When Ted's Pools was founded more than 40 years ago, the term "outdoor living space" had yet to enter the vernacular and backyard designs were still fairly simple. But as the industry has evolved, so too has the company, and nothing makes current owners Joe and Carol Perchetti prouder than delivering clients an elaborate oasis that meets all of their wants and needs.

The end result is often reminiscent of a five-star resort, and allows families to create memories that will last a lifetime.

"It used to be having a pool was a luxury item. Not so much anymore. The everyday family budgets for and follows through on their dream to have this aquatic environment in their backyard," Joe Perchetti says. "Working with our clients is exciting and rewarding. The most exciting part is asking key questions: What size pool? What shape? What do you want to do with the pool when you're done? We figure out the most logical and cost-effective initial approach. Then, we dive into all the options."

Ted's Pools specializes in gunite and vinyl liner in-ground pools, which both offer their own advantages to homeowners. While vinyl liner is more cost-effective, gunite can be customized to just about any shape, and the gunite shell comes with a lifetime warranty.

Joe and Carol have over 25 years of combined experience, and their project managers and crews have similarly extensive backgrounds in the industry. Their knowledge allows them to design and construct pools that not only serve as stunning centerpieces of the backyard, but are functionally efficient as well.

Popular amenities include water features like mini jets or raised walls with cascading waterfalls; boulders with a grotto that people can swim inside; sun shelves for lounging in the pool; fire features around the pool; swim-up bars; and even bridges overtop of the pool.

"We're on the exceptional end of backyard living. You get what you pay for," Joe says.

Maintaining these high standards means that not only is the team at Ted's Pools highly trained and expert in the field, but subcontractors that provide things such as decking, landscaping and electrical work are first-rate, too.

"I don't like using the word subcontractor. We refer to our subcontractors as partners. We've been working with some of them for 40 years," Joe says. "I know when a job is sold and this partner is out on the job site, not only are they following the contract true to the number and the letter, but I know it's going to meet our expectations. And that it's absolutely going to meet the client's expectations."

Unlike many pool companies, the relationship doesn't stop there, either. Ted's Pools has a service division to provide maintenance and a renovation division for either small cosmetic changes or a complete facelift of the pool.

"We can come in and just do a good job, and be Joe average. Or we can come in and do a great job. Let's set that bar high and really wow them," Joe says.

The biggest compliment they can receive, he continues, is having a client request Ted's Pools to fully service and take care of their new backyard oasis—that and referrals.

"We want to exceed our clients' expectations," Joe says. "It comes down to our attention to detail, our communication and our transparency. It goes so far."

Ted's Pools
West Chester, Pa.
(610) 359-1301
TedsPools.net

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 26, Issue 1 (May/June 2026)
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