pool decks, 1" bedding sand, tile-set with polymeric joint sand. Never quarter-minus under pavers or travertine — that's a turf base only.

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Sealing and long-term care

Every AE travertine deck sealed at handoff with a penetrating sealer. Reseal every 2–3 years to prevent stains from sunscreen, leaves, and pool chemicals. Full care schedule in the client portal.

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Why AZ homeowners choose AE

  • President David Bell is current President of the Southwest Hardscapes Association.
  • In-house masonry crews handle demo, base, and set.
  • Base spec published on every proposal.
  • Deck sealed at handoff and resealing schedule tracked.
  • 2-year written workmanship warranty.
FAQ

Common questions.

Travertine pool deck installed: $18–$26 per sq ft depending on tile grade, pattern, and demo. A typical 800 sq ft deck lands $14,500–$21,000. Full deck-plus-coping-plus-drain package: $22,000–$40,000+. Written line-item proposal on every job.

Yes — that's the reason to use it. Light-color travertine reflects heat and stays noticeably cooler underfoot than concrete or dark porcelain. Not "cold" in July at 3pm, but the coolest natural-stone pool deck option for Phoenix.

Travertine for the natural-stone look, softer edges, and honest weathering. Porcelain for pristine uniformity, zero sealing, and higher slip ratings on wet decks. Both stay cool. AE stocks both and walks the samples with you.

Yes — every 2–3 years with a penetrating sealer to prevent staining from sunscreen, leaves, and pool chemicals. AE seals every travertine deck at handoff and publishes the resealing schedule.

AE spec: 2–3 inches compacted ABC base, 1 inch bedding sand, tile-set travertine with polymeric joint sand. Never quarter-minus under pavers or travertine — that's a turf base only.

1–3 weeks depending on demo scope. Tear-out of existing concrete adds 3–5 days. Written timeline in every proposal.

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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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More pool deck questions?

Material selection, base spec, sealing schedule — all in the Pool Decks section of the Homeowner FAQ.

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