About Us
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Over 30 years of experience. Over 20 years in Charlotte. And a genuine belief that your backyard should feel as considered as the home it belongs to.
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Generational Experience
THREE DECADES OF CRAFT, FROM CAPE TOWN TO CHARLOTTE
Jonathan Basnett started in the pools business over 30 years ago in Cape Town, South Africa, and has served the Charlotte area for over 20 years with award-winning designs.
Today, Pelican Pools and Design is one of Charlotte's most recognized pool contractors — a reputation earned one backyard at a time, through decades of real craftsmanship and a relentless commitment to getting it right.
“Quality, passed from father to sons.”
The Basnett Family
Family Operated
A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY BUSINESS
Both of Jonathan's sons, Jon and Michael, have joined the family business — working side by side to bring each client's vision to life. We're a proud family-owned business that values tradition and the hard work of every family member involved.
Timeless Design
AESTHETICS MEET FUNCTION
Every project begins with understanding how you actually live — then designing around that, not the other way around. The result is a space that feels elevated and timeless from every angle, built to look just as good after ten summers as it does on day one.
Attention to Detail
CRAFTSMANSHIP IN EVERY INCH
As a family, we've built our reputation on getting the details right — from the texture of the coping to how the light hits the water at dusk. Every project we deliver is something we're proud to put our name on.
