Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.
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 Altoona: Greenwood Pools & Spas, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ground Protector Mats, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Rhodes Pools and Patios, 92 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked after Greenwood Pools & Spas; ranked #2.
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14 Altoona pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Pools & Spas | 64 | 4.9★ (590) | Altoona | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Rhodes Pools and Patios | 62 | 4.9★ (92) | Altoona | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bill Wertz & Sons Inc. | 58 | 4.5★ (43) | Altoona | Sat | — |
| 4 | Holiday Pools & Spas | 57 | 4.2★ (72) | Altoona | Sat | — |
| 5 | Newberry Pools Spas/Fireplaces | 55 | 3.0★ (6) | Altoona | — | — |
| 6 | BZ Pools & Decks | 53 | 4.6★ (50) | Johnstown, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Holiday Pools + Spas (Formerly Lehmann Pools) | 53 | 4.5★ (43) | Johnstown, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | B & C Pools & Spas | 50 | 4.4★ (52) | Clearfield, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Cuppett Pools | 50 | 3.7★ (10) | Johnstown, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Rhodes Excavation & Construction | 50 | 4.8★ (22) | Altoona | — | — |
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: 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown, 30 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Johnstown, 30 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown, 32 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown, 31 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingdon, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ClimaShield Protective Coatings | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Henahan Enterprises Llc | 3.0★ (2) | In Altoona |
| Horgas Pool and Patio | 23 mi |
We scored 14 Altoona 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 Altoona 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 |