Outdoor areas, edging & walls

Concrete pool surrounds: finishes, slip resistance and cost

Pool surrounds need a finish that grips when wet, stays cooler in the sun and drains away from the pool.

171 businesses listedUpdated October 2026
In short

Pool surrounds need a finish that grips when wet, stays cooler in the sun and drains away from the pool. Exposed aggregate, honed concrete and textured resurfacing are the common choices.

What pool surrounds involves

  1. Agree levels and falls away from the pool
  2. Prepare base, forms and reinforcement
  3. Pour and finish (exposed, honed or textured)
  4. Cut joints and seal with an anti-slip additive
Advertisement

How much pool surrounds costs

Priced like patios and decorative finishes: about $80–$180 per m² for patio-type work and $120–$200 for exposed aggregate. Resurfacing an existing surround costs about $50–$80 per m².

Price ranges in Australia (GST incl.)

Source: whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Australia 2026 (verified October 2026). Prices include GST. Checked October 2026.

Concrete patio / entertaining area: typical price per m² by state

NSW$143
VIC$132
QLD$125
WA$132
SA$115
TAS$113
NT$125
ACT$137
National typical price × capital-city price index (October 2026). Click a state to open the calculator.

Estimate your job in the calculator Is my quote fair?

Before you hire

  • Ask for the slip-resistance classification of the finish
  • Make sure water falls away from the pool and the fence footings
  • Choose lighter colours – dark concrete gets hot

Standards and approvals

Slip resistance of new pedestrian surfaces is classified under AS 4586. Pool fencing is regulated separately by each state. Concreting for homes is licensed building work in most states. In NSW a contractor licence from NSW Fair Trading is needed for residential work over $5,000 (labour and materials, incl. GST); in Queensland a QBCC licence is needed for work over $3,300; in Victoria, domestic building work over $10,000 must be done by a registered builder (Building and Plumbing Commission). Check the licence number on the regulator's public register before paying a deposit.

Advertisement

Who does pool surrounds

171 businesses in the directory list this service; 171 of them mention it on their own website (the quote is on each business page).

New South Wales 35 businesses
  • Concreter
    A1 Concreters MaitlandMaitland, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • House slabs
  • Concreter
    A1 Concreters NewcastleToronto, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Car parks & loading bays
  • Concreter
    Allsett Concrete SolutionsMorisset, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Commercial slabs
  • Concreter
    Australian Concrete Pty LtdBlacktown, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Coast To Coast ConcretingSingleton, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Footings, foundations & columns
  • Concreter
    Custom Concrete FinishesYass, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    DMK ConcreteKurri Kurri, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • House slabs
  • Concreter
    Down Right ConcretingGoulburn, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    E&L ConcretingCoonamble, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Shed & granny flat slabs
  • Concreter
    Eatons ConcretingGosford, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete grinding & levelling
  • Concreter
    Elite Concreters MaitlandKurri Kurri, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Shed & granny flat slabs
  • Concreter
    Excite ConcreteSpringwood, NSW
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps

All concreters in New South Wales

Victoria 10 businesses
  • Concreter
    Asl ConcretingGreensborough, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Garage floors
  • Concreter
    Concrete By BayleafCamberwell, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Italcon Concreting MelbourneEltham, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Melton ConcretersMelton, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Metric ConcretingThomastown, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Garage floors
  • Concreter
    Salcrete Concreting Pty LtdCaroline Springs, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Sunshine ConcretingFootscray, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Commercial slabs
    • Footings, foundations & columns
  • Concreter
    Ymc ConcretingDandenong, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Polished & epoxy floors
    Bluestone Polish Concrete FloorBeechworth, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete steps & ramps
    • Footings, foundations & columns
  • Concrete supplier
    VIC MixSt Albans, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Exposed aggregate concrete
Queensland 50 businesses

All concreters in Queensland

Western Australia 43 businesses

All concreters in Western Australia

South Australia 18 businesses

All concreters in South Australia

Tasmania 5 businesses
Northern Territory 4 businesses
Australian Capital Territory 6 businesses
Advertisement

Common questions

What's the safest concrete finish around a pool?

A textured finish with a good wet slip rating – exposed aggregate, honed with anti-slip, or a textured resurfacing coat.

Can old pool surrounds be resurfaced?

Yes, sound concrete can be resurfaced for about $50–$80 per m² instead of replacing it.

Does concrete around a pool need sealing?

Yes – it protects against chlorine, salt and stains. Use a sealer with an anti-slip additive.

Related guides