Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, the most in Abilene.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
14 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Abilene: Shipwrecked Pools, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Leak Detection & Pool Repair LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 14.
Most-reviewed: West Texas Pools & Spas, 76 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 14 ranked after Shipwrecked Pools; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Abilene pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shipwrecked Pools | 66 | 5.0★ (98) | Abilene | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Abilene professional pool services | 63 | 5.0★ (60) | Abilene | Sat | — |
| 3 | Southwest Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.5★ (61) | Abilene | Sat | — |
| 4 | Elite Leak Detection & Pool Repair LLC. | 61 | 4.7★ (13) | Abilene | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | West Texas Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.0★ (76) | Abilene | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Extreme Exteriors Swimming Pools, Landscapes and Outdoor Living | 59 | 4.0★ (45) | Abilene | Sat | — |
| 7 | Desert West Pool Service | 58 | 4.9★ (54) | Lubbock, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Atlantis Pool Plastering Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Abilene | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Big Country Pools | 57 | 2.6★ (5) | Abilene | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ultimate Texas Pool Cleaning | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Abilene | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, the most in Abilene.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock, 35 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abilene
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
6 more pool builders within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Backyards of Abilene, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Abilene |
| Big Country Pool Service | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Patio and Pool Pros | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Pool Techs | 5.0★ (1) | In Abilene |
| Pool Xpressions | 4.5★ (2) | In Abilene |
| Ultimate Water Creations-Texas | In Abilene |
We scored 14 Abilene pool builders on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Abilene data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |