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Arizona Pool Decking Options: How To Choose
Designing Your Dream Pool? Let’s Find the Perfect Deck Surface for Arizona Homes
Top Pool Decking Materials for Arizona Homes
Picture your perfect backyard: a shimmering pool, vibrant landscaping, and a welcoming space for relaxation and entertainment. While the pool itself is a key feature, the pool decking surrounding your pool is just as important.
A pool deck isn’t just a functional addition; it’s the foundation of your outdoor living space. It provides safety with a slip-resistant surface, creates an inviting space for lounging, and frames your pool with style. Choosing the right pool deck material is especially important in Arizona, where extreme heat demands durable and cooling options.
At California Pools & Landscape, we’ve been creating custom pools and outdoor spaces for Arizona homeowners since 1988. With over 36,000 projects completed, we know how to pair the right pool decking options with your unique style and budget. Let’s explore the best choices for your backyard oasis.
What Is Pool Decking?
Pool decking refers to the surface surrounding your pool that provides space for walking, lounging, and placing outdoor furniture. It enhances safety, helps keep debris out of the pool, and ties your backyard aesthetic together.
In Arizona, where summer temperatures soar, pool decking must be durable, heat-resistant, and comfortable under bare feet. Popular materials like cool deck coatings, concrete pavers, and natural stone are favorites for their ability to withstand intense sunlight while adding style to your outdoor area. The right pool deck material will elevate your backyard design. Whether you prefer sleek modern finishes, natural textures, or timeless patterns, your decking choice makes all the difference in creating an outdoor space you’ll enjoy for years.
Top Pool Decking Options in Arizona
Arizona’s hot and dry climate calls for pool decking materials that blend durability, comfort, and style. Here are the most popular options to consider for your pool.
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How To Choose the Best Pool Decking for Your Backyard
When selecting pool decking, it’s important to consider your design preferences, comfort needs, and budget. Here are three key factors to guide your decision
Your Backyard’s Style
Pavers made of porcelain, travertine, or concrete can create a modern or organic look based on the color, pattern, and texture that you choose. Our color specialist will help guide you through the selections to best fit your backyard aesthetic.
Safety & Functionality
Odds are you’re barefoot around your pool and safety is key. We display a wide range of deck materials that offer cooler temps in the Arizona heat and can help you choose a slip-resistant surface that best fits your family's needs.
Budget Considerations
We offer a deck option for every backyard budget. Concrete and pavers are budget-friendly choices around the pool, while travertine and porcelain pavers are ideal options for those who want a high-end, luxurious finish.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Rob
I used California Pools to help design and build a new pool for me in mid 2019 and have been completely pleased will all facets of the process. From design, schedule, communication, questions, completion: all were handled quickly, efficiently and with my satisfaction in mind. MOST IMPORTANTLY; the service i receive after project completion has been outstanding. A few issues had popped up as one would expect and Cal Pools has handled ALL my issues quickly and to my satisfaction. I truly feel they value my business.
Kaio A.
our experienced with California Pool and Landscape was very enjoyable. Paul Swirski was the Designer and he made our selections such an easy process, mainly because of his knowledge and experience of many years helped a lot for us to complete our project. Definitely will recommend this company to any one looking for a pool project. Leah Ahhing
Robert Kosednar
My wife and I just had to share how amazing our new California pool is! We had the pleasure of working with an incredible team to bring our dream to life. Sara Dougan was truly instrumental in keeping the project moving and coordinating all the subcontractors seamlessly. She was always available to answer any questions we had and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with every step of the process. Matt White was also super helpful and caring when it came to ensuring that there were no issues with the start-up process. His attention to detail and thoroughness gave us the peace of mind that our pool would be ready to go when we were. And let's not forget about Paul Swirski, who created an amazing design that completely exceeded our expectations. He was always available to discuss any questions or concerns we had and really brought our vision to life. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our new pool and the team that made it possible. Thank you so much to Sara, Matt, Paul, and everyone else who helped bring this project to life. We highly recommend them for any pool project you may have!
Justin C.
We are very happy with our pool and the overall experience with California Pools. We looked at several other pool companies and we are really happy that we ended up going with California Pools. We started our project in April of 2021 with Les. He listened to what we wanted and really worked to create a design that fit our requirements for both the pool and the landscaping. Once we signed, things moved along. We did experience a delay when they hit hard dig about 6" down... we expected this knowing the area we're in. But after a change order for the cost of a hard dig, things progressed again. Nothing else major came up during the rest of the project and our Construction Manager, Dustin, was absolutely great to work with. He is a rockstar. He and Sara were responsive to any questions or concerns we had and worked to address them. Crews were respectful, not leaving trash behind, and friendly when we would come out to see or ask questions. This project did take a while and we did challenge Dustin as we got to May 2022 to have us in the water by Memorial Day. Dustin delivered, just in time! The landscaping really impressed us as well. The quality of the plants and trees was great, and their team has been great to work with. I've seen some of the negative reviews and want to add that a construction project like this isn't going to be turnkey. You have to be engaged. Go out and look at what's being done in your yard - ask questions, help the Construction Manager help you. They're not there every day, but you are. Understand that your yard is construction zone until complete - people will come and go. Schedules aren't always exact. Your construction manager is your best friend during this process. Be kind, be patient. If you team up with them, you'll have a great experience and end up with a great backyard.
Rotessa L
California pools has created the most relaxing,inviting and beautiful backyard space for my home. The construction process was easy and there was constant communication. Any issues or concerns were always immediately addressed and corrected. The app provided a tracking trail for every action taken in my backyard. From working with Doug, Victoria and Dylan to all of the subcontractors this has been a wonderful contracting experience. In the final phase they pushed to complete the job in time for me to hold my sister's wedding in the backyard. All of the guests were blown away by the beautiful pool and landscape.
Scott D.
Ran into some issues with our Salt Cell and despite some frustration with the warehouse, Cal Pools did a fantastic job as the middle person between me and the place where I was to pick-up a salt cell. Specifically, Lisa was amazing. She kept us updated, took the time to troubleshoot the issue with the warehouse and with Hayward. And was incredibly responsive. Cal pools and Lisa took care of me and tonight, my salt pool is operating normally.
Annie G.
I could not be happier with the customer service provided by California Pools and Landscape. We had a few unforeseen hiccups along the way, but Noah S & Vianna L took great care of my project and resolved the issues. To me, customer service and warranty follow through are as important (if not more than) the product, and they have absolutely delivered on all fronts. I was referred to Cal Pools for the customer service and Noah and Vianna did not disappoint! They both attended to my project and the warranty repairs as if it was their top priority even though I know they have many other customers to serve. Our pool and landscaping are absolutely beautiful and we are thrilled to get to enjoy our heated pool year round. You have earned a life long customer!
Mike Skagen
Big thank you to the awesome job that Kathy and Manny did helping me with my pool pump issue. This was the best service for a repair I have ever had. Reported issue and was fixed same day. Very happy to have chosen CPL for my pool company.
Katie G.
We redid our ENTIRE yard with California Pools last spring. We were a little cautious when selecting such a large pool company. We were afraid we'd get lost in the mix. Let me just say, that could'nt be farther from the truth! We were able to reach someone immediately, including weekends! They went above and beyond and gave us OUTSTANDING attention from start to finish. Even after our project was complete we have still contacted them and have always had any questions/concerns answered immediately! Our backyard was transformed into an outdoor oasis for our family and meets the needs of our pets, small children and my husband and I. Customer service was top notch with every person we dealt with! We would do business with them again and again and will always refer California Pools so anyone! We just wish customer service were like this everywhere, beacause it's rare to find these days! We consider them friends and felt cared for from start to finish and beyond!
Jeff Tate
The Cal Pool team was awesome to work with and made a long standing dream come true. We couldn't be happier with how they guided us through the process to transform our backyard into a true oasis that amazes us each time we go outside. We've never been through this type of project but Dave C made the entire design process fun and easy to understand, Nathan R was provided fantastic oversight of the build process, and Ciarra T was there every step of the way to help answer questions about billing, change orders, and other administrative details. And the Cal Pool app was a slick way of allowing us to know all milestones that had been completed, that were scheduled to be complete, and to help detail all of the actions that occur throughout this process. Also important to note that all of the Cal Pool subcontractors were amazing and courteous. And we couldn't be happier with the finished product!
Marco Garcia
This is the second pool project Mike Lillis has completed for us, and just like the first time, he and his team delivered an outstanding job. The entire build process was seamless and efficient thanks to the excellent staff. Ciarra was phenomenal at communication; she kept us thoroughly informed through every step of the construction and was always a pleasure to work with. Furthermore, Steve expertly managed the entire pool build from start to finish, consistently taking care of every small detail and ensuring a smooth completion. The overall experience was excellent, and we are confidently looking forward to working with them again on our new home build.
Dawn Kane
After years of above ground pools we decided to get an in-ground pool. California pools have been great from design to completion. They took their time listening to what we wanted but knew all the in and outs of what our city allowed. Seeing their design pictures was amazing and were patient as we went through colors of the different areas. Seeing them on a big screen sealed the deal. Every person we have dealt with kept us up to date with construction and time tables. The app they have makes things easy to maneuver and enjoyed seeing what the next step would be. We have been enjoying our new pool for a few weeks. Our backyard went from blah to beautiful!
dominick V (DVX1738)
When we decided to have a pool built we checked out several pool companies and found that only California Pools understood our vision. Other pools companies gave us boring and outdated designs and some even pushed back when we asked for new designs. Our designer at Cal pools Matt Sauer worked with us until we were 100% satisfied with our design (and 8 change orders during the construction because we were super indecisive) and we felt no pressure. During the construction our construction manager Jeremiah was extreemly helpful and ensured our pool was built properly and with excellent quality. He always worked with our scheduling coordinator Sara and let us know the phases of construction that we were in and helped us make any last min changes to ensure we were happy. I would definitely recommend California Pools to design and build your pool!
Esmie Guy
Having our pool built and couldn't be happier!
Alex V.
In an industry that's rife with companies that lack integrity, reliability, and the resources to deliver on time (or at all in some cases), California Pools and Landscaping is the gold standard for making things happen. My hat's off to their designer Cory Blackwell, superintendent Kevin Everhart, and Construction Coordinator Leann Madar in taking our vision of a backyard oasis and making it a reality that exceeded our expectations. From 2D drawings to 3D model to demolition to underground rough-in to the finished product, it was quite the accelerated journey to witness a concept materialize. There were a couple of code challenges that popped up, but CPL was able to intercept and correct the issues to stay on schedule and avoid any red tags by Developmental Services. I've been in construction for 40 years and counting, and I have yet to see a project go without a snag, but in my opinion, working with CPL is the best choice in ensuring the job is done as seamlessly as possible. Great management team that raised the bar for customer service--they were extremely professional and responsive. When they schedule work to get done, it gets done...and we're talking high speed, low drag, folks. The workmanship from the travertine pavers to the pebble finish of the pool was flawless and beautiful, and the scope of work was completed impressively fast. As I first mentioned, there are a lot of companies out there trying to sell their ability to do the work you want, but do your research, do a deep dive on reviews, and check the BBB if there are any complaints filed against them. There are too many flakes and hacks in the valley that claim to be pool contractors, so do yourself and your dream project a favor and do your homework. In my humble opinion, California Pools and Landscaping stands head-and-shoulders above the rabble. They're not cheap, but A++ results speaks for itself. My name is Ajax, and I endorse this review.
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