58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Ashland, KY (2026)
12 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ashland: Holiday Pools Inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.2★ from 138 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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Most-reviewed: POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC, 210 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Ashland pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Ashland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Pools Inc | 58 | 4.2★ (138) | Huntington, 9 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Paradise Pools Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (74) | Flatwoods, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (210) | Teays Valley, 38 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Cochran & Co Pool Store | 57 | 4.4★ (35) | Ironton, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Ralph O Scott Pools Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (16) | Ashland | Sat | — |
| 6 | Barbi-Lin Pools | 55 | 3.5★ (47) | Ashland | Sat | — |
| 7 | Radiant Pool and Spa | 54 | 4.5★ (44) | Portsmouth, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | AAA Pools | 53 | 4.7★ (14) | Portsmouth, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Don Klaiber & Sons Pools | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | Ironton, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | C W Parsons & Co Pools | 53 | 3.4★ (14) | Flatwoods, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
The 12 best pool builders in Ashland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Flatwoods, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Teays Valley, 38 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews, the most in Ashland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Ashland
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 27 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 AAA Pools
Based in Portsmouth, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Flatwoods, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hurricane, 38 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Ashland
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Bob Thompsons Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Crystal Springs Pools | 25 mi | |
| Elliott’s pool service | 5.0★ (2) | In Ashland |
| Elliott’spool service | In Ashland | |
| Imperial Plumber Intake | 5.0★ (3) | In Ashland |
| Pool & Spa Services | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Swim Brothers Building & Remodel | 3.7★ (3) | In Ashland |
| Waulk’s Pool Installation | 25 mi | |
| Wvdiscountpools | 2.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Ashland pool builders
We scored 12 Ashland 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 2, 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 Ashland 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 Ashland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Ashland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Ashland, KY is Holiday Pools Inc with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.2★ from 138 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Paradise Pools Inc. (#2) and POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Ashland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pool builders serving Ashland, KY. 2 of them are based in Ashland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Ashland work on weekends?
9 of 12 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Holiday Pools Inc (#1), POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC (#3) and Cochran & Co Pool Store (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ashland pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pool builders in Ashland is 4.3★, with a median of 36 reviews. POOL KLEEN SERVICES, LLC has the most, 210 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Ashland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ashland 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 Ashland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pool builders serving Ashland.
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