59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Best Pool Builders in Bend, OR (2026)
9 pool builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Bend: The Aqua Academy - Pool & Spa Service, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Apple Valley Pools and Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: Specialized Pool Services, 22 Google reviews at 2.6★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Bend pool builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 pool builders in Bend at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Aqua Academy - Pool & Spa Service | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Bend | — | Overall |
| 2 | Specialized Pool Services | 58 | 2.6★ (22) | Bend | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bend Water Hauling | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Bend | — | — |
| 4 | Bend Pool and Spa | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Bend | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Central Pools Oregon LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Bend | — | — |
| 6 | Apple Valley Pools and Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | East Wenatchee, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Old School Pool & Spa LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Saint Helens, 37 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Burton Restoration LLC | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | Bend | Sat | — |
| 9 | Mc-pools | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Hillsboro, 37 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best pool builders in Bend, 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.
Based in Bend
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.6★ from 22 Google reviews, the most in Bend.
Based in Bend
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bend
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool repair service”.
Based in Bend
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in East Wenatchee, 26 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Saint Helens, 37 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based in Bend
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
#9 Mc-pools
Based in Hillsboro, 37 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
How we ranked Bend pool builders
We scored 9 Bend 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 Bend 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 Bend: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pool builder in Bend?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pool builder in Bend, OR is The Aqua Academy - Pool & Spa Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. Specialized Pool Services (#2) and Bend Water Hauling (#3) follow. We ranked 9 pool builders on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pool builders are there in Bend?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 pool builders serving Bend, OR. 6 of them are based in Bend; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pool builders in Bend are open 24/7?
2 ranked pool builders in Bend post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Apple Valley Pools and Excavation (#6) and Old School Pool & Spa LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pool builders in Bend work on weekends?
5 of 9 ranked pool builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Specialized Pool Services (#2), Bend Pool and Spa (#4) and Apple Valley Pools and Excavation (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bend pool builders have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated pool builders in Bend is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Specialized Pool Services has the most, 22 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 Bend count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bend 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 Bend
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 pool builders serving Bend.
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