The Pugliese Legacy: 70 Years of New Jersey Pool Excellence
Three Generations of Master Craftsmanship
Since 1955, Pugliese Pools has defined the standard for luxury inground pools in Essex County and throughout New Jersey. What began as a post-war vision by our founder, Tony Pugliese, has evolved into a three-generation legacy of family-owned excellence. We don’t just build pools; we engineer backyard retreats designed to last for decades.
The Natural Look Pool, designed and constructed by Pugliese Pools.
A History of Innovation
Pugliese Pools is a New Jersey legend for a reason. In the 1960s, we pioneered the "Natural Look" swimming pool, a free-form aesthetic using rocks, boulders, and organic shapes that has since been emulated by builders nationwide.
Beyond aesthetics, our commitment to superior engineering led to the development of our proprietary Hydrodynamic Filtration System. By designing unique water flow patterns—pushing water from the shallow end to deep-end skimmers—we ensure your pool water recirculates entirely at least three times every 24 hours. The result is unmatched water clarity and a system that is as efficient as it is beautiful.
Personalized Leadership
Today, the Pugliese tradition continues under the leadership of President and Designer Tom Heath. Having worked alongside Tony Pugliese since 1963, Tom brings over 60 years of hands-on expertise to every project. Unlike volume builders, Tom is personally involved in every stage of your custom pool construction, ensuring that the process is as smooth and enjoyable as the finished product.
Supported by Thomas Heath, Jr., our controller who represents the third generation of family expertise, we maintain a simple philosophy: we engineer every swimming pool as if we were building it for our own family.
Why the Pugliese Name Matters
In Essex County, the phrase "It’s a Pugliese Pool" carries weight. It represents a structure that will not crack, leak, or fail. In fact, every Pugliese pool built since 1955 is still in use today.
When you choose Pugliese Pools, you aren’t just hiring a NJ pool builder; you are joining a family tradition of architectural integrity, local expertise, and world-class design.