62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 994 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pool Builders in Athens, TN (2026)
30 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Athens: Pool Warehouse, Athens, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 994 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pool Scouts of Chattanooga, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
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Most-reviewed: Elite Floor Solutions, 281 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked after Pool Warehouse, Athens; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Athens pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Warehouse, Athens | 62 | 4.7★ (994) | Athens | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Scouts of Chattanooga | 59 | 4.9★ (86) | Chattanooga, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of McMinn County | 58 | 4.8★ (29) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 4 | Tri State Pools Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (121) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Oasis Pools | 56 | 4.9★ (33) | Cleveland, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Pool & Spa Depot | 56 | 5.0★ (43) | Lenoir City, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Elite Floor Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (281) | Cleveland, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Kinney Pools Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (40) | Dayton, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Ed’s Pools Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (50) | Knoxville, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | The Great Backyard Place | 53 | 4.3★ (57) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
The 30 best pool builders in Athens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chattanooga, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Cleveland, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Oasis Pools
Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir City, 32 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Cleveland, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Cleveland, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Tiki Pools LLC
Based in Chattanooga, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harriman, 31 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 39 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 34 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 38 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Cleveland, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Cleveland, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 37 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Chattanooga, 36 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 34 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrison, 39 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Maryville, 35 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 30 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Phoenix Pool and Spa | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 40 mi |
| 27 | American Leak Detection of Knoxville | 47 | 4.8★ (204) | 40 mi |
| 28 | Native Construction | 47 | 4.9★ (147) | 40 mi |
| 29 | Silverline | 45 | 4.6★ (64) | 31 mi |
| 30 | DOCK & DECK | 43 | 5.0★ (13) | 36 mi |
Also serving Athens
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Warrior Pools | In Athens | |
| Aqua Tech Pools LLC | 27 mi | |
| ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company | 19 mi | |
| Big Wave Pools | 38 mi | |
| CLE Outdoors, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Hydroquatic Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| JNS Pool Solutions | 38 mi | |
| Knoxville Pool Painting | 10 mi | |
| Living Water Pool & Spa | 24 mi | |
| Pools by JemWorks | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Sequoyah Pools Farragut TN | 39 mi | |
| Steve Norris Gunnite Pools | 33 mi | |
| Sunrise Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Tennessee Pool and Spa | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| TM Landscaping & Design | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Tri-Star Backyards, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Triton Pool Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Waterworx Pools | 37 mi |
How we ranked Athens pool builders
We scored 30 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 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 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, TN is Pool Warehouse, Athens with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 994 Google reviews. Pool Scouts of Chattanooga (#2) and ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of McMinn County (#3) follow. We ranked 30 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 pool builders serving Athens, TN. 3 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Athens are open 24/7?
1 ranked pool builder in Athens posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Pool Scouts of Chattanooga (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Athens work on weekends?
15 of 30 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pool Scouts of Chattanooga (#2), ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of McMinn County (#3) and Tri State Pools Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Athens pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated pool builders in Athens is 4.8★, with a median of 43 reviews. Pool Warehouse, Athens has the most, 994 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 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 30 pool builders serving Athens.
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