Pool Builder in Villanova, PA — Estate Pool Design for the Main Line
Villanova's residential properties — many on the Radnor Township lots surrounding Villanova University — represent some of the Main Line's most distinguished residential real estate. Pool design here demands the same attention to quality and proportion as the architecture. JHL Pools serves Villanova from our Newtown Square studio at 12 Smedley Ln.
Custom gunite pools, integrated pool and patio environments, pool + landscape packages. Starting from $85,000 for custom gunite construction.
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JHL Pools | 12 Smedley Ln, Newtown Square, PA 19073 | (610) 956-7476 | PA HIC #PA035784 | BBB A+ | Hayward Authorized | Imagine Pools Warranty Partner
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Inground Pools
Architect-grade inground pools engineered for your site, built in-house from excavation to final startup.
Learn more →Gunite Pools
Steel-and-gunite shells with unlimited shape, depth, and finish — the standard for high-end Main Line pools.
Learn more →Plunge Pools
Compact, spa-like pools designed for smaller lots and year-round dipping without sacrificing luxury.
Learn more →Pool Renovation
Resurfacing, re-tiling, new coping, equipment upgrades, and full hardscape remodels for existing pools.
Learn more →Pool & Patio Design
Travertine and bluestone patios, outdoor kitchens, and fire features designed as one outdoor room.
Learn more →Landscape Packages
Pool, planting plan, lighting, and hardscape delivered together as one seamless backyard transformation.
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A transparent breakdown of what drives custom pool pricing in Chester and Delaware Counties.
Learn more →Hardscape
Natural stone, pavers, retaining walls, and fire pits — the architecture beneath your feet.
Learn more →Pool Houses
Custom pool houses, cabanas, and pavilions with changing rooms, storage, and outdoor kitchens built in.
Learn more →Fiberglass Pools
Low-maintenance Imagine Pools fiberglass pools, professionally installed with fast build times and a lifetime structural warranty.
Learn more →Spas & Hot Tubs
Integrated gunite spas and standalone hot tubs with spillways, hydrotherapy seating, and Hayward automation.
Learn more →Maintenance & Service
Pool openings, closings, winterization, equipment service, and seasonal maintenance to protect your investment.
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Serving Villanova from Newtown Square
JHL Pools — Newtown Square
12 Smedley Ln
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 956-7476View the Newtown Square service area →Questions
Villanova Pool Builder FAQs
How much does a custom inground pool cost in Villanova?
Custom inground gunite pools in Delaware County typically range from about $75,000 to $300,000 or more, depending on size, shape, interior finish, and surrounding patio and landscaping. JHL Pools provides an itemized estimate after a complimentary design consultation.
How long does it take to build a pool in Villanova?
A custom gunite pool in southeastern Pennsylvania generally takes about 10–16 weeks from permit approval to final startup. Scope, weather, and your municipality's permit timeline all affect the schedule.
Do I need a permit to build a pool in Delaware County?
Yes. Inground pools in Delaware County require municipal building and zoning permits, and most townships have fencing, setback, and barrier requirements. JHL Pools manages the permitting in the municipalities we serve, including Villanova.
Does JHL Pools build gunite or fiberglass pools in Villanova?
We build custom gunite (concrete) pools. Gunite allows unlimited shape, depth, and finish and stands up to our freeze-thaw climate far better than a fiberglass shell, which is size- and shape-limited and can shift in saturated Delaware County soil.
Is JHL Pools licensed and insured?
Yes. JHL Pools holds PA HIC license #PA035784, is fully insured, OSHA compliant on every jobsite, and BBB rated, with 5-star Google reviews from homeowners across the area.
What areas near Villanova does JHL Pools serve?
From our Newtown Square studio we design and build custom pools across Delaware County and the Main Line, including Villanova and the surrounding communities. Every project is handled by our own in-house team — we don't subcontract the work that matters.