Why Pool Decks Settle
Pool decks are uniquely vulnerable to settling. The combination of constant water exposure, splash zones that saturate the surrounding soil, the weight of the pool itself affecting adjacent ground, and Winnipeg's freeze-thaw cycle creates ideal conditions for the sub-base to erode. Panels settle away from coping, joints open up, and surfaces tilt — sending water toward the pool or home rather than away from it.
Why Foam is the Premier Choice for Pool Decks
Our hydrophobic concrete lifting foam is the industry's preferred method for pool decks — and for good reason. Unlike traditional mudjacking materials, our foam is fully waterproof and actively repels water after curing. It will not erode, dissolve, or compress when exposed to constant moisture. It also weighs significantly less than limestone-based fills, so it adds no meaningful load to already-stressed soil around the pool structure.
- Hydrophobic formula actively repels water — ideal for constant-moisture environments
- Lightweight — no added load stress on pool surrounds
- Cures in 15–30 minutes — deck usable within hours
- Tiny injection holes (under 1") are nearly invisible after patching
- Precise lift control — critical for maintaining proper drainage slope on pool decks
Structural Limestone for Larger Pool Deck Lifts
For pool decks that have settled significantly or where large voids have developed in the sub-base, our high-strength structural limestone may be recommended — either alone or in combination with foam lifting. We assess each situation individually and recommend the method that will deliver the most lasting result.
The Process
- Free on-site assessment — we check coping alignment, drainage slope, and void size
- Small holes drilled through deck panels at injection points
- Foam injected and monitored until deck returns to correct elevation and slope
- Holes patched to near-invisible finish
- Deck typically ready for use within a few hours
- No need to drain the pool or remove furniture for most jobs
- Covered by our 3-year warranty
Common Pool Deck Problems We Fix
- Panels settled away from pool coping creating a gap or lip
- Deck slopes inward toward the pool instead of away from it
- Uneven panels creating trip hazards around the pool perimeter
- Sections that rock or move when stepped on
- Water pooling on the deck surface after rain