58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Albany, GA (2026)
13 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Albany: SOWEGA Pool Service, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elegant Pools and Waterfalls, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Paradise Pool & Spa, 195 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Albany pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Albany at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOWEGA Pool Service | 58 | 4.6★ (36) | Albany | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Paradise Pool & Spa | 58 | 4.8★ (195) | Moultrie, 36 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Kobs Pools Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (21) | Albany | — | — |
| 4 | A1 Pools | 55 | 4.4★ (15) | Albany | — | — |
| 5 | Worthy Pools Unlimited LLC | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Albany | Sat | — |
| 6 | Homestead Pools | 54 | 4.1★ (21) | Albany | — | — |
| 7 | Elegant Pools and Waterfalls | 54 | 4.2★ (10) | Pompano Beach, 29 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | United Pools | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | Albany | Sat | — |
| 9 | De Vane Pool Services & Supply | 54 | 4.9★ (36) | Americus, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roscoe's Pool Services | 50 | 4.4★ (17) | Moultrie, 34 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best pool builders in Albany, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Moultrie, 36 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 A1 Pools
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pompano Beach, 29 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 United Pools
Based in Albany
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Americus, 35 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moultrie, 34 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tifton, 38 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Stripling Pools
Based in Moultrie, 31 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 The Pool Guy
Based in Moultrie, 37 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Albany
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Pool Contractor | 5 mi | |
| Dewitt's Pool Services Inc | 29 mi | |
| Ed's Pool Services | 2.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Miller Pools LLC | 34 mi | |
| Southern Comfort Pools | In Albany | |
| The Pool House LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Watts Marcite Pools Building | 3.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
How we ranked Albany pool builders
We scored 13 Albany 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 Albany 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 |
Pool builders in Albany: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Albany?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Albany, GA is SOWEGA Pool Service with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Paradise Pool & Spa (#2) and Kobs Pools Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 13 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Albany?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 pool builders serving Albany, GA. 6 of them are based in Albany; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Albany are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Albany posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Elegant Pools and Waterfalls (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Albany work on weekends?
6 of 13 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SOWEGA Pool Service (#1), Paradise Pool & Spa (#2) and Worthy Pools Unlimited LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Albany pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated pool builders in Albany is 4.4★, with a median of 17 reviews. Paradise Pool & Spa has the most, 195 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Albany count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Albany 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 Albany
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 pool builders serving Albany.
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