Deck prices on a gunite pool
| Line in the estimator | Listed price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Exposed aggregate deck | $4,800 | Concrete with the stone showing; grippy |
| Spray deck / cool deck | $6,200 | A textured coating that stays cooler underfoot |
| Travertine or paver decking | $14,500 | Stone or concrete pavers |
| Flagstone decking | $16,900 | Irregular natural stone |
| Larger deck: lounge / entertainment / estate | $4,200 / $8,400 / $13,900 | Size upgrades over the base deck |
| Deck drainage system | $3,400 | Drains that carry rain away from the pool |
| Retaining or seat walls | $9,800 | For sloped yards or built-in seating |
| Extra decking | $9 per sq ft | Beyond the chosen package |
From the Pools of Longview estimator, read November 2026. Starting prices, not quotes; we are not affiliated with the company.
Deck prices on a fiberglass pool
The same tool prices fiberglass decks by the square foot. A band of broom-finished concrete sized to the pool is included; by the estimator's own formula that works out to about 3 ft on every side. Upgrades are priced per square foot of that included area: exposed aggregate adds $2, spray deck $7 and pavers $30. Extra area costs $12 a square foot in broom concrete, $14 in aggregate, $19 in spray deck and $30 in pavers. Deck drains run $25 a linear foot, and flagstone or travertine coping $40 a foot (Pools of Longview).
A worked example, by our math: a 12x27 fiberglass shell has about 270 sq ft in that 3 ft band. Turning it into pavers adds roughly 270 × $30 = $8,100; spray deck adds about $1,900.
How that compares nationally
| Surface | Fixr materials per sq ft | Longview note |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | $6–10 | Broom finish is the included base locally |
| Pavers | $6–8 | Local installed price is far higher, with base and labor |
| Stamped concrete | $15–30 | Not a line in the estimator |
| Tile, including travertine | $15–20 | Bundled with pavers locally |
| Natural stone | $10–40 | Flagstone is the top deck line |
Fixr, updated January 2025; materials only.
Pergolas, kitchens and the rest of the yard
| Outdoor living line | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Pavilion or pergola | $24,500 |
| Outdoor kitchen | $18,500 |
| Landscaping and beds | $8,500 |
| Fire pit or fire bowls | $6,500 |
| Landscape lighting | $4,500 |
Gunite outdoor-living lines in the same estimator, November 2026.
These add up quickly. A spray deck, drainage, a pergola and lighting together come to about $38,600 on top of the pool, by our math. Some families build the pool and deck first and add the pavilion or kitchen a season later; just have the builder run conduit and gas stubs while the yard is open.
Longview ground and the deck
Much of Longview sits on sandy uplands over slow-draining clay, with wet bottoms near the Sabine and its creeks. A deck on that ground needs to shed water away from the pool, which is why drainage is its own line in the estimator. Retaining walls fall under the city's 2026 rule too: a pool must keep a 1:1 depth-to-distance ratio from a wall's footing, as from the house foundation (Longview UDC). Read our soil and water table guide before you fix the layout, and the pool cost guide for the price of the pool itself.
Common questions
How much is a pool deck in Longview?
One local estimator lists $4,800 for exposed aggregate and $6,200 for spray deck on a gunite pool, up to $16,900 for flagstone (Pools of Longview). Size upgrades and drains are extra.
What is a spray deck or cool deck?
A textured coating sprayed over a concrete slab. It stays cooler and less slippery than bare concrete, which helps in a 95-degree Longview August.
Are pavers worth the extra cost?
They cost two to three times as much as aggregate or spray deck locally, but individual pavers can be lifted and reset if the ground settles, which a cracked slab cannot.
Do deck drains matter on a Longview lot?
Often. Clay subsoil and winter water tables keep rain near the surface, and drains move it away from the pool. The local estimator lists a drainage system at $3,400 on gunite jobs.
Sources & further reading
- Pools of Longview: online pool estimator (read Nov 2026). Deck, coping and outdoor-living lines
- Fixr: pool deck cost (updated Jan 2025). National materials per sq ft
- Longview Unified Development Code (rev. 2026). 1:1 rule for retaining-wall footings
Editorial note: General planning information, not engineering or legal advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rules with your local officials and a qualified pro.