62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 235 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 Athens, AL (2026)
50 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Athens: Pool & Spa Depot, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 235 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pool Scouts of Huntsville, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 50.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Professional Pools and Care LLC, 246 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Athens pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool & Spa Depot | 62 | 4.8★ (235) | Huntsville, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Valley Pools | 60 | 4.6★ (192) | Madison, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Professional Pools and Care LLC | 59 | 4.7★ (246) | Huntsville, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Alabama Pool Kings | 59 | 4.9★ (69) | Madison, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Pool Scouts of Huntsville | 59 | 4.6★ (133) | Huntsville, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | BluGreen Pool Service | 58 | 5.0★ (42) | Hartselle, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Premier Pools & Spas of Huntsville | 57 | 4.7★ (113) | Huntsville, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Budget Pool Liners | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Decatur, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Johnson Pools & Spas Huntsville | 56 | 4.1★ (196) | Huntsville, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bryant's Pools, LLC | 56 | 2.3★ (10) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
The 50 best pool builders in Athens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Valley Pools
Based in Madison, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 246 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 37 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Huntsville, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Pool Doctors
Based in Decatur, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Terry Pools, LLC
Based in Decatur, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 G&G Pools, LLC
Based in Florence, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Morgan Pools
Based in Huntsville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Clearwater Pools
Based in Huntsville, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Huntsville, 29 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 50 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Athens
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Concrete Technology | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Applied Concrete Design | 15 mi | |
| Back Yard Pools & Spas | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Blue Lagoon Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Cooper Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Danny Garner Construction LLC | 4.1★ (22) | In Athens |
| David's Swimming Pool Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| Gabe's Pool Services | 13 mi | |
| Inground Pool Design Inc - Huntsville | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Johnson Pools & Spas | 15 mi | |
| Lawn Trooper | 5.0★ (4) | In Athens |
| Merit Design | In Athens | |
| Merit Design Co | In Athens | |
| Miller Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Ozone Joe's | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Paradise Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Pool & Spa Depot | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Puddle Pool Services | 10 mi | |
| The Pool Liner Guy | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| The Valley's Outdoor Living | 16 mi |
How we ranked Athens pool builders
We scored 50 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Athens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Athens, AL is Pool & Spa Depot with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 235 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Valley Pools (#2) and Professional Pools and Care LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 50 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 pool builders serving Athens, AL. 2 of them are based in Athens; 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 Athens are open 24/7?
5 ranked pool builders in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pool Scouts of Huntsville (#5), Budget Pool Liners (#8) and Bryant's Pools, LLC (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Athens work on weekends?
30 of 50 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pool & Spa Depot (#1), Valley Pools (#2) and Professional Pools and Care LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Athens pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated pool builders in Athens is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. Professional Pools and Care LLC has the most, 246 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 Athens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Athens 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 Athens
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 pool builders serving Athens.
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