61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Bartow, FL (2026)
285 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bartow: Capote Pools & Spa, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FS Pool Cage, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 285.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Hawkins Service Co., 4,707 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 285 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
285 Bartow pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 159 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 285 rated businesses.
Top 10 pool builders in Bartow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capote Pools & Spa | 61 | 5.0★ (62) | Bartow | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pool Works | 60 | 4.8★ (807) | Auburndale, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Clear View Pool Cleaning Lakeland | 59 | 5.0★ (38) | Bartow | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | FS Pool Cage | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | South Bradenton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 58 | 4.6★ (243) | Lakeland, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | 58 | 4.7★ (364) | Valrico, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Blue Thumb Pool Care Florida | 58 | 4.9★ (58) | Bartow | Sat | — |
| 8 | Central Florida Pool and Spa | 57 | 4.6★ (727) | Poinciana, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Hurricane Pools and Pressure Washing | 57 | 4.8★ (20) | Bartow | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach | 57 | 4.9★ (150) | Sun City Center, 35 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 285 best pool builders in Bartow, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Pool Works
Based in Auburndale, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 807 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bartow
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
#4 FS Pool Cage
Based in South Bradenton, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lakeland, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Valrico, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Bartow
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Poinciana, 29 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 727 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bartow
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Sun City Center, 35 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Bloomingdale, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bartow
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Medulla, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lakeland, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Tampa, 33 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,707 Google reviews, the most in Bartow.
Based in Riverview, 30 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Lakeland, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Kissimmee, 33 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Citrus Ridge, 31 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Winter Haven, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Riverview, 30 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Deltona, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Palm Harbor, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Riverview, 26 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Lakeland, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Pool builders ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 285 ranked pool builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bartow
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Stop Pool Pros 24, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Andy's Poolside Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Aquatic Retreats Inc. | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Caribbean Clear Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| CRS Pool Service | 1.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Davenport Post Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Florida blue pool maintenance service | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Hurricane Pools and Pressure Washing | 1.0★ (1) | In Bartow |
| Jim's Pool Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Neighborhood Pools | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| One4all Cleaning Solutions LLC | 4.9★ (30) | In Bartow |
| Pool Guard of Lakeland | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| R.I.G. Roofing & Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| RPS pool Service | In Bartow | |
| Tim's Pool Care Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Tricircle Pavers Inc. | 4.5★ (29) | In Bartow |
| Trinity Residential Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Triple J Pool Care | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| WT ALL CONSTRUCTION CORP. | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Zeroed-In Leak Detection | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
How we ranked Bartow pool builders
We scored 285 Bartow 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 Bartow 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 Bartow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Bartow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Bartow, FL is Capote Pools & Spa with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pool Works (#2) and Clear View Pool Cleaning Lakeland (#3) follow. We ranked 285 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Bartow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 285 pool builders serving Bartow, FL. 6 of them are based in Bartow; 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 Bartow are open 24/7?
26 ranked pool builders in Bartow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Capote Pools & Spa (#1), FS Pool Cage (#4) and The Pool Experts of Apollo Beach (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Bartow work on weekends?
159 of 285 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Capote Pools & Spa (#1), Pool Works (#2) and Clear View Pool Cleaning Lakeland (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bartow pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 285 rated pool builders in Bartow is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Hawkins Service Co. has the most, 4,707 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Bartow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bartow 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 Bartow
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 285 pool builders serving Bartow.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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