60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 84 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 Auburn, ME (2026)
26 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Auburn: Rick's Swimming Pools, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 2
Most-reviewed: The Pool Shed, 152 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Auburn pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick's Swimming Pools | 60 | 4.6★ (84) | Lewiston, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | The Pool Shed | 60 | 4.8★ (152) | Biddeford, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | ABC Pool & Spa Center | 60 | 4.7★ (63) | Lewiston, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Merit Pools & Spas | 59 | 4.6★ (40) | Auburn | Sat | — |
| 5 | Premier Pools & Spas | Lewiston | 59 | 4.5★ (53) | Lewiston, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pool Builders of Maine | 56 | 4.0★ (21) | Auburn | Sat | — |
| 7 | Theriault Pool Water | 56 | 4.1★ (20) | Lewiston, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Prestige Pools | 56 | 3.4★ (23) | Auburn | — | — |
| 9 | New England Pool Liner | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Worcester, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | New England Pools | 55 | 4.2★ (32) | Gardiner, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 26 best pool builders in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Biddeford, 35 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Lewiston, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardiner, 28 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lisbon, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turner, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Paris, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 M T Pools Inc
Based in Lisbon, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 NaturalPools.us
Based in Biddeford, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Portland, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 29 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 35 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 28 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 M-T Pools Inc.
Based in Brunswick, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Gorham, 30 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Ledgewater Pools
Based in South Portland, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Augusta, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 26 pool builders
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Westbrook Pool & Spa | 49 | 3.8★ (12) | 23 mi |
Also serving Auburn
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Blue Bright Pool Service | 8 mi | |
| Efficient Air Systems, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| goldeagles pools | 13 mi | |
| New England Pool Builders | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Prestige Pools | 6 mi | |
| Prestige.Pools | 3 mi | |
| Sunset Pools of New England | 8 mi | |
| Vance Pool Co | 1.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
How we ranked Auburn pool builders
We scored 26 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Auburn, ME is Rick's Swimming Pools with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. The Pool Shed (#2) and ABC Pool & Spa Center (#3) follow. We ranked 26 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 pool builders serving Auburn, ME. 3 of them are based in Auburn; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Auburn work on weekends?
16 of 26 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rick's Swimming Pools (#1), The Pool Shed (#2) and ABC Pool & Spa Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated pool builders in Auburn is 4.4★, with a median of 22 reviews. The Pool Shed has the most, 152 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 pool builders serving Auburn.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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