What Teserra does

Teserra is a private, full-service outdoor living design-build company headquartered in Palm Desert, California (within the Coachella Valley), with a second regional office in Orange, California serving Orange County. The firm designs and constructs custom swimming pools, spas, and integrated outdoor living environments, including outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, patios, hardscape, landscape design, and artificial turf installation, for luxury residential and select commercial clients in Southern California. The company has served more than 25,000 customers across a 40+ year operating history and holds California contractor license CALIC #656128 along with Google Guaranteed status. Its primary customer base is high-net-worth homeowners, with secondary relationships with custom homebuilders and developers, and a smaller commercial footprint covering hotels, resorts, and apartment complexes.

Underlying capabilities center on an in-house design-build execution model: Teserra handles concept, engineering, permitting, masonry, hardscape, landscape, and finishing trades internally, and uses 3D design visualization to help clients preview projects before construction. Products include gunite and plunge pool construction, water features with recycling systems, smart pool automation (temperature, lighting, cleaning controls), and an exclusive authorized dealer relationship for Celebrity Greens artificial turf in both the Coachella Valley and Orange County. Service categories span new construction, pool remodeling/resurfacing, equipment upgrades, and ongoing maintenance and repair.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven with no disclosed pricing published online. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time construction fees for pool builds and outdoor living projects, supplemented by smaller recurring revenue from pool maintenance contracts and ad-hoc repair work. Customer financing is offered in partnership with Lyon Financial, providing loans up to $200,000 with terms up to 30 years, military discounts, and fixed-rate structures. Distribution is direct-sales and consultation-led via website lead capture (Get Consultation CTAs), dedicated phone lines for each region, on-site meetings, and developer/homebuilder referral relationships. Marketing relies on blog content (pool maintenance and outdoor living topics), customer testimonials, Google Guaranteed SEO presence, community sponsorships (CareerBuilder Challenge PGA TOUR, Modernism Week), and brand partnerships (Christopher Kennedy, Rodney Strong Winery), with no intermediary or reseller channels in use.

Name

Teserra

Legal name

Teserra

Website

https://teserraoutdoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Teserra designs and constructs custom swimming pools, integrated outdoor living spaces, hardscapes, and landscapes for luxury residential and select commercial clients in Southern California's Coachella Valley and Orange County markets, serving high-net-worth homeowners, custom homebuilders, and developers under an in-house design-build model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pool Construction and Outdoor Living Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Residential Building Construction (23611)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD), Retaining Walls & Hardscape Structures (HSAPALAH), Water Features (Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls) (HSAPALAJ), Seating Walls, Planter Walls & Raised Beds (Hardscape) (HSAIACAL), Tile, Grout & Surface Cleaning (Acid Wash, Stain Removal) (HSAIALAI), Pool Decking & Surrounds (HSAPALAK)

Keywords

• Custom pool construction
• Outdoor living design
• Pool remodeling services
• Hardscape installation
• Artificial turf installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Coachella

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pool Construction and Installation: Custom pool design and construction services for residential and commercial clients. Projects include new pool builds, pool remodels, and commercial pool installations. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees based on scope, design complexity, and materials selected.
2. Outdoor Living and Hardscape Services: Complete outdoor living solutions including outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, patios, and landscape design. Services are project-based with pricing varying by scope, materials, and customization level.
3. Artificial Grass and Putting Greens: Installation of artificial turf systems including putting greens for golf enthusiasts. Revenue from one-time installation projects with Celebrity Greens products.
4. Pool Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing pool maintenance, repairs, and warranty support services. Provides recurring service revenue through maintenance contracts and ad-hoc repair services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teserra designs, builds, and remodels custom residential and commercial swimming pools, and delivers integrated outdoor living environments including hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, patios, landscape design, and artificial turf. Services are delivered via an in-house design-build process covering concept development, engineering, permitting, construction, and finishing across Coachella Valley and Orange County in Southern California.

Product overview

Teserra is a full-service outdoor living company offering custom pool construction, renovation, and integrated landscape/hardscape services. The company operates two primary divisions serving Coachella Valley and Orange County. Core offerings include residential and commercial pool construction and remodeling, outdoor kitchens, hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls), artificial grass and putting greens (through Celebrity Greens partnership), fire features, pergolas, landscape design, and water features. Services are delivered through an in-house design-build process encompassing concept development, engineering, permitting, construction, and finishing. The company holds a California contractor's license (CALIC #656128) and has served Southern California for over four decades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Celebrity Greens: Artificial turf and putting greens brand, with Teserra as the only Celebrity Greens authorized dealer in the Coachella Valley area

Products and services

• Pool Construction Custom residential and commercial swimming pool design and construction services for homeowners and businesses in Coachella Valley and Orange County.
• Pool Remodeling Pool renovation and remodeling services including resurfacing, replastering, tile and coping replacement, and equipment upgrades for existing pool owners.
• Plunge Pools Compact pool designs suited for small backyards and limited outdoor spaces.
• Outdoor Living Design and Construction Integrated outdoor living space design and build services including landscape design, outdoor lighting, and complete backyard transformations.
• Outdoor Kitchens Custom outdoor cooking spaces with built-in grills, prep areas, refrigeration, storage, and bar seating for outdoor entertaining.
• Hardscape Services Hardscaping services including patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, seating walls, decking, veneer masonry, and structural outdoor features.
• Artificial Grass Installation Synthetic turf installation for residential lawns, playground areas, and commercial applications using Celebrity Greens products.
• Putting Greens Custom backyard putting green installation using Celebrity Greens artificial turf designed for golf practice and recreation.
• Pet Turf Pet-friendly artificial grass designed for drainage, durability, and easy cleaning for households with dogs.
• Fire Features Custom fire pit and fireplace installation including gas fire pits, fire tables, and fire-and-water combination features.
• Pergolas Custom shade structure installation providing architectural definition and outdoor comfort.
• Patios Patio construction using travertine, porcelain, natural stone, and concrete pavers.
• Landscape Design Professional landscape design and installation incorporating climate-appropriate plants, smart irrigation, and sustainable solutions.
• Commercial Pool and Outdoor Services Commercial pool construction and outdoor living solutions for businesses, developers, hotels, resorts, and apartment complexes.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 25,000 satisfied customers served over four decades of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor, flagship and core.

• PGA WEST / Signature at PGA WESTnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Responsible for all outdoor landscaping at Signature at PGA WEST homes adjacent to TPC Stadium Course. Provided demonstration installations at tournament venue for CareerBuilder Challenge.
• Rodney Strong WineryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Neighbor at tournament venue, joined Teserra Experience area with full bar offering wines. Co-branded presence at CareerBuilder Challenge event.
• Christopher KennedyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Collaboration with architect Christopher Kennedy on Modernism Week Official Show House at 1330 E. Murray Canyon Drive. Teserra provided landscape, hardscape, and water element construction for the project published nationally in Traditional Home magazine.
• Modernism WeekflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Charitable organization providing scholarships to local future design and architecture students. Teserra supported 2015 Modernism Week which attracted 59,000 attendees from 20 countries.
• Celebrity GreenscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive authorized dealer partnership for Celebrity Greens artificial turf products in Coachella Valley and Orange County. Celebrity Greens is trusted by CBS golf analyst Peter Kostis, legendary NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace, and PGA tour player Paul Casey.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Premier Pools & Spas: Premier Pools & Spas is one of the largest custom pool builders in the United States with locations across multiple states. It competes directly with Teserra on custom residential pool construction, outdoor living, and design services, with a similar sales-led consultation model.
• Blue Haven Pools & Spas: Blue Haven is a national custom pool builder with regional franchises including Southern California locations. It offers similar design-build pool and outdoor living services with comparable luxury residential targeting, directly competing for the same Coachella Valley and Orange County projects.
• California Pools & Landscape: California Pools is a Southern California-based custom pool builder and landscape contractor offering design-build services across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Teserra in service mix (pools, outdoor living, hardscape) and luxury homeowner target market, though operating on a broader regional footprint.

Others

• Pebble Technology International: Pebble Technology is a leading manufacturer of pool interior finishes (PebbleTec, PebbleSheen) used in custom pool construction. It is an ecosystem supplier to Teserra and its direct peers, and serves the same luxury residential pool market with adjacent (not competing) products.

Emerging players

• Aquatic Design Group: Aquatic Design Group is a commercial and high-end residential pool design and construction firm with Western U.S. presence. Comparable to Teserra in integrated design-build capability and luxury custom pool focus, though with a heavier tilt toward commercial and resort projects.
• River Pools and Spas: River Pools and Spas is a custom fiberglass and concrete pool builder with a strong content-marketing-driven lead generation model. Comparable to Teserra in custom residential pool offering and reliance on consultation-driven sales, though with a different geographic footprint and lead-gen engine.

Regional players

• Shasta Pools: Shasta Pools is a long-established Arizona-based custom pool builder serving Phoenix and surrounding markets. Comparable to Teserra in operating model (custom residential pools, luxury focus, decades of brand history) but geographically distinct; useful as a regional benchmark for Southern/Western luxury pool builders.
• Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio: Presidential Pools is an Arizona-based luxury pool, spa, and outdoor living builder with a long operating history. It mirrors Teserra's integrated design-build model (pools + outdoor kitchens + fire features + landscaping) targeting high-end homeowners in a comparable sunbelt climate.
• Sun Valley Pools: Sun Valley Pools is a custom residential and commercial pool builder serving the Arizona market. Like Teserra, it focuses on luxury custom pool construction with integrated outdoor amenities in a sunbelt luxury market, making it a useful regional comparable for unit economics and pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Latham Group: Latham Group is the largest North American manufacturer of residential in-ground vinyl liner pools, covers, and related components. It is not a direct custom pool builder but serves as a broad incumbent in the pool ecosystem, with comparable end-customers and overlapping smart pool automation offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teserraoutdoors
• Facebookfacebook.com/teserraoutdoors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teserra-outdoors

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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