64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Alief, TX (2026)
679 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Alief: Richard's Total Backyard Solutions, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 1,355 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PoolTec Pool and Spa Service and Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 679.
- 23
Most-reviewed: CK Pools, 786 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 679 ranked after Richard's Total Backyard Solutions; ranked #23.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
679 Alief pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 395 open Saturdays and 156 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 679 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Alief at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard's Total Backyard Solutions | 64 | 4.8★ (1,355) | Houston, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | PoolTec Pool and Spa Service and Repair | 62 | 4.9★ (134) | Sugar Land, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Omega Pools, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (141) | Katy, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | J's Pools & Spas | 61 | 4.8★ (156) | Houston, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | PoolTec Pool and Spa Service and Repair | 61 | 4.8★ (121) | Katy, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Retro Ink Pools | 60 | 5.0★ (96) | Cypress, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sunset Pools Inc | 60 | 4.7★ (135) | Katy, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Limitless Custom Pools and Backyards | 60 | 4.9★ (154) | Houston, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | SNG Pool Services | 60 | 4.9★ (47) | Richmond, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lucky Duck Pool Services & Repair - Sugar Land & Missouri City | 60 | 4.9★ (118) | Sugar Land, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 679 best pool builders in Alief, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Sugar Land, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Katy, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Houston, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Katy, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cypress, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Katy, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Houston, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Sugar Land, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#11 Doty Destruction
Based in Alief
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Houston, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#13 Pool Bros
Based in Houston, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in The Woodlands, 30 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Houston, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Houston, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cypress, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Katy, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cinco Ranch, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in The Woodlands, 33 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Tomball, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Katy, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#23 CK Pools
Based in Houston, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Houston, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 611 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Katy, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 679 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Alief
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A&B Pool and Spa | 1.0★ (1) | In Alief |
| Blue Mind Custom Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| C&D Services | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Everic Pool Plastering Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| García s pool plaster | In Alief | |
| Land Resource Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Alief |
| Luxury pool builders | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Mill Creek Pools and Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Moses Pool, Spa & Landscaping | 3.7★ (6) | In Alief |
| Patio Pools of Houston, Inc. | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Pool Building Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Pools by Genesis One | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pools by W | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Rio Mar Pools LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Sapphire Custom Pools | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Southern Pool Service, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Texas Aquatics | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| The Pool Guy | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Unique Pool/Spa Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Urbanpoolbuilder | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Alief pool builders
We scored 679 Alief 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 Alief 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 Alief: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Alief?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Alief, TX is Richard's Total Backyard Solutions with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,355 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. PoolTec Pool and Spa Service and Repair (#2) and Omega Pools, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 679 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Alief?
ContractorsRanked ranks 679 pool builders serving Alief, TX. 1 of them is based in Alief; 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 Alief are open 24/7?
54 ranked pool builders in Alief post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PoolTec Pool and Spa Service and Repair (#2), Omega Pools, LLC (#3) and J's Pools & Spas (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Alief work on weekends?
395 of 679 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 156 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Richard's Total Backyard Solutions (#1), PoolTec Pool and Spa Service and Repair (#2) and Omega Pools, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Alief pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 679 rated pool builders in Alief is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Richard's Total Backyard Solutions has the most, 1,355 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 Alief count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Alief 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 Alief
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 679 pool builders serving Alief.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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