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's so much fun to provide that for them," Joe Perchetti says. "From the initial consultation with the client, we'll come up with a design that includes everything we talked about, and then it's in their hands. I tell them, 'If there's something that touches a pool, we've done it before. So if you think it's a boring shape and want to dress it up, just let us know.' I call that the red-pen stage. They can mark up the design, take a picture and send it back, and I'll revise it so that it better fits what their dreams and vision are."

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.

"With the added features obviously comes expense, so we have to prepare it according to their budget," Joe says. "Whatever their vision is, we're working through it and communicating with the client to make sure they're satisfied and that their end vision is met. Frankly, I want to exceed every client's expectation at every phase and detail of our project."

He adds that his team works in concert with partners who provide the decking, landscaping and fencing. "We take every job very, very personally. We're not just in and out – it's a couple months of work in the client's backyard, and we realize that we're working for them. I consider every project we do to me magazine cover-worthy."

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 try to be a full turn-key operation," Joe says. "The biggest compliment we can ever receive is, 'You did a phenomenal job with the construction, so why don't you take care of the pool?' We love to become a lifelong service provider for each client and for their exceptional backyard setting."

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

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 24, Issue 3 (January/February 2024)
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