66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,001 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Albany, NY (2026)
40 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Albany: Islander Pools and Spas Inc., CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 1,001 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Driftwood Pools & Outdoor Living, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 40.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Islander Pools & Spas Inc, 375 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 40 ranked after Islander Pools and Spas Inc.; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Albany pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 40 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Albany at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islander Pools and Spas Inc. | 66 | 4.8★ (1,001) | Albany | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | A Frame Imperial Pools | 60 | 4.6★ (165) | Latham, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Empire Pools & Billiards | 60 | 4.5★ (98) | Albany | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Islander Pools & Spas Inc | 59 | 4.8★ (375) | Ballston Spa, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Driftwood Pools & Outdoor Living | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Albany | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Hirsch Pools | 58 | 4.6★ (102) | East Glenville, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | MC Pools | 57 | 4.9★ (37) | Albany | Sat | — |
| 8 | Blue Waters Pool Maintenance, Inc. | 57 | 4.1★ (8) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cool River Pools | 56 | 3.8★ (6) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | United Fitness, Sports and Pools | 56 | 4.1★ (22) | Albany | Sat · Sun | — |
The 40 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 Latham, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 26 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Hirsch Pools
Based in East Glenville, 26 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 MC Pools
Based in Albany
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Sunshine Pools
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Wolfe Pools
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 All Clear Pools
Based in Albany
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield, 30 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 29 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 40 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hydro Pros | 52 | 4.9★ (65) | 40 mi |
| 27 | Clearwater pools | 51 | 4.0★ (12) | 39 mi |
| 28 | Backyard Fence Inc. | 51 | 4.5★ (105) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Tri-City Pools | 51 | 4.0★ (51) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Albany Pool Rebuilders Inc | 50 | 3.4★ (5) | 30 mi |
| 31 | Adirondack Pavilion Pools | 50 | 3.3★ (19) | 32 mi |
| 32 | Latham Pool Products, Inc | 49 | 2.9★ (44) | 6 mi |
| 33 | Bushey's Pool City | 49 | 3.8★ (17) | 28 mi |
| 34 | Pacific Industries Inc | 48 | 4.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Crystal Pool NY | 48 | 4.1★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 36 | Stone Ridge Luxury Pools | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Gallivan Corporation | 48 | 4.4★ (57) | 7 mi |
| 38 | Peak Environmental | 46 | 4.4★ (71) | 18 mi |
| 39 | QC Pools and Backyards | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Katchakid Northeast | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | In Albany |
Also serving Albany
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All That's Pool | 2 mi | |
| Berkshire Pools & Patio Co | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Dave Burnett Excavating | In Albany | |
| Dave Burnett Excavating Inc | 3.5★ (2) | In Albany |
| DePoalo Remodeling | 13 mi | |
| Fred Martin Pool Spa | 1.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Hill Street Pool Company | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Latham Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| My Pool Partner | In Albany | |
| Pacific Pools | 6 mi | |
| Pacific Pools Performance Vnyl | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Parimutuel Pools | In Albany | |
| Saratoga Plunge Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Water Wave | In Albany | |
| WaterWave Pool Management | 5.0★ (2) | In Albany |
| Wholesale Recreation | 3.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Albany pool builders
We scored 40 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, NY is Islander Pools and Spas Inc. with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,001 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. A Frame Imperial Pools (#2) and Empire Pools & Billiards (#3) follow. We ranked 40 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Albany?
ContractorsRanked ranks 40 pool builders serving Albany, NY. 12 of them are based in Albany; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Albany are open 24/7?
7 ranked pool builders in Albany post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Driftwood Pools & Outdoor Living (#5), Hirsch Pools (#6) and Blue Waters Pool Maintenance, Inc. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Albany work on weekends?
24 of 40 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Islander Pools and Spas Inc. (#1), A Frame Imperial Pools (#2) and Empire Pools & Billiards (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Albany pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated pool builders in Albany is 4.4★, with a median of 41 reviews. Islander Pools and Spas Inc. has the most, 1,001 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 40 pool builders serving Albany.
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