60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 365 Google reviews, the most in Appleton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Appleton, WI (2026)
21 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Appleton: Juniper Pools, Spa, Billiards & Patio, CR Score 60/100; 4.2★ from 365 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Pool Works Inc, 170 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 21 ranked after Juniper Pools, Spa, Billiards & Patio; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Appleton pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Appleton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juniper Pools, Spa, Billiards & Patio | 60 | 4.2★ (365) | Appleton | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Fox Valley Pool and Spa | 60 | 4.9★ (75) | Appleton | Sat | — |
| 3 | Bullfrog Spas of Appleton | 60 | 4.8★ (81) | Appleton | Sat | — |
| 4 | The Pool Team | 59 | 4.7★ (67) | Little Chute, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Pool Works Inc | 56 | 4.2★ (170) | De Pere, 20 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Pool & Spa Warehouse | 56 | 4.9★ (77) | Green Bay, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Water City Pool & Spa LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (145) | Oshkosh, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Binner Pools, Spas and Fireplaces | 55 | 4.5★ (114) | Fond du Lac, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | BellyFlop Pools | 55 | 4.7★ (58) | Green Bay, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Schmalz Custom Landscaping | 54 | 4.5★ (101) | Appleton | — | — |
The 21 best pool builders in Appleton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Appleton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Chute, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Pere, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 27 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fond du Lac, 32 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Pere, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Appleton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Pool Pros
Based in Green Bay, 26 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Cannonball Pools
Based in Appleton
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Green Bay, 27 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Pool Envy LLC
Based in Green Bay, 32 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Pere, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 ModernXscapes
Based in Appleton
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Ryba Dirt Worx
Based in Hobart, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Appleton
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Binner Pool & Spa Services | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Jim Binner Pool and Spa Services | 23 mi | |
| No Grout About It | 28 mi | |
| Stone Resin Surfaces | 5.0★ (11) | In Appleton |
| VHC Pools | In Appleton |
How we ranked Appleton pool builders
We scored 21 Appleton 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 Appleton 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 Appleton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Appleton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Appleton, WI is Juniper Pools, Spa, Billiards & Patio with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.2★ from 365 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Fox Valley Pool and Spa (#2) and Bullfrog Spas of Appleton (#3) follow. We ranked 21 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Appleton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 pool builders serving Appleton, WI. 7 of them are based in Appleton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Appleton work on weekends?
13 of 21 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Juniper Pools, Spa, Billiards & Patio (#1), Fox Valley Pool and Spa (#2) and Bullfrog Spas of Appleton (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Appleton pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated pool builders in Appleton is 4.5★, with a median of 58 reviews. Juniper Pools, Spa, Billiards & Patio has the most, 365 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 Appleton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Appleton 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 Appleton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 pool builders serving Appleton.
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