62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Best Pool Builders in Apex, NC (2026)
112 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Apex: Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Backyard Retreat Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 112.
- 33
Most-reviewed: Greenway Irrigation, 706 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
112 Apex pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 112 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Apex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle | 62 | 4.9★ (420) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Rising Sun Pools & Spas | 60 | 4.4★ (543) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | North State Pools LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (182) | Wake Forest, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Puddle Pool Services | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Apex | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Choice Pool & Spa | 57 | 4.4★ (127) | Raleigh, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Spa & Pool Outlet | 57 | 4.5★ (293) | Selma, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Caliber Custom Pools | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Hillsborough, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | A Vinyl Works | 57 | 4.5★ (30) | Cary, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Anthony & Sylvan Pools | 56 | 4.7★ (142) | Raleigh, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Pearl Pools | 56 | 4.7★ (114) | Raleigh, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 112 best pool builders in Apex, 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 Raleigh, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wake Forest, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Apex
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Selma, 35 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Hillsborough, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#10 Pearl Pools
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Chapel Hill, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#12 Aqua Squad
Based in Apex
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Durham, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Cary, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Garner, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Sanford, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Apex
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Morrisville, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Durham, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Wendell, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Apex
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 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 112 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lyfe Pools | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 55 | 4.9★ (22) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Premier Pools & Spas | Raleigh | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Palm Pool Builders Raleigh | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Azure Pools | 55 | 4.6★ (64) | 26 mi |
| 31 | Pool Specialists | 55 | 4.8★ (43) | 13 mi |
| 32 | Constructive Design Group, Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (36) | 16 mi |
| 33 | Greenway Irrigation | 54 | 4.9★ (706) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Epic Swimming Pools of The Triangle | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Prestige Pools of NC | 54 | 5.0★ (64) | 23 mi |
| 36 | SwimScapes RDU | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Spot Pools | 54 | 5.0★ (31) | 15 mi |
| 38 | US-1 Pools | 54 | 4.5★ (54) | 33 mi |
| 39 | Clearwater Pools | 54 | 3.6★ (97) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Swim | 54 | 4.7★ (40) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Carolina Poolscapes | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Atlantic Solutions | 54 | 4.5★ (53) | 16 mi |
| 43 | Trinity Pools, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (32) | 18 mi |
| 44 | Triangle Swimming Pools, LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (28) | 23 mi |
| 45 | Pond Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 18 mi |
| 46 | Progressive Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 47 | Net Positive Pool Services of Raleigh, NC | 53 | 5.0★ (17) | 12 mi |
| 48 | Key West Pool Service | 53 | 4.7★ (26) | 14 mi |
| 49 | Sarver Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (50) | 37 mi |
| 50 | CPC Pool Works | 53 | 4.7★ (92) | 31 mi |
Also serving Apex
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-1 Raleigh Mobile - SandBlasting Hydroblasting Coatings | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Aecc San Juan Pools | 2.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Apex Concrete | 5.0★ (6) | In Apex |
| Aqua Fortis | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Aqua Haven Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Barton Hayes Pool | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Calm Waters Pools And Outdoor Living LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Carolina Pool Rescue | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Clinton Dodson Trucking - Pool Water (Retired) | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Cool Pool Services & Management | 1.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Expert Plumbers of Apex | 5.0★ (9) | In Apex |
| Hatteras Pools of Raleigh Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Lee Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Marty McSoftwash | 5.0★ (4) | In Apex |
| Next Door Plumber of Apex | 5.0★ (30) | In Apex |
| Pool Liner Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pool Support, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Southeast Pools NC Raleigh | In Apex | |
| Southern Pool Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Stonework & Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | In Apex |
How we ranked Apex pool builders
We scored 112 Apex 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 Apex 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 Apex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Apex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Apex, NC is Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 112 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Apex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 112 pool builders serving Apex, NC. 4 of them are based in Apex; 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 Apex are open 24/7?
4 ranked pool builders in Apex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Backyard Retreat Inc (#13), Bluestone Pool Solutions (#15) and Clark and Son Pools & Hardscape (#21). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Apex work on weekends?
40 of 112 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pool Scouts of Greater Triangle (#1), Rising Sun Pools & Spas (#2) and North State Pools LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Apex pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 112 rated pool builders in Apex is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Greenway Irrigation has the most, 706 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Apex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Apex 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 Apex
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 pool builders serving Apex.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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