We’re not just building pools. We’re building the place where your family’s memories happen — and we take that seriously.
— B&B Custom Pools, Emmaus PA
Our Story
Lehigh Valley’s Premier Pool Builder — For Over Four Decades
B&B Custom Pools has been designing and building custom in-ground pools in Emmaus, PA and the surrounding region since 1976. What started as a commitment to building better pools has grown into a full-service design-build operation that handles everything from the first site visit to the final drop of water.
We build exclusively in gunite — the strongest, most durable in-ground construction method available. No fiberglass, no vinyl. Concrete that’s engineered to last decades and designed to look like it belongs exactly where it’s built.
Beyond the pool, our on-staff landscape architects design and oversee every element of your outdoor space — patios, plantings, structures, kitchens, and water features — so the entire environment is conceived as one cohesive project, not assembled from multiple contractors.
The B&B Difference
What Sets Our Work Apart
These aren’t marketing claims — they’re the operational commitments that define every project we take on.
In-House Crews Only
Our own teams handle every phase — excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, tile, coping, and decking. No subcontractor chains, no handoffs, no gaps in accountability.
3D Design Before We Build
You see your pool and outdoor space in full 3D before a shovel touches the ground. Revisions are collaborative — you approve every element before construction starts.
Full Permitting & Engineering
We handle permits, civil engineering plans, stormwater management, and surveying. You never deal with paperwork, township offices, or inspectors.
Design-Build, Start to Finish
Pool, patio, landscape, structures, and outdoor kitchen — all designed together from day one by our on-staff architects, then built by our own crews. One vision, one team.
Our Approach
We Build Relationships as Much as We Build Pools
The projects we’re most proud of aren’t the most technically complex — they’re the ones where a family trusted us with their outdoor space and came away feeling like we understood exactly what they wanted.
Every project gets the same level of attention whether it’s a modest pool renovation or a full outdoor living environment. Our standards don’t change based on the size of the job.
That’s been the philosophy since 1976 — and it’s the reason most of our work still comes from referrals.
Communication Throughout
You have one point of contact from design through completion — someone who knows your project and can answer any question.
Standards That Don’t Change
Every project — from a spa addition to a full outdoor environment — is built to the same structural and quality standards.
Recognition We’ve Earned
Multiple NESPA design awards, Who’s Who in the Lehigh Valley recognition, and BBB accreditation since 2004.
Deeply Local
We’ve been building in the Lehigh Valley since 1976. We know the terrain, the townships, and the climate — and it shows in how we build.
Recognition
Awards & Industry Recognition
A record built over nearly five decades — recognized by the industry associations and community organizations that matter most in our region.
Who’s Who in the Lehigh Valley
Five-time honoree — recognized in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024, and 2025
NESPA Design Award Winner
Northeast Spa & Pool Association — recognized for outstanding pool design and construction
Associations & Accreditations
Let’s Work Together
Ready to Build Something That Lasts?
Whether you’re starting a new pool project, planning an outdoor living space, or looking for reliable ongoing service — we’d love to have a conversation about what we can do for you.
(610) 965-7665