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Best Pool Builders in Alabaster, AL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alabaster: Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: Family Leisure, 524 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

50 Alabaster pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 50 rated businesses.

Top 10 pool builders in Alabaster at a glance

Top 10 pool builders in Alabaster at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc.604.9★ (289)Helena, 12 mi away—Overall
2Hollywood Outdoor Living594.6★ (202)Birmingham, 12 mi awaySat—
3Elite Pool Services594.7★ (337)Birmingham, 14 mi away——
4Splash Bros Pool Pros574.6★ (40)Calera, 5 mi awaySat—
5Shoemaker Pool Service Inc574.5★ (105)Birmingham, 15 mi awaySat—
6Leak Rescue564.7★ (55)Birmingham, 3 mi away——
7Premier Pools & Spas564.8★ (41)Pelham, 3 mi away——
8Swimming Pool Services564.1★ (115)Birmingham, 14 mi awaySat—
9Allstar Pool & Spa554.5★ (116)Birmingham, 27 mi awaySat—
10Puddle Pool Services555.0★ (22)Pelham, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 50 best pool builders in Alabaster, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Alabaster

    Based in Helena, 12 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    412 Chelsea Springs Dr, Columbiana, AL 35051
  2. Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1441 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35216
  3. Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    280 Snow Dr #1, Birmingham, AL 35209
  4. Based in Calera, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Birmingham, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2811 Greystone Commercial Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35242
  6. Based in Birmingham, 3 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  7. Based in Pelham, 3 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300A Applegate Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
  8. Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    400 Doug Baker Blvd #100, Birmingham, AL 35242
  9. Based in Birmingham, 27 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1821 Tin Valley Cir, Birmingham, AL 35235
  10. Based in Pelham, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
  11. Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Alabaster.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 524 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    7701 Ludington Ln, Birmingham, AL 35210
  12. Based in Birmingham, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1588 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35216
  13. Based in Hueytown, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:15 PM · Sat 7 AM–8:15 PM · Sun 7 AM–7:15 PM
    Address
    112 Dee Hendrix Rd, Hueytown, AL 35023
  14. Based in Birmingham, 17 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  15. Based in Birmingham, 11 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2260-G Rocky Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
  16. Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4704 Cahaba River Rd Ste 1e, Birmingham, AL 35243
  17. Based in Chelsea, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    148 Rabbitrun, Chelsea, AL 35043
  18. Based in Alabaster

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  19. Based in Vestavia Hills, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    2504 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
  20. Based in Brookshire, 23 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
  21. Based in Pelham, 6 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Pelham, AL 35124
  22. Based in Irondale, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 25th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
  23. Based in Hoover, 16 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

All 50 pool builders

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

pool builders in Alabaster, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cannonball Pools525.0★ (4)In Alabaster
27Oak Leaf Lawn & Landscape, Inc.514.8★ (57)11 mi
28Trinity Pool Designs515.0★ (7)23 mi
29Fine Pools & Spas514.0★ (50)30 mi
30DSLD Land Management Company514.9★ (122)14 mi
31Professional Pools-Birmingham513.0★ (8)3 mi
32Mancha Hardscapes Pool & Spas513.6★ (41)15 mi
33SEA Pools & Construction, LLC505.0★ (3)6 mi
34Creative Pools504.8★ (25)29 mi
35Tubbs Pools505.0★ (8)33 mi
36Cascade Pools505.0★ (4)12 mi
37TameTheWater505.0★ (18)34 mi
38TLC Pools505.0★ (10)26 mi
39Sunnyland Pools & Excavating492.0★ (4)19 mi
40Madison's Pool Services494.6★ (8)35 mi
41Distinctive Pools495.0★ (7)35 mi
42S & B Pool Works495.0★ (3)28 mi
43Elite Pool and Spa484.8★ (148)39 mi
44J & M Landscapes484.9★ (9)5 mi
45Steel City Pools483.0★ (4)18 mi
46Earl's Spas & Pools483.7★ (18)9 mi
47Backyard Creations Inc474.6★ (8)8 mi
48Patriot Pool Company462.1★ (18)36 mi
49S&S Development Co.454.4★ (11)13 mi
50RICO HARDSCAPE LLC445.0★ (4)11 mi

Also serving Alabaster

20 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.

How we ranked Alabaster pool builders

We scored 50 Alabaster 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 2, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alabaster data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pool builders in Alabaster: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pool builder in Alabaster?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Alabaster, AL is Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews. Hollywood Outdoor Living (#2) and Elite Pool Services (#3) follow. We ranked 50 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many pool builders are there in Alabaster?

ContractorsRanked ranks 50 pool builders serving Alabaster, AL. 2 of them are based in Alabaster; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pool builders in Alabaster work on weekends?

21 of 50 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hollywood Outdoor Living (#2), Splash Bros Pool Pros (#4) and Shoemaker Pool Service Inc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Alabaster pool builders have?

The median Google rating among 50 rated pool builders in Alabaster is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Family Leisure has the most, 524 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank pool builders?

Each pool builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do pool builders outside Alabaster count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Alabaster city center, our service radius for pool builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can pool builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Alabaster

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 pool builders serving Alabaster.

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