About Us
Since 1962, Pettis Pools has been helping families relax, unwind and have more fun in their backyards. As Pettis Pools celebrates its 60th anniversary, Spa Retailer magazine recently profiled the pool and spa company to share more about the rich history of the company and how it continues to thrive and live up to its Read More
By Aubrey Finn, Summer marketing intern Since I was a freshman in high school I have managed to have at least one job (more often two) every summer. I worked as an office assistant, in retail, in maintenance—it feels as if I’ve done it all. Through countless days of work I learned I like working. Read More
There are many factors to take into consideration when choosing which store to rely on when making a large purchase, including: product quality, staff, and reputation. When it comes to Pettis, you will always find high quality products at a great price. We do extensive research into each product line we carry—and often test them Read More
A Peek at the Staff Behind the Scenes Over twenty years ago, Jim became part of our Pettis Pools & Patio family! He is one of our “fix-it” specialists—there just aren’t very many pool-related questions he hasn’t developed solutions for over the years. We consider his know-how to be invaluable to our company and customers. Read More
My mother, Erma Pettis, was born in Dunkirk, NY on a wintery Friday morning the last day of February, 1930. She liked to tell the story of my grandmother telling her that a factory whistle blew just as she was making her way into the world. Maybe this explains why my mother was the hardest Read More
From beginnings as a “summer business” for two teachers to the top-rated pool company in the area Pettis Pools & Patio turns 50 this year, and there will be deals, giveaways and celebrating all year long. Things kickoff with early buy specials and a $50 Pettis Fun Pass with the purchase of any pool, spa Read More
This is the first in an occasional series of posts that highlights some of the people and stories from “behind the scenes” here at Pettis Pools & Patio.At Pettis Pools & Patio, you never know what’s going to happen—including love! Jeff Ames had been working at Pettis Pools & Patio heading service crews and also Read More
Pettis Pools, first sign Pettis Pools, 1st store 1967 It’s 1962. The Yankees won the World Series, West Side Story captured “Best Picture” at the Oscars®, and Larry and Erma Pettis read the classified ad that changed their lives . That’s when Larry and Erma Pettis, both teachers, were looking for something to fill the Read More