Best for
- Pool shells and shotcrete support
- Pool decks and coping pours
- Patios and outdoor living slabs
- Backyard additions
- Shed and studio slabs
Pools and Backyard Work, matched to a local operator.
Pools are why line pumps exist. The shell, the deck, the patio, and the outdoor kitchen all sit behind a fence at the back of a finished lot, and the concrete still has to get there without a mixer crossing the yard.
- One request, one local operator
- Real quote with minimums and terms up front
- No cost to request
Know before you book
Backyard work runs through finished landscaping, past sprinkler lines and drains, and often under HOA rules about street parking and work hours. Walk the hose route before pour day, mark what must be protected, and confirm the washout spot. Operators would rather hear it twice than guess once.
How pools and backyard work pricing works
Most backyard jobs are line pump work at the market hourly plus per yard, and many land near the line pump minimum when the yardage is modest. Pool builders with steady volume should mention it. Routing several builders' jobs in the same area is how operators keep these quotes down.
The full rate tables for the Rio Grande Valley are in the cost guide, including the factors that push a quote up or down and worked examples with real math.
Typical pricing
Boom pump
- Hourly$190 to $320/hr
- Day rate$1,400 to $2,800
- Typical minimum job$900 to $1,900
Line pump
- Hourly$125 to $200/hr
- Per yard pumped$3 to $10/yd
- Typical minimum job$450 to $800
Ballpark ranges from published 2026 Texas rate guides. Pump size, yardage, distance, and schedule move the real number. The operator confirms the final price before anything is booked.
Pools and Backyard Work questions
Can a pump reach a pool in my backyard?
Yes, that is the standard setup. A line pump at the street with hose through the gate reaches most residential pools. Very deep lots or shared driveways just need the distance in the request so the right amount of hose is on the trailer.
What does the pool builder need to have ready?
Excavation and steel complete, inspections signed off where required, the ready-mix or shotcrete order confirmed, and access cleared along the hose route. The operator will confirm the checklist on the quote call so pour morning has no surprises.
Will pumping tear up my yard?
No heavy equipment enters the yard on a line pump job. The crew carries hose in and out by hand. It is the least invasive way to place concrete at the back of a finished lot, which is why pool builders default to it.
How much does pools and backyard work work cost here?
Most Valley boom pump work runs $190 to $320 per hour, with day rates between $1,400 and $2,800 and typical minimums of $900 to $1,900. Line pumps run $125 to $200 per hour plus $3 to $10 per yard, with minimums around $450 to $800. Distance across the Valley and total yardage are the two biggest swing factors in a quote.
What does this service cost me?
Nothing. You pay the operator for the pumping work at the price they quote you. This site is a quote and matching service, and your request goes to one local operator, not a lead auction.
Who actually does the pumping?
An independent local operator, not this website. We route your request and they quote, schedule, and perform the work under their own terms, licenses, and insurance.
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