Custom Pool Builder,
Design and Construction in
Southeastern Pennsylvania

Blue Tree Outdoor Living is a custom pool builder that designs and builds custom concrete pools as part of a complete backyard transformation: pool, landscape, hardscape, lighting, and drainage engineered as one project, managed by one designer, built by one team. Lifetime structural warranty. Free on-site consultations.
43 years
in business since 1983
15 years
building pools
Lifetime
structural warranty
7 counties
across Southeastern PA

The Pool Builder Problem
Few Talk About

Most pool builders sell you a pool and disappear. The salesperson who closed the deal hands you off to a project manager you have never met, and the scope of work typically ends at the pool itself: the shell, the coping, and the concrete immediately surrounding it. Grading? Your problem. Drainage? Not their department. Landscape restoration? You'll need to hire someone else.

The result: a finished pool sitting in a construction zone witha torn-up lawn, broken drainage patterns, no landscape, no lighting, and no integration between the pool and the rest of your outdoor space. The homeowner is left coordinating two or three additional contractors to put things back together, on a different timeline, with different design standards, and no accountability between crews.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living entered pool construction 15 years ago because we kept getting called in to fix what pool builders left behind. Our landscape clients were frustrated. We saw the problem from the other side and built our pool division to solve it at the source.

Custom Pools Designed and Built as Part of Your Complete Outdoor Space

Custom pool design and construction is the process of engineering a concrete inground pool, using gunite or shotcrete methods, purpose-built for a specific property's terrain, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and the homeowner's vision for outdoor living. Blue Tree Outdoor Living designs every pool project as an integrated backyard transformation: the pool, the surrounding landscape, the hardscape, the lighting, and the drainage are planned as one design, built by one team, and managed by one designer from first consultation through final walkthrough. Blue Tree uses 3D renderings so clients see their transformed backyard before excavation begins, builds with Jandy equipment for long-term efficiency and smart automation, and backs every pool with a lifetime structural warranty.

From Jeff and Chad, Owners of Blue Tree Outdoor Living

Building a pool is one of the largest investments you will make in your property, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Your designer stays with you from start to finish. While a dedicated project manager supervises your pool's construction, your designer remains fully involved, always available, and informed every step of the way.

We build what we design. The 3D rendering you approve is the pool we construct.

We prepare you for the real cost. Rock conditions, permitting, engineering, and site access all get identified upfront, and when an unknown arises we tell you right away.

Jeff Mattiola
Jeff Mattiola
Founder and President
Chad Ochnich
Chad Ochnich
Vice President
Custom inground pool construction by Blue Tree Outdoor Living in Southeastern PA

Inground Pool Construction

Custom concrete pools (gunite and shotcrete) designed for your property and lifestyle.
Pool design process with 3D rendering by Blue Tree Outdoor Living

Pool Design
Process

From first property visit through 3D renderings and final design approval.
Pool renovation and remodeling by Blue Tree Outdoor Living

Pool Renovation and Remodeling

Outdated pool? New tile, coping, plaster, equipment, expanded decking, or complete redesign.
A hand holds a smartphone displaying a pool control app, with sliders for water flow and lighting, beside a backyard swimming pool surrounded by patio furniture, plants, and a stone house.

Pool Equipment and Automation

Variable-speed Jandy pumps, energy-efficient heaters, smart filtration, and iAquaLink Wi-Fi automation, specified and installed as part of your build.
A backyard pool features a rock waterfall and a white slide curving into the water. Surrounding the pool are artificial grass, scattered pool toys, and houses in the background under a cloudy sky.

Pool Water
Features

Waterfalls, sheer descents, fountains, bubblers, and cascading rock features.
Pool lighting and illumination by Blue Tree Outdoor Living

Pool Lighting and Illumination

LED underwater, perimeter illumination, and smart controls for evening use.
Concrete inground pool installation by Blue Tree Outdoor Living

Concrete Pool Installation

Gunite and shotcrete construction. Unlimited custom shapes with a 25 to 50+ year lifespan.
A backyard pool and hot tub glow with blue lights at dusk, surrounded by stone walls, lounge chairs, torches, and landscaped plants against a backdrop of trees.

Integrated Spas

Spillover spas built into your pool as one structure, with shared equipment and a seamless transition from spa to pool.

Recent Blue Tree Outdoor Living Pool Project Highlights

Resort-Style Backyard Transformation

Custom freeform concrete pool with natural stone waterfall, paver patio surround, LED color-tunable lighting, integrated landscape design, and full drainage engineering. Designed, built, and now maintained by the same Blue Tree Outdoor Living team that walked the property on day one.

The Blue Tree Complete Backyard Process

Every pool project follows the same structured process, from the first conversation to the first swim. One designer and one team carry it through all eight steps, with no handoffs between crews. Blue Tree Outdoor Living's Complete Backyard Process was built by founder Jeff Mattiola over 15 years of pool construction, informed by 43 years of landscape and hardscape experience.
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Step 1: Discovery Consultation (Timeline: 1 visit, ~90 minutes)

Blue Tree Outdoor Living sends a designer, not a salesperson, to your property. They walk your property, assess slope, drainage patterns, sun exposure, and access. They ask how your family uses the backyard, what matters to you, and what your budget looks like. The visit is free, and there's no obligation.
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Step 2: Custom Design and 3D Renderings (Timeline: 2 to 4 weeks)

Your designer creates a comprehensive plan for the pool AND the surrounding outdoor space: hardscape, landscape, lighting, drainage, fencing. You review 3D renderings showing your complete backyard transformation and make adjustments on screen before a single shovel touches the ground.
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Step 3: Permitting and Engineering (Timeline: 2 to 8 weeks, varies by township)

Blue Tree Outdoor Living handles all township building permits, electrical permits, impervious surface compliance, and engineering requirements. Permitting is the most confusing part of pool construction for homeowners. We take it off your plate.
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Step 4: Excavation and Steel (Timeline: 1 to 2 weeks)

Site preparation, excavation, and rebar/steel installation. The pool takes physical shape. Your designer manages scheduling and communicates progress.
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Step 5: Plumbing, Electrical, and Concrete Shell (Timeline: 2 to 3 weeks)

Underground plumbing and electrical runs, followed by the concrete pool shell (gunite or shotcrete application) for structural integrity and design flexibility.
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Step 6: Tile, Coping, Plaster, and Equipment (Timeline: 2 to 3 weeks)

Interior finish, waterline tile, coping stone, and all Jandy equipment: pumps, heaters, filtration, lighting, automation controls.
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Step 7: Landscape, Hardscape, and Site Restoration (Timeline: 2 to 4 weeks)

This is where Blue Tree Outdoor Living differs from every pool-only builder. Paver decking, surrounding hardscape, grading, drainage engineering, landscape planting, and lighting, completed as part of the same project by the same team. No second contractor, and no scheduling gaps.
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Step 8: Fill, Start-Up, and Walkthrough (Timeline: 1 week)

Pool fill, water chemistry balancing, equipment commissioning, and a detailed walkthrough with your designer covering operation, maintenance, warranty coverage, and care instructions.

See Your Backyard Before We Break Ground

Every Blue Tree Outdoor Living pool starts as a 3D design, so you can walk through your finished backyard before construction begins.

Landscape and hardscape project by Blue Tree Outdoor Living
Landscape and hardscape project by Blue Tree Outdoor Living

See What Your Backyard Could Become

Every project starts the same way. A designer walks your property, listens to your vision, and gives you an honest assessment of what is possible. No cost. No obligation.

What Our Clients Say

What Does a Custom Pool Cost in Southeastern PA?

Real ranges, the factors behind them, and exactly how Blue Tree Outdoor Living quotes your project. No call for pricing, no surprises.
Typical Investment
$75,000 to $200,000+

Custom inground pools across Southeastern PA. Smaller geometric designs start at the lower end of the range, and resort-style pools with water features, grottos, and integrated outdoor living exceed $200,000.

What Drives the Price
Pool size, shape, and depth
Construction method (gunite and shotcrete)
Water features, decking, and coping
Jandy equipment selection
Site conditions: soil, slope, rock, and access
Township permitting and surrounding landscape and hardscape

Permits and engineering review vary by municipality. Final scope and cost are confirmed at your on-site evaluation.

How We Quote

A free on-site consultation with a transparent, itemized estimate. Your designer walks your property, listens to your vision and budget, and delivers one proposal for the whole project: pool, landscape, hardscape, drainage, and lighting.

Straight from founder Jeff Mattiola, who has priced pools across Southeastern PA for 15 years. The bid is the price.

Curated Transformations

Browse recent projects from across Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks, and Philadelphia Counties.

Custom Pools Across Southeastern Pennsylvania

Blue Tree Outdoor Living designs and builds custom inground pools across Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks, and Philadelphia Counties. From backyard retreats to full outdoor living builds, our team brings 43 years of Southeastern Pennsylvania experience to every project. Explore the towns and communities we serve below, or visit our service areas hub for the full coverage map.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living service area map covering Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks, and Philadelphia Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Common Questions

Custom inground pools from Blue Tree Outdoor Living start in the low-to-mid six figures, and the final number depends on size, finish, equipment, site conditions, and the surrounding landscape and hardscape. Because every pool is custom designed, Blue Tree quotes each project individually rather than publishing a single fixed price.

Yes. Blue Tree Outdoor Living offers financing on pool projects through established home improvement and pool lending partners, so you can spread the investment over time rather than paying for the full project upfront. Rates and terms depend on the lender and your qualifications. Visit the Blue Tree financing page to review options and apply.

A custom inground pool typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from excavation to water, depending on weather, permitting, and site conditions. A full project that includes landscape and hardscape work around the pool can run longer, since the yard is finished as one integrated design.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living builds both gunite and fiberglass pools. Gunite is sprayed concrete over a steel rebar frame, fully custom in shape, depth, and finish, and it carries Blue Tree's lifetime structural warranty on the shell. Fiberglass pools are pre-formed shells that install faster and offer a smooth, low-maintenance finish, and the Blue Tree team helps you choose the right fit for your yard. Blue Tree does not build vinyl liner pools.

Yes. Every Pennsylvania municipality that Blue Tree Outdoor Living serves requires a permit for an inground pool, and many also require zoning, setback, and fencing compliance. Blue Tree handles permit coordination with your township as part of the build, so you do not manage the paperwork yourself.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living installs Jandy pool equipment, made by Fluidra, including variable-speed pumps that lower energy costs, energy-efficient heaters, smart filtration, and Wi-Fi automation through Jandy's iAquaLink system. Each component carries its own manufacturer warranty, and Blue Tree standardized on Jandy for equipment quality and strong manufacturer support.

Yes. Blue Tree Outdoor Living can phase a project to fit your budget, typically building the pool first and adding hardscape, landscape, and outdoor features in a later phase. Because Blue Tree designs the whole yard up front, each phase fits a single plan rather than a patchwork of separate jobs.

Pool excavation disrupts the yard, so Blue Tree Outdoor Living restores grading and finishes the surrounding area as part of the project. Because Blue Tree builds pools, landscapes, and hardscapes under one roof, your yard can be returned bare or finished with patios, plantings, and outdoor living features in one coordinated plan.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living designs the pool as part of the whole yard, not as a standalone feature. Pools, landscapes, and hardscapes are designed and built under one roof, so the patio, plantings, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces are planned together with the pool from day one. That integration is Blue Tree's core difference.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living has been in business 43 years (founded in 1983 in Norristown) and designs and builds pools, landscapes, and hardscapes in-house under one roof. Pool shells carry a lifetime structural warranty. Most builders sub out design or landscaping, so you coordinate multiple companies. With Blue Tree, one team owns the entire outdoor project.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living provides a lifetime structural warranty on the pool shell, which covers the gunite structure itself. Pool equipment such as pumps, heaters, and filters is covered by the individual manufacturer warranties for each component. Blue Tree reviews the full warranty coverage with you before construction begins.

Ongoing pool costs include water care, electricity for the pump and heater, occasional equipment service, and seasonal opening and closing. Blue Tree Outdoor Living handles ongoing pool care through its Premier Outdoor Services team, so the company that built your pool can also maintain it.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living builds both saltwater and traditional chlorine pools. Saltwater pools are popular for lower routine maintenance and a softer water feel, while chlorine pools have a lower upfront equipment cost and a simpler system. The right choice depends on your budget, how you plan to use the pool, and how hands-on you want to be.

Winterizing a Pennsylvania pool means lowering the water level, draining and protecting equipment lines, balancing the water chemistry, and covering the pool before the first hard freeze. Proper closing protects the shell, plumbing, and equipment through the cold months. Blue Tree Outdoor Living offers pool closing and winterization through its Premier Outdoor Services team.

The best time to start is fall or winter, well ahead of swim season. Designing and permitting in the off-season means construction can begin in early spring, so the pool is ready when the weather warms. Because Blue Tree Outdoor Living books up for the build season, starting early secures your spot in the schedule.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living builds custom inground pools across Southeastern PA, serving Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks, and Philadelphia Counties. The team designs and builds in-house from its design center in Schwenksville, and 43 years of local experience means Blue Tree knows the soil, township rules, and permitting in the communities it serves.

Blue Tree Outdoor Living's Pool Warranty: Every Component Covered

Blue Tree backs every pool with one of the most complete warranties in the trade. Here is exactly what is covered, component by component.

Backed for Life
Limited lifetime structural warranty on the pool shell
The gunite structure, the part that matters most, is covered for as long as you own your pool.
Pool equipment (Fluidra and Jandy workmanship)
3-year limited
Plumbing and electrical
2-year limited
Gas line
2-year limited
Tile, coping, and veneer
2-year limited
Hardscape (workmanship)
2-year limited
Low voltage lighting
2-year limited
Fencing
2-year limited
Decking
1-year limited
Plaster (White)
1-year limited
Plaster (Quality Finish)
10-year limited
Landscaping (plant material)
1-year limited replacement
Pool cover
10-12 year limited (manufacturer)

Your Pool is Part of Something Bigger

The best pool projects extend beyond the coping stone. The landscape around your pool needs plants that handle reflected heat and chlorine splash, the hardscape needs materials that stay cool underfoot and drain correctly, lighting extends the pool's usable hours, and drainage protects the pool shell and your foundation from storm water. Blue Tree Outdoor Living designs all of these as one integrated plan, and the same company coordinates every crew before construction begins.
Landscape Design →
Pool surrounds and plantings chosen for heat tolerance and four-season interest.
Hardscape Design →
Paver patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and retaining walls designed to complement your pool.
Healthy Yards →
Turf care and drainage that protect the space around your pool.
Premier Outdoor Services →
Ongoing pool maintenance and seasonal care by the team that built it.
Jeff Mattiola, Founder and President of Blue Tree Outdoor Living
Jeff Mattiola
Founder and PresidentBuilding Blue Tree since 1983

Jeff started Blue Tree in 1983 and leads pool design and construction. Every pool is engineered and built by in-house crews and backed by a lifetime structural warranty on the shell.

Designed by the Blue Tree pool team
Justin Acal, Designer at Blue Tree Outdoor Living
Justin Acal
Senior Designer
Chris DiVito, Designer at Blue Tree Outdoor Living
Chris DiVito
Designer
Andrew Mattiola, Designer at Blue Tree Outdoor Living
Andrew Mattiola
Designer

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