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Decking area, boards, and cost for a deck around an above-ground pool.
With these inputs:
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Pool deck cost estimate | $10,866 – $14,818 |
| Deck area (ring) | 283 sq ft |
| Deck boards (16 ft) | 45 boards |
| Railing needed | 68.5 ft |
| Cost per sq ft | $43.63 |
| Pool perimeter | 75.4 ft |
| Deck width around pool | 6 ft |
| Wrap coverage | 50% |
| Rows of decking (across width) | 13 |
| Linear feet incl. 20% curved-cut waste | 708.7 ft |
| Decking + framing | $7,358 |
| Railing (outer edge + returns) | $3,770 |
| Stairs & self-closing gate | $1,220 |
| Pool-side edge | 37.7 ft |
Pool decks carry extra code requirements: a self-closing, self-latching gate, guardrail everywhere the deck is more than 30 inches above grade, and no climbable horizontal rails. Never fasten framing to the pool wall — the deck must be free-standing with its own posts and footings.
Enter your pool diameter and how wide you want the surrounding deck, and this calculator returns the ring area, board and framing quantities, railing footage, and a cost range.
A half-wrap 6 ft wide deck around a 24 ft round pool covers about 280 square feet and costs roughly $9,000-$13,000 in pressure-treated or $16,000-$22,000 in composite, including railing, stairs, and a code gate.
Four feet is the practical minimum for walking around the pool. Six feet fits a lounge chair, and eight to ten feet allows a seating group and a table on the wide side.
No. Above-ground pool walls carry no structural load. The deck must stand on its own posts and footings with a small gap to the pool wall so the pool can flex when filled.
Yes, wherever the walking surface is more than 30 inches above grade — and pool codes usually require a self-closing, self-latching gate at the top of any stair, plus no climbable horizontal members.
Curved layouts waste 15-25% more than a rectangle. For a 280 square foot half-wrap deck, plan on roughly 700 linear feet (44 boards at 16 ft) with a 20% waste allowance.
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